Important Things with Demetri Martin
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Important Things with Demetri Martin is a sketch
Sketch comedy
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-variety show
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 that aired on Comedy Central
Comedy Central
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 starring comedian Demetri Martin
Demetri Martin
Demetri Martin is an American comedian, actor, artist, musician, writer and humorist. Martin is best known for his work as a stand-up comedian, contributor on The Daily Show and for his Comedy Central show Important Things with Demetri Martin.- Early life :Demetri Martin was born to a Greek...

. Each episode examined a single theme, the "important thing", such as timing, power, control and money. All sketches, short vignettes, animated segments and stand-up comedy were loosely related to the theme of the episode. The show was produced by Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart
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's Busboy Productions
Busboy Productions
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,
and contains stand-up
Stand-up comedy
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, prop comedy
Prop comedy
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 and musical comedy by Martin, as well as taped sketches. Jon Stewart took an active role in editing the first few episodes.

Recurring segments

In addition to Demetri's unconventional style of stand-up comedy, which he has performed for many years, there are several recurring segments on the show including:

Opening Act - In the opening of the show, Demetri Martin greets the audience and brings up the theme/topic of the show. This is followed with a short joke via flashcards. The card generally has play-buttons with a caption under them, which Demetri then reads and decides which one he will choose, usually "Jokes".

Good, Bad, Interesting - Demetri presents a good, a bad and an interesting reaction to topics based on everyday life situations.

This is... - Often used as a transition, this segment features a single humorous concept related to the show's topic in which one or more cast members will act out.

Important Things Things - An infomercial narrated by Demetri in which imaginary products related to the show's topic are advertised for sale. The products are often comically impractical or unnecessary like the "Burning-Hand Potholder" featured in the Strategy episode.

Demetrocles/Da Mici - In this segment, Demetri presents a humorous concept related to the show's topic as an ancient philosopher much like Socrates or Plato or an inventor like Da Vinci.

Other Jokes - This segment consists of other jokes about the topic that weren't included in the Opening Act.

Ratings

The Comedy Central show premiered on Wednesday February 11th, 2009 and attracted 2.4 million viewers, making it the cabler's best series show since Chappelle's Show
Chappelle's Show
Chappelle's Show is an American sketch comedy television series created by comedian Dave Chappelle and Neal Brennan, with Chappelle hosting the show as well as starring in various skits. Chappelle, Brennan and Michele Armour were the show's executive producers. The series premiered on January 22,...

 drew 2.5 millions views in 2003.

Critical reception

The show has received generally positive reviews from critics, and currently has a 71/100 rating on metacritic.com, based on 8 reviews.

Cancellation

During a comedy show at College Park, MD on 10/28/2010, Demetri Martin confirmed that the show had not been picked up for a third season.

External links

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