Last Comic Standing Returns to NBC

UNIVERSAL CITY: The comedy competition series Last Comic Standing is to return in its seventh season, with new host Craig Robinson, this summer on NBC.

Robinson (NBC’s The Office) takes over as host for this nationwide search for the funniest comedian in America. The winner receives a $250,000 prize, plus an exclusive talent deal with NBC. As with previous seasons, talent scouts in Los Angeles and New York will watch performances from aspiring and professional comedians. In addition to the open casting calls, Last Comic Standing will invite some of the best and brightest comics from all over the country to participate in the competition.

"Last Comic Standing has been a consistent success with both viewers and critics and we can’t wait to bring it back," said Paul Telegdy, the executive VP of alternative programming at NBC and Universal Media Studios. "The addition of a versatile comedic talent like Craig will only enhance what has proved to be a winning formula."

Executive producer Peter Engel added, "I am so excited about season seven of Last Comic Standing. We are looking for lucky seven being the best year ever. I am confident that Craig Robinson and the creative team will take the comedy to a new level of laughs."