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History Channel to delve on Deep Throat’s impact on history
MUMBAI: Ever since Vanity Fair magazine revealed American media’s closely guarded secret source – Deep Throat – who was instrumental in dethroning US president Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal; media across the globe has been active in putting out stories on who Mark Felt is and how he accomplished his feat.
Now, The History Channel will be airing a special on how Deep Throat has impacted history. This special will air on 5 June in the US.
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n 30 years the identity of Deep Throat was the best kept secret in America. Now that he has come forward, how will America view him? How will history regard him? These and other topics surrounding the Watergate scandal will be the focus on History Center.
Anchored by The History Channel resident historian Steve Gillon, the Deep Throat discussion will feature Patrick Buchanan, former Nixon speech writer; George McGovern, former Senator from South Dakota and 1972 Democratic nominee for president and professor Robert Dallek, presidential historian who is currently writing a book on Nixon.
Outspoken, educational and entertaining, History Center provides historical perspective on current cultural, political, and news-making issues and asks the provocative question: How is the present like the past?
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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.
