
Comedy Central Roast of James Franco(2013)
It's James Franco's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.

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Comedy Central Roast of James Franco
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It's James Franco's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.
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2013-09-02
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