Actress Lisa Kudrow (who starred in long-running US sitcom ‘Friends’ as the slightly flaky/hippy blonde) is launching an ‘improvisational comedy’, titled “Web Therapy,” on L Studio, a new broadband channel developed by Lexus. The series is one of 30 original video segments featured on the channel, which hosts an eclectic collection of original films, live-action shows, documentaries and comedy programs.
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“Connecting with Lexus gave us a chance to develop an idea we’ve wanted to do for a while — that’s truly designed to be web content. It’s a great opportunity to be part of such a unique experiment in entertainment,” says Kudrow.
The series has been created specifically for web broadcast and features 15 episodes about Fiona Wallice (Kudrow), a therapist of unspecified credentials.
Wallice launches a three-minute therapy practice as a way to cut to the chase, since “fifty-minute sessions involve a lot of self-indulgent talk about thoughts and feelings…there’s only about three minutes in there where some real work is being done.” Fiona, self-absorbed and self-promoting, is NOT a good listener, and her approach to therapy — from interrupting to making snap judgments — leads to comical sessions with her unfortunate clients. The cast of clients include improvisational actors Bob Balaban, Jane Lynch, Rashida Jones, Tim Bagley and Dan Bucatinsky.
“Lisa Kudrow’s unique brand of smart, offbeat comedy is exactly the type of content we strive to showcase on L Studio,” states Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “The idea behind L Studio was to create an online space — not unlike a traditional production studio — which would provide a platform for high-quality, thought-provoking content that invites dialogue and is constantly evolving. We’re thrilled that Lisa was intrigued by this concept and chose to join us in this experiment.”
Also set to debut on L Studio on Oct. 6 is “Puppy Love,” a scripted anthology created by Amy B. Harris (“Sex and the City,” “The Comeback”), that ‘sheds a new light on dog lovers and the people who love them’.
In addition to “Web Therapy” and “Puppy Love,” L Studio says it will showcase never-before-seen features from the worlds of art, culture, design, science, entertainment, architecture and beyond, intended to inspire and amuse.
No sign-up is required to view L Studio videos, forward to a friend or view forum discussions and comments. Visitors may also create a profile to become a member and begin interacting with other participants and the artists on the site. For more information, or to begin viewing content, visit www.LStudio.com.
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