The Mario Rosenstock Show | |
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Genre | Comedy |
Created by | Mario Rosenstock |
Presented by | Mario Rosenstock |
Country of origin | Ireland |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 3 |
No. of episodes | 20 |
Production | |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | RTÉ Two |
Release | 12 November 2012 2016 | –
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]
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]