Comedy Central

American television channel

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Comedy Central is an American basic cable and satellite television channel owned by Paramount Global through its subsidiary MTV Entertainment Group. The channel is headquartered in New York City.

History

Comedy Central was launched on April 1, 1991, as a merger between two competing comedy channels, The Comedy Channel and Ha!. The channel initially struggled to find its footing but eventually gained popularity with original programming and syndicated content.

Programming

Comedy Central is known for its original programming, including stand-up comedy specials, sketch comedy shows, and animated series. Some of its most popular shows include:

• South Park
• The Daily Show
• Chappelle's Show
• Reno 911!
• Broad City
• Inside Amy Schumer

The channel also airs reruns of popular sitcoms such as The Office and Friends.

International Versions

Comedy Central has expanded internationally with localized versions of the channel available in various countries, including Comedy Central UK, Comedy Central India, and Comedy Central Germany.

Controversies

Over the years, Comedy Central has faced several controversies, particularly related to the content of shows like South Park and The Daily Show. These controversies often revolve around issues of censorship, political satire, and social commentary.

Awards and Recognition

Comedy Central has received numerous awards and nominations for its programming, including Primetime Emmy Awards and Peabody Awards.

See Also

• List of programs broadcast by Comedy Central
• List of stand-up comedians on Comedy Central
• MTV Entertainment Group
• Paramount Global