The Mario Rosenstock Show Explained

Genre:Comedy
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:30 minutes
Creator:Mario Rosenstock
Presenter:Mario Rosenstock
Country:Ireland
Language:English
Network:RTÉ Two
Num Seasons:3
Num Episodes:20

The Mario Rosenstock Show is an Irish topical sketch comedy show that first aired on RTÉ Two television in Ireland on 12 November 2012.[1] The show features Mario Rosenstock's performing as characters from the world of sports, politics and entertainment.[2] [3] [4]

A second series of the show had been confirmed in December 2012.[5] The second series began on Monday 16 September 2013.[6]

Controversy

An episode of the first series contained a sketch showing a man spitting into a bucket before receiving Holy Communion at mass.[7] An association representing the Irish Catholic Bishops formally complained to RTÉ about the sketch, saying that it is "grossly offensive to all Catholics".[8]

Character Sketches Series 1

New Character Sketches Series 2

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rosenstock's new show hits screens today. 12 November 2012. RTÉ Ten. 20 December 2012 .
  2. Web site: TV Review: More marvellous Mario please. Herald. 18 December 2012 .
  3. Web site: Miriam's the best character to play -- we're so different. Herald. 18 December 2012 .
  4. Web site: The many faces of Mario revealed. 11 November 2012. Irish Examiner. 20 December 2012 .
  5. Web site: RTÉ complaints part of Church 'agenda': Rosenstock. 3 December 2012. Irish Examiner. 20 December 2012 .
  6. Web site: The Mario Rosenstock Show. RTÉ. 18 September 2013.
  7. Web site: Rosenstock says church just being 'po-faced' over sketch. 3 December 2012. Irish Independent. 20 December 2012 .
  8. Web site: Bishops claim Mario Rosenstock sketch is "grossly offensive". 3 December 2012. Journal.ie. 20 December 2012 .