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

Actress Carmen Electra and musician Dave Navarro were the first celebrities to be "punked". The prank featured Dax Shepard as a limo driver who picks up the couple, makes odd comments to them during the ride, then gets into a hit-and-run incident at a gas station. This bit was later used on other celebrities such as Tara Reid and Rosario Dawson.

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Connections

Referenced in Makai senki Deisugaia 2 (2006)

User Reviews

Great funny show!

"Punk'd" is a show hosted by Ashton Kutcher, kind of like "Candid Camera" except the celebrities are the victims. This show is hilarious and smart. Ashton Kutcher is the sexiest man alive and is the smartest, for punking anyway. I love this show. It's funny. I don't know why some people think it's stupid. I mean, sure a few stupid episodes from time to time. But hey! It's still cool. It's one of my favorite shows on MTV, other then "Viva La Bam" and "Pimp My Ride", this show's awesome. It's a good thing that he really didn't cancel it cause it was too early to end "Punk'd". He really got us there. Ha! I definately recommend this show. It usually airs on Sunday. Watch it!