A report from Jamaica's Star.
Homegrown comedy is back in focus, and Sunday
nights in Jamaica will again become loud and hilarious as television
sets light up and comedy fans warm up to another season of the popular
Ity and Fancy Cat Show.
Now
in its ninth year, the locally produced sketch comedy series had a
riotous return with the season premiere last Sunday, and feedback from
viewers suggests that the antics of the dynamic duo and their team of
performers continue to evoke laughter, while they humourously spoof topical issues and have fun with unsuspecting members of the
public.
This
season brings some changes as the producers continue to mix and adjust
in an effort to keep the show fresh, new, and different.
Among
the adjustments are a modification of the introductory montage and
opening sequences and the removal of the live-link segment that used to
be recorded before a live studio audience. This live segment has been
replaced by dramatic in-studio links and introductions.
The
'public participation' element of the show has also been heightened,
with more hidden-camera scenes and on-the-street interactions with fans.
A
new segment called 'Charity and Cheers' has been added as well. This is
a special initiative that will feature entertaining performances by
primary school students from all around the island and inspiring acts of
charity as the duo and their sponsors give back generously to the
country and community. The season premiere's edition of 'Charity and
Cheer' saw the show visiting Boys' Town Primary School in Trench Town -
the hometown of the stars, Ian 'Ity' Ellis and Alton 'Fancy Cat'
Hardware.
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