Lewis Black's Root of All Evil

Lewis Black's Root of All Evil (2008)

EndedTalk Show showComedy

A rotating roster of comedians argue over who or what is the root of all evil in this courtroom parody. Lewis Black of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart presides as judge, and topics debated include such hot issues as 'Paris Hilton vs. Dick Cheney' and 'chick flicks vs. video games' among others.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 22:30 (30 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When was the premiere of Lewis Black's Root of All Evil?

Lewis Black's Root of All Evil premiered on March 12, 2008.

Who hosted Lewis Black's Root of All Evil?

Lewis Black hosted Lewis Black's Root of All Evil.

In what format did Lewis Black's Root of All Evil present its arguments?

Lewis Black's Root of All Evil presented its arguments in a mock trial format.

Who were the "expert witnesses" on Lewis Black's Root of All Evil?

The "expert witnesses" on Lewis Black's Root of All Evil were comedians and celebrities.

What were the topics of the debates on Lewis Black's Root of All Evil?

The topics of the debates on Lewis Black's Root of All Evil included topics such as "YouTube vs. Porn," "Kim Jong-il vs. Tila Tequila," and "Facebook vs. Twitter."

Who were the comedians featured on Lewis Black's Root of All Evil?

Comedians featured on Lewis Black's Root of All Evil included Patton Oswalt, Andy Daly, and Greg Giraldo.

Who were the celebrity guests featured on Lewis Black's Root of All Evil?

Celebrity guests featured on Lewis Black's Root of All Evil included Andrew Daly, Ron Livingston, and Richard Belzer.

Did Lewis Black's Root of All Evil have a live audience?

Lewis Black's Root of All Evil did not have a live audience.

How many episodes were produced of Lewis Black's Root of All Evil?

16 episodes were produced of Lewis Black's Root of All Evil.

What network aired Lewis Black's Root of All Evil?

Lewis Black's Root of All Evil aired on Comedy Central.

Was Lewis Black's Root of All Evil a critical success?

Lewis Black's Root of All Evil received mixed to positive reviews from critics.

What was the fan response to Lewis Black's Root of All Evil?

The fan response to Lewis Black's Root of All Evil was generally positive.

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