Starz Unveils Comedy Block of New Programming

Starz Unveils Comedy Block of New Programming

'The Starz Comedy Hour' Kicks Off April 18 at 11 p.m. With 'Head Case,' 'Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-up' and 'The Bronx Bunny Show'

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Starz Entertainment today announced "The Starz Comedy Hour," the company's new weekly comedy block featuring the fresh, cutting-edge original series "Head Case," "Martin Lawrence's 1st Amendment Stand-up" and "The Bronx Bunny Show." "The Starz Comedy Hour" launches at 11:00 p.m. on April 18 and features 10 original episodes of each series for 10 weeks.

"Starz viewers are in for a load of laughs with these hilarious new original series," says Michael Ruggiero, vice president of original programming. "Ali Wentworth's comedic genius, the legendary Martin Lawrence and the no-holds barred antics of 'The Bronx Bunny Show' will appeal to a broad base of comedy fans, making Starz the late night place to be every Wednesday."

"The Starz Comedy Hour"

"Head Case"

Meet cutting edge therapist Dr. Elizabeth Goode (Alexandra Wentworth, "In Living Color," "Office Space," "Seinfeld"). She's brash, unconventional, judgmental, but undeniably thriving as the "it therapist" to Hollywood's maladjusted celebrity elite. Boldly brandishing her own unique mental insight and technique, Dr. Goode's days have rapidly become filled with a literal "who's who" from the world of entertainment, sports and music.

Dr. Goode shares office space with Freudian shrink Dr. Myron Finkelstein (a side-splitting turn by Steve Landesberg, "Barney Miller") who stalks the waiting room in a desperate attempt to resurrect his own floundering practice. In session, receiving the "Goode treatment" are Rick Fox, Tom Sizemore, Alanis Morrisette, Jason Priestley, Ione Skye, Sean Hayes, Ralph Maccio, Jane Kaczmarek, Jennifer Finnigan, Andy Dick, Shelby Lynne, Rich Eisen, Jonathan Silverman, Liz Phair, Fred Willard and Willie Garson.

"Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-up" is an uncensored stand-up original comedy showcase for some of the nation's most talented young comedians. With Lawrence as executive producer, the weekly series is hosted by one of Hollywood's most hilarious stand-up comedians Doug Williams. The very talented DJ and entertainer Biz Markie provides a special dose of hip-hop flavor in between the laughs. Featured comedians include A. J. Jamal ("Comic Justice"), Roz ("Last Comic Standing"), Alonzo Bodden ("The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"), Finesse Mitchell ("Comic View') and others.

"The Bronx Bunny Show"

This hilarious, wild and woolly talk show stars two foul-mouthed furry animals -- Bronx Bunny, the star-struck title character, and his cranky sidekick Teddy T, the politically incorrect panda. The duo, who recently moved from the Bronx, invites celebrity guests into their crummy East Los Angeles TV studio/apartment where they run a low-rent uncensored public access show, asking "the questions" you wouldn't hear asked on typical interview shows. Among the stars that join the two hosts (and take on all their inappropriate questions) are Howie Mandel ("Deal or No Deal"), Kelly Carlson ("Nip/Tuck"), "Star Trek's" George Takei, Joely Fisher ("Til Death"), "Saved By the Bell's" Screech (Dustin Diamond), Eric Roberts (A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints) and many others. It's a chance for these personalities to relax, take off their ties, jackets, and sometimes a little more, and take on the questions never asked on Leno, Letterman and certainly not Oprah.

Recent original programs from Starz Entertainment include the critically-acclaimed documentaries "Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film," a personal, intimate look at the literary icon and founder of Gonzo Journalism; "New Orleans Music In Exile," outlining the tragic affect Hurricane Katrina left on the city's wondrous music community; "Going To Pieces: The Rise and Fall of The Slasher Film," a comprehensive and original documentation of the importance, prominence and legitimacy of the popular film genre.

Starz Entertainment, LLC, is a premium movie service provider operating in the United States. It offers 16 movie channels including the flagship Starz(R) and Encore(R) brands with approximately 15.5 million and 27.3 million subscribers respectively. Starz Entertainment airs more than 1,000 movies per month across its pay TV channels and offers advanced services including Starz HD, Starz On Demand and Vongo(SM). Starz Entertainment (www.starz.com) is an operating unit of Starz, LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation that is attributed to Liberty Capital Group.

Contacts:
Chelsye J. Burrows Steve Waldo Belgard
Starz Entertainment Starz Entertainment
720.852.5838 720.852.5843
chelsye.burrows@starz.comsteve.belgard@starz.com

Les Eisner
The Lippin Group
323.965.1990
leisner@lippingroup.com

Source: Starz Entertainment

CONTACT: Chelsye J. Burrows, +1-720-852-5838, chelsye.burrows@starz.com,
or Steve Waldo Belgard, +1-720-852-5843, steve.belgard@starz.com, both of
Starz Entertainment; or Les Eisner of The Lippin Group, +1-323-965-1990,
leisner@lippingroup.com, for Starz Entertainment

Web site: http://www.starz.com/

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