The State
Created by Michael Showalter
On MTV
A high-energy sketch comedy built on absurdist characters and scenarios, designed to entertain through irreverent weirdness and comedic invention rather than narrative or emotional depth.
The State is a sketch-comedy television show combing bizarre characters and scenarios to present sketches that won the hearts of its target teenaged audience.
Essence
Ensemble
Kevin Allison
Various Characters
Michael Ian Black
Various Characters
Robert Ben Garant
Various Characters
Todd Holoubek
Various Characters
Michael Patrick Jann
Various Characters
Kerri Kenney
Various Characters
Thomas Lennon
Various Characters
Joe Lo Truglio
Various Characters
Ken Marino
Various Characters
Michael Showalter
Various Characters
David Wain
Various Characters
Yannick de Waal
Abu Abbas-al-Hollandi
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