- How can I obtain a copy of a show I saw on THE COMEDY CHANNEL?
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Unfortunately we do not accept requests from viewers to sell or distribute copies of programs aired on THE COMEDY CHANNEL. THE COMEDY CHANNEL is only licensed to air programs/short films we buy and that's it. Selling or giving any of the on air material away would mean a breach of our contract which carries dire consequences such as the handing over of our first born.
That said, some distributors (such as Channel 4 in the UK) do sell some of their programs on video/DVD or sell program merchandise. Try searching on www.google.com or www.amazon.com and go from there.
- Are THE COMEDY CHANNEL shows closed-captioned?
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At this stage only a small percentage of shows on THE COMEDY CHANNEL are closed-captioned (approx 5%). It's possible to set up the Closed Captioning in the digital set up guide and this will automatically bring up Closed Captioning when available. We're working hard to make more of our programming Closed Captioned in the near future.
- How do new shows get chosen and when do new shows get aired on THE COMEDY CHANNEL?
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Ultimately the shows on THE COMEDY CHANNEL are chosen by the Programming Department and Management. All shows are viewed with groups to gauge a wide variety of tastes. If all groups agree (and importantly laugh while viewing) then it's a pretty good sign that the show will suit the channel. It can take a couple of months before it then makes it on air due to contractual reasons and that many of the shows are from overseas so they take a while to arrive.
Our objective is to provide a complete comedy program schedule that showcases the best from Australia and around the world. Comedy is often by its very nature, irreverent, politically incorrect and alternative - as a consequence, our programming tends to be more risqué and controversial than many other channels. Comedy is also incredibly subjective - there are some shows you will like and some that you don't, which makes sense. We are very interested in understanding what our audience like and dislike with viewer feedback easily the best way to note trends. Suggestions are passed on with many of our programming choices and adjustment decisions based on what you guys want.
- How long after Jay, Conan, The Daily Show, and Colbert episodes air in the States do the shows air on THE COMEDY CHANNEL?
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Literally hours. The Tonight Show With Jay Leno is recorded here as it goes to air in the States. Then we edit and check it for errors before putting the show to air that night at 11.00pm (with a repeat at noon the following day). Late Night With Conan O'Brien follows at 11:45pm (with a repeat at 1pm the following day). The same goes for The Daily Show, (9.30pm) & The Colbert Report,(10.00pm).
If this is confusing just keep in mind that we are about 14 - 17 hours ahead of the US so for example when their 10th of July episode is airing in the US it's the afternoon on the 11th of July here and the episode will air later that night.
- Why did you repeat tonight's Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, The Daily Show, Colbert episode?
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Jay, Conan, Jon and Stephen do holiday occasionally - referred to as hiatus in the States - in which case we select an episode that we think is a good one or that viewers have requested from the last 3 months and air that popular episode. There are other reasons we may have to repeat an episode and these include:
- The episode had satellite transmission problems and was too faulty to air.
- There are clearance issues in the States and NBC aren't letting the episode be seen outside the US (e.g. the musical guest doesn't want to be seen outside the US or with the Winter Olympics, Channel 7's coverage rights meant we couldn't air anything to do with the Olympics).
- The feed from the satellite came through too late therefore requiring us to air another episode
- How can I find out what guests are coming up on Jay Leno/Conan O'Brien?
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Check out the NBC website, then using the above information you can calculate when it will air. If your favourite celebrity is on Monday night in the US, it will be aired on THE COMEDY CHANNEL on Tuesday night (due to the time difference).
- Who makes the local productions on THE COMEDY CHANNEL?
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Local productions like Stand Up Australia are produced in-house or commissioned by external production companies.
- I have a really great idea/script/pilot episode - can I send it to you?
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The Comedy Channel does not accept unsolicited scripts. If you have a pilot for a show please send a copy of the pilot to:
The Channel Manager
THE COMEDY CHANNEL
FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd
47 City Road
Southbank, VIC 3006
- Will the Naked News be coming back to THE COMEDY CHANNEL?
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The Naked News hasn't been on the channel for a very long time now and we have no plans to have it back on.