Name: The Downer Channel
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2001-07-24
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Audra M Berger, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Wanda Sykes

Hysterical at times, uneven at others, always worth watching

This show had some of the best belly laughs outside of THE SIMPSONS on network TV.

Some sketches were stupid and felt like filler (the rule of thumb on comedy shows) but some bits were so inspired you couldn't believe they were on NBC.

This show died too soon--it was totally worth the time you spent on it.

If you like TV that's not dumbed down, try to find these episodes.

You won't be disappointed.

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