Just a Show

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"Just a Show" is a late-night entertainment and variety program seen on cable television throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota area. The show is also available on this website and as a video podcast in iTunes and other podcast outlets. Hosted by Keith King, the show features sketch comedy, on-the-street segments, and cool guests in each jam-packed episode.

In January of 1997, accomplished disc jockey Keith King decided to go after his childhood dream of being a talk show host. With the help of friends, he launched "Ripped Off with Keith King" on Burnsville/Eagan Community Television. Although the first year of shows were quite rough, Keith was recognized as the 1997 Rookie of the Year Producer for Burnsville/Community Television. "Ripped Off" mixed current events with guests, sketch comedy, man on the street segments, and more. Before "Ripped Off" went off the air in 2001, it reached homes in nearly the entire Twin Cities metro area, and became a cult favorite for many in the Twin Cities. Ripped Off went on to win the following Burnsville/Eagan Community Television awards: 1998 Most Innovative Production, 1998 Best On Location Multi-Camera Production for a show at Camp Snoopy, 1999 Best Studio Production, 1999 Best Edited Production, and 2000 Best Studio Production for Ripped Off’s only Live Show. Ripped Off also went on to win a Hometown Video Festival Judge’s Choice Award in 2000.
In 2001, "The Keith King Show" was launched on KSTC-TV 45 KSTC-TV in the Twin Cities. This marked the end of "Ripped Off with Keith King", but was the start of a whole new chapter. This variety show combined the best of the cable access years with digital production, national celebrities, and bold comedy. Through the grassroots promotion and guerrilla marketing, the show gained viewers and measurable ratings. Keith interviewed national celebrities, including Kathie Lee Gifford, Mandy Moore, O-Town, Kurt Angle, Aaron Carter, Dee Snider, and more. After a six month run, management at KSTC TV 45 did not “get it” and the show ended.
Keith came back in November 2003 with "Just a Show". Continuing in the late-night tradition, the show combines sketch comedy, on-the-street segments, and cool guests in each jam-packed episode. Drawing on the experience and "lessons learned" in past productions, the show has grown into a solid production - the best it has ever been. Recently, Just a Show has partnered with local sketch comedy group Flapping Crane, including their popular videos as a segment in each episode. And no longer limited to the traditional television model, "Just a Show" is reaching beyond cable and actively exploring alternative distribution methods. We currently stream the show on the web site as well as offer a video podcast of episodes and select segments, which you can subscribe to for free in iTunes and other popular podcasting software.

Guests who've appeared on Just a Show: WWE Superstar, John Cena Musician, Chubby Checker WWE Superstar, Big Show Paul Wight WWE Legends, Jimmy Hart & Hillbilly Jim Rapper, Minnesota Fats Magician and Comedian, David HarrisNate on Drums Professional Wrestler and founder of wrestlingparties.com, Lenny Lane Comedian and Motivational Speaker, Chris Shaw The Madman of Magic, Jason Schneider Photographer, Laura Herald Scott Folke from the Midwest Martial Arts Institute. Sharon Stiteler, creator of disapprovingrabbits.com. Aric McKeown, creator of makemewatchtv.com. Sharon Black, founder of the Exotic Destinations Studio. Flairbartenders, Brian Zachau and Paul Trzcianko. Sadie Bowman & Marc Gutman, the Creators of "Calculus the Musical". The Man Who Thinks He's God, Chris Roller. Magician, Magic Norm. One of the worlds best balloon artists, Jo Jo the Balloon Guy. Belly Dancer Perizada. Comic and magician, Nicholas Anthony Comedian, Adam Hiniker and more.