Comedy Unveils its Fall 2008 Programming Highlights Fall Highlights / Comedy Network Posted by RAD on Sep 01, 2008 - 10:40 AM Here's a list of acquired and original programming that will premiere this fall on The Comedy Network. THE CHO SHOW (acquired) Season 1 Premiere Date: Monday September 8, 10 p.m. ET/PT 7x30 “The Cho Show,” follows the irrepressible Margaret Cho and her eccentric entourage as she fights to be herself in an industry that in the past wanted her to be something different. Each half-hour of “The Cho Show” blends Margaret’s real life with some imaginative and comical situations that touch upon all aspects of Margaret’s “anything goes” lifestyle. From the complicated and awkward moments with her somewhat traditional Korean parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cho, to the more irreverent and outrageous experiences shared with her colourful cast of friends and colleagues, “The Cho Show” invites viewers into Margaret’s unique reality. COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of Bob Saget (acquired) Premiere Date: Saturday, September 20, 10 p.m. ET/PST 1x90 Actor John Stamos is jumping into bed with COMEDY CENTRAL as Roast Master for this year's "COMEDY CENTRAL Roast Of Bob Saget." The event taped in Los Angeles at the Warner Bros. studio lot on Sunday, August 3. Can’t Stop Laughing (original programming) Premiere Date: Saturday, September 27, 10p.m. ET/PT The Comedy Network Starring: Irwin Barker 1x60 Four-time Gemini Award nominee, Canadian comedian/writer, Irwin Barker celebrates life and laughter, bringing together some of his closest comedic friends for a memorable night of stand-up comedy. Laughter is the best medicine, and this handpicked line up at the River Rock Show Theatre is a prescription for a healthy dose of the funniest comedy around including host Mark Critch, Bruce Clark, Sam Easton, Peter Kelamis, and Shaun Majumder. Prepare yourself to laugh so hard you'll cry. The Simple Life – “The Simple Life Goes to Camp”(acquired) Season 5 Premiere Date: Monday, September 08, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT 10x30 Celebutantes Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie unleash their patented brand of mischief and mayhem on the American people Reno 911(acquired) Season 5b Premiere Date: Wednesday, October 8, 10:30pm 8x30 With an ensemble cast that features "Viva Variety" and "The State" alumni Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney and Thomas Lennon, Reno 911! pulls viewers into the squad car when the officers swing into action, answering 911 calls about everything from speeding violations and prostitution to staking out a drug den. Joining Garant, Kenney and Lennon on the beat are Cedric Yarbrough, Niecy Nash, Carlos Alazraqui and Wendi McLendon-Covey. Within each episode, viewers catch a "fly on the wall" glimpse of the Reno 911! cops' uncensored opinions, ranging from their most personal feelings to professional critiques of their colleagues. South Park (acquired) Season 12b Premiere Date: Friday, October 17, 9 p.m. ET/PT TBCx30 ***Premiere episode is 1hr starting at 9pm, regular timeslot is 9:30pm)*** Created by comic geniuses, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the adult-oriented series features the misadventures of four eight-year old boys whose everyday lives regularly intersect with world events and include elements of the paranormal, the mythical and the divine. The Sarah Silverman Program (acquired) Season 2B Premiere Date: Tuesday, October 21, 10 p.m. ET/PT TBCx30 Described as "haphazard, amoral, ridiculous, wildly offensive and totally hilarious" by Entertainment Weekly and "wildly funny or wildly offensive, Sarah Silverman can joke around like one of the guys" by Time Magazine, The Sarah Silverman Program features Sarah falling into unique, sometimes unsettling and always hilarious predicaments, with her sister (played by real-life sister Laura Silverman), her geeky gay neighbours, Brian and Steve (Brian Posehn and Steve Agee), and Officer Jay (Jay Johnston) never far from her side. Without caring for anyone but herself, Sarah skates by on her good looks, quick wit and uncompromising immaturity. Flight of the Conchords (acquired) Season 1 Premiere Date: Tuesday, October 21, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT 13x30 Flight of the Conchords follows the trials and tribulations of a two man, digi-folk band from New Zealand as they try to make a name for themselves in their adopted home of New York City. The band is made up of Bret McKenzie on guitar and vocals, and Jemaine Clement on guitar and vocals. Bret and Jemaine have moved to New York in the hope of forging a successful music career. So far they've managed to find a manager (whose "other" job is at the New Zealand Consulate), one fan (a married obsessive) and one friend (who owns the local pawn shop) -- but not much else. Keys to The VIP (original programming) Season 3 Premiere Date: Thursday, October 23, 10 p.m. ET/PT 13x30 Keys to the VIP is about the pursuit of women … and the men who think they have the game to get them. Each episode of the half-hour series showcases the “skills” of two so-called studs in a nightclub battlefield as they compete against each other in three hilarious rounds of pick-up challenges. The winners are chosen by the Keys’ expert panel, comprised of pick-up specialists Alen, Peachez, Sheldon, and Chris. The Friday Night Project (acquired) Premiere Date: Friday, October 24, 10 p.m. ET/PT 6x30 British wit invades the Comedy Network on Friday nights with The Friday Night Project. The show is presented by funny men Justin Lee Collins and Alan Carr, who are joined each week by a different celebrity guest host. The celebrity guests are expected to work for their appearance fee, providing an opening monologue, themed comedy strands and tailor-made studio games. They’ll also be taking to the streets to use their power of celebrity to get punters to do funny or unusual things. Guest hosts include Jamie Oliver, Mariah Carey, Sharon Osbourne, and Kanye West. House Party (original programming) Premiere Date: November (TBD) 6x30 It’s the morning after. You wake up with the realization that your memory of the night before is as empty as the beer bottles strewn around you. You wish to God someone could tell you what happened. Or do you? House Party is a half-hour comedy series where each episode tells a different story by a different character in attempt to reveal the one true story behind an intimate gathering gone awry. This article is from CHANNEL CANADA   http://www.channelcanada.com/ The URL for this story is:   http://www.channelcanada.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2433