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CC gives viewers more reasons to ‘laugh it off’ this September
MUMBAI: Comedy Central is best known to deliver acclaimed comedy content to its viewers consistently, month after month and it is now all geared up to introduce four of the most hilarious shows as part of its primetime line-up this month.
Starting 9 September 2013, the show that premieres on air is Parks and Recreation, followed by the 16 September premiere of Two Guys a Girl and a Pizza place, Yes, Dear and Underemployed.
Viacom18 Media Sr VP and GM – English entertainment Ferzad Palia said, “At Comedy Central, our endeavour is to treat viewers to some of the best comedy shows available across the globe. Come September, the channel will give its loyal viewers more reasons to laugh it off with shows like Park and Recreation, Yes, Dear, Underemployed and Two Guys a Girls & a Pizza Place. We are confident that the impressive programming line-up will keep the laughter quotient high throughout the month of September.”
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
