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McGinnis and Co. Comedy Co-Op

Side-splitting sketch comedy AND a unique platform for promoting Comedy Acts from all over Canada!

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Week #1 Show Teaser McGinnis and Co. Comedy Co-Op

This is who we are. This is what we do. Now with extra pudding.

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Week #6 The Flip

Synopsis

McGinnis & Co. Comedy Co-Op brings the “New form of Funny”… bite-sized, ever-changing, always viral adjacent, modular, a perfect fit for consumption in our online/on-demand “did you SEE this?” culture.

In a word? Sketch comedy.

Why sketch? Because EVERYONE has two minutes and EVERYONE loves to laugh.

We will make side-splitting funny sketch comedy that will reflect Canada back to Canadians and keep them tuned in --and looking online-- for more.

BUT we are ALSO going to use our Comedy Coup process as a platform to promote OTHER Stand-Up, Sketch or Improv acts!

So follow us, tweet us, Like us all you can.

Because we're not just Hilarious... We're Helping kick open doors for YOU!

Team

Todd McGinnis

Showrunner, Director

Todd (aka Todd Thomas Dark - Actor) is an award winning published playwright whose farces, comedies, & monologues are performed all over the English-speaking world. In 2014 MCA/Universal chose monologues from Todd's plays as official audition pieces for their ABFF Star Project. He loves making people laugh & works to create opportunities for his fellow Canadian artists.

Dwayne Mailman

Producer, Writer

Dwayne has made entertainment his life's work. With well over 15 years experience in the industry, he has spent most of his adult life either on stage or in front of the camera. When he is not filming you can find him preforming in his weekly improv comedy show "WinProv". He also has a background in stage combat witch allows his comedy to pack a real PUNCH!

Michel Plaxton

Producer, Editor

Michel Plaxton brings over 20 years of production experience. A real TV-brat, Michel has worked in varied positions, bringing his creativity, sense of humour, and networking skills throughout, as a writer, editor and producer in promotions and documentary production - when not earning his 3rd degree black belt in karate.

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Ratings & Reviews

Ratings (157)

Average 6.56 / 10

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Reviews (35)

Sheldon O.
posted 9 years ago

Missing something, of ya the FUNNY
Tim M.
posted 9 years ago

Concept sounds great. We should get to see a good selection of new comedians.
Janice W.
posted 9 years ago

Kinda like the Muppet Show then?
Kelli H.
posted 9 years ago

Incredible!
Eric L.
posted 9 years ago

Amusing trailer (unapologetic! was great), but what makes this different from all the other entries that want to aggregate other people's sketch comedy ideas?
Dianne V.
posted 9 years ago

I actually liked the puppet characters and the term 'felt Canadians'. hope you guys do well and make it to the next round
John L.
posted 9 years ago

A great team, with a great idea and, of course, great talents.
Joeann T.
posted 9 years ago

They make me laugh even if I don't want to.
carly t.
posted 9 years ago

don't really get what this show will be.
Cap'n Dave S.
posted 9 years ago

No
Niagara M.
posted 9 years ago

Based on your show teaser there is a lot of promise here.
Lisa B.
posted 9 years ago

Interesting idea! I love the use of the "felted Canadians" to add to the comedy. Looking forward to seeing what's coming next.
Vic R.
posted 9 years ago

Awesome!!!
justine c.
posted 9 years ago

not bad
Pete S.
posted 9 years ago

More puppets please!!!
Todd M.
posted 9 years ago

Should've used more pudding. : )
Howard L.
posted 9 years ago

Silly Silly fun! I can dig that.
Janet M.
posted 9 years ago

great trailer and i'll be watching for more ...
Brian T.
posted 9 years ago

I'm ranking this high because I like the principle - a showcase (co-op) for Canadian comedians to further launch their careers and yet work towards the larger show at hand. And I'm a sucker for puppets, and that cackle really got to me.

Honestly, the only issues I see with the program is that it relies on finding other people and sketches beyond the current not-a-contest that is the Comedy Coup. You're essentially asking to do exactly what their doing, in many ways. As well, who would own the footage? Would it be those who submit or would you own it after submission; or would you only scout talent then get them to come in for in-house productions of their ideas?

It raises a lot of questions, and I feel like you're mostly going to come up against questions like that so I hope you have a tight plan and explanations for further in the contest!
Seamus M.
posted 9 years ago

Great Ideas!
Joanne M.
posted 9 years ago

Great Concept! Good Luck!
Abram T.
posted 9 years ago

Absolutely hilarious!
kat p.
posted 9 years ago

Funny stuff! CBC please carry this show!
Rhys H.
posted 9 years ago

So I get that you want to promote other people's acts, but what makes you different from any other show with that kind of format? What are you personally bringing to the table? I didn't get that at all.
Amanda S.
posted 9 years ago

Swearing penguins!! Swearing Penguins! More of this please.
James L.
posted 9 years ago

Show, don't tell.
David L.
posted 9 years ago

Go Team McGinnis and Co.!

And yes, I totally agree with Donal! :D
Gord G.
posted 9 years ago

Looks really funny
Denise L.
posted 9 years ago

Great idea!
Deborah S.
posted 9 years ago

Very funny, I like the Tracy take a punch well
Sally M.
posted 9 years ago

great concept!!
brian m.
posted 9 years ago

We need more Canadian Sketch on TV! I've seen these guys put on a show and they are hilarious..I have the pee stains to prove it....
Donal O.
posted 9 years ago

Very cute. I enjoyed the opening. Now...to be more British influenced, there needs to be at least one naked person.

Just saying.
WP S.
posted 9 years ago

GO TEAM McGINNIS! HILARIOUS STUFF! T Rowland rocks! WPS
Tracy R.
posted 9 years ago

Looking forward to seeing all the terrific talent this nation has to offer. Long live the penguins!

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