In October 2009 `` The Jeff Dunham Show '' enjoyed good initial ratings , but was not well liked by critics , some of whom either questioned the wisdom of translating his act into a series , or cited Dunham , his previous specials , or ventriloquism itself as reasons for disliking the show .
In October 2009 `` The Jeff Dunham Show '' enjoyed good initial ratings , but was not well liked by critics , who did not find it funny , and either questioned the wisdom of translating his act into a series , or conceded a prejudice against Dunham , his previous specials , or ventriloquism itself .