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Case Study: "Drunk History"

Case Study: "Drunk History"
Tuesday, September 17th, 2013   10:00AM - 11:00AM
Bruno Walter Auditorium - 111 Amsterdam Avenue

“Drunk History” presents historical reenactments from A-list talent as told by inebriated storytellers. Hear from the show’s host & creator Derek Waters about the show’s ideation and the transition from award winning web series to successful Comedy Central show. Start your morning off right following the drunken and often incoherent narration of historical moments and this wildly popular show.

Drunk History is a weekly, half-hour series where historical reenactments by A-list talent are presented by inebriated storytellers. Based on the award-winning and wildly popular web series, the show follows the drunken and often incoherent narration of our nation's history. Host Derek Waters, along with an ever-changing cast of great actors and comedians, travels from town to town across the country, presenting the rich history that every city in this land, both great and small, has to offer. Booze helps bring out the truth of our nation's history. It's just that sometimes that truth involves hitting on airport bar janitors or eating cheese fries at 4 a.m.

www.comedycentral.com/shows/drunk-history

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Moderator

Brent Hoff
Mr, MINY MEDIA CENTER

Director of Programming

Panelists

Derek Waters
-, Creator, Drunk History

Derek Waters is co-creator of “Drunk History,” which began as a web-series, won Best Short at Sundance 2010 & is now on Comedy Central. Waters' acting credits include the Farrelly Brothers' “Hall Pass,” a recurring role on ABC’s “Suburgatory,” & guest-roles on “It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia” & “The Middle.”

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