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[05/18/22 - 11:51 AM]
MTV Entertainment Studios Unveils Expansive Lineup of 90+ New and Returning Series Across Paramount Media Networks and Paramount+, Including MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Smithsonian Channel and Paramount Network
With half of the top ten series on cable and a slew of #1 hits from scripted to adult animation to reality - MTVE's upcoming series, films and specials tap into themes that are resonating with today's global audiences including family dynamics, love & relationships and social experimentation.

[04/15/21 - 11:09 AM]
Comedy Central's Emmy-Nominated "Crank Yankers" Is Back with a New Season Starting on Wednesday, May 5 at 10:30PM ET/PT
Guest voices this season include Desus & Mero, Tiffany Haddish, Trixie Mattel, Annie Murphy, Iliza Shlesinger, Tracy Morgan, Bobby Brown and Kathy Griffin.

[03/26/20 - 12:01 PM]
"Crank Yankers" Set to Return April 1 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
Created by Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Carolla and Daniel Kellison, "Crank Yankers" brings the classic art of the prank phone call to life.

[03/05/20 - 08:15 AM]
"Crank Yankers" Renewed for Additional 20 Episodes, Current Season Resumes March 17 After Season Premiere of "Tosh.0"
"We are thrilled that 'Crank Yankers' has been welcomed back so warmly and look forward to getting back to this important work," said Jimmy Kimmel.

[09/30/19 - 02:52 PM]
"South Park" Returns with Tegridy as #1 Cable Comedy Telecast of 2019 with Key P18-49 Demo
Comedy Central further spins the numbers for the week of September 23-29.

[08/14/19 - 11:00 AM]
"Crank Yankers" Returns to Comedy Central(R) September 25 at 10:30 P.M. ET/PT
Season five will feature beloved characters such as Spoonie Luv, Elmer Higgins, Niles Standish, Bobby Fletcher, The Truth, Terrence Catheter, Mr. Birchum and more.

[02/11/19 - 05:37 PM]
Comedy Central Announces New Late Night Series with David Spade and the Return of "Crank Yankers"
Other highlights: a second season order for new, hit scripted series "The Other Two"; and the first look at new scripted comedy "South Side."

[06/14/12 - 09:09 AM]
Merry, Merry, Merry Half-Christmas! Celebrate The "Workaholics'" Favorite Holiday On Monday, June 25
Viewers can also participate in the on-air "Find the Hash" stunt for a chance to win Half-Xmas presents.

[01/27/12 - 09:06 AM]
Chuck LaBella Named Vice President of Talent Development, Alternative Programming, NBC
"We are excited to make this announcement official since we have worked with Chuck for so many years where he has contributed to the success of our shows as well as others," said Paul Telegdy.

[01/08/12 - 11:13 AM]
FOX Forges New Unit to Create Alternative Animated Content
The late-night programming block will air Saturdays (11:00 PM-12:30 AM ET/PT) and will feature four new animated series per season starting in January 2013.

[10/15/09 - 06:21 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 15
Updates include: Jonah Hill to voice animated comedy for FOX; Fox Television Studios, ABC team for "The Gates"; and The CW sets its development slate.

[10/14/09 - 11:39 AM]
Notorious Daredevil Returns in Spike TV's "Super Dave's Spike-Tacular"
"I was a little hesitant about coming back and risking my life each week, but the only other offer I had was 'Super & Kate Plus 8,'" said Bob Einstein.

[05/14/09 - 01:46 PM]
Comedy Central(R) Locks in the Laughs with Its 2009-2010 Development Slate and Greenlights Animated Series "Ugly Americans"
Said slate includes projects from Jamie Foxx, Ron White, Andy Dick, Judah Friedlander, Ice Cube and The Sklar Brothers.

[03/04/09 - 08:03 AM]
The Greatest Superstar Daredevil Entertainer of All Time Returns to Television on Spike TV!
Bob Einstein will return as "Super Dave Osborne" in a four-week stunt this summer.

[02/27/09 - 01:57 PM]
'Saturday Night Live' Returns with a Pair of Live Shows in March Featuring Dwayne Johnson and Ray Lamontagne March 7 and Tracy Morgan and Kelly Clarkson March 14
Morgan will host for the first time while Johnson returns for his third.

[10/29/08 - 05:48 AM]
VH1 Classic Forges New Original Series 'That Metal Show' for Its Fall Line-Up Beginning on Saturday, November 15 at 11:00pm*
Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson host the series, which is described as "The View" meets "Headbangers' Ball."

[09/23/08 - 06:35 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 23
Updates include: Kanye West lands pilot at Comedy Central; Liz Tigelaar books a pair of projects; and Tom Everett Scott and Arija Bareikis join NBC's "LAPD."

[09/11/08 - 12:50 PM]
Fourth Set of Presenters Announced for "The 60th Primetime Emmy(R) Awards" Airing Sunday, September 21, on ABC
Christina Applegate, Candice Bergen, David Boreanaz, Wayne Brady, Lauren Conrad, Jimmy Kimmel and Kiefer Sutherland are among the latest additions.

[06/16/08 - 08:07 AM]
NBC's 'Top Gear' Buckles Up Its Hosts for High-Octane Pilot from BBC Worldwide America Based on International Hit Franchise
Adam Carolla, Tanner Foust and Eric Stromer are tapped for the U.K. import.

[07/16/07 - 01:24 PM]
Comedy Central(R) Late-Night Series "Web Shows" Second Season Premieres Monday, August 6
This season, Comedy Central has upped its on-air collaboration with AtomFilms and committed to air six AtomFilms Web originals -- one in each of the series six episodes.

[06/15/07 - 06:27 PM]
Development Update: Week of June 11-15
Updates include: "Veronica Mars" creator Rob Thomas to run ABC's "Miss/Guided," Donald Trump brings "Lady or a Tramp" to FOX, MTV renews "Laguna Beach" and "Run's House" plus a host of casting news.

[06/14/07 - 01:07 PM]
Jimmy Kimmel Is Host of "Set for Life," on the ABC Television Network
The network confirms the seven-episode series will premiere on Friday, July 20 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/26/07 - 12:09 PM]
Sarah Silverman to Host "2007 MTV Movie Awards"
The ceremony will be broadcast live from Gibson Theater in Universal City, California on Sunday, June 3.

[02/27/07 - 10:35 AM]
Comedy Central(R) to Launch Late-Night Series 'Web Shows' Featuring All Original Broadband Programming
The half-hour late-night series, premiering March 5, features all original broadband programming from comedycentral.com and AtomFilms.

[01/11/07 - 01:38 PM]
All Brand New Episodes of Crank Yankers and Celebrity Deathmatch to Premiere February 9th Beginning at 10 PM ET / Pt on MTV2
The formerly Comedy Central-based "Yankers" will air eight new episodes on MTV2 while "Deathmatch" will return for a sixth season.

[01/08/07 - 10:25 AM]
ComedycentraL.com Rings in 2007 with the Launch of 11 New Original Web Series
The latest offerings include "Judge Fudge," a spin-off of "Drawn Together."

[09/26/06 - 12:00 AM]
Jimmy Kimmel Returns as Host of the "2006 American Music Awards," Airing Live November 21 on Abc

[09/18/06 - 12:00 AM]
Bravo Inks Deal with Img Media to Produce "Better Half" -- a Six Episode One-Hour New Original Reality Competition Series

[09/12/06 - 12:00 AM]
Comedy Central(R) Records to Release "Demetri Martin: These Are Jokes" Stand-Up Cd/DVD on Tuesday, September 26

[08/22/06 - 12:00 AM]
Jimmy Kimmel Named Host for ABC's Newst Game Show, "Set for Life," from Endemol Usa

[07/26/06 - 12:00 AM]
TBS Spans the Globe to Find the World's Funniest Commercials for One-Hour Special Hosted by Kevin Nealon and Susan Yeagley

[07/14/06 - 12:00 AM]
Brand New Episodes of Crank Yankers to Air on MTV2

[07/13/06 - 12:00 AM]
This Mother Just Keeps Expanding! Comedy Central(R) Enhances Its Broadband Channel "Motherload" with a New Development Slate

[02/27/06 - 12:00 AM]
On March 28, Enter the Surreal and Silly World of "The Andy Milonakis Show: The Complete First Season"

[10/25/05 - 12:00 AM]
Get a Load of This Mother! Comedy Central to Launch Broadband-Optimized Channel "Motherload" on November 1

[08/01/05 - 12:00 AM]
He's Baaack! Adam Carolla Returns to Comedy Central(R) with the Debut of "Too Late with Adam Carolla"

[07/14/05 - 12:00 AM]
He's Baaack! Adam Carolla Returns to Comedy Central(R) with the Debut of 'Too Late with Adam Carolla'

[05/13/05 - 12:00 AM]
Sarah Silverman Inks Pilot Deal with Comedy Central

[01/05/05 - 12:00 AM]
Comedy Central Firms Up 2005 Slate, Premieres

[01/03/05 - 12:00 AM]
It's a New Year and the Naughty Crank Calls Continue with New Episodes of Comedy Central's 'Crank Yankers' Premiering Wednesday, January 12 at 9 P.M.

[12/07/04 - 12:00 AM]
Cable Premiere Roundup: January 2005, Part 2

[11/23/04 - 12:00 AM]
Comedian Kevin Nealon Set to Host Poker Royale: The Wppa Championship on Gsn

[10/05/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: October 1-5

[10/05/04 - 12:00 AM]
Adam Carolla to Guest Host CBS's 'The Late Late Show'

[09/02/04 - 12:00 AM]
Mischa Barton, Jimmy Kimmel and Chris Noth Confirmed as Presenters for the 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Abc

[07/23/04 - 12:00 AM]
TCA Summer Press Tour: Comedy Central

[06/30/04 - 12:00 AM]
Comedy Central Tees Up Additional Premiere Dates

[06/24/03 - 12:00 AM]
'Monk' Opener Sets Ratings Records







CRANK YANKERS (COMEDY CENTRAL)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
7/3/02 - ???
STATUS:
on hiatus or fate to be determined
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
CURRENT SEASON:
6 (20 episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
Missed an episode? Been wanting to catch up? This series is also available on:

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
completed airing its sixth season on 8/3/22; has yet to be renewed for a seventh season
DESCRIPTION:
(from Comedy Central's web site, July 2022) In this series created by Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Carolla and Daniel Kellison, Yankerville's puppet citizens -- voiced by celebrities and stand-up comedians -- make real calls to real people, whether they like it or not.
CREW INFORMATION:
· Adam Carolla as EP
· Daniel Kellison as EP
· David George as EP
· Jimmy Kimmel as EP
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (improv/sketch)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· ITV America
· Kimmelot