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A Conversation with Comedian Michael Ian Black

May 31, 2013

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Michael Ian Black
Michael Ian Black and John Moe at Wits, live from the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul on April 25, 2013.
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Comedian Michael Ian Black's first big gig came straight out of college when MTV picked up his college comedy troop to star in a sketch comedy show, The State. Since then his dry sense of humor has helped him become a favorite commentator on pop culture for VH1 and MTV, he's also co-starred in the cult classic movie Wet Hot American Summer, published books, put out a stand-up album, and gain a following on Twitter.

The Morning Show's Jill Riley hung out with Michael Ian Black and discussed his childhood trouble-making, his favorite television shows, and his recent projects.

A Conversation with Comedian Michael Ian Black