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What was Jeff Dunham's first hit on comedy central?
On July 18, 2003, Dunham appeared on Comedy Central Presents, his first solo appearance on Comedy Central.
What was it titled?
he showcased Jose Jalapeno on a Stick, Walter, an early version of Melvin the Superhero Guy.
How did it fair?
The appearance was successful, but Comedy Central resisted giving Dunham more airtime.

Question: Why did they resist?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Jeff Dunham's "First Comedy Central specials" resist?