Good news for those with XM satellite radio, as the company just
announced the launch of Unmasked, a
new original comedy series that will feature one-on-one interviews with some
of the most talked about names in comedy. Stand-up legend George Carlin will be
the inaugural guest when Unmasked
premieres exclusively on “XM Comedy” (XM 150), on Saturday, September 22 at
interview like this, I’m surprised that I learn things about myself and my work
I hadn’t realized before. It always opens my eyes,” said Carlin.
Recorded before a live studio audience in the Performance
Theater at XM’s
studios, Unmasked offers up candid, one-on-one interviews with both
established and emerging comedic talent, for an uncensored look into their
creative process and the lives that shape their comedy. In addition to being
the series premiere, the Carlin interview will also be featured in the upcoming
career retrospective DVD box set George Carlin: All My Stuff.
Spread out over 14 discs and including shows from 1977 to 2005, the collection will
be released September 25 from MPI Home Entertainment.
“We at XM are thrilled that George Carlin, celebrating
his 50th year in comedy, will be the first guest as we launch this new
thought-provoking show that offers an inside look into some of today’s most
compelling comedic minds,” said Eric Logan, executive vice president of
programming for XM. “Since XM became the first to offer the 24-hour
uncensored comedy format anywhere on radio, our comedy programming has grown
from mere concept to include original shows like Unmasked and five dedicated
comedy channels with some of the strongest listenership on the platform.”
future guests scheduled to include Jeff Garlin, Bob Saget, Brian Regan, Carlos
Mencia and others. Additional programming information and encore schedules are
available online by clicking here.