Very Important People

Two things drive this show: drastic transformations and unscripted conversation. In each episode comedians undergo full makeovers to emerge as a new persona, then sit down with Vic Michaelis for a fully improvised interview. There are no prepared scripts guiding the chat; the host and guest build the dialogue on the fly, reacting to the new look and energy the change creates. The premise leans into identity and performance, testing how far a persona can shift while preserving the comic's core voice. The result is a brisk, playful mix of fashion, social chemistry, and rapid-fire improvisation that invites both laughs and curiosity. That means every episode feels like a new experiment in how a comic adapts to a different skin.

Created by Sam Reich, the series arrived in 2023 as an original format blending drastic makeovers with improvised interviews. Vic Michaelis hosts the talks, guiding the moment to moment humor and reactions.

Early reception has been modest but positive, reflected in a 7.6 out of 10 from 9 votes. The show leans into identity, performance, and the energy of improvised conversation, using a new disguise to spark candid, quick-witted exchanges between host and guest.