World Cup Comedy

A short-lived improvised sketch comedy competition series.

Broadcast
PAX October 6, 2004-January 18, 2005

Host
Dan O'Connor

Commentator
Mary Gallagher

Sideline Reporter
Stephen Kearin

Gameplay
In each episode, two teams featuring the improv circuit's best comedians compete against one another using unscripted real-life scenarios usually performed on various sets, in specific genres of movies and television programs. The comedians must overcome the unexpected surprises while a team of commentators (Dan and Mary) offer the audience a play-by-play on how each team is faring and roving "sideline" reporter (Stephen) gives his hilarious commentary. Each show features six different rounds of competition voted by the audience with the winning team going on to face a new comic challenger in the next episode.

Trivia
Actor Kelsey Grammar who's best known for playing as Dr. Frasier Crane from the hit NBC sitcoms Cheers and Frasier is one of the excutive producers of this series.

Link
Official Website (via Internet Archives)