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The Show


THE SHOW


"VERY LETTERMAN-ESQUE”
- Jason Zinoman, New York Times comedy critic

“LIKE PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION ON TV…”
-Stephen Brown, FOX EVP of Programming and Development

"I CAN’T STRESS ENOUGH HOW COOL THIS THING IS…"
-Mike Brothers, Springfield News-Leader

BEYOND THE GUESTS, WHO ARE INCREDIBLE, AND THE CONTENT, WHICH IS NO DOUBT CLEVER, THE SHOW IS ALSO MAGICAL BECAUSE IT’S BUILDING COMMUNITY.”
-Christine Temple, Springfield Business Journal




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The Show


THE SHOW


"VERY LETTERMAN-ESQUE”
- Jason Zinoman, New York Times comedy critic

“LIKE PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION ON TV…”
-Stephen Brown, FOX EVP of Programming and Development

"I CAN’T STRESS ENOUGH HOW COOL THIS THING IS…"
-Mike Brothers, Springfield News-Leader

BEYOND THE GUESTS, WHO ARE INCREDIBLE, AND THE CONTENT, WHICH IS NO DOUBT CLEVER, THE SHOW IS ALSO MAGICAL BECAUSE IT’S BUILDING COMMUNITY.”
-Christine Temple, Springfield Business Journal




ABOUT THE SHOW

The show is broadcast on FOX, ABC, NBC, and CW stations in 17 markets across the country, and features viral-worthy comedy, outstanding music, and with guests that fly in from shows like The Office, Parks n Rec, Sportscenter, Seinfeld, Mad Men, and more.

The Mystery Hour is hosted by 4 time Emmy award winner, Jeff Houghton, formerly of the Late Show with David Letterman, who started a show only for a live audience in a basement improv theatre in a mid-sized city in the Midwest, and has grown it into syndication. The show is now in its 9th season on TV with 180 episodes under its belt.

You make first recognize The Mystery Hour for megahits, Instagram Husband, Make Something Where You Are, Unnecessary Bouncer, or many more.

The Mystery Hour is known for an incredible live show experience as well, boasting live crowds around 500 people, reaching up to 900 people

The Host


THE HOST

The Mystery Hour is hosted by Jeff Houghton, who also created the show, now in its 9th season on television. Jeff has won 4 Emmy awards from the Mid-America chapter and grew up in Iowa City, IA before moving to New York to intern at The Late Show with David Letterman.

Soon, Jeff moved to Springfield, Missouri chasing love. He created The Mystery Hour at local improv theatre, performed only to a live audience—for 5 years.

Jeff got the show picked up for television in 2012 and grew it into a hit on television and on the internet. Jeff created ‘Instagram Husband’ a viral hit covered worldwide, and others, with views totaling over 60 million views. The Mystery Hour is now broadcast in 17 markets across the country.

Jeff has worked with large brands creating videos, and hosting events internationally. Some of the brands include Walmart, 7-Eleven, Canada Goose, Fossil, H&R Block, Virgin Mobile, Hallmark, Hershey’s and more.

Jeff is also a writer and a radio host and loves his wife and two sons the most.

The Host


THE HOST

The Mystery Hour is hosted by Jeff Houghton, who also created the show, now in its 9th season on television. Jeff has won 4 Emmy awards from the Mid-America chapter and grew up in Iowa City, IA before moving to New York to intern at The Late Show with David Letterman.

Soon, Jeff moved to Springfield, Missouri chasing love. He created The Mystery Hour at local improv theatre, performed only to a live audience—for 5 years.

Jeff got the show picked up for television in 2012 and grew it into a hit on television and on the internet. Jeff created ‘Instagram Husband’ a viral hit covered worldwide, and others, with views totaling over 60 million views. The Mystery Hour is now broadcast in 17 markets across the country.

Jeff has worked with large brands creating videos, and hosting events internationally. Some of the brands include Walmart, 7-Eleven, Canada Goose, Fossil, H&R Block, Virgin Mobile, Hallmark, Hershey’s and more.

Jeff is also a writer and a radio host and loves his wife and two sons the most.

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Writers


THE PEOPLE

The show is pulled off by the incredible work of a lot of people. Here they are.

Writers


THE PEOPLE

The show is pulled off by the incredible work of a lot of people. Here they are.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER                                             PRODUCER                                                                

SIDEKICK


DIRECTOR                                                                    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR                                                    FLOOR DIRECTOR                                                                               

STAFF WRITERS

SEGMENT PRODUCER                                               SEGMENT PRODUCER

SOUND ENGINEER                                                  GRAPHICS EDITOR                                                     EDITOR

STAGE MANAGER                                                       HOUSE MANAGER                                                  PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

 GUEST LIAISON                                                     

LOAD IN CREW

HAIR                                                                               MAKEUP                   

 SET DESIGN                                                              SET CONSTRUCTION

PHOTOGRAPHY                                                       

INTERNS

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