IT Dojo: Bloopers 2008


IT Dojo: Bloopers 2008

IT Dojo

We've aired over 30 episodes, since launching IT Dojo. And, we've filmed a lot of bloopers. This holiday season, we're celebrating with an episode that's dedicated entirely to our host screwing up. Watch as Bill Detwiler flubs his lines, growls at the camera, and even does a few bad impressions.

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