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Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino's "Bad Game Show" Hits Digital
21 Apr
Summary
- Comedians Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino star in "The Bad Game Show."
- The unscripted series features celebrities in absurd challenges.
- The show is produced for digital distribution on talent-owned platforms.
Comedians Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino have completed production on a 10-episode first season of "The Bad Game Show." This unscripted comedy series, co-created by Santino and Nick Kreiss, is inspired by the success of their podcast, "Bad Friends."
The show drops celebrities into a chaotic mix of trivia and absurd challenges, with surprise guests and unpredictable outcomes. Production took place in Lee's mother's basement, emphasizing a low-fi, digital-first approach. "The Bad Game Show" is being distributed across talent-owned channels and platforms, with revenue driven by brand partnerships.
Nick Kreiss also directs the series, with Ray Schmieg serving as showrunner. All Things Comedy is producing and financing the show. This production model prioritizes creative freedom and direct audience engagement, bypassing traditional network processes.
Bobby Lee is known for "MADtv" and "Reservation Dogs," and his debut comedy special "Finally" is set for release on Hulu. Andrew Santino has appeared in "Dave" and "Ricky Stanicky," with his special "White Noise" available on Hulu.
