Mind of Mencia

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Mind of Mencia
Format Stand-up comedy and Sketch comedy
Created by Carlos Mencia
Starring Carlos Mencia (Host)
Joseph Mencia
Brad Williams
Country of origin United States
No. of seasons 4
No. of episodes 45
Production
Running time approx. 22 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel Comedy Central
Original run July 6, 2005 – present
External links
IMDb profile

Mind of Mencia is an American television comedy series on the cable channel Comedy Central. It is hosted by the comedian Carlos Mencia.

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[edit] History

The first season premiered on July 6, 2005 with an initial order of 10 episodes. However due to high ratings, Comedy Central ordered 3 more episodes of the show.[1] Mind of Mencia finished its first season on September 28, 2005 and soon after that the series was renewed for a second season set to air in spring of 2006. [2] Season 2 premiered on March 22, 2006 and the first season was released on DVD on March 21, 2006 to coincide with the premiere.

After finishing its spring run of eight episodes, Mind of Mencia returned on July 9, 2006 to air the second half of the season. Mind of Mencia's second season became Comedy Central's second highest rated program, with only South Park exceeding its viewership.[3]

In a May 2006 Wall Street Journal article, Mencia said he initially resisted requests by his network to take a deal to do a stand-up comedy album on the Comedy Central label, but will now likely appear on one.[4]

"It was stupid of me not to take it, but I knew I could do a little better releasing it myself or with a company that would give me a bigger piece of the pie," he said. He also said he is starting a concert tour backed by the TV network.

The series was renewed for a third season, which debuted on April 1, 2007 with 8 episodes as part of it's spring run. The show returned on July 8, 2007 to air the remaining eight episodes of the third season.

On October 1, 2007 Comedy Central renewed Mind of Mencia for a fourth season scheduled to air on May 21, 2008.

On May 21, 2008, the show returned for its fourth season. With a new Intro, and new stage.

[edit] Format

The format of the show is similar to another Comedy Central show, Chappelle's Show, the only difference being Mind of Mencia has few live sketches and some extended stand-ups. The show first begins with a small skit, then the theme music followed by Carlos Mencia doing a stand up act. After the stand up act the show goes into commercial and returns with a skit. The show ends usually with a small segment, usually parodies & a live sketch.

[edit] Major Casts

[edit] Occasional/Guest appearances

[edit] Recurring Characters

[edit] Punji

A Hindu shopkeeper who verbally bashes his customers. His catchphrase is "Get the park out of my store!". Punji's various jobs are: Heaven 11 shopkeeper, a job at a store that sells wives, a shopkeeper at an electrical store.

[edit] Carlosaurus Rex

In a parody of Barney the Dinosaur, the Carlosaurus Rex is based on a kid's show that deals with serious/mature matters. For example: There is one kid who calls in saying that his parents 'sent their dog to live on a farm'. Carlosaurus sings him a song explaining that the kid's dad shot the dog and dumped the body into a river. Another example is when another kid calls in saying that "all my other friends like girls, but I think I like boys!". Carlosaurus sings him a song to the tune of If You're Happy and You Know It: "If you think you might be gay then you're gay!" (claps hands) "If you think you might be gay then you're gay!" (claps hands) "If you think you might be gay and dream of boning Nick Lachey" "If you think you might be gay then you're gay!" (claps hands) The kid is then heard saying 'Hey mom, I'm gay!'

[edit] Judge Carlos

Carlos plays a judge, and with the help of The Ghost of Johnny Cochran looks at real life recent court cases.

[edit] DVD releases

Season Releases

DVD Name Release Date Ep # Additional Information
Season 1 Uncensored March 21, 2006 12 This two disc box set includes all twelve episodes from Season 1. Bonus features include commentary, behind the scenes featurette, and deleted scenes.
Season 2 Uncensored April 3, 2007 14 This two disc box set includes all fourteen episodes from Season 2. Bonus features include outtakes, behind the scenes featurette, and deleted scenes.
Season 3 Uncensored October 23, 2007 14 This two disc box set includes all fourteen episodes from Season 3. Bonus features include outtakes, behind the scenes featurette, and deleted scenes.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Breaking News - COMEDY CENTRAL Extends First Season Order Of "Mind Of Mencia" Starring Carlos Mencia | TheFutonCritic.com
  2. ^ Breaking News - Carlos Mencia Can Sit Back And Count The Beans... COMEDY CENTRAL Signs Provocative Comedian To Multifaceted Deal Including Nationwide Stand-Up Tour, One-Hour Stand-Up Special And Renewal Of Hit Series "Mind Of Mencia" | TheFutonCritic...
  3. ^ Comedy Central delves deeper into the 'Mind of Mencía' and orders third season. Comedy Central. Retrieved on 2006-10-21.
  4. ^ Joe Flint. "Comedy Central Corners The Laughs Business," The Wall Street Journal, May 8, 2006.

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