Awesome Premium Cable Comedy: Summer Heights High Highlights

Just checked out the first episode of this last night. Kind of a blend of Waiting for Guffman, The Office, and that show that Stephen Colbert was on before the Daily Show and the Colbert Report...uhh, Strangers With Candy.

Still despite the similarities, SHH quickly finds its own footing in my estimation. Quirky, weird, disturbing.

Here's a look at the three main characters.

This first one features Mr. G. the drama teacher.



Here's Jonah Takalua, the Tongan.



And, finally, Ja'ime, during the Aids in Africa Fashion Parade.

And, yes, that's the same person in all the clips. Chris Lilley, who's kind of the Mike Meyers of Australia. (While maybe pre-Love Guru Meyers.)



Summer Heights High is on HBO on Sunday nights. But you can of course catch it On Demand like anytime.