The first trailer for FX comedy series The Comedians involves an adult wearing a oversized diaper, which appears to set the tone for the show.
Billy Crystal and Josh Gad star in the sitcom about a comedy veteran who gets paired up with an up-and-comer to co-host a late-night talk show.
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“Comedy is like heart surgery — it gets botched all the time,” Gad’s character explains.
The self-referential series marks Crystal’s first regular foray into TV since leaving Saturday Night Live almost 30 years ago. Meanwhile, Gad fronted the short-lived NBC sitcom 1600 Penn, which bowed out in 2013.
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The Comedians premieres April 9 on FX. The full trailer can be seen below.
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