CMT Comedy Stage
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CMT Comedy Stage is a stand-up comedy
series hosted by Melissa Peterman
(from TV's Reba
). The series aired on the CMT
network in 2007.
on February 2nd, 2007. The last episode to air at this time is speculated to be the series finale. This episode was the eighth episode and aired on May 11, 2007. The program was taped over four nights at the historic Belcourt Theatre
in Nashville, TN.
Originally, CMT
only ordered 4 episodes of this series. At the end of the 4 episode run, CMT
then ordered an additional 4 episodes.
In the first episode, comedians that appeared on stage included Greg Hahn
, John Wesley Austin and Jon Reep
. In the sophomore episode, Tom Mabe
, Vic Henley and Etta May
all appeared on stage. Mike Armstrong
, Nate Bargatze and Gary Mule Deer
all appeared in the third episode. In the fourth episode, Robert Hawkins
, Trish Suhr
and Killer Beaz all appeared on stage. Though comedian Kelly Terranova performed in and was taped as part of episode four, his spot was cut from the final edit due to time constraints. Kelly was invited back three months later for the second round of taping and appears in episode seven.
After the four aforementioned episodes aired, the show went on a two-month hiatus. At this time, CMT
ordered another 4 episodes. These additional episodes were taped on April 10 and 11. Two episodes were taped each night.
The show returned on April 20 with comedians such as Buzz Sutherland, Greg Warren
and Steve "Mudflap" McGrew. In the sixth episode, Tommy Johnagin
, MG Gaskin, Kelly Terranova and John Heffron
were featured on stage. James Johann, Bob Zany
and Williams & Ree all appeared in the seventh episode. In the eight, and possibly the final episode, Rich Ragains, Wild Willy Parsons and Heath Hyche all appeared on stage.
CMT Comedy Stage is a Taillight TV Production. Tom Forrest is the Executive Producer and Ben Tyson is the Producer.
Stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television...
series hosted by Melissa Peterman
Melissa Peterman
Melissa Margaret Peterman is an American actress and comedienne who is best known for her role as Barbara Jean in the television comedy series Reba...
(from TV's Reba
Reba (TV series)
Reba is an American sitcom starring Reba McEntire, which ran from 2001 to 2007. For the show's first five seasons, it ran on The WB, with the show transitioning to The CW in its last year.-Synopsis:...
). The series aired on the CMT
CMT
- Medicine :* California mastitis test* Certified Massage Therapist* Cervical motion tenderness, a sign of pelvic inflammatory disease* Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease* Chemically modified tetracyclines* Circus Movement Tachycardia...
network in 2007.
Episodes
The first episode premiered on CMTCMT
- Medicine :* California mastitis test* Certified Massage Therapist* Cervical motion tenderness, a sign of pelvic inflammatory disease* Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease* Chemically modified tetracyclines* Circus Movement Tachycardia...
on February 2nd, 2007. The last episode to air at this time is speculated to be the series finale. This episode was the eighth episode and aired on May 11, 2007. The program was taped over four nights at the historic Belcourt Theatre
Belcourt Theatre
The Belcourt Theatre is a 2-cinema theater operating in Nashville's Hillsboro Village district. It is operating by a non-profit organization, and features independent films, as well as live performances.- History :...
in Nashville, TN.
Originally, CMT
CMT
- Medicine :* California mastitis test* Certified Massage Therapist* Cervical motion tenderness, a sign of pelvic inflammatory disease* Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease* Chemically modified tetracyclines* Circus Movement Tachycardia...
only ordered 4 episodes of this series. At the end of the 4 episode run, CMT
CMT
- Medicine :* California mastitis test* Certified Massage Therapist* Cervical motion tenderness, a sign of pelvic inflammatory disease* Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease* Chemically modified tetracyclines* Circus Movement Tachycardia...
then ordered an additional 4 episodes.
In the first episode, comedians that appeared on stage included Greg Hahn
Greg Hahn
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, John Wesley Austin and Jon Reep
Jon Reep
Jon Reep is an American stand-up comedian and actor, known as the "That thing got a Hemi?" guy in Dodge commercials, and more recently as the winner of the fifth season of Last Comic Standing on NBC.-Early life:...
. In the sophomore episode, Tom Mabe
Tom Mabe
Tom Mabe is an American comedian and prankster.Mabe uses hidden cameras and specializes in exposing telemarketers; he is based in Louisville, Kentucky and has been featured on Drew & Mike in the Morning on WRIF numerous times...
, Vic Henley and Etta May
Etta May
Etta May is an American comedian. She was the winner of the American Comedy Awards Stand-Up Comic of the Year, and has appeared on MTV, Oprah, Comic Strip Live, and as a guest commentator on CBS Sunday Morning....
all appeared on stage. Mike Armstrong
Mike Armstrong
Michael Dennis Armstrong played Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1987, mainly as a relief pitcher. Armstrong batted and threw right-handed. He played college baseball for the University of Miami....
, Nate Bargatze and Gary Mule Deer
Gary Mule Deer
Gary Mule Deer is an American comedian and country musician. During a career spanning four decades, he has performed on every major concert stage in the country, and made over 350 television appearances, including many on both The Tonight Show and The Late Show With David Letterman the hosts of...
all appeared in the third episode. In the fourth episode, Robert Hawkins
Robert Hawkins
Robert Hawkins was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1932 to 1949 as a Liberal-Progressive, and was Speaker of the legislature from 1937 to 1949.Hawkins was educated at Bristol, and came to Canada in 1904...
, Trish Suhr
Trish Suhr
Patricia Kelly "Trish" Suhr is a standup comedian best known for her portrayal as the "Yard Sale Diva" on Clean House, an hour-long home improvement television show airing daily on Style Network.-Career:...
and Killer Beaz all appeared on stage. Though comedian Kelly Terranova performed in and was taped as part of episode four, his spot was cut from the final edit due to time constraints. Kelly was invited back three months later for the second round of taping and appears in episode seven.
After the four aforementioned episodes aired, the show went on a two-month hiatus. At this time, CMT
CMT
- Medicine :* California mastitis test* Certified Massage Therapist* Cervical motion tenderness, a sign of pelvic inflammatory disease* Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease* Chemically modified tetracyclines* Circus Movement Tachycardia...
ordered another 4 episodes. These additional episodes were taped on April 10 and 11. Two episodes were taped each night.
The show returned on April 20 with comedians such as Buzz Sutherland, Greg Warren
Greg Warren (comedian)
- Early years :Warren was raised in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was a high school wrestling coach and his mother made him play clarinet in the band. Greg incorporates these personae into his comedy routines, highlighting the conflict inherent in being both a varsity wrestler and band geek...
and Steve "Mudflap" McGrew. In the sixth episode, Tommy Johnagin
Tommy Johnagin
Tommy Johnagin is an American stand-up comedian.Johnagin is from Benton, Illinois. He began performing stand-up comedy at age 18 and dropped out of college at age 21 to become a full-time comedian.-Career:...
, MG Gaskin, Kelly Terranova and John Heffron
John Heffron
John Heffron is an American stand-up comic. Born in Detroit, he was raised in South Lyon, Michigan. He graduated from South Lyon High School and Eastern Michigan University....
were featured on stage. James Johann, Bob Zany
Bob Zany
Bob Zany is an American stand-up comedian. He is known for performing with his trademark cigar on stage. According to an article found on his web page, he "stuff[s] a cigar into a plastic bag with a couple of Bob Zany original postcards and charge[s] five bucks for the package...
and Williams & Ree all appeared in the seventh episode. In the eight, and possibly the final episode, Rich Ragains, Wild Willy Parsons and Heath Hyche all appeared on stage.
CMT Comedy Stage is a Taillight TV Production. Tom Forrest is the Executive Producer and Ben Tyson is the Producer.
External links
- CMT Comedy Stage at IMDb
- CMT Comedy Stage at CMTCMT- Medicine :* California mastitis test* Certified Massage Therapist* Cervical motion tenderness, a sign of pelvic inflammatory disease* Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease* Chemically modified tetracyclines* Circus Movement Tachycardia...
- The Comedy Stage at melissapeterman.net