Who Is the Parent Company of Comedy Central? Comedy Central Channel and Ownership

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Comedy Central is owned by ViacomCBS, formed in 2019 through the merger of Viacom and CBS. The 1080i high definition simulcast feed of Comedy Central launched in 2009.

Comedy Central Family is a Hungarian family-based television channel airing comedy and animation.

About Comedy Central

  • Founded in 1991, Comedy Central has become one of the most recognizable comedy brands.
  • Programming includes original series, movies, stand-up comedy specials.
  • Notable successes include "The Daily Show," “South Park,” “Chappelle’s Show,” and “Key & Peele.”

ViacomCBS and Subsidiaries

  • Comedy Central is a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc, owning media brands like CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Paramount.
  • ViacomCBS owns Showtime and MTV.
  • Corporate structures can change over time due to business decisions.

Other Information

  • CEO of Comedy Central: Chris McCarthy
  • Comedy Central is headquartered in Manhattan.
  • Comedy Central is dropping live-action shows to focus on adult animated series.

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