The comedic performer behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog will produce and star in the special based on French sketch puppet show Les Guignols. The Oct. 1 special will feature puppet versions of President Trump, Joe Biden Mike Pence and Kanye West, plus celebrity cameos and remote pieces. “Robert Smigel is a uniquely gifted creator, and, as the election approaches, we are so excited to be working with him on bringing a new take on the current discourse taking place across the political spectrum,” Fox said in a statement. “This project also marks an important partnership for our scripted and unscripted departments, and we hope this is but the first in a long line of collaborations between our two teams.” Smigel added: “I am a uniquely gifted creator, and, as the election approaches, they are so excited to be working with me on bringing a new take on the current discourse taking place across the political spectrum. Oh, yeah – for me to poop on.” Watch the teaser.
TOPICS: Robert Smigel, FOX, Let's Be Real, 2020 Presidential Election