"Sometimes you need a plumber, sometimes you need a doctor or a lawyer. But sometimes what you need is a comic to help you deal with your life ... ."
While listening to the theme song to Comedy Central's new show, "Comics on Delivery" ("COD"), you can't help but think of one more line that would fit perfectly: Sometimes you need some humor when you're supposed to be a comedy show.
This newest addition to Comedy Central's lineup sends out today's hottest comics to help people with their problems. You can't get a date? Call 1-800-COMEDIAN. You need a new roommate? Call 1-800-COMEDIAN. They'll solve your problem ... but just don't expect them to be that funny.
The concept behind "COD" is a novel one, and it will be interesting to see where the show will go with it. How well will they be able to solve people's problems or make people's dreams come true when their only weapon is a great sense of humor? We will soon find out.
With an all-star group of comedians that includes Kevin Meaney, Jeff Ross, Chuck Booms, Steve White, Laura Kightlinger, Andy Kindler, Orlando Jones and Susie Essman, among others, "COD" has enough power for a massive comic explosion. One can only hope that they'll start getting funny soon.
As stand-up comedians need some time before a show to warm up, maybe "COD" also needs a few shows to really get going. The half-hour series debuted not so long ago on Jan. 20, and so far, some of the problems they've already tackled include: helping an unemployed man land his dream job as "Chuck E. Cheese," helping a recently divorced man back onto the dating scene and assisting a man with buying a new car.
One of the funnier escapades involves comedian Andy Kindler helping a woman who is possessed by a phobia of birds. Starting with a cooked chicken and progressing to a talking raw one, Kindler slowly eases the woman past her fear of birds while interjecting a large amount of witty and impromptu humor.
Other times that "COD" makes viewers chuckle usually occur after a comic has done a good deed. Their attitude of mock self-importance is amusing, as they declare how helpful they have just been. Moments of inspiration and silliness like this say that it is too early in the season to dismiss this show as crap.
Some other stories to look for in the future include Chuck Booms helping talk show host Jerry Springer prepare for his day, Susie Essman teaching Florida Panthers' Paul Laus to avoid penalties during the game by playing nice and Monique Marvez helping a 70-year-old woman who loves to dance find a young dance partner.
There is a lot of potential for hilarity this season on "Comics on Delivery." If all works out as planned, the show should be delivering a truckload of laughs. So you might just want to tune in. Not only do you get to see some of your favorite comedians interact with people just like you, but you also get to witness the bizarre problems and dreams that people have.
And maybe if you are feeling especially inspired after watching this show, you can give them a call about helping you out with one of your problems. Because as they say in the theme song, "That's what they're here for!"
"Comics on Delivery" are here to help you with all of your wacked-out problems. Maybe someone can help them with their problem of not being funny.