Synopsis: History has seen many great philosophers espouse the virtues of man. Machiavelli...Nietzsche...and now Henson! John Henson brings his signature, irreverent humor to Spike TV with a new original, weekly half-hour series, The John Henson Project, on Sunday, January 11 (10:00-10:30pm ET/PT).

John will provide his comedic contemporary commentary on everything from current events, sports, pop culture and lifestyle through a guy's perspective.

"John Henson brings a fresh, creative voice to Spike TV," said Albie Hecht, President, Spike TV. "His humor is topical, progressive and he'll address what guys are really talking about in barbershops, ballgames, and locker rooms across the country."

Each episode includes witty and often sardonic segments and comedic bits that speak directly to Spike TV's audience. John will also hit the streets to find the places and people that guys will want to get to know.

Among the occasional featured segments on The John Henson Project include:

· "Can I Kick His Ass?" - John decides what celebrities he could beat up and by what means he could accomplish such a task. Clay Aiken: Yes. Suge Knight: No.

· "Man of the Week" - John honors the dubious achievements of everyday guys who accomplish the seemingly impossible and often absurd.

· "What Were They Thinking?" - John will highlight things in the world that just don't make any sense.

· "Prime Time Crime" - Shoplifters, jaywalkers, and tax-evaders need not apply. But John will spotlight moronic illegal acts ranging from the inept bank robbers to bumbling peeping toms.

John Henson is best known as former host, writer and co-executive producer of the Emmy-award winning "Talk Soup" on E! Entertainment Television - one of E!'s highest rated series.

The John Henson Project will be taped each week in Los Angeles. Spike TV has ordered 13 episodes.

The Cast:

Production Credits:
John Henson and Rory Rosegarten serve as executive producers. Peilin Chou is Spike TV's Executive in Charge of Production.