Comedy Central

Comedy Central
Logo used since 2018[a]
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide
Headquarters345 Hudson Street
New York, New York, U.S. 10014
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080p HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerParamount Media Networks (Paramount Global)
ParentMTV Entertainment Group
Sister channels
History
LaunchedApril 1, 1991 (1991-04-01)
ReplacedThe Comedy Channel
Ha! (Comedy Central is a merger of the two formerly separate channels)
Former namesCTV: The Comedy Network (April 1–June 1, 1991)
Links
WebcastCC Live (U.S. pay-TV subscribers only)
Websitewww.cc.com
Availability
Streaming media
Internet Protocol televisionFuboTV, Philo, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, Vidgo TV

Comedy Central is an American adult-oriented basic cable channel owned by Paramount Global through its network division's MTV Entertainment Group unit, based in Manhattan. The channel carries comedy programming in the form of both original, licensed, and syndicated series, stand-up comedy specials, and feature films. It is available to approximately 86.73 million households in the United States as of September 2018.[1]

Since the early 2000s, Comedy Central has expanded globally with localized channels in Europe (including the United Kingdom), India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand,[2][3] Middle East, Africa[4] and in the Commonwealth of Independent States. The international channels are operated by Paramount International Networks.


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  1. ^ Bucholtz, Andrew (September 10, 2018). "Nielsen coverage estimates for September see gains at ESPN networks, NBCSN, and NBA TV, drops at MLBN and NFLN". Awful Announcing. Archived from the original on August 19, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  2. ^ Strömberg, Jari (January 5, 2017). "Suomeen kuusi uutta televisiokanavaa – kolme maksutonta". Yle. Archived from the original on March 15, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  3. ^ Szalai, Georg (July 31, 2012). "Viacom to Launch Comedy Central Extra in Adriatic Region". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 21, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2012.
  4. ^ "Home". Comedy Central Africa. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2014.