Cannon and Ball then Head of Programming at ITV station TVS and later to hold a similar position at LWT expressed a concern that northern comedy shows may not suit southern tastes. By the 1990s, the duo were seeking a change in direction and appeared in their own sitcom "Cannon and Ball's Playhouse", the spin-off series "Plaza Patrol" and their game show "Cannon and Ball's Casino". "Plaza Patrol" saw them play security guards in a shopping mall. In more recent times, they have continued to find success as a comic duo in theatre and pantomime, along with numerous cameo appearances on TV. In
The GIs of Comedy have been featured stories by the Associated Press (2011) on the CBS Early Show (2011), Fox News (2011), Soldier Magazine: the Official Magazine of the US Army (2012) and guest starred on the Lifetime Television series "Coming Home" (2012). The GIs of Comedy The GIs of Comedy is a standup comedy troupe featuring comedians Thom Tran, Tom Irwin, and Jose Sarduy, who are all veterans of the United States military. Tran served in the United States Army from 1997-2005, Tom Irwin served in the United States Army from 1986-1988, and Jose Sarduy continues to serve as a Major in the