Truth & Iliza is the new comedic talk show featuring comedienne Iliza Shlesinger. The show airs tuesdays at 10/9c. The hilarious late night program focuses on a central them for each episode. It comems in the form of a question and Iliza involves the audience, celebrity guests, interviews and through sketches that relay her opinions with side splitting humor. The comedy show is presented straightforward and is sensationally funny, but here are five things you didn’t know about Truth and Iliza.
1. Iliza is tackling important sociopolitical issues
Although there are a lot of laughs in her show, Iliza is not merely trying to be funny, Through the humor infused throughout each episode, there are subtle truths hidden. This makes sense because it ties in with the title of the show “Truth and Iliza.” What better way to get your social and political opinions across?
2. The format of the show hits below the belt for conservatives
If you’re faint of heart or easily offended, this type of comedy may be jolting. Iliza seeks to promote her beliefs of what is true about relevant current issues and there are no holds barred. Producing inane humor and marching boldly through taboos are her specialties. She puts them over well and knows how to use humor to reach the masses. You may even agree with some of her views. If you don’t that’s okay too because the format is still funny.
3. Iliza is a competitive comedian who has held her own in big battles
This funny girl knows how to be tough when she’s competing to achieve her dreams. She also has the capacity for being funny and for holding the attention of her audience. These are perfect skills for her new late night comedy talk show. Eliza won in the 2008 Last Comic Standing. This is no small feat as she bested some of the best comedians around. She’s only gotten better with time and practice.
4. Shlesinger is a dog lover
Iliza doesn’t leave her dog behind unless there is no reasonable alternative. You can see the two of them together frequently. Blanche is her faithful companion and there are some really sweet photos of the two just enjoying one another’s company. She has even had Blanche appear on her show Truth & Iliza. It looks like the dedication and loyalty run both ways.
5. Iliza is a former Texas girl
Iliza was born in New York, but she was raised in Dallas Texas. If you listen closely you can hear the influence of the big state on her dialect. You can’t grow up in Texas and not pick up the lingo. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California and is having a great time making the show.
Final thoughts
These are five interesting facts that you probably didn’t know about Truth & Iliza. The show is new but it is catching on fast. Iliza’s choice of topics have been great so far and we’re anxious to find out what she’s planning to tackle next. If you’d like a humorous approach to solving current problems, this show is recommended.
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