Anika Moa decided to get to know this year's Billy T Award nominees by testing their knowledge of the legendary comedian's best jokes.
And they did not fare well.
Several local comedians - including Angella Dravid and Paul Williams - bungled a classic Billy T James punchline when Moa asked them to finish the joke.
But Ray O'Leary saved the day, quickly nailing it.
Watch the clip below (warning: offensive language).