The series came out of a time in the history of cable television when comedy programs were considered premium content due to the high grosses of comedy films at the box office.
[1] The program was also an attempt on Cinemax's part to compete with the rising popularity of video stores which affected the network's subscription base and retention.
[2] Individuals who created "Experiments" include Harry Shearer, Chris Elliott, and Gilbert Gottfried; occasionally, non-standups were invited to contribute to the show, such as Garry Trudeau and Elizabeth Swados, who rewrote their off-Broadway show Rap Master Ronnie as an episode of the series.
[3] The Firesign Theatre adapted their album Eat Or Be Eaten as one episode.
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