First of all, it's not funny. The premise is that actors portray the stories of no-name comedians. The problem is that the comedy, which usually isn't funny at all anyway, is written to be performed by the comic. The great part of stand-up is watching the comic's portrayal, mannerisms, expression, etc. Word-for-word portrayals of dull anecdotes just takes away from whatever humor was there in the first place.
This is a place-holder show. I'm surprised it's still on TV since it must take a not-insignificant amount of money to hire the fake enthusiastic crowd, film, and edit the "comedy" clips.
Seriously, just have some live feeds from open mic night at random comedy clubs. It would be way more entertaining.
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