Comedy Soothes The Soul in The World Premiere Stand-Up Special ’Paul Rodriguez & Friends:

Comedy Rehab’ Debuting Friday, May 1 at 11:00 p.m.* on COMEDY CENTRAL

NEW YORK.- COMEDY CENTRAL is going to rehab? Happily? Yes, yes, yes! Comedy all-star Paul Rodriguez is joined by the funniest of friends in the world premiere of “Paul Rodriguez & Friends: Comedy Rehab,” which premieres Friday, May 1 at 11:00 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL.

Rehab can be serious business - but at COMEDY CENTRAL, it’s just plain funny. Join Latino comedian Paul Rodriguez and his comedy cronies Shayla Rivera, Gene Pompa and Manny Maldonado for a night of muy caliente stand-up and prepare to kick some bad habits - after all, laughter is the best medicine, right? Get ready to laugh out loud!

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