Comedy Central

Mondo Times editors    Boulder, Colorado USA

Posted at 11:52pm on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

As revealed during the November 2, 2009 edition of The Colbert Report, The Colbert Nation is now the primary sponsor of the US Speedskating team. The announcement was made by Stephen Colbert, Olympic Gold medalist Dan Jansen and executive director of US Speedskating Bob Crowley.

With Team USA having lost its previous sponsor when the Dutch bank DSB folded, The Colbert Nation is stepping up to help America bring home speedskating gold at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. Donations should be made in the name of The Colbert Nation via the web site.

Said Colbert, "We must ensure that it is America's 38-inch thighs on that medal platform!"

Mondo Times editors    Boulder, Colorado USA

Posted at 1:09am on Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Comedy Central won three awards in the 2008-2009 Primetime Emmy Awards competition, announced at the telecast on September 20, 2009 by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS).

Multiple Emmy-winner "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," the network's news parody series, won this year in two categories: Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series. This brings the grand total of Primetime Emmys for the "Daily Show" to thirteen and, with seven consecutive wins for Program, makes "The Daily Show's" record of consecutive wins one of the longest in Emmy history. The program is also a two-time winner of the prestigious Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting.

Already a three-time Emmy-winner (with nine nominations) "South Park," the adult animation phenomenon that is home to Kyle, Stan, Kenny and Cartman, received its fourth Emmy, winning this year in the category of Outstanding Animated Program For Programming Less Than One Hour for the "Margaritaville" episode. The show, now in its 13th season, remains Comedy Central's highest rated show.

The Emmy Awards were presented in two ceremonies. The first, primarily for creative arts categories, took place on Saturday, September 12, while the balance of the Emmys, primarily for the performing arts, were announced before a black-tie audience during a primetime telecast (CBS) on Sunday, September 20. Both ceremonies took place at the Nokia Theatre L.A. in Los Angeles, California.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder, Colorado USA

Posted at 4:19pm on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Comedy Central has named Lisa Leingang senior vice president, original programming and development, east coast. The announcement was made on August 17, 2009 by her new boss, Lauren Corrao, president, original programming and development.

In her new role, Leingang will oversee development and production of all Comedy Central original pilots and series based on the east coast.

Leingang previously spent four years at CBS Entertainment as vice president, primetime programming and development.

Leingang holds a BA in English from Boston College.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder, Colorado USA

Posted at 4:04pm on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Comedy Central has cancelled "Reno 911!," The Wrap reported on August 13, 2009:

"It’s a sad day for fans of Lt. Jim Dangle. And his package.

Thomas Lennon, the actor who plays the aforementioned character on “Reno 911!,” announced via his Twitter feed that Comedy Central has cancelled the show.

"'Reno 911!' was cancelled at 1:30 pm today," Lennon wrote. "Won't be wearing the shorts again."

Reps for the network were not immediately available for comment.

The “Cops”-mocking, ensemble-driven series debuted on Comedy Central in 2003, and lasted six seasons."

The full story:
http://www.thewrap.com/ind-column/comedy-central-sacks-reno-911_5176