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Modern Comedy Masters: From Colbert to Key & Peele

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Which comedian hosted 'The Colbert Report'?

  1. Stephen Colbert

  2. Jon Stewart

  3. Conan O'Brien

  4. Jimmy Kimmel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stephen Colbert hosted 'The Colbert Report' from 2005 to 2014.

What was the name of Key & Peele's sketch comedy series on Comedy Central?

  1. Key & Peele

  2. The Key & Peele Show

  3. The Keegan-Michael Key & Jordan Peele Show

  4. The K&P Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Key & Peele's sketch comedy series on Comedy Central was simply titled 'Key & Peele'.

Which comedian is known for his 'Between Two Ferns' web series?

  1. Zach Galifianakis

  2. Will Ferrell

  3. Jack Black

  4. Steve Carell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zach Galifianakis is known for his 'Between Two Ferns' web series, in which he interviews celebrities in an awkward and humorous manner.

Which comedian created the 'Portlandia' sketch comedy series?

  1. Fred Armisen

  2. Carrie Brownstein

  3. Kristen Wiig

  4. Bill Hader


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein created the 'Portlandia' sketch comedy series, which satirizes the culture of Portland, Oregon.

Which comedian hosted 'The Daily Show' from 1999 to 2015?

  1. Jon Stewart

  2. Stephen Colbert

  3. Trevor Noah

  4. Conan O'Brien


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jon Stewart hosted 'The Daily Show' from 1999 to 2015, becoming one of the most influential political satirists of his time.

Which comedian is known for his 'Drunk History' series?

  1. Derek Waters

  2. John C. Reilly

  3. Will Ferrell

  4. Zach Galifianakis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Derek Waters is known for his 'Drunk History' series, in which he interviews intoxicated people about historical events.

Which comedian created the 'Review' series?

  1. Andy Daly

  2. Fred Armisen

  3. Zach Galifianakis

  4. John C. Reilly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andy Daly created the 'Review' series, in which he reviews various life experiences, such as skydiving, eating a live scorpion, and getting a tattoo.

Which comedian is known for his 'The Eric Andre Show'?

  1. Eric Andre

  2. Hannibal Buress

  3. T.J. Miller

  4. Neil Hamburger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eric Andre is known for his 'The Eric Andre Show', a surreal and often chaotic sketch comedy series.

Which comedian created the 'Broad City' series?

  1. Ilana Glazer

  2. Abbi Jacobson

  3. Amy Poehler

  4. Tina Fey


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson created the 'Broad City' series, which follows the misadventures of two friends living in New York City.

Which comedian is known for his 'Nathan for You' series?

  1. Nathan Fielder

  2. Eric Andre

  3. T.J. Miller

  4. Hannibal Buress


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nathan Fielder is known for his 'Nathan for You' series, in which he helps struggling businesses with unconventional and often absurd marketing strategies.

Which comedian created the 'The Sarah Silverman Program'?

  1. Sarah Silverman

  2. Michael Cera

  3. Kristen Wiig

  4. Andy Samberg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarah Silverman created the 'The Sarah Silverman Program', a surreal and often controversial sketch comedy series.

Which comedian is known for his 'The Pete Holmes Show'?

  1. Pete Holmes

  2. Kumail Nanjiani

  3. Hannibal Buress

  4. T.J. Miller


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pete Holmes is known for his 'The Pete Holmes Show', a talk show that features a mix of comedy, music, and interviews.

Which comedian created the 'The Awesomes' series?

  1. Seth Meyers

  2. Amy Poehler

  3. Seth MacFarlane

  4. Mike Judge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seth Meyers created the 'The Awesomes' series, an animated superhero comedy series.

Which comedian is known for his 'The Kroll Show'?

  1. Nick Kroll

  2. John Mulaney

  3. Andy Samberg

  4. Kristen Wiig


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nick Kroll is known for his 'The Kroll Show', a sketch comedy series that features a variety of eccentric characters.

Which comedian created the 'The Mindy Project' series?

  1. Mindy Kaling

  2. Chris Messina

  3. Ed Weeks

  4. Ike Barinholtz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mindy Kaling created the 'The Mindy Project' series, a romantic comedy series about a successful OB/GYN.

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