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Comedy Central: December 2013 Programming Highlights
(all times are et/pt)
COMEDY CENTRAL'S(R) FIRST DRAMATIC SERIES "BRODY STEVENS: ENJOY IT!" PREMIERES ON DECEMBER 1 AT MIDNIGHT
CHRIS D'ELIA'S ONE-HOUR STAND-UP SPECIAL "WHITE MALE. BLACK COMIC."
DEBUTS ON COMEDY CENTRAL DECEMBER 6 AT MIDNIGHT
HOLIDAY AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMING BLOCKS AIR THROUGHOUT DECEMBER,
FEATURING KEVIN HART, SOUTH PARK, TOSH.0, AND MORE
Comedy Central has a little something for everyone on this year's holiday season gift list. Get ready to unwrap the network's first ever dramatic series, "Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!" on December 1 at Midnight. Executive produced by Zach Galifianakis, the documentary series follows comedian Brody Stevens as he pulls himself together following an emotional breakdown.
If it's stand-up you're asking for this year, we've got you covered. Chris D'Elia takes the stage in New Orleans for his one-hour stand-up special "White Male. Black Comic." premiering December 6 at Midnight. From mating and dating to booze, D'Elia's going there, and you're cordially invited.
And now for the stocking stuffers! There are plenty of special programming blocks on the schedule to carry you through to the new year. South Park: The Good, The Bad, and The Randy runs December 7, 8, and 9; Kevin Hart introduces his new boxing comedy film "Grudge Match" with two hours of hard-hitting stand-up on December 22 from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and Tosh.0 Ladies' Night-a block of Tosh.0 episodes featuring the sexiest, wildest, strangest women on the Web, December 29 from 9:00 p.m. to Midnight-finds itself sandwiched between two big blocks of holiday programming: Comedy Central's Christmas Stunt (working title), December 23 at 9:00 a.m. through December 25, and New Year's Eve Stunt (working title), December 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
In addition, "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," "The Colbert Report" "Tosh.0," "South Park," "Key & Peele," and "Adam Devine's House Party" will premiere new episodes.
Original Series
"Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!"
Sunday, December 1, Midnight - 12:30 a.m. and 12:31 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. (Series Premiere and Second Episode)
Tune in for Comedy Central's first-ever dramatic comedy series, following the emotional-rollercoaster life of stand-up comic Brody Stevens, the funniest comedian you've never heard of. The camera tracks Stevens as he pulls his life back together after suffering a mental breakdown that is witnessed by the world via Twitter. After spending time in the UCLA psych ward, Stevens is back on his meds and trying to mend his relationships as well as revive his career.
SPECIALS
"Chris D'Elia: White Male. Black Comic." - Comedy Central Original Stand-Up World Premiere
Friday, December 6 from Midnight - 1:00 a.m.
Powerhouse stand-up Chris D'Elia takes New Orleans by storm in his very first one-hour stand-up special, "Chris D'Elia: White Male. Black Comic." British dudes, drunk girls, and bears on romantic dates at Applebee's - hey, why is it that we are the only species that makes love, anyway? Chris D'Elia explains the hilarious truth and more in this dynamic new special.
STUNTS
South Park: The Good, The Bad, and The Randy
Saturday, December 7, 5:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.; Sunday December 8, 5:00 p.m. - to Midnight; and Monday, December 9, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
We're winding down season 17 of "South Park" with a giant marathon featuring blocks of episodes focused on your favorite characters! Tune in Saturday when Cartman exposes the horrors of gingers, finds the Jewpacabra, and secures our borders. On Sunday, join Randy as he explores metrosexuality, becomes a crazed chef, and falls in love with Broadway for questionable reasons. Then we're wrapping it up on Monday with a block of Butters episodes featuring the most disgusting story ever told and a trip to his native Hawaii.
Kevin Hart's Grudge Match Sunday (working title)
Sunday, December 22, 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Get ready for the release of Kevin Hart's new boxing comedy "Grudge Match" with two hours of stand-up from the comedian that really packs a punch. Plus, be sure to stay tuned the whole time to see special footage from the film!
Christmas Stunt (working title)
Monday, December 23, 9:00 a.m. - Wednesday, December 25, 5:00 a.m.
'Tis the season at Comedy Central, so grab some eggnog and park it for three days of Christmas episodes, classic comedy movies, and top-notch stand-up. Join us 'round the yule log on Monday for a block of Christmas-themed "Futurama" and "South Park" episodes, followed by the holiday classic "A Very Sunny Christmas." Get ready for Santa on Christmas Eve with movies like "Analyze This," "Trading Places," and "Tommy Boy." Then skip that boring family dinner on Christmas for a mega-block of stand-up from Jeff Dunham, followed by the "Comedy Central Roast of James Franco." So don't worry if all you get is coal this year, we've got you covered.
Tosh.0 Ladies' Night
Sunday, December 29, 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 Midnight
Spend a sensual evening with the smoothest guy around as Daniel Tosh gets down with the ladies in this block of "Tosh.0" episodes featuring the sexiest, strangest, and craziest women to grace the Internet.
New Year's Eve Stunt (working title)
Tuesday, December 31, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m.
Celebrate the last day of 2013 the right way, by hanging around on your couch and watching Comedy Central! We're bringing you a block of classic comedy movies like "Wayne's World" and "Revenge of the Nerds" during the day, and then counting down to the New Year with a marathon of the final season of "Futurama." When the clock strikes 12:00, catch the first puke videos of the new year with a block of uncensored "Tosh.0" that's sure to get 2014 off to a perfect start.
MOVIES
"Analyze This" - Comedy Central Premiere
Saturday, December 14, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Starring Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal. After suffering a panic attack, mob boss Paul Vitti (Robert DeNiro) starts seeing a psychiatrist in secret. Now, on top of dealing with an unruly son and planning his second wedding, Dr. Ben Sobel (Billy Crystal) has to take on the hurting tough guy and try to pull him together again.
"The Longest Yard" - Comedy Central Premiere
Saturday, December 14, 10:15 p.m. - 12:45 a.m.
Starring Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds and Nelly. Disgraced star quarterback Paul Crewe (Adam Sandler) has landed himself in jail after a drunken joyride. Now he has to turn a rag-tag crew of inmates into a football team to play the prison guards and stick it to the corrupt warden.
"Liar, Liar" - Comedy Central Premiere
Saturday, December 28, 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Starring Jim Carrey. When attorney Fletcher Reede misses his son's 5th birthday, his son wishes that his dad couldn't lie anymore. Unfortunately for Fletcher, his son's wish is granted, and he finds out that his job and life in general are way more complicated when he has to tell the truth.
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