In true At Home fashion, however, Knife Man appears to be enjoying the carnage a bit too much.

Still, he charges on, shouting stab and pull back as she slashes the bird to the tune of Sedaris horrified screams.

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Some of you are familiar with this aspect of the holidays: the unstated push to deck the halls and bake, sew, knit, crochet and craft; the dream, however attainable, of creating a wintry fantasy in lights and glitter, of setting the perfect table, of presenting guests with a juicy roast that is browned just so.

Her tips range from the utilitarian to the twisted, her calisthenics sessions are giddily raunchy, and her Craft Corner creations are simple enough for children to do -- except, that is, for the dangerous ones.

I think theyre going to be like, Yeah, maybe we should never try it.

Maybe my books would reach those people but I dont think a TV show does.

Luckily enough, people are familiar enough with Sedaris schtick that a show based on her bizarre imagination and memories of domestic divas of her youth specifically, Lawrence Welk and a North Carolina show called At Home with Peggy Mann found purchase on basic cable.

Its more about the characters and their interaction and me having the show out of my home, she explained.

I like more nave-looking things, folk art, things that look like a 10-year-old child made it, she said, and I gravitate towards that kind of stuff more than the perfect Martha Stewart-type-looking stuff, which takes some skill.

Before all that she was also one of David Lettermans favorite occasional guests, someone whose zany sensibilities tickled him so much that hed invite her on, you know, just because.

She displayed this with gusto in her 2006 book I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence and its 2010 follow-up Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People.

In contrast, the only serious endeavor of At Home with Amy Sedaris is its humor, which the host presents with a dusting of genteel irony and dollops of nostalgic visuals.

Its still my lifestyle and Im still surrounded by everything that I love, Sedaris said.

This show does have a little 70s vibe to it, but thats not on purpose.

It just happens to be what I like from back then -- all the avocado green and goldenrod.

Ever the charming guest, Ronnie exits while singing her signature tune: Its Friday night Im gonna get drunk, Im gonna get laid, Im gonna be late on...

Thats exactly why I cant relate to these shows, Sedaris said.

Who has counter space for that Why cant you just juice it yourself by sticking a fork in it and why do you need that big old gadget Advertisement.

Like the art of homekeeping itself, the show is mainly concerned with conveying a sense of comfort.

Its like all these skills have to come into play and it just makes you smile.

Thats what Im hoping people will do when they watch the show.

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At Home With Amy Sedaris