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The Approval Matrix

The Approval Matrix

Description: Inspired by the beloved, same-named editorial page in New York magazine, "The Approval Matrix" curates the keenest, most-relevant pop culture issues of the day, presenting them in a talk show that features VIPs in comedy and entertainment. It's designed for those both impatient with and fascinated by the pop culture racket, with comic Neal Brennan -- best known as co-creator of "Chappelle's Show" -- hosting and ensuring that no current-event topic or commentary is off-limits. Panelists include actor Jason Biggs, actors/comics Whitney Cummings and Judah Friedlander, and comics Jim Norton and Donnell Rawlings.
Genre: Comedy
Year Released: 1970
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 1
First episode air date: January 1, 1970
Network: Sundance TV
Genre: Chat show
Language: English
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