On the Bench! | |
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Created by | Tegan Summer |
Starring | Sabra Williams |
Country of origin | United States |
Production | |
Running time | 30 Minutes |
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Original network | Setanta Sports |
Picture format | 1080i |
Original release | March 14, 2008 – August 07, 2009 |
Hosted by Sabra Williams, On the Bench! [1] is a talk show that features candid and unpredictable interviews with the world's soccer stars, and the Hollywood celebrities that love the sport.
It is distributed by Setanta Sports [2] in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Produced by Tegan Summer Productions, On the Bench! is the first of Setanta Sports' original programming in the United States.
Guests from the first season included Skeet Ulrich the star of the CBS drama, Jericho (2006 TV series), Jimmy Jean-Louis of NBC's Heroes (TV series) and USA soccer legend, Cobi Jones Video on YouTube. The second season featured WBA world light-welterweight boxing champion, Amir Khan, Hollywood actor, Anthony LaPaglia, and former England soccer international, Warren Barton.
Opening Monologue The show opens with a comedic event and/or sketch designed to prevent the host from successfully completing her opening monologue. Much like other television talk shows, On the Bench! uses its crew as regular cast members.
Main Interview The first segment consists of the main interview with the scheduled celebrity guest. Williams talks about their career and personal history.