August 2, 2006: DEBUT SHOW!

Our First Contestants:
Stephanie, Boxer
Sharron, Plus-size model
Jesse, Dresses as Elmo for Kids' Parties
From the audience: Blake, Educational rapper

Mystery Guest: Jonathan Ames

photo by Dale Harris
A sampling of past show highlights:
Mystery Guest: Martha Plimpton

Contestants:
Kat, Sign language interpreter
Greg, Bike messenger
Susan, Harvests organs
From the audience: Sperra, Sleep lab technologist


photo by Precious Little
Mystery Guest: Michael Musto

Contestants:
Christina, Hooters Girl
Michael, Marionette puppeteer
Blaine, Sells Halloween costumes
From the audience: Julie, "Chick Lit" author


photo by Nasty Canasta
Mystery Guests: Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players

Contestants:
Jasmina, Librarian
Melisa, makes fetish clothing
From the audience: Lydia, Prostitute
From the audience: Russell, Church vocal soloist


Photo by Megan Ghiroli
Mystery Guest: Zach Galifianakis

Contestants:
Justin, Voice-over artist
Mistress Harlequinn, Dominatrix
From the audience: Mark, Edgar Allen Poe Cottage caretaker
From the audience: Julia, Babysitter


Photo by Dale Harris
Mystery Guest: Randy Jones

Contestants:
Lisa, Massage therapist
Emily, Sells vintage clothes online
From the audience, Andrea, lactation consultant


Photo by GiGi La Femme
Mystery Guest: Todd Barry

Contestants:
Bruce, Manages children's theater
Robert, Comic book artist
From the audience: Jane, proofreads erotic novels


Photo by Kenny Law
Mystery Guest: Nick Kroll

Contestants:
Lex, Stem Cell Researcher
Renee, Teaches Motorcycling
Bruce, Owns auto repair shop
From the audience: Jennifer, Feminist Media Analyst


Photo by Roja Rouge
Mystery Guest: Christian Finnegan

Contestants:
Allyson, bubblegum card designer
Bob, Map Editor
From the audience: Scott, Clown


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Mystery Guest: Wyatt Cenac

Contestants:
Debra, Ukulele Player
Enrique, Anal Bleacher
From the audience: Paul, Jiu Jitsu Instructor
From the audience: Kat, Psychic


Photo by Sizzle Dizzle
For our Anniversary Shows, it's "My First Job"

Contestants:
1st Anniversary guest: Tigger! my first line: telephone survey taker
1st Anniversary guest: Corn Mo, my first line: worked a tobacco farm
3rd Anniversary guest: Molly Crabapple: worked in a candy store
3rd Anniversary guest: Little Brooklyn: worked at a 1-hour photo lab

1st Anniversary Mystery Guest: Annie Parisse

Photo by Precious Little
Mystery Guest: Debbie Rochon

Contestants:
Perry, Baseball Umpire
Michael, The Official Manhattan Borough Historian
From the audience: Theodora, Wedding invitation designer


Photo by Roja Rouge
Mystery Guest: Aasif Mandvi

Contestants:
Lauren, Forensic Scientist
Stephanie, Autopsy Photographer
From the audience: Tim, civil rights lawyer


Photo by Precious Little
Mystery Guest: Mo Rocca

Contestants:
Dan, Crisis Counselor
Mark, dog walker
From the audience: Mac, Sommelier
From the audience: Rance, Cardio Striptease Instructor


Photo by Nasty Canasta