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Crossballs: The Debate Show (2004)

2004-07-06 · 30m · EN
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Crossballs: The Debate Show is a Comedy Central television show which poked fun at cable news networks' political debate shows, especially CNN's Crossfire and MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews. In each episode, comedians posing as experts on a particular subject would debate two real commentators. The true experts were unaware that the show was a sham. Topics ranged from reality television to religion to violence in video games. It debuted on July 6, 2004 and ran for eight weeks. It aired Tuesday-Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The twenty-third and final episode aired on August 24, 2004. Show number 24 was taped but never aired, after one of the unsuspecting guests, James March, threatened to sue Comedy Central.

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Mary BirdsongMary BirdsongPaul ScheerPaul ScheerRich FulcherRich FulcherDannah Feinglass PhirmanDannah Feinglass PhirmanAndy DalyAndy DalyMatt BesserMatt BesserJanet VarneyJanet VarneyBrian HuskeyBrian HuskeyChris TallmanChris TallmanJerry MinorJerry MinorMichael PlacenciaMichael PlacenciaAthleteAlex D. LinzAlex D. LinzPSA Kid

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortActor preference149562 · 61672 · 76910Country preferenceUsDecade preference2000

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Frequently asked questions about Crossballs: The Debate Show

What is Crossballs: The Debate Show about?

Crossballs: The Debate Show is a Comedy Central television show which poked fun at cable news networks' political debate shows, especially CNN's Crossfire and MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews. In each episode, comedians posing as experts on a particular subject would debate two real commentators. The true experts were unaware that the show was a sham. Topics ranged from reality television to religion to violence in video games. It debuted on July 6, 2004 and ran for eight weeks. It aired Tuesday-Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The twenty-third and final episode aired on August 24, 2004. Show number 24 was taped but never aired, after one of the unsuspecting guests, James March, threatened to sue Comedy Central.

How long is Crossballs: The Debate Show?

Crossballs: The Debate Show has a runtime of 30 minutes.