Kathy (talk show) explained

Genre:Comedy
Director:Lenn Goodside
Presenter:Kathy Griffin
Theme Music Composer:Adam Schlesinger
Opentheme:"I'll Say It" (season 1)
"I'll Say It" (Remix)
Endtheme:"I'll Say It" (season 1)
"I'll Say It" (instrumental) (season 2)
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:24
Location:East Hollywood, Los Angeles
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:44 minutes
Channel:Bravo

Kathy was an American late-night talk show hosted by Kathy Griffin. The show debuted on April 19, 2012, at 10:00 p.m. on Bravo and aired every Thursday.[1] The show was renewed for a second season, which started airing on January 10, 2013[2] as started to air Live at 10:00PM on Bravo, which was later changed to 11:30PM in mid-season.[3]

On April 6, 2013, Bravo announced the cancellation of Kathy after two seasons.[4]

Format

The show relies on Kathy Griffin's stand-up in the first part of the program. Kathy's mother Maggie Griffin, and Kathy's assistant Tiffany Rinehart, both seated in the front row of the audience, are then introduced. The main parts of the show feature a panel of "civilians" (random people, staff, or friends) and sometimes celebrities, chatting about hot issues of the week. The next part of the show is a pre-recorded segment involving comedic antics Kathy has done during the week. Finally, Maggie gives her opinions on topics and the night's events in a segment called "Maggie Tucks Us In".

In season 2, the set of the show was re-decorated. It was revealed that the studio of the show, Studio 58, used to be the studio of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson before it moved to Studio 56. Also, the panelists consist mostly of celebrities rather than "civilians". The segment "Maggie Tucks Us In" has been cut; however, Maggie Griffin, along with Rinehart is still seated in the audience each episode and Kathy would occasionally chat with them.

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginal airing
Season premiereSeason finale
112
212

Season 1 (2012)

No.Original AirdateGuest PanelistsAdditional Guest PanelistsTopics DiscussedSpecial SegmentMusical GuestsNotes
1Michelle Collins,
Meredith Morris,
Greg Howell
Kathy staff:
John Oliveira,
Cole Bruns,
Kristen Rae Urban,
Mina Ross
Real Housewives of Atlanta, Secret Service scandal, Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie, Janet Jackson's Weight Loss, Tupac Hologram, Wilson Phillips: Still Holding On, Couples Therapy, The Real Housewives of Orange County"The Real Staff of Kathy Reunion"None
2Teresa Strasser,
Lisa Delcampo,
Ryan Steckloff
East Hollywood residents:
Steven Whiddon,
Paulina Mercado,
Nick Rizzo
Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Khloé & Lamar, John Edwards trial, Lindsay Lohan, Cesar Millan's divorce, Simon Cowell's unauthorized biography, Wilson Phillips: Still Holding On, The Client List, Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding"Greetings from East Hollywood, CA"NoneLance Bass makes a brief appearance
3Michelle Collins,
Jodi Shays,
Marshall Heyman
Wilson PhillipsWhite House Correspondents Dinner, Celebrity Vow Renewals, Secret Service scandal, Jessica Simpson's baby, Gloria Steinem and The New Feminists, Lifetime's 7 Days of Sex, Bethenny Ever After, Wilson Phillips: Still Holding OnNew opening credits or "hero shots" for the Kathy showWilson Phillips
4Mike Russo,
Sara Zofko,
Chelsea Peretti
NoneJohn Travolta rumors, Obama supports gay marriage, Wedding mania, Celebrity divorces, Kathy's dinner with Gloria Estefan, The Celebrity Apprentice 5, Toddlers & TiarasKathy babysits Blake Webster's childrenNone
5Jill Benjamin,
Meredith Morris,
Katie Robbins
Firefighters:
Alex Abdalla,
David Hay,
Wayne Tinsley
The X Factor's new judges, Fifty Shades of Grey, Judy Blume, Obama and Hasselbeck on The View, Cher vs Donald Trump, Mel Gibson at a Victoria's Secret party, Alexis from The Real Housewives of Orange County, Toddlers & Tiaras"Aging America" focus groupNoneKathy's Twitter fans:
Danny Van Hook,
Jacki Bray,
Josiah Tubbs
(panel appeared after special segment)
6Todd Glass,
Claire Griffin,
Marshall Heyman
Here Come the Brides:
Catie Galich,
Kristian Goodman,
Amber Revelle
Miley Cyrus, Kim Zolciak's side-boob, Wayne the Firefighter and Tiffany, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, The FiFi Awards, Jenna Talackova and Miss Universe Canada, Bachelorette parties, Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding, My Fair Wedding with David TuteraThe "new" Lifetime line-upNoneByrd from Judge Judy makes a brief appearance
7Michelle Collins,
Randy Sklar,
Jason Sklar
Hot Marines:
James Bick,
C.J. Guitron,
Phil Jaquet
Mrs. Eastwood & Company, Britney Spears on The X Factor, Gay bar bans bachelorette parties, Polygamy and Sister Wives, The Real Housewives of Orange County, Mob Wives ChicagoKathy confronts her staff about their Facebook photosSpace Cops (a.k.a. Cole Bruns)
8Chelsea Handler,
Whitney Cummings,
Ryan Steckloff
NoneInappropriate things to say, Chelsea's knee surgery, Whip-its, Equality for women in comedy, Liposuction, Miley Cyrus' engagement, Colonics, Ryan's mugshot and job, Tanisha Gets Married, My Big Fat American Gypsy WeddingKathy works at Donut PrinceNoneCole Bruns (a.k.a. Space Cops) joins Maggie on the couch for "Maggie Tucks Us In"
9Robert Verdi,
Michelle Buteau,
Ralph Garman
AJ McLean,
Lance Bass
Celebrity nipples, Wardrobe malfunctions, Fashion, Gay Pride Month, Madonna seeking attention, Dance Moms, On the Fly, Monster In-LawsKathy reminisces with A.J. and LanceKathy, A.J. and Lance sing a cappellaLance and A.J. join Kathy for the "Tuck us in" segment
10Anderson Cooper,
Michelle Collins,
Meredith Morris
NonePeople's reactions to Anderson, Kathy's visit to Anderson's house, Anderson's confrontation on a flight, Anderson's mom Gloria Vanderbilt, Alec Baldwin vs Paparazzi, Extremely overpriced face cream, Inappropriateness on airplanes Bridezillas, The Glass House, Noisey: Back and Forth from YouTube"Kathy's Dating Game"NoneAnderson joins Maggie for "Maggie Tucks Us In"
11Jane Fonda,
Sharon Osbourne,
Lisa Ling
NoneHow Jane and Sharon first met, The "celebrity building", Kathy's visit to Jane's house, Jack Osbourne being diagnosed with MS, Food issues, Celebrity protesters, ShowBiz Dynasties, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, The state of marriage, Women's sexual peak, Too old to care"Maggie's 92nd Birthday Rager"None
12Jimmy Kimmel
3rd segment:
Gail Hunt,
Deanna Spinale,
Jessica Hill
"Gay" segment:
Nick Rizzo,
John Oliveira
Jimmy's pact with Howard Stern, Jimmy's experience with Oprah Winfrey, Jimmy dressed as a "penis", Gaydars, Gay icons, Circuit parties, Gay cruises, Guess the gay, Guilty pleasures, Celebrity exhaustion, Online dating"Staff Beer Fest"None

Season 2 (2013)

No.Original AirdateGuest PanelistsAdditional Guest PanelistsTopics DiscussedSpecial SegmentMusical GuestsNotes
1Jane Lynch,
Lisa Kudrow
None"Kathy Welcomes Her New Fish"NoneLiza Minnelli was scheduled as the third panelist, but did not attend.
2T.I.,
Meredith Morris,
Ryan Steckloff
NoneMillionaire Matchmaker, Golden Globe parties, bumping into Mel Gibson, Miss America 2013, "Shocking Psychic Revelations"NoneTameka Cottle (wife of T.I.) made a brief appearance.
3Chelsea Handler,
Chris Noth
NoneCensoring Kathy on Love You, Mean It with Whitney Cummings, Barack Obama's inauguration, Lance Armstrong's interview with Oprah Winfrey, Prosecuting Casey Anthony on Lifetime, Shahs of Sunset cast comparing themselves to Rosa Parks, Levi Johnston's alleged attack by wife, , Paris Hilton on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, rummaging through an audience member's purse"Sell Kathy Your Stuff"None
4Chris Colfer,
Kelly Osbourne,
Lisa Ling
NoneSuper Bowl XLVIII, diet secrets, Kesha interview on MTV, Tyler Perry's birthday gift to Oprah, Sharon Osbourne burning house, Chris Brown fighting Frank Ocean, Teen Mom 2, Toddlers & Tiaras, audience makeunders"52 and Pregnant"NoneJeremy Irons was announced as a guest, but was replaced by Colfer.
5Larry King,
Craig Ferguson
NoneShahs of Sunset, 2013 Grammy Awards, Katie Couric, Chris Christie, Donald Trump suing Bill Maher, Chris Brown, Real Housewives of Atlanta, Double Divas, recording outgoing messages on audience member's voicemailsNoneYLA
6Russell Brand,
ASAP Rocky,
Danny Brown
None2013 Grammy Awards, lyrics to ASAP Rocky's songs, guests' opinions on having children, Fashion Week, gay marriages, crazy places to have oral sex, Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Sex Dice Game"Kathy and Maggie Visit the Pleasure Chest"None
7Kate Walsh,
Steven Weber,
Aubrey Plaza
None85th Academy Awards, Kathy's Grammy Awards giftbag, prison fan art, piercing Aubrey's ear live, Shahs of Sunset, Pit Bulls & Parolees"Kathy's Kompassionate Kanines"None
8Margaret Cho,
Johnny Weir,
Carmen Electra
NoneCelebrity financials, Suzanne Somers' 92-acres of land, Carmen hosting The White Party, Andy Dick competing on Dancing with the Stars, Dennis Rodman and Kim Jong-Un, the feud between Bethenny Frankel and Johnny stemming from Skating with the Stars, Maury, audience dance contest"Teamwork Among the Staff"NoneSuze Orman briefly appeared during the celebrity financials segment.
9Jaime Pressly,
Pauley Perrette,
Kunal Nayyar
NoneCelebrity impressions of major news stories, the Jodi Arias trial, discussion of her guests' TV shows, Taylor Swift, Russell Crowe, Bar Rescue, odd sexual positions, and a blind-folded touching game.
10Megan Mullally,
Nick Offerman,
Michelle Trachtenberg
NoneA lie detector test for Maggie Griffin, Kathy Griffin's parody of Law and Order: SVU, celebrity airport questions, Kris Jenner, the dating lives of her guests, Preachers' Daughters, Bar Rescue, Lizard Lick Towing, answering some tweets, and Kathy responding to lie detector tests
11Jesse Tyler Ferguson,
Darren Criss,
Lily Tomlin
NoneRyan Seacrest's break-up with Julianne Hough, discussion of Jodi Arias, the conclusion to Kathy Griffin's parody of Law and Order: SVU, the guests' discussion each of their own shows, Lily Tomlin at Studio 54, the rainbow house near the Westboro Baptist Church, Girls and Lena Dunham, other D-list celebrities, Urban Tarzan, and the searching through the audience members' bags
12Eva Longoria,
Kristin Chenoweth, Josh Groban
NoneNancy Grace responding to Kathy's impression and asking Kathy some questions, stealing Kristin Chenoweth's bike to bring to the show, sucking the helium from balloons and explaining pictures, getting Barbra Streisand to sit at Kathy's table during a party, poking her crew with a dildo, Urban Tarzan, and renewal of a gay couples' wedding vows.

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bravo Gets Chatty With Emmy Winner Kathy Griffin Premiering Weekly Primetime Talk Show "Kathy" on April 19th at 10:00 PM ET/PT. The Futon Critic. March 8, 2012.
  2. Web site: Caution: Kathy Griffin Dives Head First Into the New Season of Bravo Media's "Kathy" Premiering Thursday, January 10th at 10 PM ET/PT. The Futon Critic. December 5, 2012.
  3. Web site: Bravo Media Has Its Fill of Food, Fashion, Feuds and Fabulousness from February 27 - March 6. The Futon Critic. February 26, 2013.
  4. Web site: Bibel. Sara. 'Kathy' Canceled by Bravo After Two Seasons. https://web.archive.org/web/20130411044720/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/06/kathy-canceled-by-bravo-after-two-seasons/176791/. dead. April 11, 2013. TV by the Numbers. April 6, 2013.