Series·2008·2 seasons

Lewis Black's Root of All Evil

Comedy

Lewis Black's Root of All Evil is an American television series that premiered on March 12, 2008, on Comedy Central and was hosted by comedian Lewis Black. The series producer was Scott Carter from Real Time with Bill Maher and the writer was David Sacks from The Simpsons. Sometimes there were pre-recorded video segments directed by supervising producer Michael Addis. Lewis Black's Root of All Evil is formatted as a mock trial acted in deadpan. Black presided over two opposing people or issues; and guest comedians acted as lawyers/advocates arguing that their client/Evil is the Root of All Evil. The series ended on October 1, 2008, with a total of 18 episodes. The series' cancellation was confirmed by Lewis Black in September 2009. The entire first season of Lewis Black's Root of All Evil was released on DVD in the United States on September 30, 2008. The remaining episodes from season two are not currently available on DVD.

Created by David Sacks

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Oprah vs. The Catholic ChurchE1 · 45 min

Greg Giraldo and Paul F. Tompkins argue the case of "Catholic Church vs. Oprah."

Donald Trump vs. ViagraE2 · 45 min

Lewis Black hears the case of "Donald Trump vs. Viagra" from advocates Greg Giraldo and Andy Kindler.

Beer vs. WeedE3 · 45 min

Paul F. Tompkins and Andrew Daly argue on which is the bigger vice: Beer or Weed?

YouTube vs. PornE4 · 45 min

Greg Giraldo and Patton Oswalt plead the pros and cons of Pornography and YouTube as the ultimate vice.

Paris Hilton vs. Dick CheneyE5 · 45 min

Lewis Black hears from Greg Giraldo and Patton Oswalt on who is worse: Paris Hilton or Dick Cheney?

High School vs. American IdolE6 · 45 min

Lewis Black must decide which is more evil: High school or American Idol, as argued by Patton Oswalt and Andy Kindler.

Kim Jong Il vs. Tila TequilaE7 · 45 min

Lewis Black hears from Greg Giraldo and Kathleen Madigan on who is worse: Kim Jong-Il or Tila Tequila?

Las Vegas vs. The Human BodyE8 · 45 min

Lewis Black hears arguments from Andrew Daly and Patton Oswalt on the evils of Las Vegas and the Human Body.

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Lewis Black
Lewis BlackSelf - Host

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