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The Chris Gethard Show

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The Chris Gethard Show was an American comedy and call-in talk show created and hosted by comedian Chris Gethard. It began on New York public-access television in 2011, building an intentionally unpredictable format around live viewer calls, recurring characters, musical performances, celebrity guests, and audience participation. The program later moved to Fusion and then truTV, bringing its mixture of improvisation, awkward sincerity, and experimental television to national cable audiences before ending in 2018.

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When did The Chris Gethard Show begin?

It began on Manhattan Neighborhood Network's New York public-access channel on June 22, 2011. The show grew out of Chris Gethard's live comedy work and kept the live call-in energy.

What happens on The Chris Gethard Show?

Chris Gethard hosts a deliberately unpredictable comedy and variety program built around viewer calls, recurring characters, music, and improvised studio bits. The public-access episodes were typically live and hour-long, which made the callers part of the format rather than an afterthought.

Which networks carried The Chris Gethard Show after public access?

After its MNN run, the show aired on Fusion and later truTV. The move changed its broadcast home, but live calls and chaotic comedy remained central to the format.

Is The Chris Gethard Show a normal interview talk show?

No. It is closer to a live call-in comedy experiment, with episode topics, panel reactions, recurring characters, and musical performances often shaping the hour. Chris Gethard is the creator and host, but the viewers' calls are a core part of the show.

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