Jim Gaffigan is a King Baby, this weekend

By April MacIntyre Mar 27, 2009, 1:40 GMT

Jim Gaffigan of "Pale Force" and "My Boys" will have a special premiere on Comedy Central this weekend.

Jim Gaffigan of "Pale Force" and "My Boys" will have a special premiere on Comedy Central this weekend.

Gaffigan steps out from his throne and onto the stage of the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX in this never-before-seen comedy special, "Jim Gaffigan: King Baby," which premieres Sunday, March 29 at 9p.m.

Encore presentations air Sunday, March 29 at 10p.m. and Tuesday, March 31 at 10p.m. and 12a.m.

Gaffigan is one of the top touring comics, and sells out multiple nights at theaters across the country.  As a stand-up comedian, Gaffigan’s clever, introspective style and spoken outloud "inner voice" is captured to perfection in "King Baby." 

The special features the signature Gaffigan jokes viewers expect, from bowling to bacon. The man really likes bacon; not so much love for Hot Pockets.  

Both the DVD and CD of “King Baby” will be released in stores Tuesday, March 31.

Jim Gaffigan is an accomplished stand-up, actor, and writer.  In 2006, Gaffigan’s last comedy special, “Beyond the Pale” DVD and CD were certified Platinum.

Last December, Gaffigan finished his latest Comedy Central Live Tour, “Jim Gaffigan: The Sexy Tour,” during which he performed at 50 sold out shows across 25 cities. The tour culminated at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX where he filmed “King Baby.” 

Gaffigan will reprise his role on the third season of TBS’s flagship comedy “My Boys,” premiering March 31 on TBS.

His premiere episode is “Welcome Back, Kalla Fötter” – Tuesday, March 31, at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

Gaffigan can also be seen in director Sam Mendes’ “Away We Go” for Focus Features alongside John Krasinski and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

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