Ladies and gentlemen, please put your sanitized hands together for Canadian comedy icon, international TV superstar, and celebrity germaphobe Howie Mandel. Returning to his home and native land, Howie hosts an unforgettable night of unpredictable comedy in his brand new special,HOWIE MANDEL & GERM-FREE FRIENDS airing Tuesday, April 9 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV.
In his latest special, HOWIE MANDEL & GERM-FREE FRIENDS, Howie returns to the stage, hosting a hand-picked lineup featuring some of today’s top comics, including star of CBC’s popular comedy series Mr.D, Gerry Dee, veteran comedian Modi, rising star Joe Machi, British crowd-favourite Hal Cruttenden and musical act J. Chris Newberg (America’s Got Talent). Plus, count on the legendarily unpredictable Howie to bring more than a few surprises of his own! Disinfected for your safety, HOWIE MANDEL & GERM-FREE FRIENDS is teeming with laughter that even its host can’t scrub away.
While achieving immense global fame by starring in, creating, and executive producing countless unforgettable television programs, hosting iconic game shows, and performing more than 200 live concerts a year, Howie’s ongoing struggle with OCD and ADHD remained secret prior to the release of his 2009 New York Times best-selling memoir, Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me. His frank, funny, no-holds barred account of how living with these disorders has shaped both his life and career resonates with readers and fans around the world.
Catch HOWIE MANDEL & GERM-FREE FRIENDS on Tuesday, April 9 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV.
Want more laughs? Tune-in for the encore presentation of The American Dream? airing Sunday, April 16 at 9 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV. Take the political pulse of America as host Lewis Black(The Daily Show), and a collection of stand-ups, lend their wise-cracking wit and compelling commentary on the state of The States.
