LOL with The N facts for kids
Quick facts for kids LOL with The N |
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| Genre | Stand-up comedy |
| Directed by | Adam Idleson |
| Presented by | Mike Birbiglia |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Production location(s) | Gotham Comedy Club, New York |
| Running time | 21 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Noggin LLC |
| Distributor | MTV Networks |
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| Original network | The N (Noggin) |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | May 30 – June 20, 2003 |
LOL with The N was a cool TV show that featured four special episodes about stand-up comedy. Stand-up comedy is when a comedian performs live in front of an audience, telling jokes and funny stories. The show aired on Noggin's teen channel, The N. It ran from May 30, 2003, to June 20, 2003.
The host of all four specials was comedian Mike Birbiglia. Each episode gave two young, aspiring comedians a chance to perform. They got to share the stage with professional stand-up comics. After their performances, viewers could watch special footage. This footage showed what happened behind-the-scenes as the comedians got ready.
What was LOL with The N About?
The main idea of these specials was to show how comedy skills grow. They compared new comedians with experienced ones. This helped explain how talent can develop over time.
Kenny Miller, who was a vice president at Noggin, said that the show wanted to represent different stages of a comedian's journey. He explained that "at the beginning of your career and after 10 years, you're at a different stage."
The show's creators wanted all teenagers to relate to the specials. You didn't have to want to be a comedian to enjoy it. Adam Idleson, the director, felt there was a special connection between teens and stand-up comics. He said, "It feels like you're out there on the stage alone against the world, and you're dealing with it with humor." The show was filmed live at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City.
Meet the Episodes
Here's a quick look at the four special episodes of LOL with The N:
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| 1 | "Special 1" | May 30, 2003 | |
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This first special featured performances from Frankie Marsico, who was 16, and Ed Ubell, who was 15.
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| 2 | "Special 2" | June 6, 2003 | |
| 3 | "Special 3" | June 13, 2003 | |
| 4 | "Special 4" | June 20, 2003 | |
