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"The Man" is baffled by a chill hero's invincible weapon: gibberish.

A therapist struggles with problems of his patients, while dealing with the ones in his personal life.

Four guests from the worlds of politics and entertainment join host Bill Maher for a free-wheeling and humorous discussion of current events.

30 minute sketch comedy featuring Stephen Colbert that aired on Comedy Central in 1995.

A series of talk shows in which host Alan King chats with professionals about the art of comedy.

A variety clip show in which the hosts showcased stand-up comedy and scenes from different films.

Unconventional nightly talk show hosted by stand-up comic Allan Havey which ran on The Comedy Channel (later Comedy Central) from November 15, 1989 to December 30, 1992.

Onion World was a show starring Rich Hall on the Comedy Channel (1990-1991). It was a skewed look at the news, taken through the lens of headlines torn from real-life trade journals like Onion World, The Pork Report, and Hazardously Waste Monthly. Through their various trade magazines, the show tackled the political and environmental issues of big business. In addition to studio segments, the show featured man-on-the-street segments and pieces shot at trade shows and far flung locales: Scotland, Ireland, and an underwater episode in the Cayman Islands. The show also featured Indie Rock performances from bands, shot in unique locations. Artists appearing included Camper Van Beethoven, John Doe, Steve Wynn, The Trashcan Sinatras, The Dixies, Everything but the Girl, and The Posies." Also appearing on the show was Donick Cary as "The Bear" and "The Next Guy."

Before he became a household name with The Daily Show, Jon Stewart taped this special in Miami, Florida and jokes about a wide range of material.

A compilation of some of the best segments from The Chris Rock Show (1997). Including spoofs of TV shows and movies, and pokes fun at lots of somewhat raw material.

A daily women's theme-oriented comedy series. Host Mo Gaffney is joined by a panel of two or three female comedy performers who discuss the day's topic and field questions from audience members.

Second compilation of some of the best segments from The Chris Rock Show (1997). Including spoofs of TV shows and movies, and pokes fun at lots of somewhat raw material.

Talk-reality hybrid in which Ruby Wax grilled celebrities and also set out to connect with ordinary people across America.

Dr. Katz and Ben begin drinking more coffee than usual. The side effects eventually catch up with Ben, as he doubles over in stomach pain.

Ben runs into a prostitute on the street. He doesn't take advantage her services, but after a conversation with her, he realizes that many people need help, and wants to be the one to provide it. He begins to make Dr. Katz and Laura feel guilty about themselves, that they're not out on the streets "making a difference", like he is. After a week, Ben gives up, especially after he unknowingly chides a friend of Katz's to improve her life, as he assumed she was a prostitute.

A story appears on the news about a balding man in his late forties breaking somebody's mailbox. Ben jumps to conclusions and thinks Dr. Katz performed the crime, and continues to think that, even after the real culprit was arrested.

Dr. Katz tells Ben that his 25th wedding anniversary is coming up. Ben realizes that he's 25 himself, and concludes he must've been born out of wedlock. Dr. Katz reassures him that he meant it was his 26th anniversary.

During a morning trip to the local bakery, Steve, the owner of the business, offers Ben a job as his assistant. Not only did his previous assistant quit, but he sees potential in him and rationalizes that he comes in here all the time anyway. Dr. Katz is overjoyed that Ben is finally employed. Ben is less than thrilled, however, because it requires getting up at 4 A.M. Also, he thinks Steve is a nut. On his third day, Ben is fired for being four hours late. When Steve goes leaves the counter, Ben steals a bunch of baked goods in retaliation for Steve refusing to give him a paycheck for two days of work.

Ben gets into Dr. Katz's medical books and convinces himself he has all sorts of medical illnesses including, of all things, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (S.I.D.S.). Meanwhile, Dr. Katz is afraid of a bee that's made its way into his office. Laura plays on his fear and refuses to kill the bee at his request. Also, Patient Dom Irrera leaves a love proclamation song on Dr. Katz's answering machine.

Ben wins $500 in a lottery scratch-off game and uses the money on an expensive dinner at a five star restaurant, with Dr. Katz and Laura as his guests. In the end, the restaurant bill ends up over his $500, forcing him to rely on Katz and Laura to pay the rest.