By April MacIntyre Oct 6, 2008, 3:01 GMT
Crackle’s comedy network C-Spot has teased the latest from the Gorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine Show.
The first time I saw the "Gorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine Show" was because someone had mailed me a YouTube link. Immediately I was smitten. If the absurd bent of Japanese “Hello Kitty” pop culture perplexes you in a humorous way, this is an Internet show worth making part of your smallscreen habit.
The show is not PC; if you were weaned on Buck Henry and Mel Brooks’ “Get Smart” series from the mid to late sixties as I was, the mangled Asian/ “Engrish”-speak harkens the classic “Diplomat’s Daughter” episode from “Smart” season one where “The Craw” (The Claw) made his debut. You won’t be offended by any of it.
The video series was created by husband-and-wife comedic team Greg Benson and Kim Evey's production company, Mediocre Films. “Chicken” features a Japanese schoolgirl styled character.
Sony Pictures caught wind of the quirky series and signed them up; the show joined a cache of unique comedy programming that tests different formats and personalities, with performer Penn Jillette to comic Owen Benjamin, and guest stars Adam Arkin and even porn legend Ron Jeremy.
The couple’s success on YouTube and the Sony deal cemented the “Gorgeous Tiny Chicken Show” as a hip comedy destination for many actors.
One part “Pee Wee’s Playhouse” and one part crazy, unpredictable Japanese talk show; Gorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine Show is an internet, comedy talk show parody. Fans everywhere are rejoicing for the return of Gorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine Show.
Episode 3: “A Very Special Episode"
No time for fun time now. Unicow in a gang? Panda pregnant? Carrot abused? Even cancer has invaded the fun time of GTCMS. Can Kiko find the secret to bringing fun time back?
From Crackle: G.T.C.M.S. Season 2 Episode 3
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