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The comedian is also responsible for the funniest (and most catchy) 45 seconds of TV this year.SNL UK feels fresh and boundary-pushing at a time where SNL US is content with the same Trump impressions and stock sketches they've been wheeling out for the last 10 years.Fans of fast-paced, pop-culture laden, joke-a-second sitcoms like 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt might seem like a relic of a more optimistic time but writers Robert Carlock and Sam Means have been pumping out genuine gems like Great News and Girls5eva only for them to slip quietly onto Netflix with nary a peep, despite glowing reviews and the occasional awards recognition.Well now Carlock and Means have served up another hit with The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins, which was all but impossible to watch in Australia until a few weeks ago Whether that be Arthur, his entrepreneur fiancee Brina (Precious Way), manager ex-wife Monica (Erika Alexander) or his live-in best friend Rusty (Bobby Moynihan, never not landing a joke).Like with many shows from the creators, The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins prioritises laughs-per-second above all else, but they always make sure to leave a little room for the humanity of their characters — they're ridiculous but you also want the best for them.From The Panel to Rove Live to Sam Pang Tonight, Australian TV has a proud legacy of late night talk shows