ON Networks Introduces New Comedy Lineup, with All-New Shows Sure
to Make Viewers Double over with Laughter
AUSTIN, Texas (Billboard Publicity Wire via Business Wire EON) July 10, 2007 --
Sketch comedy zaniness, stand-up instruction and game show-style cooking
share a virtual stage at ONnetworks.com.
The newly launched comedy line-up boasts quirky, original shows
that offer something for everyone – from
satire enthusiasts looking for fresh desktop distractions to wannabe
comedians eager to be the next Kathy Griffin or Jerry Seinfeld.
The 3-10 minute weekly shows are part of ON Networks’
collection of smart, short-form entertainment which can be watched
anytime, anywhere and on any device. ON Networks is one of the largest
providers of original, high-definition content that is compatible with
all Apple platforms, including the iPhone, iPod and Apple TV.
The ON comedy lineup includes:
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Comedy Insider (www.comedyinsider.tv)
– A virtual primer on how to be a stand-up
comic. Viewers learn the ins, outs, ups and downs of engaging in
the world’s only art form with a two drink
minimum. Filmed at the famed Gotham Comedy Club in New York City, Comedy
Insider is hosted by Christian Thom and features a different guest
comic each week. With topics ranging from, “Crafting
your Onstage Persona” to “Stand-Up
Economics 101,” each episode features
interviews juxtaposed with performance clips of the guest's live
stand-up.
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Backpack Picnic (www.backpackpicnic.tv)
– Redefining how weird and hilarious
sketch comedy can be. Viewers are treated to absurdist sketch
comedy at its very best, served up by comedy troupe veterans Mitch
Baker and Dave Bewley and their band of merry men. With a combination
of one-off skits and recurring character pieces, the show creates a
nonsensical world reminiscent of Kids in the Hall and Fox’s
Family Guy. One recent Backpack episode, titled “Spin,”
sees a corporate spin-doctor’s press
conference take a turn for the tasty worst while another, called “Suppression
Bakery,” features inane cross-dressing
bakers who answer the hypothetical question, “what
ingredients are in a cake?” with the
answer: “eggs, sugar, chocolate and RAGE”
and then set about demonstrating how, to a murderous crescendo.
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Stump the Chef (www.stumpthechef.tv)
– One seasoned chef, three random
ingredients, and three tough judges. A punchy cooking show with
the flair of early TV game shows, Stump the Chef is reminiscent
of the Price is Right with a dash of Iron Chef thrown
in. In each episode, award-winning Chef Matt Weaver is presented with
three random ingredients – such as liver,
day-old French fries and olives – and
challenged to create an edible dish with the addition of only a few
pantry items. All the while, two “wannabe
foodie” announcers provide hilarious
running commentary, questioning whether Matt will succeed at winning a “thumbs
up” from the judges. No matter what crazy
ingredients he’s faced with, Matt gets
creative and reminds viewers, “don’t
be afraid of the kitchen.”
"Comedy is an important content category across all forms of media,"
said Kip McClanahan, ON Networks' CEO. "We're excited to be among the
first new media companies offering original, short-form comedies,
produced in high-definition and available for multiple digital platforms
including the Internet, digital cable, IPTV and various mobile and
gaming devices."
In addition to adding new weekly episodes to its existing comedy lineup,
ON is continuously adding new shows to its roster. Shows can be watched
anytime, anywhere by going to www.onnetworks.com
and clicking on the desired icon. Viewers can then subscribe to receive
email updates about new episodes, as well as get other program
information. Other shows available at www.onnetworks.com
are: Austin Connoisseur,
Budget Health Nut, Cocktails
on the Fly, Dinner
with the Band, ON Dating,
Golf Tips, Lust
for Looks and Zen Living.
To share an episode of any ON program, simply visit www.onnetworks.com
and select the desired show and episode. Next, click on the “chain”
icon in the player control bar. There, you can view the embedded HTML
player code, which can be copied and then pasted onto any web page.
About ON Networks, Inc.
ON Networks is changing the way television shows are created,
distributed, consumed and monetized. It's a new media company for the
digital generation, delivering high-definition content on-demand across
the Internet and new networks like IPTV, digital cable and iTunes. ON's
short-form, weekly videos satisfy the growing demand for relevant, smart
and entertaining programming that is available when, where and how
viewers want to watch it. Join the growing ON community at www.onnetworks.com.
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