Crank Yankers

Crank Yankers
TV Show · Comedy

Yankerville, a twisted town inhabited solely by puppets, is the setting for re-creations of actual crank phone calls. Comics and celebrities -- a list that includes people such as rapper Eminem and comics Sarah Silverman, Wanda Sykes and Drew Carey -- make the calls. Among the regular pranksters are show creators Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla. Characters featured on the show on a regular basis include Special Ed, Elmer and Bobby Fletcher. The show originated on Comedy Central but new episodes aired for a time on MTV2.

2002 · 21m
  • 16+
Starring Tracy Morgan, Sarah Silverman, Wanda Sykes
Director Ted May, Hugh Martin

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Jimmy Kimmel & Wanda Sykes
    Spoonie calls the country club for tee time; Niles needs healthcare; Elmer needs hearing aids. Yanker voices: Tony Barbieri, Jimmy Kimmel, Wanda Sykes, and the Touchstone Terrorists.
    22m
  • EPISODE 2
    Denis Leary & Sarah Silverman
    Cammie calls a strip club; Spoonie sends flowers; Denis has a bad pet; Special Ed's got mail. Yanker voices: Lisa Kushell, Denis Leary, Sarah Silverman, Jim Florentine, Billy West, and Jimmy Kimmel.
    22m
  • EPISODE 3
    Wu-Tang Clan & Dave Chappelle
    Shavin books a room for the Wu-Tang Clan; Hadassah applies for a nanny job; Rob helps a friend in need; Elmer finds a surprise in his dinner.
    18m
  • EPISODE 5
    David Alan Grier & Dave Attell
    Bobby looks for a job; Cammie receives tech support; Birchum searches for his lost leg; Danny gets sick. Yanker voices: Jim Florentine, Lisa Kushell, Adam Carolla, David Alan Grier, Jimmy Kimmel, and Dave Attell.
    22m
  • EPISODE 6
    Susie Essman & Jim Florentine
    Niles orders custom invitations; Selectman Tony Deloge reaches out to voters; Helen needs help with her parrot; Bobby tries to help kids. Yanker voices: Tony Barbieri, Super Dave Osborne, Susie Essman, Jim Florentine, and the Touchtone Terrorists.
    22m
  • EPISODE 8
    Kevin Nealon & Super Dave Osborne
    Spoonie places a personal ad; Helen calls a grocery store; OCD Ken looks for love, and Terrence calls subway for his boss. Yanker voices: Susie Essman, Kevin Nealon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Super Dave Osborne.
    22m

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Cast & Crew

  • Tracy Morgan
    Actor
  • Sarah Silverman
    Actor
  • Wanda Sykes
    Actor
  • Jim Florentine
    Actor
  • Kevin Nealon
    Actor
  • Biz Markie
    Actor
  • Jimmy Kimmel
    Elmer / Terrence
  • Tracy Morgan
    Spoonie Luv
  • Jim Florentine
    Special Ed / Bobby
  • Wanda Sykes
    Gladys
  • Adam Corolla
    Birchum

About

Crank Yankers

Comedy

Yankerville, a twisted town inhabited solely by puppets, is the setting for re-creations of actual crank phone calls. Comics and celebrities -- a list that includes people such as rapper Eminem and comics Sarah Silverman, Wanda Sykes and Drew Carey -- make the calls. Among the regular pranksters are show creators Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla. Characters featured on the show on a regular basis include Special Ed, Elmer and Bobby Fletcher. The show originated on Comedy Central but new episodes aired for a time on MTV2.

16+

COMMON SENSE

Puppet pranksters set iffy examples for teens.

Information

Studio
Comedy Central
Released
2002
Rated
TV-MA
Content Advisories
Language, Sexual Content
Region of Origin
United States
© 2002 Comedy Partners

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