S01E03: Jon Hamm Wears a Light Blue Shirt & Silver Watch
A film student directs a segment with guest Jon Hamm. Also: a visit from a man who eats bicycles.
Overview
Based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, COMEDY BANG! BANG! cleverly riffs on the well-known format of the late night talk show, infusing celebrity appearances and comedy sketches with a tinge of the surreal. In each episode, Aukerman engages his guests with unfiltered and improvisational lines of questioning, punctuated by banter and beats provided by bandleader, one-man musical mastermind Reggie Watts, to reinvent the traditional celebrity interview. Packed with character cameos, filmic shorts, sketches and games set amongst an off-beat world, COMEDY BANG! BANG! delivers thirty minutes of absurd laugh-loaded fun featuring some of the biggest names in comedy.
Episodes
S01E01 Zach Galifianakis Wears a Blue Jacket & Red Socks
June 8, 2012 6.5 22 min
Comic Zach Galifianakis discusses his place in the pantheon of comic actors and talking dogs.
S01E05 Seth Rogen Wears a Plaid Shirt & Brown Pants
July 6, 2012 22 min
Host Scott Aukerman interviews Seth Rogen about his recent vacation. Scott uses his psychic powers to listen in on people's most private thoughts. The world's top child bird caller visits and performs. Bandleader Reggie Watts...
S01E06 Paul Rudd Wears a Red Lumberjack Flannel Shirt
July 13, 2012 22 min
Host Scott Aukerman welcomes guest Paul Rudd, and discovers they both have a love of mime. The inventor of the adorable Crowpoke robot attempts to repair it when it breaks down. Huell Howser becomes fascinated...
Host Scott Aukerman invites guest Ed Helms to display his banjo prowess and make animal noises. Bob Ducca stops by to complain about his ailments. Bandleader Reggie Watts notices that the studio floor is covered...
When his guest Elizabeth Banks says the word of the day, host Scott Aukerman is forced to take action. While Scott nervously interviews a famous critic who is reviewing the show, a teamster interrupts to...
S01E09 Adam Scott Wears a Red Oxford Shirt & Jeans
August 3, 2012 22 min
Host Scott Aukerman welcomes television star Adam Scott to discuss his workout regimen, but they are interrupted by a surprise visit from a Magic Window. Andrew Lloyd Webber stops by to promote his latest theater...
Host Scott Aukerman welcomes guest "Weird Al" Yankovic, who smashes all musical conventions. Tenacious D stops by to play a new song. Scott and bandleader Reggie Watts use their new greenscreen technology, with disastrous results.The...