The ten funniest substance abusers on TV

As most citizens know, there is very little about being an alcoholic or a drug addict that is funny. For most public who suffer from addiction the best they can hope for is to live “one day at a time” and do their best not to screw up their life and those around them. However, in the world of TV comedy, the addict is often the funniest person on the show. Many characters all through TV history have given us all a stomach laugh while they were under the influence. Here

is my list of the funniest of those with that specific problem.

1. Jim Ignatowski (Christopher Lloyd) - Taxi
What could build a young Ivy League undergrad from a rich, influential family become a burned out reverend/cabbie with questionable judgment and a terrible memory? I doubt that even Jim could compile a complete list? At least his driving isn’t any less safe than most New York cabbies.

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Original post by Paul Goebel

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