Emmy Quickie: ‘Another Period’ Stars on How a Short Film Became a Comedy Central Hit

Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero, the duo behind Comedy Central’s “Another Period,” lucked out when it came to assembling the team for their period comedy.

“We made a short originally to sell the show, and most of the cast from the short is still on the show,” Lindhome told TheWrap. “And that was like five years ago,” Leggero added.

And the cast of the series (which Lindhome and Leggero describe as “if the Kardashians moved into Downton Abbey”) is an impressive list of names that includes Michael Ian Black, Paget Brewster and Christina Hendricks, as well as Leggero and Lindhome, themselves.

[DahrkMezalf]

I'll be the first to comment (...2 years later):
I love this show. It may be offensive or crude, but it's period-humor, so almost anything goes.
These actresses really bring a spark to the comedy scene; their co-stars are brilliantly cast as well.
I really can't imagine anyone else playing the roles they have set up.
I just really hope that Christina Hendricks makes another appearance as "Chair/Celine". I loved her character: innocent at first, but driven and conniving as the show goes on. I want to know what happens later on!
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Given the show's Facebook updates, we very well may be in for a Season 4!
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"More Cocaine-Wine?"

[MsBlackIris]

Late to the party, but I love their show!