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Comedy Central, New series starts July 9th, 10:30/9:30c

"The Jeselnik Offensive" brings Anthony Jeselnik and his signature dark and twisted point of view to Comedy Central in a new weekly, topical series. Jeselnik, known for his blistering appearances on the recent Roasts of Charlie Sheen and Donald Trump, will unleash his razor-sharp take on each week's must-see "train wreck" news ripped from the headlines of Gawker, Reddit and the places we all troll for the darker, more shocking and lurid stories. Two panelists will join Jeselnik to further bash pop culture and gleefully rip the veil of sanctity from off-limit topics.

Anthony Jeselnik is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and television writer, known for his performances on the Comedy Central Roasts of Donald Trump, Charlie Sheen and Roseanne Barr and his dark comedy style, usually involving sociopathic non-sequiturs (I mowed the lawn at a battered women's shelter...if you know what I mean).

Season 2,

Episode 1 - Tuesday July 9th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Amy Schumer and Jim Norton.

Episode 2 - Tuesday July 16th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, David Koechner and Kumail Nanjiani.

Episode 3 - Tuesday July 23rd, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Adam Pally and Casey Wilson.

Episode 4 - Tuesday July 30th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Doug Benson and Rob Huebel.

Episode 5 - Tuesday August 6th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Dave Attell and Joan Rivers.

Episode 6 - Tuesday August 13th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, T.J. Miller and Eric André.

Episode 7 - Tuesday August 20th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Pete Holmes Thomas Lennon and Marc Maron.

Episode 8 - Tuesday August 27th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney.


Season 1,

Episode 1 - Tuesday February 19th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Aziz Ansari and Amy Schumer.

Episode 2 - Tuesday February 26th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Patton Oswalt and Nick Kroll.

Episode 3 - Tuesday March 5th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Billy Eichner and Kristen Schaal.

Episode 4 - Tuesday March 12th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Doug Benson and Brian Posehn.

Episode 5 - Tuesday March 19th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Andy Kindler and Brett Gelman.

Episode 6 - Tuesday March 26th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Jeff Ross and Jonah Ray.

Episode 7 - Tuesday April 2nd, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, John Mulaney and TJ Miller.

Episode 8 - Tuesday April 9th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Jessica St. Clair Natasha Leggero and Jason Mantzoukas.

Episode 9 - Tuesday April 16th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Abby Elliott and Pete Holmes.

Episode 10 - Tuesday April 23rd, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest Panel, Reggie Watts and Kumail Nanjiani.



Media,
Episode 1 Preview, Who wore it Better?
Anthony spreads the word
Funeral Speech promo
Valentine promos

Links,
AnthonyJeselnik.com
Comedy Central site
tumblr
Twitter

Reddit AMA

Podcasts,
Jeselnik on The Nerdist
Jeselnik on Sklarbro Country
Jeselnik on You made it wierd

 

[DanteFox]

Already seems like a lamer "The Burn" with Jeff Ross. I give it one season.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Curious to see if his stage persona works in this format. Caligula and Shakespeare were great.

 

[Nert]

Oh boy, another Comedy Central show for a comedian I like that probably wont go anywhere. I'm still kind of bitter about what happened to Demetri Martin and Jon Benjamin.

 

[drspeedy]

Already seems like a lamer "The Burn" with Jeff Ross. I give it one season.

Ditto. And I like his humor, just don't think it works in this format

 

[Orbis Tabula]

This guy was hilarious when he came to my campus a few years back. I hope it takes off but I'm pessimistic due to how many comedians get shows that Comedy Central dumps.

 

[Tamanon]

"The Jeselnik Offensive" brings Anthony Jeselnik and his signature dark and twisted point of view to Comedy Central in a new weekly, topical series. Jeselnik, known for his blistering appearances on the recent Roasts of Charlie Sheen and Donald Trump, will unleash his razor-sharp take on each week's must-see "train wreck" news ripped from the headlines of Gawker, Reddit and the places we all troll for the darker, more shocking and lurid stories. Two panelists will join Jeselnik to further bash pop culture and gleefully rip the veil of sanctity from off-limit topics.

This PR blurb just screams trying too hard.

 

[GMM]

Who?

 

[freenudemacusers]

Who?

Burp

 

[FLEABttn]

Who?

Google it; these posts aren't helpful.

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I like him as a comedian but I'm unconvinced he's going to keep this thing for more than one season unless there's some schtick that works well in this setting or unless he has some seriously awesome writers. I was hopeful for JBHAV but it didn't work well as a show, despite HJB being hilarious.

 

[dorkimoe]

Who?

if you like offensive jokes you should probably check out his standup, its pretty amazing. Very very clever stuff

The show wont last long though, we already have enough of these

 

[FelixOrion]

Already seems like a lamer "The Burn" with Jeff Ross. I give it one season.

Exactly, and the Burn is already pretty bad.

 

[cutmeamango]

I like his stand-up but by the description his show will be a weaker Tosh.O.

 

[CF_Fighter]

I'll watch it again. Didn't much care for the monologue, but once it got past that it was decently funny. I liked the "Sacred Cow" bit the most and him cracking jokes about cancer to support group and they were laughing. Having a disease myself the only way you can get through this thing is with humor. The people who don't have the disease and seem to get all uppity when you make jokes about something like that is something I can't stand. Which is what I think was the whole purpose of the bit.

 

[FelixOrion]

There were a few good jokes here and there, but his opening "Dave Letterman"-style bit and the guests just didn't flow very. I really didn't enjoy his delivery on some of the jokes.

It might get better, I'll give them some time to reign in it but it's not boding well.

Also, he's laughing way too much at his own jokes. Isn't that a fairly serious comedy no-no?

 

[Vert boil]

There were a few good jokes here and there, but his opening "Dave Letterman"-style bit and the guests just didn't flow very. I really didn't enjoy his delivery on some of the jokes.

It might get better, I'll give them some time to reign in it but it's not boding well.

Also, he's laughing way too much at his own jokes. Isn't that a fairly serious comedy no-no?

It's part of his schtick. Having a big dirty grin smiling at you or seeing him break adds to the smut.


The show was quite a bit better than I was expecting. A few flat spots throughout but I laughed all the way though. Latino Voices.. omg.

 

[Vert boil]

Nice second episode.

Next weeks guests are Billy Eichner and Kristen Schaal.


There was also an interview with Jeselnik on Grantland - http://www.grantland.com/blog/holly...allon-and-trying-to-hit-a-home-run-every-time

 

[Slayven]

I like it, but getting a bit tired of shows that skewer pop culture. Seems like every comedian is getting one. The Burn is sick as hell, I love the way they just talk mad shit to each other.

 

[Vert boil]

Crap episode last night.

Guests for next week are Doug Benson and Brian Posehn.

 

[Blastoise]

I would watch an entire season of Billy Connelly on the street.

 

[Vert boil]

Hilarious episode this week. Best monologue so far. The MMA fighter joke, giggle.

 

[Tom_Cody]

I love this show. The episode with Billy Eichner and Kristen Schaal was a little weak but otherwise this show has been amazing.

The segment on Oscar Pistorius was unbelievable. The Mindy Kaling joke in that same episode is probably my single favorite so far. This show just does not disappoint.

http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/the-jeselnik-offensive

 

[Vert boil]

Just an okay episode this week. Monologue was good.

Jeff Ross and Jonah Ray next week.

 

[Vert boil]

During the Anthony part I was expecting a coffin or body bag. Ho-hum.

Next weeks panel is John Mulaney and TJ Miller.

 

[Shabadoo69]

I love Jeselnik and have seen him live a few times. I'm just not a huge fan of the show. It's kind of funny and the panel parts are pretty good. But overall I don't think it will last. I might tune in every once in a while.

 

[freenudemacusers]

dude needs to get more comfortable with his panel guests. the writing is of course strong, but the off the cuff stuff is a bit weak sometimes.

also loving the huge outrage over the shark bit.

 

[Vert boil]

Funny episode last night.

Time to Womp up the show next week. Jessica St. Clair Natasha Leggero and Jason Mantzoukas guest.

 

[BattleMonkey]

Just can't get into this show, it feels so awkward and it all seems so forced at trying to come off as edgy.

 

[saunderez]

Just can't get into this show, it feels so awkward and it all seems so forced at trying to come off as edgy.

It's ok but sometimes it feels like he's trying to be Daniel Tosh. Which I don't need considering I watch Tosh.0.

Saying that, the Casey Anthony stuff last week was great. Terribly morbid but great.

 

[Tom_Cody]

Still loving this show. I like both of the comedians that were on this week but I don't think they were ideal matches for the show. The pairing of Kroll and Oswalt is still my favorite.

I can't wait for Jason Mantzoukas next week.

 

[Vert boil]

Shame that St. Clair wasn't available. Okay episode this week. Expected more on Ebert after Jeselnik's tweet last week.

Abby Elliott and Pete Holmes next week.

 

[Vert boil]

Funny episode last night.

Last one next week, Reggie Watts and Kumail Nanjiani panel.

The dreadful looking Schumer show is going to take over that time slot April 30th.

 

[TOP SHOTTA]

My god this guy drives me nuts. Really dislike his slow speech/delivery and his little swagger.
I can't take super good looking comedians seriously. Something about them annoys me. Male and female.

 

[NoRéN]

My god this guy drives me nuts. Really dislike his slow speech/delivery and his little swagger.
I can't take super good looking comedians seriously. Something about them annoys me. Male and female.

The bold part made me laugh more than this guy's show.

 

[Tom_Cody]

I have continued to enjoy every episode. I have heard virtually every single one of these comedian on podcasts so it is always a bit strange to now see them talking in person. Pete Holmes especially it is a bit weird in person.

My god this guy drives me nuts. Really dislike his slow speech/delivery and his little swagger.
I can't take super good looking comedians seriously. Something about them annoys me. Male and female.

Lol, wut? Resentment is weird.

 

[PBY]

Too much? I thought it was in poor taste, but I guess thats what he gets paid to do....

 

[Vert boil]

Nice end to the series.

It turned out much better that expected. If he wants to do another season hopefully he'll get the chance.

 

[Vert boil]

Good news everyone!

The show was renewed for another season and it will start in July. Another 10 episode run.

http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/com...r-you-the-jeselnik-offensive-for-2nd-seasons/

 

[Blastoise]

Kumail is a pretty funny dude.

 

[bjb]

He's pretty funny.

Personally, I don't find any of it offensive, but the show itself can be kinda boring sometimes. Especially his guests.

 

[Vert boil]

Completely missed that this was coming back tonight.

Episode 1 - Tuesday July 9th, 10:30/9:30c.
Guest panel, Amy Schumer and Jim Norton.

Looks like there will be only eight episodes in the second season.

Preliminary guest list is up on wikipedia.

 

[jred2k]

Glad the show is back. It feels like the off period was pretty short, so hopefully the material stays strong. Norton and Schumer tonight should be good, and I can't wait for the Holmes and Maron episode. Between this, Inside Amy Schumer, and The Burn Comedy Central is doing a pretty good job with their Tuesday nights.

 

[Vert boil]

Cracking first episode. Origins of panel was a bit naff but the necrophilia segment was golden.

 

[jred2k]

Yeah the return was great. The panel going back and forth about how they'd kill an infant made me wince a couple times, but they were hilarious.

 

[Vert boil]

Pretty decent episode last night. Sharknado and the satanist bits were fairly naff but there was plenty of laughs in the other bits.

Should be Adam Pally and Casey Wilson guesting next week.

 

[Vert boil]

Good episode last night. Wilson was a little flaky on the panel but there were good laughs throughout.

Should be Doug Benson and Rob Huebel next week.

 

[jred2k]

Yeah last weeks episode fell kind of flat for me with Koechner and Nanjiani. Wilson was definitely reaching to search for punchlines last night, but Adam Pally was really funny. I wonder if Anthony had to fight to keep in that "Are Sasha and Malia budding yet?" joke? Search and Destroy is probably one of my favourite bits on the show too.

 

[Tamanon]

I've come around on the show as he's found his stride. Good stuff.

BTW, skip the interview he did on the BS Report with Bill Simmons this week. Bill talks over him constantly and really doesn't let him even answer anything or tell many stories.

 

[Vert boil]

Ooh, a dirty episode this week.

Sperm shortage?!? rofl


Should be Dave Attell and Joan Rivers next week.

 

[Vert boil]

Bit of an iffy show last night. Few laughs but Attell and Rivers were a bit of a road block.

Should be T.J. Miller and Eric André next week.

Spoiler

YEAH!