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Da Ali G Show
Da Ali G Show is a British satirical television series created by and starring English comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. In the series, Baron Cohen plays three unorthodox journalists — faux-streetwise poseur Ali G, Kazakh reporter Borat Sagdiyev, and gay Austrian fashion enthusiast Brüno Gehard. These characters conduct real interviews with unsuspecting people, many of whom are celebrities, high-ranking government officials, and other well-known figures, during which they are asked absurd and ridiculous questions.
The first (1999)
Lazzo, the show's creator, who, according to Andre, had no interest in the old show. Other influences include Chris Farley’s talk show host character from "Saturday Night Live", "The Merv Griffin Show" episode of "Seinfeld", Jiminy Glick, Tom Green, "Da Ali G Show" and Conan O'Brien.
The look of the show, according to co-director Andrew Barchilon was intended to mimic "this iconic feeling that drove back to (early) Letterman and back to Carson