The Dessert is a Canadian sketch comedy television series, which premiered July 7, 2023, on Crave.[1] Produced in Hamilton, Ontario,[2] the series stars Shane Cunningham, Isabella Campbell and Jillian Smart in what they describe as "an all-out, boundary-pushing expedition to the edge of decency".[3]
| The Dessert | |
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| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original release | |
| Network | Crave |
| Release | July 7, 2023 |
The show's production team includes comedian Bruce McCulloch of The Kids in the Hall, and musician Max Kerman of Arkells,[3] as well as Cunningham, Andrew Ferguson, Matt King, Mark Myers, Ashley Poitevin, Jonathan Popalis, Tinu Sinha, Lewis Spring and Mike Veerman. Cunningham, Kerman and Veerman have all previously been associated with the Mike on Much podcast.[4]
Episodes edit
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Popcorn, Sausages, and Bananas" | Mark Myers, Matt Unsworth, Mike Veerman | Jonathan Popalis, Adamo Barbieri, Isabella Campbell, Shane Cunningham, Jeff D’Silva, Mark Myers, Jillian Smart, Matt Unsworth, Mike Veerman | July 7, 2023 | |
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The Kiss. Hungover. Vasectomy. No Claps. Faberge Egg. Sh*t Hands. Bulges. Rideshare. Naked News. New Neighbour. Banana Peels | |||||
| 2 | "Grapes, Nipples, and Cowboys" | Allison Johnston, Mark Myers | Jonathan Popalis, Adamo Barbieri, Isabella Campbell, Shane Cunningham, Jeff D’Silva, Mark Myers, Jillian Smart, Matt Unsworth, Mike Veerman | July 7, 2023 | |
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Flair Bartender. Wedding Speech. Party Store. Mary-Fuque Kill. Time to Dunk. Bad DeNiro. Wedding Photos. Sexy Drifter. Home Alone’d. Jumbotron | |||||
| 3 | "Gavels, Ghosts, and Ribs" | Allison Johnston, Mark Myers, Mike Veerman | Jonathan Popalis, Adamo Barbieri, Isabella Campbell, Shane Cunningham, Jeff D’Silva, Mark Myers, Jillian Smart, Matt Unsworth, Mike Veerman | July 7, 2023 | |
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A Day at the Zoo. Swear Court. Yipp Kart. Dinner at the Boss’s. Home Videos. My Ghost Roommate and Me. Sassy Twitter. Turner Tonight! Graduation Day. Mommy Feeds Baby | |||||
| 4 | "Sisters, Sitcoms, and Dinosaurs" | Mark Myers, Matt Unsworth, Mike Veerman | Jonathan Popalis, Adamo Barbieri, Isabella Campbell, Shane Cunningham, Jeff D’Silva, Mark Myers, Jillian Smart, Matt Unsworth, Mike Veerman | July 7, 2023 | |
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Grandpa’s Basement. Office Seinfeld. Comedy Party. Sister Bully. High School Basketball Game. Dinosaur Expert | |||||
| 5 | "Bulls, Milk, and Pizza" | Allison Johnston, Mark Myers | Jonathan Popalis, Adamo Barbieri, Isabella Campbell, Shane Cunningham, Jeff D’Silva, Mark Myers, Jillian Smart, Matt Unsworth, Mike Veerman | July 7, 2023 | |
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Soft Spot. The Zen Master. Halloween Party. Christmas Morning. The Red Knight | |||||
| 6 | "Sightless" | Allison Johnston, Mark Myers, Matt Unsworth | Jonathan Popalis, Adamo Barbieri, Isabella Campbell, Shane Cunningham, Jeff D’Silva, Mark Myers, Jillian Smart, Matt Unsworth, Mike Veerman | July 7, 2023 | |
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I: Prologue. II: Emergency. Work Improv. III: Strike. IV: Re-Birth. School Bus Driver. Birthday Season. V: Sightless | |||||
References edit
- ^ Brad Wheeler, "Bruce McCulloch lends a hand on the new Canadian sketch comedy series The Dessert". The Globe and Mail, July 7, 2023.
- ^ Laura Brody, "Edgy sketch comedy created by Hamiltonians debuts tomorrow on Crave". CHCH-DT, July 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Megan LaPierre, "Bruce McCulloch and Arkells' Max Kerman Have Co-Produced a Sketch Comedy Show". Exclaim!, June 19, 2023.
- ^ "CraveTV orders series based on 'Mike on Much'". Hamilton Spectator, October 2, 2018.
External links edit
- The Dessert at IMDb
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