THE 1/2 HOUR COMEDY HOUR

Show Type: Comedy Variety

First Telecast: July 5, 1983

Last Telecast: August 9, 1983

July 1983 - August 1983, Tuesday 8:00-8:30 on ABC

Hosts

Thom Sharp

Arsenio Hall

Regulars

John Moschitta

Peter Isacksen

John Paragon

Vic Dunlop

Jan Hooks

Victoria Jackson

Barry Diamond

Diane Stilwell

SYNOPSIS

Sight gags, one-liners, and skits were packed into this frantic summer comedy show, which was on and off the schedule faster than one of John Moschitta's motor-mouthed monologues. Moschitta was know at the time for his incredibly fast-talking commercials. Routines on the premiere included "Bonan the Barbarian," "Jennifer Holiday-In," and "In Search of the Ridiculous." Besides the repertory company of comics, there was an assortment of guest stars including Henny Youngman - who must have felt right at home, since he had practically invented the TV one-liner years before.

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