Comedy Central Hungary is the Hungarian version of Comedy Central. The channel broadcasts comedy oriented shows.
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| Country | Hungary |
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| Broadcast area | Hungary |
| Network | Comedy Central |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Paramount Networks EMEAA |
| Sister channels | MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central Family, NickToons, Paramount Network, TeenNick |
| History | |
| Launched | October 1, 2008 |
| Links | |
| Website | Comedy Central Hungary |
History
editThe Hungarian broadcast version started on October 1, 2008.[1] The broadcast was initially timesharing with VH1 (which aired between 2:00 AM and 2:00 PM). Based on the viewership data of the first two months of 2009, the channel achieved an average audience share of approximately 0.4% in prime time viewing in the 18-49 age group.[2] From May 1, 2009, the channel began to broadcast 24 hours a day and also VH1 also returned broadcasting 24 hours a day.[3]
Between November 3, 2017 and July 6, 2024, a companion channel named Comedy Central Family was available which broadcast shows more aimed at a family audience such as The King of Queens, Young Sheldon and Friends as well as some animated shows from Nickelodeon like Spongebob Squarepants and The Penguins of Madagascar.
References
edit- ^ "Jön a Comedy Central Magyarországra UPDATE". comment:com. 2009-06-18. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ Anna, Kovács (2009-03-30). "Tematikus adók is szorongatják már a köztévét". index.hu (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ "Májustól 24 órás lesz a Comedy Central". comment:com. 2009-04-02. Retrieved 2023-08-10.