1. Christopher Paul Gethard is an American actor, comedian and writer.
24 Facts About Chris Gethard
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Chris Gethard was the host of The Chris Gethard Show, a talk show based in New York City, which aired from 2011 to 2018.
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Chris Gethard is an improvisational actor who worked largely out of Manhattan's Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
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Chris Gethard began taking classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in 2000 while he was a student at Rutgers University.
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Chris Gethard graduated from Rutgers University in 2002 with a degree in American studies.
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In 2013, the Independent Film Channel asked Chris Gethard to write a pilot based on his book, A Bad Idea I'm About to Do.
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On May 6,2017, HBO broadcast Career Suicide, an evening of standup comedy based on Chris Gethard's off-Broadway show of the same title.
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Gethard hosted The Chris Gethard Show, a talk show that originally aired on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network and was streamed around the world on Gethard's website.
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Chris Gethard then went to Los Angeles to pitch a network version of the show, but ended up returning to New York City to produce it for public-access because he wanted to retain the chaotic, cheap feel of early MTV talk shows.
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However, this largely surfaced as result of the style of Upright Citizens Brigade shows and the aesthetic of the show, Chris Gethard had stated that he would not be opposed to the show being picked up by a television network.
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Chris Gethard met with a number of network producers, but the show was not picked up, the primary concern being its unpredictable nature and frequent swearing.
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Every week, Chris Gethard opens the phone line to one anonymous caller, and he can't hang up first, no matter what.
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Chris Gethard co-hosted Earwolf's podcast, In Your Dreams, with Gary Richardson.
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Chris Gethard has hosted the show Planet Scum Live, the title of which was given to his live streaming comedy network, since May 3,2020.
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In January 2021, Chris Gethard debuted a new podcast, New Jersey is the World.
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The podcast features Chris Gethard discussing New Jersey history, lore, food, and more with his co-hosts, several childhood friends, and guests.
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Chris Gethard is the author of Weird NY, a book detailing the ghost stories and urban legends of New York City, and A Bad Idea I'm About to Do, a collection of stories from Chris Gethard's life, which has been highlighted on This American Life.
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Previously, Chris Gethard served as an editorial assistant for the popular Weird NJ and Weird US publications.
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The Chris Gethard Show is well known for its audience interaction.
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Chris Gethard invited her to join them and she became a regular for four months.
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Gethard married Hallie Bulleit, band leader for The Chris Gethard Show and lead singer of The Unlovables, on August 30,2014, in Brooklyn, New York.
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The service was performed by fellow Chris Gethard Show cast member Murf Meyer.
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Chris Gethard said he manages his symptoms through medication, therapy, and support from his wife.
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Chris Gethard has stated that his favorite sport is basketball and he is a New York Knicks fan.