Comedy Central Fall TV Preview

Remember a couple weeks ago on The Friday Filibuster (Ep. 46) Download when we discussed pilot projects for the Fall 2008 television season? Well, here’s a little more info that just came down from Comedy Central on the Happy Madison series Gay Robot…

An animated, scripted series composed of two eleven-minute stories per episode about a gay robot, voiced by Nick Swardson (RENO 911!), and his friends Nick, Pat, and Matt living together after college. The show follows the day-in-the-life adventures of Gay Robot and the guys partying their way through life while trying to find their way in the world. Produced by Happy Madison and Sony TV. Co-written by Nick Swardson and Aaron Lee. Let the protests begin.

In the meantime, here’s what else is cooking in the development lab at Comedy Central…

Untitled Snoop Dogg Animated Project
A half-hour animated comedy featuring Snoop Dogg as a 15-year-old growing up in 1980s Long Beach, Calif. and dealing with family, school and the streets, giving viewers a hilarious look at growing up in the hood. Executive produced by Snoop Dogg and Tom Lynch.

Untitled Andy Richter Sketch Show
A sketch show starring Andy Richter executive produced by Kent Alterman (”Semi-Pro,” “Elf”) and Tim Sarkes.

America’s Biggest Idiot
Each week, three guys compete against one another in a series of off-the-wall physical challenges to see who is willing to take the most punishment. Hosted by Daniel Tosh. Created and executive produced by Jim Biederman (Tom Green Show), Vito Viscomi (Punk’d) and Paul Greenberg (Jackass).

David Alan Grier’s Chocolate News
A fake magazine show hosted by In Living Color alum David Alan Grier that covers inherently urban pop culture topics. The pilot is executive produced by Grier (Little Man), Robert Morton (Mind of Mencia), Fax Bahr and Adam Small, and Generate’s Peter Aronson and Jordon Levin.

The Scariest Show on Television
Put a group of twisted comedy writers at the helm of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and you get The Scariest Show on Television, an anthology series where host Julius Darkshaft, played by Paul F. Tompkins (”Anchorman”), takes us through his vault of hilarious morality tales and gore fests. Tales include such gems as “The Misfortune Cookie,” where three Wall Street racists emerge from a Chinese restaurant to find that their gruesome fortunes are coming to life. Executive Produced by Jim Biederman, Brett Gelman and Jon Daly, Waverly Films, and 3Arts Entertainment.

Search and Destroy
Executive producer Troy Miller (Viva La Bam) brings viewers along on a scavenger hunt where nothing is off limits. Hosted by radio personalities Opie & Anthony, two teams of comedians run amok in New York City with a list of assignments and head-to-head competitions.

Speed Freaks
A scripted show starring Zach Galifianakis and A.D. Miles about two small town losers who are on the run from a redneck mafia hit man after blowing up a local meth lab. As they fumble around the south trying to find odd jobs and shelter, the faceless hit man is always hot on their trail.

Untitled Bobby Lee Project
This narrative comedy starring Bobby Lee (MADtv) will focus on his unique point of view of living in his multicultural world. The show is co-written by Bobby Lee, Michael Hitchcock, and Dick Blasucci.

Gypsy Cab
An animated series consisting of two 11-minute stories per episode revolving around the life of a driver of a dilapidated Gypsy Cab and his passengers, who will be portrayed in each episode by a different stand-up comedian. The Cab will be “home base” but viewers will also visit the cab depot, his apartment and spend time with his mom. Created by Jordan Rubin and written by Rubin and Aaron Lee. Rubin, Lee and Generate’s Dave Rath are the executive producers.

Michael and Michael Have Issues
A sketch comedy from comedians Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter (”The State”), this show features segments addressing issues each of the stars has with themselves, each other and the world at large.

Reality Bites
Uber-spoof on the reality genre, this series sets out to completely take the piss out of American television’s popular, yet most hated, genre. Ten comedians compete to keep it “real-er” than the others and challenge each other to be the ultimate reality television star. Executive produced by 3 Ball Productions (Beauty and the Geek).