Punk'd (2003–2012)

A Hidden Camera Show similar to Candid Camera but famous celebrities are the victims. Each week Ashton and his crew of pranksters play a joke on celebrities such as Justin Timberlake and Frankie Muniz.

Creators:

Jason Goldberg, Ashton Kutcher

Stars:

Ashton Kutcher, Brian Fitzpatrick, Andrew Santino

9 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Ashton Kutcher	...	Himself - Host (105 episodes, 2003-2012)

Storyline

What happens when the biggest stars in the world get too high on the Hollywood hog? When their bank accounts start swelling bigger than their heads? Master prankster Ashton Kutcher is there to PUNK 'em down to earth. It's a reality show with a twist as Asthon makes superstars suffer for your viewing pleasure. To misquote the acclaimed thespian Steven Seagal: "You guys think you're above the law...but you ain't above ours."

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Plot Keywords:

hidden camera | candid camera | sketch comedy | prank | punctuation in title | 

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Taglines:

You've been punk'd!

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Genres:

Comedy | Reality-TV

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Details

Official Sites:

MTV Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 March 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Harassment

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Katalyst Films, MTV Networks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color (NTSC Color) Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Each season, the show must get all new field agents because even last season's field agents become too recognisable to get past their victims.

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Connections

Referenced in Major Movie Star (2008)

User Reviews

Interesting if you are bored

Bravo to Ashton Kutcnher for making "punk'd" a household name now and adding a semi-celeb version of Candid Camera. However, Punk'd is fun to watch when you are home bored and want something interesting to watch. It's not for people who want to be shocked and amazed and on the edge of your seat type action. It's predictable and not as edgy as it's protégé Candid Camera, but entertaining none-the-less. I think it would be better if some A-list celebs were punk'd like Brad Pitt, Robert DeNiro, Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster, etc. Until then, it'll just be another MTV show that people watch when bored. It's mainly B-list celebs that are punk'd on here.