Paid Programming is a parody of infomercials and was created and written by H. Jon Benjamin and David Cross,[2] and features amateur actors from Central Casting.

Paid Programming was created and written by H. Jon Benjamin and David Cross, and directed by Jeff Buchanan.

After its original debut, Adult Swim then re-aired the pilot every Monday through Friday night until December 4, 2009, with the exception of November 23, 2009 which saw a Family Guy rerun take its time slot.

Mrs. Kimmel flatlines during the removal procedure prompting Dr. Samuelson to advertise the "Icelandic Ultra Blue Embalm Balm".

Lars's performance is interrupted by a DJ, prompting an advert for a Jersey Shore nightclub named "Temptations".

After advertising for the "Icelandic Ultra Blue Ultimate Party Pack", Dr. Samuelson says "Phase one is complete" into his watch and looks up menacingly at the viewer along with the three extras in the shot.