Episode
The Daily Show: Dennis Miller
Overview
Tonight, comedian Dennis Miller promotes his new radio show.
Details
- Series
- The Daily Show
- Season
- Season 12
- Episode
- Episode 42
- Air date
- 2007-03-27
Episode context
Dennis Miller is Episode 42 in Season 12 of The Daily Show. It aired on 2007-03-27.
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