LOL with The N
2003 American TV series or program
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LOL with The N is a series of four stand-up comedy specials that aired on Noggin's teen programming block, The N.[2] The miniseries aired from May 30, 2003[3] to June 20, 2003. Stand-up comedian Mike Birbiglia was the host of all four segments. Each special features two aspiring teen comedians who get the chance to perform alongside professional stand-up comics. Behind-the-scenes footage, showing all of the comedians preparing their routines, is played after the acts.[4]
| 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 | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4[1] |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Gotham Comedy Club, New York |
| Running time | 21 minutes |
| Production company | Noggin LLC |
| Original release | |
| Network | The N (Noggin) |
| Release | May 30 – June 20, 2003 |
The specials compared professional and first-time comics to illustrate how talents can grow over time.[1] Kenny Miller, the vice president of Noggin, explained that "at the beginning of your career and after 10 years, you're at a different stage, and we wanted to represent all of that."[1] The production team aimed to make the specials relatable to all teenage viewers, not just those pursuing a career in comedy. The director, Adam Idleson, commented that "there is sort of a psychic link between being a teenager and being a stand-up comic. It feels like you're out there on the stage alone against the world, and you're dealing with it with humor."[1]
History
Production on the series began in January 2003,[5] with filming taking place at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City.[6] The new performers were recruited from a training program in Manhattan called Kids 'N Comedy.[1] Visitors were allowed to attend the taping sessions, which started on January 5.[7] The series premiered in May 2003 as part of a programming event called "Summer in The N." Each special was shown on a Friday at 7:00 PM.[8]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Special 1" | May 30, 2003 | |
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The first special featured performances from Frankie Marsico, a 16-year-old from Rutherford, and Ed Ubell, a 15-year-old New Yorker.[1] | |||
| 2 | "Special 2" | June 6, 2003 | |
| 3 | "Special 3" | June 13, 2003 | |
| 4 | "Special 4" | June 20, 2003 | |