Chelsea Lately Season 2 Episode 17 Season 2, Episode 17
- May 29, 2008
Chelsea Lately was an American talk show that aired from 2007 to 2014 on the E! network. The show was hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler and featured a roundtable discussion with three guests, typically other comedians or celebrities. The show also featured a comedy segment at the beginning and end of each episode.
Season 2, Episode 17 of Chelsea Lately aired on March 10, 2008. The episode featured comedian Natasha Leggero, actor John Michael Higgins, and comedian Josh Wolf as the roundtable guests. The episode began with Chelsea Handler's opening monologue, which included jokes about the presidential primaries and the New York Times' coverage of a recent snowstorm. A comedy sketch followed, in which Handler and her staff mocked a viral video of a drunk man attempting to walk down an icy street.
The roundtable discussion began with Handler asking Leggero about her recent comedy tour and her upbringing in Illinois. The conversation then turned to Higgins, who discussed his role in the movie "Semi-Pro" and his experience working with Will Ferrell. Wolf chimed in with his thoughts on the movie, and the three guests bantered back and forth about their favorite comedies.
The discussion then turned to a recent feud between Ben Affleck and Keith Olbermann, which had been making headlines in the entertainment industry. Handler and her guests shared their opinions on the feud, with Leggero joking that she didn't even know who Keith Olbermann was.
The episode continued with a segment in which Handler and her guest Josh Wolf watched a clip from the TV show "Dancing with the Stars" and provided their commentary. The segment was lighthearted and playful, with Handler and Wolf joking about the contestants' outfits and dance moves.
The episode concluded with a comedy sketch in which Handler and her staff created fake movie trailers for a fictional movie called "Gummi Bear." The trailers each featured a different genre, including horror, action, and romance. The sketch was funny and well-received by the audience.
Overall, Season 2, Episode 17 of Chelsea Lately was a typical episode of the show, featuring Handler's trademark humor and playful banter with her guests. The episode had a lighthearted, casual feel, and provided a good dose of entertainment for viewers looking for a comedic break from their day.