The series is often remembered for the sharp contrast between its initial commercial success and its critical failure.

On December 29, 2009, Comedy Central announced it would not renew the show for a second season. The decision was attributed to: The Jeff Dunham Show (TV Series 2009– ) - News - IMDb

The first episode attracted 5.3 million viewers , setting a new high for Comedy Central series premieres.

The show featured ventriloquist interacting with his well-known cast of puppet characters in a mix of live stand-up comedy and taped sketches filmed around Los Angeles. Network: Comedy Central Original Run: December 10, 2009 Format: Half-hour sketch comedy/reality hybrid

Walter, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Peanut, Bubba J, José Jalapeño on a Stick, and Sweet Daddy Dee Ratings and Reception

was an American sketch comedy series that aired on Comedy Central in late 2009. Despite a record-breaking debut that made it the most-watched series premiere in the network's history, it was canceled after just one season consisting of seven episodes. Series Overview

Critics largely panned the show, with many describing it as "cornball" or relying on "racist caricatures". It holds a score of 20 out of 100 on Metacritic.