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NO LAUGHING MATTER

Last Comic Standing judge Drew Carey is accusing NBC of being "crooked and dishonest" in selecting the reality show's next batch of contestants. During last month's Vegas-based semifinals round, Carey claims the input of the judges in selecting the final 10 comics was discounted in favor of Peacock execs and the show's producers  a fact NBC won't deny. "The casting decisions were made by NBC and NBC Studios in consultation with talent scouts and we appreciate their valuable input," NBC said in a statement. "Now that the 10 participants have been selected, the program will begin."

TV GuideNews March 8, 2004 at 12:00 a.m. PT

Last Comic Standing judge Drew Carey is accusing NBC of being "crooked and dishonest" in selecting the reality show's next batch of contestants. During last month's Vegas-based semifinals round, Carey claims the input of the judges in selecting the final 10 comics was discounted in favor of Peacock execs and the show's producers — a fact NBC won't deny. "The casting decisions were made by NBC and NBC Studios in consultation with talent scouts and we appreciate their valuable input," NBC said in a statement. "Now that the 10 participants have been selected, the program will begin."