Alternative comedy and sketch comedy, consisted of Manchester University and Royal Central School graduates Ade Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Dawn French, and Jennifer Saunders, who began to aim their talents at television. As "The Comic Strip Presents", the group made over 40 television films for both Channel 4 and BBC. Ben Elton, who had by then become the Comedy Store's next MC, was invited by Rik Mayall to join him as co-writer of BBC2's TV hit sitcom "The Young Ones". However, it was as MC of Channel 4's new comedy show "Saturday Live" that Elton found fame in his own right.
Comedy Bar (Philippine TV series) logo and launched stand-up comedian "Boobsie" as their new co-host. the final episode was aired last October 29, 2011. According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of "Comedy Bar" earned a 10.3% rating. While the final episode scored a 2.7% rating. Comedy Bar (Philippine TV series) Comedy Bar is a Philippine television comedy variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Eugene Domingo, Allan K. and Fabio Ide, it premiered on April 24, 2010 replacing "Cool Center". The show concluded on October 29, 2011 with a total of 77 episodes. It was replaced by