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The precursor to Comedy Central, launched in 1989, was initially named Ha!.
Answer: False
The channel launched in 1989 that eventually became Comedy Central was initially named The Comedy Channel, not Ha!.
The merger of The Comedy Channel and Ha! initially resulted in the channel being renamed Comedy Central on April 1, 1991.
Answer: False
The merger of The Comedy Channel and Ha! resulted in the channel being renamed CTV: The Comedy Network on April 1, 1991, before later becoming Comedy Central.
Early programming on The Comedy Channel before the merger included shows like 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' and 'The Sweet Life'.
Answer: True
Prior to its merger, The Comedy Channel featured original programming such as 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' and 'The Sweet Life'.
The Comedy Channel and Ha! merged to become known as Comedy Central on April 1, 1991.
Answer: False
The merger of The Comedy Channel and Ha! resulted in the channel being renamed CTV: The Comedy Network on April 1, 1991, not directly Comedy Central.
The channel officially became known as Comedy Central on June 1, 1991, partly to avoid legal issues with a Canadian network.
Answer: True
The official rebranding to Comedy Central occurred on June 1, 1991, partly to circumvent potential legal conflicts with a Canadian network.
Which channel was the precursor to Comedy Central?
Answer: The Comedy Channel
The Comedy Channel, launched in 1989, was the precursor to Comedy Central.
What was the name of the combined channel formed by the merger of The Comedy Channel and Ha! before it was officially named Comedy Central?
Answer: CTV: The Comedy Network
The merger of The Comedy Channel and Ha! initially resulted in the channel being named CTV: The Comedy Network on April 1, 1991.
Which of the following was an original program featured on The Comedy Channel before its merger?
Answer: Sports Monster
'Sports Monster' was among the original programs aired on The Comedy Channel prior to its merger with Ha!.
Why did the network officially change its name from CTV: The Comedy Network to Comedy Central?
Answer: To avoid potential legal conflicts with a Canadian network.
The name change to Comedy Central was partly motivated by the need to avoid potential legal issues with a Canadian network named CTV.
Comedy Central is currently owned by Paramount Skydance Corporation, operating under its MTV Entertainment Group unit.
Answer: True
The network's current ownership resides with Paramount Skydance Corporation, functioning under the MTV Entertainment Group.
Viacom gained full ownership of Comedy Central by acquiring the remaining 50% stake from AOL Time Warner in April 2003.
Answer: True
Viacom completed its acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in Comedy Central from AOL Time Warner in April 2003, thereby securing full ownership.
Comedy Central Records was established in 2002 to produce original television series.
Answer: False
Comedy Central Records was established in 2002 primarily to release albums featuring comedians from the network, not to produce television series.
The merger of CBS Corporation and Viacom in December 2019 brought Comedy Central under the umbrella of Paramount Global.
Answer: True
The 2019 merger of CBS Corporation and Viacom resulted in the formation of ViacomCBS, now known as Paramount Global, which encompasses Comedy Central.
What entity currently owns Comedy Central?
Answer: Paramount Skydance Corporation
Paramount Skydance Corporation is the current owner of Comedy Central, operating under its MTV Entertainment Group unit.
What year did Viacom gain full ownership of Comedy Central?
Answer: 2003
Viacom secured full ownership of Comedy Central in April 2003 by acquiring the remaining stake from AOL Time Warner.
What was the primary function of Comedy Central Records, established in 2002?
Answer: To release albums featuring comedians from the network.
Comedy Central Records was established in 2002 with the primary function of releasing audio albums featuring comedians associated with the network.
What was the initial ownership structure of Comedy Central?
Answer: A partnership between Home Box Office, Inc. and Viacom Hearty Ha! Ha! LLC
Initially, Comedy Central was structured as a partnership, with Home Box Office, Inc. (a Time Warner subsidiary) and Viacom Hearty Ha! Ha! LLC each holding a 50% stake.
Comedy Central's programming in the late 1980s and mid-1990s primarily consisted of original sketch comedy series.
Answer: False
During the late 1980s and mid-1990s, Comedy Central's programming primarily featured comedy films, sitcom reruns, and clip shows, rather than a focus on original sketch comedy series.
'South Park' premiered in 1997 and was one of the first major basic cable shows to receive a TV-MA rating.
Answer: True
The premiere of 'South Park' in 1997 marked a significant moment, as it was among the initial major basic cable programs to be rated TV-MA, indicating mature content.
Dave Chappelle's show was the highest-rated program on Comedy Central in late 2004.
Answer: False
In late 2004, 'South Park' was the highest-rated program, followed by 'Chappelle's Show', 'The Daily Show', and 'Reno 911!'.
Comedy Central revived the animated series 'Futurama' in 2010, but its contract was not renewed after 2013.
Answer: True
Comedy Central revived 'Futurama' in 2010. While the network's contract was not renewed after 2013, episodes continued to air.
The 'Secret Stash' programming block, launched in 2003, featured edited versions of movies and comedy specials.
Answer: False
The 'Secret Stash' programming block, launched in 2003, featured unedited movies and comedy specials, not edited versions.
Jon Stewart took over hosting duties for 'The Daily Show' in 1999, significantly increasing its popularity.
Answer: True
Jon Stewart's assumption of hosting duties for 'The Daily Show' in 1999 marked a period of significantly increased popularity and critical acclaim for the program.
Which show, hosted initially by Craig Kilborn and later by Jon Stewart, became a significant success for Comedy Central?
Answer: The Daily Show
'The Daily Show' achieved significant success and popularity, particularly after Jon Stewart took over hosting duties in 1999.
Which of the following was NOT listed as one of the four highest-rated shows on Comedy Central in late 2004?
Answer: Politically Incorrect
'Politically Incorrect' was not among the four highest-rated shows on Comedy Central in late 2004; the top shows were 'South Park', 'Chappelle's Show', 'The Daily Show', and 'Reno 911!'.
Which animated series did Comedy Central revive in 2010?
Answer: Futurama
Comedy Central revived the animated series 'Futurama' in 2010.
What happened to 'The Colbert Report' after its conclusion in December 2014?
Answer: It was immediately followed by 'The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore'.
Following the conclusion of 'The Colbert Report' in December 2014, 'The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore' premiered on Comedy Central in January 2015.
The Parents Television and Media Council (PTMC) has praised Comedy Central for its adherence to family-friendly content guidelines.
Answer: False
The Parents Television and Media Council (PTMC) has historically criticized Comedy Central for its programming, citing concerns over mature content, bigotry, and blasphemy.
Comedy Central prohibited the creators of 'South Park' from airing an image of the prophet Muhammad in the 'Cartoon Wars' episodes in 2006.
Answer: True
In 2006, Comedy Central prohibited the airing of an image of the prophet Muhammad in 'South Park' episodes due to controversy and threats.
The censorship of 'South Park' episodes '200' and '201' in 2010 was a response to a direct threat from a radical Muslim website.
Answer: True
The censorship of 'South Park' episodes '200' and '201' in 2010 was indeed a response to a direct threat received from a radical Muslim website concerning the depiction of the prophet Muhammad.
The PTMC has criticized Comedy Central for programming perceived as promoting bigotry and blasphemy.
Answer: True
The Parents Television and Media Council (PTMC) has indeed voiced criticism regarding Comedy Central's content, citing concerns over perceived bigotry and blasphemy.
Which advocacy group has criticized Comedy Central for mature content, bigotry, and blasphemy?
Answer: The Parents Television and Media Council (PTMC)
The Parents Television and Media Council (PTMC) is the advocacy group that has criticized Comedy Central for programming perceived as promoting bigotry and blasphemy.
What controversy surrounded the 'South Park' episodes '200' and '201' in 2010?
Answer: Censorship due to a threat regarding the depiction of the prophet Muhammad.
The controversy surrounding 'South Park' episodes '200' and '201' involved censorship due to a threat related to the depiction of the prophet Muhammad.
As of November 2023, Comedy Central was available in approximately 68 million households in the United States.
Answer: True
In November 2023, Comedy Central's reach in the United States extended to approximately 68 million households.
In October 2000, Comedy Central updated its logo by adding more animated elements and bright colors.
Answer: False
The 2000 logo update involved modernizing the depicted buildings and removing older broadcast elements, rather than adding animated elements or bright colors.
Comedy Central began its international expansion in the early 2000s, launching first in Germany and the Netherlands.
Answer: True
Comedy Central commenced its international expansion in the early 2000s, with initial launches including Germany and the Netherlands.
The 2011 logo featured two 'C's, with one inverted, and was designed for adaptability across platforms.
Answer: True
The 2011 logo introduced a design with two inverted 'C's, intended for versatility and adaptability across various media platforms.
Comedy Central Extra is a US-based channel focused on classic sitcom reruns.
Answer: False
Comedy Central Extra is a British and Irish television channel, not a US-based one, and it features a broader range of comedy content beyond classic sitcom reruns.
Pluto TV launched dedicated Comedy Central channels in May 2019.
Answer: True
In May 2019, Pluto TV introduced dedicated Comedy Central channels as part of its streaming offerings.
Comedy Central's domestic streaming content is primarily available on HBO Max.
Answer: False
Paramount+ serves as the primary domestic streaming platform for Comedy Central content, not HBO Max.
Comedy Central launched in India on January 23, 2012.
Answer: True
Comedy Central's expansion into India occurred on January 23, 2012.
Approximately how many households had access to Comedy Central in the United States as of November 2023?
Answer: 68 million
As of November 2023, Comedy Central was available in approximately 68 million households within the United States.
What did the 2000 logo update for Comedy Central primarily involve?
Answer: Modernizing building depictions and removing older broadcast elements.
The 2000 logo update focused on modernizing the visual representation of buildings within the logo and removing elements associated with older broadcast eras.
Which country was among the first to launch a Comedy Central channel in the early 2000s expansion?
Answer: Germany
Germany was one of the initial countries to receive a Comedy Central channel during the network's early 2000s international expansion.
What was the peak household availability for Comedy Central in the United States?
Answer: 99 million in 2011
Comedy Central reached its peak household availability in the United States at approximately 99 million in 2011.
Which streaming service serves as the primary domestic platform for Comedy Central content?
Answer: Paramount+
Paramount+ is the primary domestic streaming platform where Comedy Central content is made available.
What change did the 2018 branding refresh introduce regarding the network's visual identity?
Answer: Adoption of amber as the primary corporate color.
The 2018 branding refresh introduced amber as the primary corporate color, alongside a new typeface, while retaining the double-C logomark.
Comedy Central launched in Spain in 2014, replacing which existing channel?
Answer: Paramount Comedy
In May 2014, Comedy Central launched in Spain, replacing the channel known as Paramount Comedy.
What is Comedy Central Extra?
Answer: A British and Irish television channel sibling to Comedy Central UK.
Comedy Central Extra is identified as a British and Irish television channel that operates as a sibling to Comedy Central UK.
What was the peak household availability for Comedy Central, and in what year?
Answer: 99 million in 2011
The peak household availability for Comedy Central in the United States was approximately 99 million households, recorded in the year 2011.
Comedy Central began a significant shift towards adult animation programming in 2020.
Answer: True
In 2020, Comedy Central initiated a notable strategic shift, increasing its emphasis on adult animation programming.
'Tosh.0' concluded its run in 2020, marking the network's continued shift towards animation.
Answer: True
The conclusion of 'Tosh.0' in 2020 coincided with Comedy Central's ongoing strategic pivot towards prioritizing adult animation programming.
What programming strategy did Comedy Central begin to emphasize starting in 2020?
Answer: Adult animation
Beginning in 2020, Comedy Central started to emphasize adult animation as a core programming strategy.
Which show concluded its run in 2020, coinciding with Comedy Central's shift towards animation?
Answer: Tosh.0
'Tosh.0' concluded its run in 2020, a period marked by Comedy Central's strategic emphasis on adult animation.