British comics star in US panel show The Great American Joke Off

From the co-creator of Mock The Week

American TV viewers are to be introduced to Ed Gamble, Tom Allen, Milton Jones, Glenn Moore, and Rhys James when a new panel show starts in the US next week.

The British stand-ups are making appearance in The Great American Joke Off in which comics trade wisecracks and one-liners in a series of fast-paced rounds.

Hosted by Dulcé Sloan, the format was created by Dan Patterson – the producer who also co-created Mock The Week and Whose Line Is It Anyway?, which continues to be a staple of US schedules.

Chortle first revealed details of the project last year, as filming got under way in London.

Now it has been confirmed that the show will air from next Friday, March 31, on he CW – the channel which revived improv show Whose Line? a decade ago. The 20th season is due to start soon,

Other comics taking part in The Great American Joke Off include husband-and-wife Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero, Joe List and Mark Normand.

According to producers: ‘The teams are tested on their skill in everything from crafting joke set ups, creating punchlines and providing photo captions to performing solo spots, dropping risqué innuendos and ranting about life’s petty irritations.’

They add: ‘The Great American Joke Off presents comedy as an art form where ultimately, it’s not about the winning, it’s about making you laugh.’Tweeting the news, Moore said: ‘I’m in a new US comedy show called The Great American Joke-Off. It starts next Friday night on The CW with a bunch of amazing US comedians. And if you like British upstarts, @rhysjamesy and I are on most episodes. Next stop: playing the Copacabana, baby!’

Check out my new show THE GREAT AMERICAN JOKE OFF premiering on March 31st on The CW!@TheCW pic.twitter.com/GGuhQbA6bz
— Dulcé Sloan (@dulcesloan) March 20, 2023

People of the USA
From the makers of Mock The Week (fun bbc show from the past) comes The Great American Joke Off, on The CW from next Friday. Mostly yanks (your Normands, your Lists, your Kashers & Leggeros) but a few of us lot too (your Moores, your Gambles etc) Good. pic.twitter.com/XOFr3Fpufk
— Rhys James (@rhysjamesy) March 21, 2023

Americans! I’m on a new show called The Great American Joke Off which starts in March 31st on @TheCW. A great pleasure to work with some many brilliant comics. This picture also announces my engagement to @dulcesloan pic.twitter.com/GGIMACaRPX
— Ed Gamble (@EdGambleComedy) March 21, 2023

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Published: 22 Mar 2023