Gail Renard
Director
Custer's Last Stand-Up (2000)
Season 1
Children's drama series about Jamie Custer's attempts to be a stand-up comic.
Released Nov. 8, 2000
Episode 30 min
None+
S1E1 - Leave Them Laughing
In this episode, young wannabe comedian Jamie Custer gets his first crack at fame when he performs at the school dance. While his routine wins him new fans, his sister Roxie is not one of them. Her love life is the subject of Jamie's jokes, which expose her two-timing antics for all to see.
Nov. 8, 2000, midnight
S1E2 - Alien Invaders
Jamie and Dallas decide to raise money for a demo tape of Jamie's material, but Jamie does all the work and when he finally gets to record it, he's had no time to prepare.
Nov. 15, 2000, midnight
S1E3 - He Ain't Heavy
Jamie thinks that to make it in the cutthroat world of entertainment, it is necessary to suffer some hardship. Accordingly, he sets out to get bullied at school.
Nov. 22, 2000, midnight
S1E4 - Here We Go
Jamie is chosen as the goalkeeper for the school team.
Nov. 29, 2000, midnight
S1E5 - Playing Grown-Ups
Jamie and Dallas con their way into 'The Last Laugh' comedy club, where Jamie performs a set. His debut turns into a triumph, but can he convince the owner, Pete Maguire, to start a kids' night?
Dec. 13, 2000, midnight
S1E6 - Send in the Clowns
Jamie lands his first paying gig at a children's birthday party. Dallas holds auditions for new acts at the Junior Last Laugh comedy club. At the club, Jamie and Dymphna O'Grady take part in the Battle of the Motor Mouths.
Dec. 20, 2000, midnight
S1E7 - Ba, Ba, Black Sheep
Mary Custer's long-lost brother Douglas returns and takes a shine to Jamie and his comic talents.
Jan. 3, 2001, midnight
S1E8 - Play It Again, Gem
Jamie and Dallas meet old timer Gem Diamond, a well-known comic from a bygone era. Gem is trying to rebuild his career and Dallas and Jamie decide to help - if Gem will tell them the golden rule of comedy.
Jan. 10, 2001, midnight
S1E9 - Enter the Goldfish
Jamie hears an inspiring speech by his comic hero and decides to give up comedy to save the world. Unfortunately, his campaign for animal rights is a complete failure. Returning to what he knows best, Jamie saves the day for both Dallas and Pete Maguire, owner of the Last Laugh comedy club.
Jan. 17, 2001, midnight
S1E10 - Secret Agent
Things go awry between Jamie and Dallas - Jamie tries to find a new manager, while Dallas looks for new acts. But trouble is looming.
Jan. 24, 2001, midnight
S1E11 - The Visit
Pete - the owner of the Last Laugh Comedy Club - is desperate for his mother's approval, and asks Jamie to perform for her. Unfortunately, he loses his voice just before the gig - but the show must go on.
Jan. 31, 2001, midnight
S1E12 - Jamie's Last Laugh
After he dies a death on stage, Jamie's dreams of stardom are crushed. Can he recover and get himself back into the groove?
Feb. 7, 2001, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Nov. 8, 2000
Last Air Date: April 25, 2002, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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