The Man Show
August, 1999
The Man ShowOriginally, The Man Show was supposed to boost ABC's short list of bright, hip shows, joining Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect. Unfortunately, the executives at the Disney-owned network were appalled by the pilot--scantily clad women bouncing on trampolines, endless fart jokes--as well as by the gross and obscene language and visuals. ABC passed.Comedy Central loved what it saw and promptly brought The Man Show to its Wednesday night lineup, following South Park. Jimmy Kimmel, alre...