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Comedy Central's November slate, Kinison special, Indecision 2010 and more

By April MacIntyre Oct 5, 2010, 6:40 GMT

Comedian Stephen Colbert, host of The Colbert Report on Comedy Central, fixes his hair before testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on Immigration, Citizenship, EPA/JIM LO SCALZO

One to watch for: November on Comedy Central will feature a special stand up tribute to the late Sam Kinison.

This November, Comedy Central's resident anchors Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are doing what they do best LIVE on election day and everybody’s favorite futuristic crew is ringing in the holidays with “The Futurama Holiday Spectacular.” 

Stand-up specials include “Aaron Karo: The Rest Is History” and “Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison.”  New episodes of “South Park,” “Ugly Americans,” “Nick Swardson’s Pretend Time,” “The Benson Interruption,” “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “The Colbert Report” also continue throughout November.

SPECIALS

“Indecision 2010: Maybe We Can’t”

Tuesday, 11/2 at 11:00 p.m. LIVE

Jon Stewart and his team cover the country’s Indecision once again for the midterm elections.

“Indecision 2010: Revenge of the Fallen”

Tuesday, 11/2 at 11:30 p.m.

Stephen Colbert offers his unique take on the midterm elections.  Get ready for crack analysis and the ultimate word on midterm truthiness.

“The Futurama Holiday Spectacular” – World Premiere

Sunday, 11/21 at 10:00 p.m.

Get ready to jingle all the way with Fry, Leela, Bender and the murderous Robot Santa in a world premiere “Futurama” Christmas episode!  Sure to be filled with friends, foes, snow and genetically-altered mistletoe, who knows what follies viewers will find in their futuristic stockings.

STAND-UP SPECIALS

“Back from Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison” – Network Television Premiere

Saturday, 11/13 at 10:00 p.m.

Many credit Sam Kinison with bringing a new style to stand-up comedy with his intense, harsh humor and no-holds-barred, preacher-like style. 

This tribute brings together Denis Leary, Chris Rock, Jay Leno, Kathy Griffin, George Lopez and many more stars as they pay homage to a comedy legend.

“Aaron Karo: The Rest is History” – World Television Premiere

Friday, 11/19 at 11:00 p.m.

In this brand-new stand-up special, Aaron Karo takes his trademark “ruminations” to the stage. Whether it’s hanging with his boys, hooking up with girls or being invited to yet another wedding, Aaron Karo is sure to answer the questions everyone has been ruminating on.

MOVIES

“Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay” – Comedy Central Premiere

Two Night Premiere Saturday, 11/6 at 9:00 p.m. & Sunday, 11/7 at 9:00 p.m.

Starring John Cho, Kal Penn, Rob Corddry and Neil Patrick Harris as Neil Patrick Harris.  Viewers followed them to White Castle – now join Harold and Kumar as they try to escape America’s most infamous prison, Guantanamo Bay.  On the run as suspected terrorists, Harold and Kumar go on a cross-country adventure, with the usual encounters of bottomless parties, bullet-dodging and Neil Patrick Harris.

“Bringing Down the House” – Comedy Central Premiere

Saturday, 11/27 at 8:00 p.m.

Starring Steve Martin and Queen Latifah.  When Peter Sanderson, a divorced, uptight lawyer, befriends Charlene online, he’s thrown to find out she’s an escaped convict.  Peter reluctantly takes her in and, in turn, Charlene shows Peter a side of himself he never knew existed.

“The Hammer” – Network Television Premiere

Saturday, 11/13 at 3:30 p.m.

Starring Adam Carolla and Heather Juergensen.  “The Hammer” follows Jerry Ferro, a washed-up boxer making a comeback in the big leagues.  As Jerry fights his way up in the Olympic trials, he discovers what he really wants out of life along the way

“Penn State”

Saturday, 11/6 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

What gets you to the White House?  For Kal Penn, it just took a stint as Van Wilder’s personal assistant, zooming through Vegas with gangsters on his trail and waltzing through fields with a giant bag of a classified substance while on a desperate quest for burgers.  Join Comedy Central for a Kal Penn movie marathon with classics such as “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder: Rise of Taj,” “Bachelor Party Vegas” and “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.”

“South Park: Repeat Offenses”

Saturday, 11/20 from 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

It was so good the first time around, why not go for round two?  Join Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman as Comedy Central rewinds through the latest batch of “South Park” episodes and remembers all the great moments and fart jokes they brought to the world.

“Thanksgiveaway Wiikend” (working title)

Thursday, 11/25 to Friday, 11/26 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. &

Saturday, 11/27 to Sunday, 11/28 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m 

It doesn’t matter if viewers will spend this Thanksgiving with the ones they love or hiding in the attic from their dysfunctional families – either way, Comedy Central got a marathon of entertainment that is perfect for the holiday.  With vacation-themed movie blocks, stand-up from Gabriel Iglesias and Jeff Dunham and enough Roasts to cook up a whole feast of turkeys, Comedy Central is as much a centerpiece for family-bonding as it is a respite from familial hell.  So stay hungry, stay tuned and let Comedy Central bring you the goods.