| LOL with The N | |
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| Genre | Stand-up comedy |
| Directed by | Adam Idleson |
| Presented by | Mike Birbiglia |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4[1] |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Gotham Comedy Club, New York |
| Running time | 21 minutes |
| Production company | Noggin LLC |
| Original release | |
| Network | The N (Noggin) |
| Release | May 30 – June 20, 2003 |
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LOL with The N is a series of four stand-up comedy specials that aired on Noggin's teen programming block, The N.[2] The miniseries aired from May 30, 2003[3] to June 20, 2003. Stand-up comedian Mike Birbiglia was the host of all four segments. Each special features two aspiring teen comedians who get the chance to perform alongside professional stand-up comics. Behind-the-scenes footage, showing all of the comedians preparing their routines, is played after the acts.[4]
The specials compared professional and first-time comics to illustrate how talents can grow over time.[1] Kenny Miller, the vice president of Noggin, explained that "at the beginning of your career and after 10 years, you're at a different stage, and we wanted to represent all of that."[1] The production team aimed to make the specials relatable to all teenage viewers, not just those pursuing a career in comedy. The director, Adam Idleson, commented that "there is sort of a psychic link between being a teenager and being a stand-up comic. It feels like you're out there on the stage alone against the world, and you're dealing with it with humor."[1]
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- ^ "LOL with The N on The-N.com". The N on Noggin. Archived from the original on June 3, 2003.
- ^ "Summer Sizzles in The N". PR Newswire. Cision. May 8, 2003. Archived from the original on August 19, 2016.
- ^ Oei, Lily (May 13, 2003). "Noggin to add laffs, short pics: High schoolers showcase comedic talents". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.