Just For Laughs is a hit for ABC!The ratings are in, and ABC's Just for Laughs is an unqualified hit! The hidden-camera comedy series, hosted by Rick Miller, drew over 10 million viewers in both of its first two weeks, prompting the network to order 13 more episodes. Catch it on ABC every Tuesday night from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET. Just for Laughs is based on the Canadian series Just for Laughs Gags and is the first ever made-for-Canada television series to be broadcast on a major U.S. network. Just for Laughs television shows are seen in over 125 countries and on over 95 airlines around the world, and in the past have been seen in the U.S. on MTV, Showtime, HBO, BBC America and Fox. Its annual festival is the world's largest and most prestigious comedy event, welcoming over two million people each summer. Over the years, the festival has featured some of the top comics in the world, including Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Dave Chappelle, Ray Romano and Tim Allen. This year it celebrates its 25th anniversary. Each year over 1,000 industry executives are drawn to what is considered the hottest breeding ground for new talent. The company successfully tours across the globe, bringing some of the festival's best talent to Canada, the U.S. and Asia, and has personal management offices in Los Angeles, Paris and Montreal. |
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