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Comedy Central
Comedy Central logo since 2000
Launched April 1, 1991 (US)
October 19, 2006 (Poland)
January 15, 2007 (Germany)
April 30, 2007 (Netherlands)
May 1, 2007 (Italy)
January 1, 2009 (Sweden)
Owned by Comedy Partners, LLC
(MTV Networks/Viacom)[1]
Headquarters New York City
Formerly called CTV: The Comedy Network
Website www.comedycentral.com
Availability
Satellite
DirecTV Channel 249
Dish Network Channel 107
Cable
Available on most cable systems Check local listings

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Contents

Programming

Main article: List of programs broadcast by Comedy Central

History

Creation

In November 1989, Time Warner, owners of HBO, launched The Comedy Channel as the first cable channel devoted exclusively to comedy-based programming. This is a list of television programs formerly or currently broadcast by Comedy Central in the United States and some other countries Time Warner Inc ( is the world's largest media and entertainment conglomerate, headquartered in New York City. The Comedy Channel was an all-comedy cable television network owned by Home Box Office, a division of Time Warner In April 1990, Viacom (who owned MTV, VH1, and Nickelodeon) launched an edgier rival channel called Ha! After two years of limited distribution, the two channels merged into one, relaunching on April Fools' Day 1991 as CTV: The Comedy Network. Viacom ( ( short for " Vi deo & A udio Com munications" is an American Media conglomerate with various worldwide interests MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television Nickelodeon (commonly referred to as Nick) is an American Cable television network owned by Viacom International, founded in 1977 as Pinwheel Ha! The Comedy Network, owned by Viacom, was one of the first American all-comedy channels available to basic cable subscribers This article is about the informal holiday For other uses see April Fool. [2] Viacom bought out Time Warner's half in April 2003 for $1. 23 billion. [3]

1991–1997

The original Comedy Central logo used from 1991 to 2000.
The original Comedy Central logo used from 1991 to 2000.

From the late 1980s through the mid-1990s, much of the programming on Comedy Central, and its predecessors, consisted of comedy films, sitcom reruns and half-hour specials and clip-shows featuring stand up comedians. Comedy film is a genre of Film in which the main emphasis is on humor. Stand-up comedy is a style of comedy where the performer speaks directly to the audience with the absence of the theatrical " Fourth wall " With the exception of the cult favorite Mystery Science Theater 3000, the channel had a relatively small viewership. Mystery Science Theater 3000 is an American Cult television comedy series created by Joel Hodgson and produced A notable early success was Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, which after showing promise on Comedy Central was quickly snapped up by the ABC network. Politically Incorrect was a late-night half-hour political Talk show hosted by Bill Maher that ran from 1993 to 2002 William "Bill" Maher Jr, (ˈmɑɹ born January 20 1956) is an American Stand-up comedian, Television host, The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Additionally, The Daily Show had got its start with premiere host Craig Kilborn, although it would take a few more years for the show to reach high popularity (with the introduction of Jon Stewart). The Daily Show (known in its current incarnation as The Daily Show Craig Kilborn (born August 24, 1962) is an American Comedian and former Talk show host Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28 1962 is an American Comedian, Satirist, Actor, Writer, and Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist was also a notable original program from this era. Dr Katz Professional Therapist is an Animated series that originally ran on Comedy Central from May 28 1995 to December 24 1999 starring Jonathan

South Park

The channel made a breakthrough when South Park premiered in 1997. South Park is an animated American television comedy series created and written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for Comedy Central The first major cable show to carry the TV-MA rating for mature audiences, the show was too controversial to be picked up by a mainstream network. [4] As word-of-mouth spread, the number of people who requested that Comedy Central be added to their cable systems increased, and the channel became available in over 50% of American homes by 1998.

2002–2003

In 2002, Comedy Central Records was formed as a means of releasing albums by comedians that have appeared on the network. Comedy Central Records is a Record label formed by Comedy Central (part of Viacom 's MTV Networks) that puts out Comedy albums

Since 2003, Comedy Central has created a tradition of "roasting" comedians in tradition of the New York Friars Club roasts. During these roasts friends of the roastee, along with comedians, take turns making fun of the roastee, the other roasters and occasionally audience members. So far, the roastees have included Drew Carey, Jerry Stiller, Rob Reiner, Hugh Hefner, Chevy Chase, Denis Leary, Jeff Foxworthy,[5] Pamela Anderson,[6] William Shatner,[7] and Flavor Flav. Drew Allison Carey (born May 23 1958 is an American Comedian, Actor and Game show host. Gerald "Jerry" Stiller (born June 8 1927 is an American Emmy Award -nominated Comedian and actor Robert "Rob" Reiner (born March 6, 1947) is an American Actor, director, producer, Writer, and Hugh Marston Hefner (born April 9 1926 is an American Magazine Publisher, and best known as the editor-in-chief of Playboy magazine Cornelius Crane “Chevy” Chase (born October 8 1943 is an American Emmy Award-winning Comedian, Writer, and television and film Denis Colin Leary (born August 18, 1957) is a Golden Globe - and Emmy Award -nominated American Actor, Comedian Jeff Foxworthy (born September 6, 1958) is an American Stand-up comedian and Actor. Pamela Denise Anderson (born July 1 1967 is a Canadian -born actress, Sex symbol, glamour model, producer, Author, and William Alan Shatner (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian double Emmy - Golden Globe - and Saturn Award -winning William Jonathan Drayton Jr (born March 16, 1959) better known by his stage name Flavor Flav, is an American rapper television star [8]

Stewart (left) and Colbert during a comedic pause on The Colbert Report.
Stewart (left) and Colbert during a comedic pause on The Colbert Report. Comic timing is use of rhythm and tempo to enhance Comedy and Humor.

The Secret Stash

The success of South Park, despite its mature content, encouraged the network to continue to push the limits on adult language. Every Saturday and Sunday morning at 1 A. M. , a movie, comedy special or animated program is shown unedited for language. This is called the Secret Stash. It premiered on July 4, 2003 (with the unedited cable television debut of the South Park movie). Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Though no language is censored on the Secret Stash, most nudity in the programs is still edited out, with the exception of limited nudity allowed in animated programs (such as Drawn Together) and the occasional topless scene. Drawn Together is an American Animated television series, which ran on Comedy Central from October 27, 2004 to November

2004–2006

In late 2004, it was reported that the top four rated shows on Comedy Central, in order, were South Park, Chappelle's Show, The Daily Show, and Reno 911!. South Park is an animated American television comedy series created and written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for Comedy Central Chappelle's Show is an American Comedy Television The Daily Show (known in its current incarnation as The Daily Show Reno 911! is an American Comedy television series on Comedy Central that debuted in 2003. Shortly thereafter, Dave Chappelle backed out of the much-anticipated third season of Chappelle's Show. David Khari Webber Chappelle (born August 24, 1973) is an American Comedian, Screenwriter, television / Film producer, and [9] Meanwhile, The Daily Show continued to climb in ratings. In October 2005, on the occasion of a new three-year contract for South Park and the launch of The Colbert Report, it was reported that South Park and The Daily Show were the two highest rated shows on Comedy Central. The Colbert Report (/kolˈbɛr rəˈpɔr/&mdashthe t is silent in "Colbert" is a Peabody Award and Emmy Award winning American Nielsen Ratings are audience measurement systems developed by Nielsen Media Research to determine the Audience size and composition of television Comedy Central chief Doug Herzog was reported as saying that he hoped to continue to air new seasons of South Park forever, and that The Colbert Report fulfilled a long-held plan to extend the Daily Show brand. Douglas Alan Herzog (born July 16 1959) is an American television executive

On April 5, 2006, in a controversial two part episode arc titled "Cartoon Wars Part I" and "Cartoon Wars Part II", South Park touched the issue of the recent Muslim protest over the Danish comic strips depicting the Muslim prophet Muhammad. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. " Cartoon Wars Part I " is episode 142 of South Park which aired on April 5, 2006. "Cartoon Wars Part II" is episode 143 of South Park which aired on April 12, 2006. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ##### For all questions relating to the addition of (pbuh peace be upon him or other honorifics The image of Muhammad did not appear in the episode. On April 13, 2006, Comedy Central issued a statement[10] which appears to confirm that the network prohibited the show's creators from airing an image of Muhammad. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The statement reads, "In light of recent world events, we feel we made the right decision. " An anonymous source close to the show indicated that South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone were informed of the policy several weeks earlier, and wrote this story arc in protest. Randolph Severn "Trey" Parker III (born October 19, 1969) is an American Animator, Screenwriter, Film director Matthew Richard "Matt" Stone (born May 26, 1971) is an Academy Award - nominated Emmy Award - winning American Animator This is a significant change of policy for Comedy Central, having allowed South Park to portray an image of Muhammad in an earlier episode, "Super Best Friends. "Super Best Friends" is episode 68 of the Comedy Central series South Park, aired on July 4, 2001 "

On October 19, 2006, MTV Networks International launched Comedy Central in Poland. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The channel contains 34 series and 3 shows from the U. S. , Canada, and Europe (for example Saturday Night Live, Scrubs, Drawn Together, The King of Queens, Desperate Housewives, The Daily Show, Eskimo Limon) and 4 programs from Poland (Kookły, Hu jak humor, Było sobie porno, Włatcy móch"). Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City Scrubs is an Emmy and Peabody Award -winning American Comedy-drama that premiered on October 2 2001 on NBC. Drawn Together is an American Animated television series, which ran on Comedy Central from October 27, 2004 to November The King of Queens is an Emmy -nominated American Sitcom that ran for nine seasons from 1998 to 2007 Desperate Housewives is an American Television Dramedy series created by Marc Cherry, who also serves as Show runner, and produced The Daily Show (known in its current incarnation as The Daily Show Eskimo Limon (אסקימו לימון is a 1978 Israeli Cult film directed by Boaz Davidson which led to a series of sequels On Friday and Saturday the channel broadcasts films.

2007–2008

On Monday January 15, 2007, MTV Networks International launched Comedy Central in Germany. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. It is the first 24 hour German-speaking comedy channel in Germany which is available for free throughout Europe. The channel airs 33 shows either dubbed in German or subtitled while also airing locally produced shows. [11] As of April 30, Dutch channel The Box has been transformed into the Dutch version of Comedy Central during the primetime and overnight hours timesharing with Nickelodeon. The Box is a Television channel in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Prime Time is the major News analysis current affairs and Politics programme broadcast on Radio Telefís Éireann in Ireland The Dutch version of Nickelodeon, seen in the Netherlands, launched on September 1 2002 [12] And on May 1, 2007 the channel has launched in Italy replacing Paramount Comedy. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Paramount Comedy can refer to a number of different comedy television channels operated by Viacom under the Paramount brand Paramount Comedy 1 [13]

As of June 27, 2007, CTVglobemedia-owned networks CTV and The Comedy Network have exclusive Canadian rights to the entire Comedy Central library of past and current programs on all electronic platforms, under a multi-year agreement with Viacom, expanding on past programming agreements between the two channels. CTVglobemedia (often abbreviated "CTVgm" or CGM is one of Canada 's largest private media companies. CTV is a Canadian English language Television network. It is Canada's largest privately owned network the main television asset of CTVglobemedia The Comedy Network (TCN is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel owned by CTV Television Inc Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Viacom ( ( short for " Vi deo & A udio Com munications" is an American Media conglomerate with various worldwide interests Canadian users attempting to visit Comedy Central websites will also be redirected to The Comedy Network's website. The Canadian channel will keep its own brand name, but the agreement is otherwise very similar to the earlier CTV/Viacom deal for MTV in Canada. MTV is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel devoted to talk lifestyle and documentary programming [14]

On January 9, 2008, it was announced the Comedy Central and MTV would put programs online for free starting in February. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [15] On January 24, Scott Landsman became the Vice President of Original Programming and Development at the network. [16]

On the 27th of March, 2008, the Swedish Radio and TV Authority approved an application from Comedy Central regarding being allowed to air television programs in Sweden. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The grant allows Comedy Central to broadcast on the terrestrial television network between January 1, 2009, and March 31, 2014, after which a new request must be submitted in order to continue broadcasting. DVB-T is an abbreviation for Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial; it is the DVB European-based consortium standard for the broadcast transmission of New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC This article is about the year For the film see 2009 Lost Memories. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor 2014 ( MMXIV) will be a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. [17] The main Comedy Central network in the United States picked up a remake of The Gong Show hosted by Dave Attell, star of his former self-titled Comedy Central series Insomniac for premiere in July 2008. This article is about the show which aired in the 1970s and 1980s Dave Attell (born January 18 1965) is an American stand-up Comedian and the host of Comedy Central 's Insomniac Insomniac with Dave Attell was a television show on Comedy Central hosted by Comedian Dave Attell which ran from August [18]

Criticism

Comedy Central has been a frequent target of criticism from the conservative media watchdog group Parents Television Council, which accuses them of bigotry and blasphemy,[19][20] especially within the programs South Park, The Sarah Silverman Program, Halfway Home, and the annual "Roast" special. The Parents Television Council (PTC is a US -based nonprofit organization founded by conservative activist L A bigot is a person who is intolerant of opinions lifestyles or identities differing from his or her own and bigotry is the corresponding state of mind Blasphemy is the disrespectful use of the name of one or more gods. South Park is an animated American television comedy series created and written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for Comedy Central The Sarah Silverman Program is a cable television Comedy series starring comedienne and actress Sarah Silverman. Halfway Home was a Comedy series that aired from March 14 to May 16, 2007, 10 episodes total at 1030 p [21] In fact, the PTC has used their criticisms against Comedy Central for their support of the Family and Consumer Choice Act of 2007, which would allow American cable TV subscribers to choose which channels they subscribe to,[22] and to persuade advertisers to stop advertising on the channel. The Family and Consumer Choice Act of 2007 (HR 2738 IH is a proposed Bipartisan bill introduced by United States Representatives Daniel Lipinski and Cable television in the United States is a common form of Television delivery generally by subscription [23] PTC founder and former president L. Brent Bozell III has called the channel unfunny, claiming the channel has managed "to reach the top of its field in spite of – or, better put, because of – the network's sheer lack of comedic talent" due to the channel's extensive reliance on shocking or disgusting humor. Leo Brent Bozell III (born July 14, 1955 in Washington DC) is the founder and president of the Media Research Center, the Conservative [24] The channel has also received criticism from certain parents[25] and feminists[26] for airing advertisements for "Girls Gone Wild". Feminism is a discourse that involves various movements theories, and Philosophies which are concerned with the issue of Gender difference, advocate The Girls Gone Wild franchise created by Joseph R Francis, is a series by the production company Mantra Films Inc The channel also airs the least cut version of the popular film Not Another Teen Movie, as well as uncut versions of films such as Coming to America and Dogma. Not Another Teen Movie is a 2001 Comedy film released on December 14, 2001 by Columbia Pictures. Coming to America is a 1988 Academy Award -nominated Comedy film directed by John Landis. Dogma is a 1999 Comedy film, written and directed by Kevin Smith, who stars in the film along with Ben Affleck, Matt Damon

On November 5, 2007, an open letter[27] was written by VideoSift to publicly protest the blocking of Comedy Central's embedded video content for non U. VideoSift is a "video aggregator" designed to showcase unique and interesting videos the name of the site being a direct allusion to the metaphor of sifting Wheat S. based viewers.

References

  1. ^ Comedy Central FAQ - Who Owns Comedy Central?
  2. ^ (Name change to Comedy Central within a few months of launch due to a lawsuit with CTV in Canada)[1]
  3. ^ Viacom buys Comedy Central. CNN. com. Reuters (2003-04-22). This article is primarily about Reuters prior to its 2008 merger with Thomson Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Retrieved on 2007-08-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus.
  4. ^ Carter, Bill. MEDIA: BROADCASTING; Comedy Central makes the most of an irreverent, and profitable, new cartoon hit (Part 2 of 2). The New York Times: Nov. 10, 1997.
  5. ^ Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy
  6. ^ Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson
  7. ^ Roast of Shatner
  8. ^ Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav official site
  9. ^ Comedy Central to air Chappelle remainders - MSNBC - Dec. MSNBC is a 24-hour cable television news channel based in the United States and available in Canada. 12, 2005
  10. ^ Newsvine - 'South Park' Creators Skewer Own Network
  11. ^ Tzortzis, Andreas (2007-02-18). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Comedy Central plays to a German sense of humor. iht. com. International Herald Tribune. The International Herald Tribune is a widely read English language international Newspaper Retrieved on 2007-08-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus.
  12. ^ Dutch launch for Comedy Central
  13. ^ http://www.broadcastclub.co.uk/sateuropa_forum/upload/viewtopic.php?pid=318
  14. ^ CTV Strikes Multi-Platform Content Deal With Comedy Central, CTV press release, June 27, 2007
  15. ^ Jones, K. C. (2008-01-09). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Free MTV And Comedy Central Online. Information Week. Retrieved on 2008-01-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople.
  16. ^ Eggerton, John (2007-01-24). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Landsman Gets VP Stripes at Comedy Central. Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting & Cable Magazine is a Television industry trade magazine published by Reed Business Information. Retrieved on 2007-01-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva.
  17. ^ Announcement regarding new DVB-T channels going live in Sweden on April 1, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-03-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates
  18. ^ Weprin, Alex. "Comedy Central Resurrects 'The Gong Show'", Broadcasting & Cable, 2008-05-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Retrieved on 2008-05-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen  
  19. ^ Bozell, L. Brent III (2005-12-22). Leo Brent Bozell III (born July 14, 1955 in Washington DC) is the founder and president of the Media Research Center, the Conservative Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Comedy Central's War on Christmas. CNS News. The Cybercast News Service (also CNSNewscom) is an American News Website owned by the Media Research Center. Creators Syndicate. Creators Syndicate is an independent distributor of Comic strips and syndicated columns for daily newspapers Retrieved on 2007-08-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman
  20. ^ Parents Television Council (2007-03-09). The Parents Television Council (PTC is a US -based nonprofit organization founded by conservative activist L Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. "Comedy Central Shows God in One-Night Stand". Press release. A news release, media release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded Communication directed at members of the News Retrieved on 2007-08-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman
  21. ^ Bozell, L. Brent III (2006-08-24). Leo Brent Bozell III (born July 14, 1955 in Washington DC) is the founder and president of the Media Research Center, the Conservative Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Roasting the Final Frontier. MRC.org. The Media Research Center (MRC is a conservative Content analysis organization based in Alexandria Virginia, founded in 1987 by L Creators Syndicate. Creators Syndicate is an independent distributor of Comic strips and syndicated columns for daily newspapers Retrieved on 2007-08-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman
  22. ^ Isett, Dan (2007-06-14). The Parents Television Council (PTC is a US -based nonprofit organization founded by conservative activist L Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Remarks Presented by Dan Isett of the PTC at the News Conference Regarding the "Family and Consumer Choice Act of 2007". Parents Television Council. The Parents Television Council (PTC is a US -based nonprofit organization founded by conservative activist L Retrieved on 2007-08-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman
  23. ^ Bozell, L. Brent III (2005-09-06). Leo Brent Bozell III (born July 14, 1955 in Washington DC) is the founder and president of the Media Research Center, the Conservative Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Letter to Advertisers Concerning their Sponsorship of the August 16th Roast of Pamela Anderson on Comedy Central. Parents Television Council. The Parents Television Council (PTC is a US -based nonprofit organization founded by conservative activist L Retrieved on 2007-08-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman
  24. ^ Bozell, L. Brent III (2006-03-24). Leo Brent Bozell III (born July 14, 1955 in Washington DC) is the founder and president of the Media Research Center, the Conservative Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland The Arrested Adolescent's Channel. CNS News. The Cybercast News Service (also CNSNewscom) is an American News Website owned by the Media Research Center. Creators Syndicate. Creators Syndicate is an independent distributor of Comic strips and syndicated columns for daily newspapers Retrieved on 2007-08-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman
  25. ^ Parents Television Council - Letters to the Editor - Offensive Ads
  26. ^ Petition to Stop Pornographic Ads on Mainstream TV
  27. ^ VideoSifts open letter to Comedy Central and Viacom

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