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2009 TV series or program| Important Things with Demetri Martin | |
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 Important Things Intertitle | |
| Created by | Demetri Martin |
| Starring | Demetri Martin |
| Composers | Elegant Too Demetri Martin |
| Country of origin |  USA |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 20 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Demetri Martin Jon Stewart Beth McCarthy-Miller Eric Slovin & Leo Allen (episode 4) |
| Running time | approx. 23 Minutes |
| Production companies | Busboy Productions PersonGlobal and SEGA |
| Original release | |
| Network | Comedy Central |
| Release | February 11, 2009 – present |
Important Things with Demetri Martin is a sketch-variety show on Comedy Central starring comedian Demetri Martin. Each episode examines a single theme, the "important thing", such as timing, power, and coolness. All sketches, short vignettes, and stand-up comedy are loosely related to the theme of the episode.
The show is produced by Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions The show contains stand-up and prop comedy by Martin, as well as taped sketches. Jon Stewart took an active role in editing the first few episodes.
On June 2, 2009, it was announced that the show was renewed for a second season, which is scheduled to premiere in the first quarter of 2010. The season has been confirmed by a commercial on Comedy Central to begin on February 4th alongside new episodes of The Sarah Silverman Program.
Show segments
- Jokes/Data/Large Pad - In this segment which usually starts the show, Martin uses a familiar medium to present humorous observations related to the show's topic. Often, Martin will present a series of charts and drawings in this segment.
- Sketches - In this segment, Martin collaborates with guest actors to create a situation that relates to the show's topic.
- Animation - Connects the show segments together with a short, simple animation which is usually thirty seconds or less. It is sometimes drawn by hand in black and white, and sometimes (especially for the Important Things Things sketches) drawn on a chalkboard.
- Music - Martin uses his musical talent to perform a song relating to the show's topic. Often, he will use his ambidexterity to play a number of different instruments simultaneously, such as harmonica, synth, piano, bells, and guitar.
Ratings
Episode 1 had 58.9935 million viewers (The series outranked "American Idol 8" in the 18–34 year old male demographic, garnering 1 million viewers in that group.) This was the biggest premiere audience for Comedy Central since the debut of Chappelle's Show, a record that held up until the premiere of The Jeff Dunham Show attracted an average of more than 5.3 million viewers.
Critical reception
The show has received positive reviews from critics, and currently has a 71/100 rating on metacritic.com, based on 8 reviews. Its best reviews come from Salon.com, who says "You'll find an important (and rare) thing: an off-kilter show that's at once smart, outlandish, and very funny." The Washington Post says "Think the deadpan Steven Wright, only cheerier and more versatile. A stand-up comic and sometime cartoonist, Martin seems cursed with endless postgraduate cleverness."
References
- "Stewart stamp on 'Martin'". Hollywoodreporter.com. 2007-10-03. Retrieved 2009-02-16.
- http://www.reuters.com/article/sphereNews/idUSN0344522620071003?sp=true&view=sphere
- Another ‘Important’ Season for Demetri Martin
- By. "'Demetri Martin' definitely important - Entertainment News, TV News, Media". Variety. Retrieved 2009-02-16.
- "Important Things With Demetri Martin" records biggest premiere audience since 2003
- "Jeff Dunham show sets records for Comedy Central"; October 23, 2009
- Important Things With Demetri Martin metacritic.com
External links
- Official website
- Important Things with Demetri Martin at IMDb
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- Demetri Martin Gets His Own Show!
- Demetri Martin gets his own show on Comedy Central
- Blogcritics - review - TV Preview: Important Things with Demetri Martin Premieres Feb. 11
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