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Important Things with Demetri Martin

30min

Comedy

Important Things with Demetri Martin is a sketch-variety show that aired on Comedy Central starring comedian Demetri Martin. 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's Busboy Productions, and contains stand-up, prop comedy and musical comedy by Martin, as well as taped sketches. Jon Stewart took an active role in editing the first few episodes.

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Timing

1. Timing

11th Feb 2009

Demetri has trouble mustering the necessary anger for a breakup, time traveling for noble purposes and measuring his hobo-ness.

Power

2. Power

18th Feb 2009

Demetri ponders the nature of power, proves that bird ownership is arrogant and introduces The Revenger.

Brains

3. Brains

25th Feb 2009

Demetri does away with traditional neuroscience and phrenology as he digs into brains.

Chairs

4. Chairs

4th Mar 2009

Demetri considers the many mysteries surrounding chairs.

Safety

5. Safety

11th Mar 2009

Demetri's safety tips: Employ scented candles as a fire alarm, use pubic hair for home security, and maintain a healthy fear of piñatas.

Coolness

6. Coolness

18th Mar 2009

Demetri is too cool for clear pants, but he still needs professional help before a date.

Games

7. Games

25th Mar 2009

Demetri trades in fun, games and audience threats while reimagining pro sports as animal duels.

First air date

11th Feb 2009

Last air date

15th Apr 2010

Status

Canceled

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks