Comedy Central April 2010 Highlights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday 15th March 2010

COMEDY CENTRAL APRIL HIGHLIGHTS

EVERY day is April Fool’s Day on Comedy Central NZ

But we’re not joking about the fantastic shows premiering this month on Comedy Central SKY Channel 010

• SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE – NZ TERRITORY PREMIERE – Starting Saturday April 3rd @ 8:30pm

• THE DAILY SHOW Weeknights @ 10:30pm (repeats 7:30pm the next day)

• THE COLBERT REPORT Weeknights @ 11pm

• TOSH.0: SEASON 2 Premieres Monday 26th @ 8pm

• THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES – RICHARD PRYOR MONTH Every Thursday @ 8:30pm throughout April (April 8th – Brewsters’ Millions / April 15th – Stir Crazy / April 22nd – See No Evil, Hear No Evil / April 29th – Richard Pryor Live on Sunset Strip)

Comedy Central SKY Channel 010 http://www.comedycentral.co.nz/

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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE - NZ Territory Premiere

Starts Saturday April 3rd @ 8:30pm

Since its debut in on NBC in 1975, Saturday Night Live has been a cornerstone of American comedy history; breaking out comedic greats such as Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Phil Hartman, Tina Fey and Will Ferrell to name few.

Comedy Central brings you up to speed with SNL with the best episodes from the past few years exclusive to the COMEDY CENTRAL NZ.

Ever seen Natalie Portman rap? You will do.

Know what a Dick in a Box is? Find out in April, and see a different side to Christopher Walken, Zac Efron, Drew Barrymore and… Sarah Palin.

Be part of NZ television history – Saturday Night Live – EXCLUSIVELY on Comedy Central. Tune in for the NZ Territory Premiere Saturday April 3rd @ 8:30pm

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THE DAILY SHOW

Premieres on Monday 5th April @ 10:30pm

When you need a fair, unbiased spin on the news, look no further than Jon Stewart and “The Best F**king News Team Ever” as they bring you what you need to know unburdened by objectivity, journalistic integrity or even accuracy.

The Daily Show’s combination of satirical news pieces laden with biting social commentary and its irreverent taped field pieces alongside more serious interviews with in-studio guests has been acclaimed by audiences and critics alike; who knew a “fake” news show could scoop both Emmys and Peabody Awards in its run?

Tune in to The Daily show with Jon Stewart WEEKNIGHTS at 10.30pm starting Monday 5th April

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THE COLBERT REPORT

Premieres on Monday 5th April @ 11pm

Tired of being in Jon Stewart’s shadow, Stephen Colbert decided to go his own way and present his kind of show; standing for “truthiness, justice and the right-wing American way.”

The Colbert Report satirizes the cult of Fox News commentators – gung-ho in approach with a penchant for taking on any problem with neo-liberalism and partisan media coverage including his former employers at The Daily Show.

The Colbert Report continues the trend set by The Daily Show earning Stephen Colbert Emmy and Peabody awards, while being cited as “The Best Show of The Year” by Entertainment Weekly.

Tune in to The Colbert Report WEEKNIGHTS at 11.00pm starting Monday 5th April

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TOSH.O – COMEDY CENTRAL EXCLUSIVE

Premieres on Monday 26th April @ 8pm

With his razor-sharp wit and biting commentary, comedian Daniel Tosh once again bungs together the incredibly clever and sometimes absurd entries from the internet with the second season of Tosh.0, a Comedy Central exclusive.

With highlights such as “viral videos of the week”, various tweet-wars between celebs and gossip columnists alike and some well-known faces in the entertainment industry premiering their own videos, Tosh.0 acts as your homepage and search engine for the best and worst of the Information Superhighway.

Tune in to the World Wide Web weirdness as observed by Tosh.O each week with Daniel Tosh at 8.00pm starting Monday 26th April

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RICHARD PRYOR MONTH

During the Month of April each “Thursday Night Movie” features Richard Pryor front and center.

Thursday April 8th @ 8:30pm Brewsters’ Millions

Thursday April 15th @ 8:30pm Stir Crazy

Thursday April 22nd @ 8:30pm See No Evil, Hear No Evil

Thursday April 29th @ 8:30pm Richard Pryor Live on Sunset Strip

Every Thursday in April, Comedy Central dedicates one night of every week to a man who consistently tops Comedy Central polls. Foul mouthed, racially charged, controversial. He’s all of this, yet remains one of “the greatest stand up comedians of all time” having paved the way for comics such as Chris Rock, Dave Chapelle and Martin Lawrence.

“Brewsters Millions”, “Stir Crazy”, “See No Evil, Hear No Evil” play in the following weeks leading up to his acclaimed show “Live on Sunset Strip” – one of the defining moments not only for Richard Pryor’s career but for comedy films as a whole. As we approach the fifth anniversary of Pryor’s death, we stand and salute a true comedy genius in April.

Tune in each Thursday evening throughout the month of April to see one of the most respected, influential and above all else beloved comedians of all time.

ENDS

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