Last Comic Standing will be an exciting addition to our summer schedule. The show gives unprecedented exposure to talented comics and provides countless laughs to our viewers in the process.

Anthony is a very funny comedian whose engaging wit and personality have made him a favorite with audiences. We're delighted to have him host the show when it returns to NBC this summer.

This summer's alternative lineup represents all the high-energy and fun-filled programming viewers crave. We purposely intended to showcase these promising projects during these months to allow them to cultivate a dedicated audience.

It gives the show an event status. It's must-see television when you have to be there for a week, with a lot of a noise, a lot of bang. And if it's successful, you can bring it back as a regular series.

I don't remember when exactly I read my first comic book, but I do remember exactly how liberated and subversive I felt as a result.

The schedule is something we wanted to address. We think with the addition of Miami (Fla.) and some other changes we made to our mid-week opponents, we have taken steps in the right direction. We will always try and play the best teams in the nation during the non-conference portion of our schedule to better prepare us for Big Ten play and beyond.