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Davidov joins National Geographic Television and Film
MUMBAI: Kathy Davidov has joined National Geographic Television and Film (NGT&F) as vice president for series. Reporting to NGT&F executive vice president Michael Rosenfeld, Davidov will be responsible for overseeing the series production unit as well as the award-winning National Geographic Explorer series.
“Kathy is a highly experienced television executive who will bring strong editorial and management skills to our series production team. We look forward to seeing her grow this area of our business,” said Rosenfeld.
Prior to joining National Geographic, Davidov worked for Discovery Communications Inc. Most recently, she was the executive producer for Discoverys TLC, responsible for editorial direction, supervision and management of original programs and series, from development through delivery.
During her eight years at TLC, she managed more than 500 hours of original programming for shows including Trading Spaces, Junkyard Wars and Maternity Ward. In 1996 she served as senior producer for Discoverys special programming unit and oversaw the production and development for the Great Books and Understanding series, as well as numerous other hard-hitting critically acclaimed specials.
Davidov started her career as a producer for NBC News, based in London. She then worked as a freelance producer, producing US and Canadian news programs for a wide range of broadcasters, including Fashion Television, Channel One, Discovery Channel and National Geographic Television & Film.
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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.
