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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
In 1989, [[WarnerMedia| | In 1989, [[WarnerMedia|Warner Communications]]' [[HBO IDs|HBO]] unit expanded into basic cable with "[[The Comedy Channel Originals|The Comedy Channel]]", the first cable channel devoted exclusively to comedy-based programming. Similarly, [[Viacom (1971-2006)|Viacom]] launched "[[Ha! TV Comedy Network Originals|Ha! TV Comedy Network]]" the next year. | ||
After both channels took a hit, the two compromised and created "'''Comedy Partners'''" in 1991, merging both channels into "'''CTV: The Comedy Network'''", which was renamed shortly after to "'''Comedy Central'''" (in order to avoid confusion with Canada's [[CTV National IDs|CTV]] network). | After both channels took a hit, the two compromised and created "'''Comedy Partners'''" in 1991, merging both channels into "'''CTV: The Comedy Network'''", which was renamed shortly after to "'''Comedy Central'''" (in order to avoid confusion with Canada's [[CTV National IDs|CTV]] network). | ||
In April 2003, Time Warner sold their half of Comedy Partners for $1.23 billion, resulting in Viacom owning 100% of Comedy Central; the network was then made part of the MTV Networks (now Paramount Media Networks). | In April 2003, AOL Time Warner sold their half of Comedy Partners for $1.23 billion, resulting in Viacom owning 100% of Comedy Central; the network was then made part of the MTV Networks (now Paramount Media Networks). | ||
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