Comedy Central orders up The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, a stand-up showcase with surprises
Comedy Central has ordered NerdMelt’s flagship stand-up variety comedy showcase to series, greenlighting more episodes of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail. Kent Alterman, Comedy Central’s original programming chief, said in the release: “I’m shocked to learn this show will be taped in the back of a comic book store, rather than a comedy store, but we’ll do it anyway.” The Meltdown’s live show is hosted by Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani, and produced by Emily Gordon. They’re bringing it to TV with Ben Stiller’s Red Hour Productions. Najiani spoke to The Comic’s Comic today to deliver us some details!...
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