Comedy streamer Seeso has released a trailer for its comedy competiton series New York’s Finest. The annual competition is open to any and all comers from the New York area who think they’re funny.
New York’s Funniest launches on Wednesday, March 17th. Check out the trailer after the jump. (Note: Also included: trailer for Bajillion Dollar Properties and the very NSFW trailer for Big Jay Oakerson’s What’s Your F@%#!ing Deal.)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Yk4PoVKGPmU
SEESO’S ‘NEW YORK’S FUNNIEST’ TRAILER
New Original Series Debuts March 17 Along With ‘Bajillion Dollar Propertie$’ and ‘Big Jay Oakerson’s What’s Your F@%king Deal?!’
**Available via Android, iOS, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick and Roku Platforms **
NEW YORK’S FUNNIEST (4X30 & 1X60)
Launched in 2008 and set at the famed Carolines on Broadway, the “New York’s Funniest” competition is open to any and all performers from around The Big Apple — the comedy mecca — who think they have what it takes to be “New York’s Funniest.” Hosted by Michael Che (“Saturday Night Live”) and Leslie Jones (“Saturday Night Live”), Executive Produced by Caroline Hirsch, Louis Faranda, Andrew Fox, and Lou Wallach, and produced by Deverge.
Episode Descriptions:
Episode 101: “Auditions Part 1”
It’s audition day for New York’s Funniest, the stand-up competition set at the esteemed Carolines on Broadway. Hundreds audition, including the city’s best up-and-coming comics, who perform in front of judges for a chance to make it to the semifinals of this renowned competition.
Episode 102: “Auditions Part 2”
Auditions for New York’s Funniest continue at Carolines on Broadway, as 10 more of New York’s top comics are sent through to the semifinals by the judges.
Episode 103: “Semifinals Part 1”
SNL’s Leslie Jones hosts the first semifinal round of New York’s Funniest, as 10 of the 20 semifinalists perform their sets in front of the judges and a live audience. Only 5 of these comics are selected to move on to the finals.
Episode 104: “Semifinals Part 2”
The last 10 of the 20 New York’s Funniest semifinalists perform for the judges and live audience to compete for the remaining 5 finalist slots in part two of the semifinals, hosted by SNL’s Leslie Jones.
Episode 105: “Finals”
SNL’s Michael Che hosts the finals of New York’s Funniest, as 10 finalists compete for the title.
BAJILLION DOLLAR PROPERTIE$ (8×30)
A half-hour, semi-scripted comedy with an ensemble of seven real estate agents set against the backdrop of a luxury, cut throat LA real estate firm. Created and Executive Produced by Kulap Vilaysack. Executive Produced by Tom Lennon, Ben Garant, Scott Aukerman and David Jargowsky. Production services by Comedy Bang! Bang! Productions for Paramount Television (“The Hotwives of Orlando,” “The Hotwives of Las Vegas,” “Burning Love”). Starring Dan Ahdoot, Tim Baltz, Ryan Gaul, Mandell Maughan, Tawny Newsome, Drew Tarver, and Paul F. Tompkins as agency owner Dean Rosedragon. Guest appearances include Adam Scott, Nick Kroll, Gillian Jacobs, Patton Oswalt, Jason Mantzoukas, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and a Bajillion other people you love.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=4sw1N05KW2I
BIG JAY OAKERSON’S WHAT’S YOUR F@%KING DEAL?! (8×30)
Let go of pretension and leave your ego at the door as Big Jay Oakerson leads a pack of comics in a completely improvised show based on interactions with the crowd. Starring and Executive Produced by Jay Oakerson. Co-hosted by Ardie Fuqua. Produced by Angry Buddha Films. Executive Produced by Cris Italia, David Kimowitz, Frank Mosca and Lou Wallach. Guest appearances include Hannibal Buress, Bonnie McFarlane, Colin Quinn, Andy Kindler, Kurt Metzger, and many more.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ul9nRuXmtTM
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About Seeso
Seeso is the new, ad-free streaming comedy channel from NBCUniversal’s Digital Enterprises. The channel gives comedy viewers access to over 2,000 hours of original programming, with new, original content rolling out daily. Viewers are able to access the curated library for $3.99 a month via www.seeso.com, iOS, Android Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick and Roku, with additional platforms added in the coming months.