Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998–2006)

Improvisational comedy game show in which four players act out various comic games and sketches.

Stars:

Drew Carey, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Drew Carey	...	Himself - Host (199 episodes, 1998-2006)
Colin Mochrie	...	Himself (198 episodes, 1998-2006)
Ryan Stiles	...	Himself (198 episodes, 1998-2006)
Laura Hall	...	Herself (194 episodes, 1998-2006)
Wayne Brady	...	Himself (191 episodes, 1998-2006)
Linda Taylor	...	Herself (91 episodes, 1999-2006)

Storyline

An American version of the popular British improvisational comedy show. Host Drew Carey, taking suggestions from the audience, assigns roles and scenarios to the comedian contestants, who must then improvise a skit on the spot.

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Plot Keywords:

improvisational comedy | comedian | based on british tv series | live comedy | green screen | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Game-Show

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

ABC ABC Family [us]

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 August 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

W.L.I.A

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hat Trick Productions, Warner Bros. Television, Riverside Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sid Caesar got an even bigger round of applause than what shows up in episode 503 "Salute to American Television" episode. When he stepped out, the audience apparently cheered for so long that the applause had to be cut short due to time constraints.

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Quotes

Colin Mochrie: The Canadians are coming! The Canadians are coming!

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Crazy Credits

Comments made and opinions expressed or implied in this program are those of the individuals who appear and do not represent the opinions and views of the producers, broadcasters, or distributors. All elements of this program are intended for parody and comedic purposes only and should not be construed to be statements of fact about any person, place, thing, or matter.

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Connections

Version of Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988)

User Reviews

One of the funniest shows ever created

Now, I'm not just saying this to prefer or anything, but I always did enjoy the US version of WLIIA better than the UK. Both are hysterical. But I saw the US version first and started watching the UK episodes, and they are funny, but the US version always got me in tears.

This show is beyond hilarious. Without scripts, 4 performers entertain through imprave. With fun games, suggestions from the audience, and a fun host this show should be watched. I lost track of it for a while until I found out that it's on ABC family at night. And I'm still on the floors crying from laughter. This is without a doubt one of the funniest shows I have ever seen in my life. Watch it!