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Series · 10 connectionsIn this surreal satire of European variety shows as brought to you by The State, bantering ex-spouses Mr. and Mrs. Laupin and their sexy assistant Johnny Bluejeans welcome celebrity guests and cutting-edge bands.
Created byRobert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, Michael Ian Black
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