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Chelsea Lately 
Genre Talk show Written by Chelsea Handler
Sarah Colonna
Fortune Feimster
Chris Franjola
Jen Kirkman
Steve Marmalstein
Heather McDonald
Josh Wolf
Brad WollackPresented by Chelsea Handler
Chuy BravoNarrated by Mike Rock Country of origin United States Language(s) English No. of seasons 3 No. of episodes 811 (as of November 15, 2011) Production Executive producer(s) Chelsea Handler
Tom BrunelleCamera setup Multiple-camera setup Running time 22–24 minutes Production company(s) Borderline Amazing Productions Broadcast Original channel E! Picture format 480i (NTSC)
1080i upconverted (HDTV)Original run July 16, 2007 – present Chronology Related shows The Chelsea Handler Show
After LatelyExternal links Website Chelsea Lately is an American late night comedy talk show hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler on E!. The show debuted on July 16, 2007, and is produced by Handler's production company, Borderline Amazing Productions. It is taped in Los Angeles, California.[1]
On November 15, 2011, it was announced that the show's run has been extended through 2014.[2]
In American markets, the show airs at 11:00 p.m. Eastern and Pacific time[3] but is recorded at 3:30 p.m. PT, usually the same day.[4]
The series has one spin-off, After Lately, which premiered in early 2011.
Contents
History
Handler was approached to host her own late night talk show, but stated she was skeptical of the idea of her own show.[5] Chelsea Lately premiered on July 17, 2007 at 11:30 p.m.
Chelsea Lately has been renewed through 2014.
Episode format
Chelsea Lately is presented in a half-hour format, and is broadcast Monday through Friday at 11:00 p.m ET/PT, although the Friday show is frequently a re-run. Chelsea Lately opens cold and Handler performs a short stand-up monologue. The routine is usually focused on a topic from pop culture or current events, and may include a video clip or other visual aid. Over the opening credits, the announcer presents the topics of discussion, as well as the show's guest.
After the open, Handler will introduce the round table panel of three guests consisting of some combination of comedians, actors, or staff members. She lastly introduces the show regular, her diminutive assistant Chuy Bravo (born Jesus Melgoza)[6] who sits in his own chair near the edge of the studio's stage. Handler then discusses the goings on in pop culture with the round table members, occasionally including Chuy whose comments are always one-liner jokes. After the round table ends, if there is a sketch in the episode, it plays next. Then, after returning from a commercial break, Handler interviews a celebrity guest (or guests) for about six minutes each show. The show then closes with either another very short monologue (essentially Handler delivering a one-liner) or with a small segment like "Fat Baby" with pictures shown for comedic value. Handler and her sidekick Chuy then usually interact with the audience as the closing credits and music plays.
Handler's assistant, Chuy Bravo, along with sitting across from the round table, often participates alongside Handler in video segments for the show.
There have been occasional in-set performances and animals have been brought in on set.
Round table regulars include:
- Bill Bellamy
- Matt Braunger
- John Caparulo
- Sarah Colonna
- Lavell Crawford
- Whitney Cummings
- Dov Davidoff
- Fortune Feimster
- Greg Fitzsimmons
- Chris Franjola
- Ben Gleib
- Chris Hardwick
- Kevin Hart
- Moshe Kasher
- Jen Kirkman
- Jo Koy
- Natasha Leggero
- Bobby Lee
- Dan Levy
- Loni Love
- Mo Mandel
- Joe Matarese
- Ross Mathews
- Heather McDonald
- Rove McManus
- T. J. Miller
- Arden Myrin
- Jim Norton
- Greg Proops
- Randy and Jason Sklar
- Ryan Stout
- Gary Valentine
- Jeff Wild
- Josh Wolf
- Brad Wollack
- Michael Yo
Ratings
As of 2010[update], Chelsea Lately averaged 900,000 viewers per episode[7] and attracts more women aged 18 to 34 than Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Last Call with Carson Daly.[8]
As of October 2011[update], the highest-rated episode of Chelsea Lately garnered 1.8 million viewers: this was the October 10, 2011 episode hosted by Ross Mathews featuring Kendra and Hank Baskett. [9]
Specials and spin-offs
After Lately
After Lately is a reality show that purports to show the behind-the-scenes goings on of Chelsea Handler's late Night talk show, Chelsea Lately. It is in fact a semi-scripted parody of a reality show (in the vein of shows such as The Larry Sanders Show and Curb Your Enthusiasm) in which the various cast members, writers, crew, and even 'hangers-on' of Chelsea Lately are shown bickering and arguing over mostly trivial and petty matters, and competing for show air time and personal approval from Chelsea. Handler herself usually appears in very few scenes of the program and is always portrayed as having open and utter disdain for everyone beneath her. The series premiered on March 6, 2011 and consisted of eight episodes.[10] After Lately was renewed for a second season on May 5, 2011.[11]
Comedians of Chelsea Lately
A special titled Comedians of Chelsea Lately premiered on August 14, 2009 and lasted four weeks. The special consisted of Chelsea Lately round-table regulars such as Loni Love, Jo Koy and among others performing their comedy stand up routines. The stand up routines lasted for about 6 to 9 minutes in length.The first airing of the special had round-table regulars Guy Branum, Sarah Colonna and Chris Franjola performing.
Chelsea Lately Bloopers
A Chelsea Lately special entitled Chelsea Lately Bloopers aired on Tuesday December 22, 2009. It featured new bloopers, deleted scenes and outtakes from the round table and guest interviews.
Controversy
During the June 20, 2011 episode, while discussing Amy Winehouse's poorly received performance at a concert in Belgrade, Handler read a statement by Serbian Defense Minister Dragan Šutanovac calling Winehouse's performance a "shame and a disappointment". Handler then stated, "Well, so is your country".[12] The comment has since drawn criticism, with requests for Handler to apologize for the comment. A Facebook page and change.org petition have also been created calling for a boycott of Handler and E! until a public apology is given. Handler has yet to comment on the matter.[12] On June 25, 2011, Serbian Ambassador to United States, Vladimir Petrović, sent a letter to Bonnie Hammer, president of NBCUniversal Cable (which oversees the E! network), describing Handler's act as "inappropriate, distasteful, and just plain bad humor".[13]
International broadcasts
In the UK, the local version of E!, different than the one in rest of Europe, shows Chelsea Lately on a daily basis. In difference to the European version this feed also includes same day productions The Soup and the full 30 minute version E! News which are not on elsewhere in Europe.
Chelsea Lately is also broadcast daily on the E! Network in Australia, and New Zealand. Chelsea Lately was broadcast in Canada on E! Entertainment System through September 2009 and beginning in November 2010, on CTVglobemedia's Star! network.
Region Network(s) Regional Title 
Arab WorldE! Chelsea Lately 
ArgentinaE! Chelsea Lately 
AustraliaE! Australia Chelsea Lately 
BrazilE! Brazil Chelsea Lately 
CanadaE! Canada Chelsea Lately 
ChileE! Latino Chelsea Lately 
ColombiaE! Latino Chelsea Lately 
New ZealandE! New Zealand Chelsea Lately 
SerbiaE! Serbia Chelsea Lately 
PeruE! Latino Chelsea Lately 
EuropeE! Europe Chelsea Lately 
MexicoE! Latino Chelsea Lately 
South AfricaE! South Africa Chelsea Lately 
United KingdomE! United Kingdom Chelsea Lately 
IsraelE! Israel Chelsea Lately 
IrelandE! Ireland Chelsea Lately 
United States/Puerto RicoE! Chelsea Lately Awards
Year Result Award Category 2009 Winner Teen Choice Award Choice Late-Night Talk Show 2010 Nominated People's Choice Awards TV Talk Show See also
References
- ^ "Chelsea Lately Taping Tickets". On Camera Audiences. http://www.ocatv.com/shows/show/156. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- ^ http://www.deadline.com/2011/11/chelsea-handler-signs-new-deal-with-e/
- ^ Pazmino, Gloria (2009-01-28). "‘Chelsea Lately’ Gets New 11:00 P.M. Slot". broadcastingcable.com. http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/162906-_Chelsea_Lately_Gets_New_11_00_P_M_Slot.php. Retrieved 9 June 2010.
- ^ Kugel, Allison (2008-02-20). "Chelsea Handler Pulls No Punches with PR.com". pr.com. http://www.pr.com/article/1089. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
- ^ Karpel, Ari (2008-07-11). "Too hot to Handler". ew.com. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20211732,00.html.
- ^ http://www.eonline.com/on/personalities/bio/chuy.jsp
- ^ Barnes, Brooks (April 9, 2010), "I’m Chelsea Handler. And You’re Not.", The New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/11/fashion/11handler.html, retrieved April 21, 2010
- ^ Hibberd, James (2009-03-23). "Chelsea Handler inks new deal at Comcast". hollywoodreporter.com. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i122eef64e5ea3297f78e5583997af4cd.
- ^ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/11/e-scores-most-watched-event-ever-with-%e2%80%9ckims-fairytale-wedding-a-kardashian-event%e2%80%9d-drawing-10-5-million-total-viewers-across-two-part-event/106913/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Tvbythenumbers+%28TVbytheNumbers%29
- ^ http://www.thefutoncritic.com/devwatch/after-lately/listings/
- ^ http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/e-renews-after-lately-for-second-season/
- ^ a b Amter, Charlie (2001-06-23). "Chelsea Handler in Hot Water With Serbians Over Remarks". hollywoodreporter.com. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chelsea-handler-hot-water-serbians-205147. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- ^ "Ambassador Petrovic Letter to Chelsea Lately Show". usaserbs.net. http://www.usaserbs.net/news-usa/294-ambassador-petrovic-letter-to-chelsea-latley-show.html. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
External links
- Chelsea Lately Official Website
- Chelsea Lately at the Internet Movie Database
- Chelsea Lately at TV.com
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