the comic's comic: What if Sarah Silverman were in charge of TV programming?

February 18, 2010

What if Sarah Silverman were in charge of TV programming?

It's always amusing to see comedians get a chance to show us the inner workings of show business. How do you get a TV show on the air, anyhow? What's a pitch meeting like?

In this clip from The Sarah Silverman Program, Silverman herself depicts an executive. I believe the title is Commissioner of All Television, and her office is located in the Department of Censorship. Paul Scheer and Ben Schwartz, the Commissioner will see you now. Watch and learn, people. Watch and learn. Roll it!

Feb 18, 2010 9:29:25 AM | Ben Schwartz, Paul Scheer, Sarah Silverman

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