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But there's no question Gibbs is the star and the engine of NCIS, and Tony's antics are spotlighted as a comic-relief contrast to the boss's gruff demeanor.

Ask Matt: CSI: Miami Move, a Bones Scoop-let, Lone Star, NCIS and More! 2010

I'd have less reliance on comic-relief side-kicks and more of a focus on McClane strategizing and out-smarting the terrorists.

Bruce Willis Says Die Hard 5 Could Shoot Next Year? Story Would Go Worldwide | /Film 2010

Between their comic-relief scenes — like collaring guys in hot dog costumes — Renzulli's wisecracks, Jamie's wet-behind-the-ears earnestness and their effortless rapport, it's easy to see why fans are yearning for more.

Blue Bloods' Oddly Perfect Partners Building on "Great Chemistry" 2011

I was OK with Sam chiding husband Steven on not reading directions — which comes back to haunt them on the current mission — but Undercovers becomes unbearable when the comic-relief supporting cast shows up, from the fawning sidekick to the insecure sister to the cocky agent who once bedded Sam and who is so annoying I wish the rescue from the pilot episode had failed.

Matt's TV Week in Review 2010

And for those of you who quibbled with our inclusion of a comic-relief category, get serious – – every drama has to have some.

'Star Trek' vote: You put Picard in command 2009

Nobody's reverse-engineering your models -- except as comic-relief for overworked spreadsheet jockeys who have watched you manufacture your prefabricated conclusions for years.

Richard (RJ) Eskow: Poor Standards: 4 Steps to Ending the Rating "Agency" Racket RJ 2011

- Hal requests to lead the Corps as general, but Kilowog was already given that post (clearly the comic-relief character).

DC’s Next, Green Lantern: A GKS Script « Giant Killer Squid - Film, Comics, News, Reviews and more 2008

How come no one remembers that Brent Spiner was also the male half of the comic-relief homeless couple on Night Court, one of my favorite shows as a kid and that in another episode Nana Visitor guest starred?

Suspicious Character Acting 2010

One of the oddest things about Clarice is that she was initially intended to provide some comic-relief, which seems laughable when you look at her now.

Caprica: There is Another Sky - Pink Raygun.com 2010

The kissing scene is lightened with a comic-relief stinger delivered by Stark's longtime friend and fellow crime fighter James Rhodes (Don Cheadle).

'Iron Man 2' Stars Kissed In Front Of Spouses 2010