Maybe it's because NBC needs programming, especially during the summer. Maybe it's because the network needed a companion to 'America's Got Talent.' But it does seem like 'Last Comic Standing' has become the 'According to Jim' of reality shows, doesn't it? The show just doesn't die, no matter how much NBC and its producers have tried to kill it.

The folks who brought us the genius idea of Jay Leno at 10PM has decided to resurrect 'Last Comic,' which they canned in 2008, for a summer run, according to Joe Adalian at The Wrap. Craig Robinson of 'The Office' and the forthcoming comedy flick 'Hot Tub Time Machine' has been tabbed to host.

At least the new host gives me hope for this new version. Robinson has a great comic presence, whether he's intimidating Michael Scott as warehouse foreman Darryl Philbin, or just doing his stand-up at a local club. He'll be funnier than Bill Bellamy and more confident than Anthony Clark, two of the show's previous hosts (Jay Mohr was the original host... and quite good).

If you tell Doug Benson that you loved him on VH1's I Love the XX's shows, he'll gladly accept the compliment, even though he's never appeared on any of them.

"When people say to me on the street, 'I Love the 90's!', I go, 'I do too!' I don't give them a lecture about how no, I'm on Best Week Ever," he told me a few weeks ago., "because it does all blend together. And as long as they're remembering me, and they have a positive attitude about it, you know, there's no reason for me to be a dick."

Benson's not just the "VH1 guy," though. The veteran stand-up reached the finals of season six of Last Comic Standing, after some notoriously unsuccessful attempts. He also made a documentary, Super High Me, which makes its TV debut today (4/20... get it?) on G4 at 10 PM ET. In the movie, Benson makes like Morgan Spurlock, but he substitutes pot for Quarter Pounders.

We talked about the movie, if the whole 420 thing is over, and his run-in with Ant on season five of Last Comic Standing.

Doug Benson is a stand-up comedian and actor whose television credits include NBC's Friends, HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, multiple appearances on CBS's Late Late Show and ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live. Doug has also had his own half-hour special on Comedy Central. Doug co-wrote and starred in The Marijuana-logues, which had a year-long off-Broadway run at The Actor's Playhouse (for more info go to Marijuanalogues.com). He's conquered cyberspace with his offbeat movie reviews on BobandDavid.com and a weekly podcast at handheldcomedy.com.

1. Where were you born?
San Diego. This is funny already!

2. How many siblings do you have?
One! Ha, ha, ha.

3. What did you study in college?
I bailed after 2 and a half years of "community" college. (Not so funny anymore.)

4. Do you have any pets?
None that I know about.

5. Do you have any nicknames?
No. And I read that last question wrong. I thought it said "Do you have any kids?"

6. What is your favorite restaurant?
House of Nan King in San Francisco.

7. What is your favorite TV show?
Heroes. Wait, 30 Rock. I mean, The Office. No, Friday Night Lights. Weeds! I'll go with Weeds.

8. Who is your favorite band/musician?
I like Top 40 bullshit. Honestly.

9. If you could live anyplace in the world where would it be?
I'm very fond of Australia. (Australia, on the other hand, has no feelings about me.)

10. Who do you think should be the next President of the USA?
That clean guy.