Onion SportsDome
Overview
Onion SportsDome is a parody sports television show from the makers of The Onion. The show premiered on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at 10:30 p.m. EST on Comedy Central in the United States. It is seen in Canada on The Comedy Network.
The show is designed as a parody of SportsCenter and ESPN. Matt Walton and Matt Oberg play the co-anchors Alex Reiser and Mark Shepard, respectively. Melissa "Wellsy" Wells is portrayed by real-life sportscaster Danyelle Sargent. Gary Payton and Ahmad Bradshaw appeared on the show.
On April 4, 2011, USA Today reported the show, having completed its original 10-episode runs, was on hiatus and replaced in the time-slot by Sports Show with Norm Macdonald. On June 20, 2011, Deadline Hollywood confirmed that Comedy Central cancelled both SportsDome and Sports Show with Norm MacDonald.
Episodes
S01E02 Episode 2
Belichick scares Brady and masturbation world record are among the stories highlighted this episode.
S01E03 Episode 3
Boxing matches that are allowed to go to long, Kobe Bryant reveals his new personality. 1 second Super Bowl commercial contest and the tallest players in NBA history are featured.
S01E04 Episode 4
A special Super Bowl intensive SportsDome has the scoop on why the Big Game may be delayed, plus a preview of Jon Daly's new book and news from the world of youth MMA.
S01E05 Episode 5
S01E06 Episode 6
S01E07 Episode 7
S01E08 Episode 8
S01E10 Episode 10
Cast
Matt Walton
Danyelle Sargent
John Speredakos
Peter Cotchery, NCAA Analyst
