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Jeff Dunham Sets Ratings Record for Comedy Central

The Jeff Dunham Show debut drew 5.3 million viewers, making it the most-watched series premiere in Comedy Central's history.

Even though critics said it was a laugh-free comedy for dummies, the show on Thursday also posted records for a Comedy Central series premiere in the adults 18-to-49 demographic with a 2.6 rating.

Variety and The Hollywood Reporter noted that Dunham has done well in the past with specials. He set a ratings record with a special...  read full article

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Jeff Dunham Sets Ratings Record for Comedy Central

The Jeff Dunham Show debut drew 5.3 million viewers, making it the most-watched series premiere in Comedy Central's history.

Even though critics said it was a laugh-free comedy for dummies, the show on Thursday also posted records for a Comedy Central series premiere in the adults 18-to-49 demographic with a 2.6 rating.

Variety and The Hollywood Reporter noted that Dunham has done well in the past with specials. He set a ratings record with a special... read more

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Jim and Pam's Niagara Falls wedding two episodes past was quite the special humdinger — their clandestine exchange of rings aboard the wet-and-wild Maid of the Mist boat, next to the pounding pour of the falls, was the memorable kicker. Now dry, our newly married twosome return from their honeymoon haven tonight, only to get walloped with rough reality. That comes courtesy of Michael, who delivers stunning news regarding the identity of his newest sweetheart. Meanwhile, Dwight, looking to atone for years of tormenting Jim, makes a bizarre peace offering to his office nemesis.

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Premiered: October 22, 2009
Rating: TV-14
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Premise: A series featuring comedy routines and vignettes with ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his cast of puppets, including Peanut, Walter, Achmed, Bubba J and José Jalapeño.

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