behind the scenes is even done by student volunteers, some of whom are shown on camera. Similarities have been noted between the series and Mystery Science Theater 3000 and also The All-Night Show. Characters Main cast Ed the Sock is a puppet, created and voiced by Steven Kerzner. Ed has a scowl, a cigar sticking out of his mouth and a rough, gravelly voice. The show is alleged to be set in his apartment or basement, although as Ed himself has noted, everyone knows they are in fact shooting everything in a studio. Liana Kerzner (stage name Liana K) is Ed's co-host, and is actually the wife of Steven Kerzner. Unlike the other characters, she was never referred to as a guest, likely due to her previous role as co-host on Ed & Red's Night Party. Ron Sparks is a comedian who has appeared in almost every episode alongside Ed and Liana, and in voice-overs during the movies. He sits behind the couch, usually alone at Ed's bar accompanied by a drink, and is known for making off the wall comments and frequently saying "I'm Ron Sparks". In one episode in which he was unable to attend, the rest of the cast try to find him an understudy, with Max Brand eventually earning the coveted title after introducing himself by loudly announcing "I'm Ron Sparks, but I'm colored!". Recurring characters Andrew Young is a writer on the show who has been in several episodes. Andrew dressed up in a starfish alien costume at Anime North even though he didn't want to because Ed insisted. Ed has also gotten Andrew to dress up as a two headed monster and a mummy, with Andrew frequently yelling at Ed that he hates doing it. Andrew is an internet radio host for Geek Hard Radio and a filmmaker. Ed broadcasts one of Andrew's short films at the end of the third episode after Andrew agrees to dress up in costume, or at least find someone else to do it for him. In another episode he auditions to be Ron's understudy, but he loses to Max Brand. Larissa Drobot is a student intern who often helps out with projects in the show. In The Manster episode Liana did special effects make-up on Larissa's face. In the Wild Women of Wongo episode she shared a story. In the fake telethon episode, she tried to have her