Is This Thing On?

An aspiring stand-up and an aspiring writer hatch crazy schemes to make it in the entertainment world and to make a few bucks.

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Episodes

Episode 24 - This Thing Is On

Go behind the scenes with Lou and Paul to see the story behind "Is This Thing On?"

Sep 24, 2010•5 min

Episode 23 - Gag Reel

Paul and Lou mess up.

Sep 17, 2010•6 min

Episode 22 - 600

As Paul goes for joke #600 and contemplates his career, Lou directs a Tennis Academy promo utilizing all of his inexperience.

Sep 09, 2010•5 min

Episode 21 - The Little Sleep

Private writer Lou is hired by suspectful suspect Paul to investigate a ridiculous crime.

Sep 01, 2010•6 min

Episode 20 - 555-DAVE

When Lou changes his name to match his new phone number, Paul thinks a better use is a dating service for comics and a rivalry begins.

Aug 25, 2010•6 min

Episode 19 - Paul Does a TV Commercial

Paul gets a spot in a commercial, but some classic TV sets the precedent for his paranoia before shooting. Meanwhile, Lou is desperate to get on the set to talk to a writer.

Aug 18, 2010•6 min

Episode 18 - Lovin' and Elevator

Paul discovers that there's nothing more useful than getting stuck in the elevator, while Lou starts his new job writing about crazy New Yorkers.

Aug 11, 2010•6 min

Episode 17 - Inception

Paul struggles with the reality of his dreams, while Lou opens a sidewalk Dream Interpreter stand. Starring: Paul Murdock, Lou Stone Borenstein, Jim Hill, David Minsky, Mike Motz

Aug 04, 2010•6 min

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