Whose Line Is It Anyway

"Whose Line Is It Anyway?" is a half-hour improvisational comedy program in a game show format. Originating in the U.K., WLIIA has now proven popular in the U.S. on ABC. The show consists of a host and four contestants, who must improvise scenes, songs or jokes using suggestions from the host and/or the audience. After each game, the host gives "points" to whomever s/he pleases, usually a nonsense amount since the show is only *very* loosely a game show. The only "prize" for the winner(s) is to read the credits in a style of the host's choosing. Fans of the show call themselves "Whosers." ABOUT THE U.K. SERIES: The original U.K. series, hosted by Clive Anderson, began on the radio in the mid-1980s, and then moved to Channel 4, where it continued for a total of ten seasons until 1997-98. Frequent contestants in this series included Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Josie Lawrence, Tony Slattery, Paul Merton, John Sessions, Colin Mochrie, Steve Frost, Jim Sweeney, Sandi Toksvig, Mike McShane, Chip Estin, and Steve Steen. Richard Vranch provided the music via dozens of different instruments. ABOUT THE U.S. SERIES: The U.S. series is co-produced and hosted by Drew Carey, a fan of the original show. It premiered in August 1998. Sometimes this version is called DLIIA by fans (for "Drew's Line Is It Anyway") to differentiate it from the original. In most other respects, the game is identical, except that unlike Clive Anderson--who never took part in the games--Drew Carey takes part in one game per episode. Regular contestants are Ryan Stiles (The Drew Carey Show, and also a co-producer of WLIIA) and Colin Mochrie, both of whom often appeared on the U.K. series. Other frequent guests include Wayne Brady, Greg Proops, Brad Sherwood, and Chip Estin. Music accompaniment is provided by Laura Hall.

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Mark Longmuir's Guide to Whose Line Is It Anyway? - Comprehensive resource primarily for UK version of the game show, including episode guide, sounds, pictures, links, sketch transcripts and songs.
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Whosers Page - Community for fans of the UK and US gameshow WLIIA?, with contact list, TV listings, fan quotes and mottos, player autographs and messages, games, quizzes, and links.
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Julie's Whose Page Is It Anyway? - All about the UK and US game show, including fan fiction, FAQs with details about its origins, contestant and host profiles, game rules, explanations of British slang/celebrities, fan gatherings, and links.
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Whose Line Madness - Cast information and images, lists of games, and description of the differences between the US and British versions.
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Whose Clips Are These Anyway. - Whose Line audio and video clips, message board and chat room.
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Whose Line Is It Anyway? - Varied fan page including obscure references, contact list of WLIIA fans, Clive Anderson biography, the "Twiglet Zone," and a profile of performer Brad Sherwood.
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Elyse's "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Site - Tips of attending tapings of the show, cast appearances, and quotes.
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Who Has a Life, Anyway? - Two obsessed fans' take on the game show WLIIA. Offers fan fiction, images, sounds, links, and original drawings of the cast.
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Hey! Whose Line Is It Anyway? - Series overview, cast contact information, favorite moments, and images.
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Whose Line is it Anyway - Pictures, cast information, sound clips, and wallpapers.
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Alex's Tribute to "Whose Line is it Anyway?" - Information on the TV and radio versions of the show.
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Gnome and Harriet's Fondue Pit - Fan fiction that's "full of cheesy goodness" based on the series.
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The Whose Line Shrine - Biographies, pictures, sounds, and games.
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The Hoedown Site - Archive of the games appearing on the show in downloadable format, as well as lyrics.
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The Ultamite Who's Line Fan Site - Profiles of cast and guest stars, as well as a list of games used in the series.
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Twiglet - Whose Line? fan page, with a Greg Proops appreciation list, news page, information about related TV series, and links.
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The Wacky World of Improvisational Comedy - Extensive description of improv, including list of games, history, and interviews with Whose Line? performers.
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ABC.com: Whose Line Is It Anyway - Official site features photos, background information, cast biographies, and poll.
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WLiiA.Net - Informative site with news, articles, reviews, tour dates, and interviews.
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DLiiA Episode Capsules - Dedicated to "Whose Line?" with detailed descriptions of the US version's early episodes.
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The Narratesite - Downloads and transcripts for playings of the game Narrate from the show.
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Whose Line is it Anyway? on DVD - Campaigns to get the show released on disc. Offers photos, forum, and show history.
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