"Just for Laughs" returns Tuesday, January 1, at 8:30 p.m., following
the Rose Bowl, and will air back-to-back episodes Tuesday nights
(8:00 and 8:30 p.m.), beginning January 8. The series will regularly
air at 9:00 p.m., followed by "Carpoolers" (9:30 p.m.) as of January
8.
Cutting across cultural boundaries and with universal appeal, "Just
for Laughs" entertains audiences of all ages and demographics. The
series, which mixes clever practical jokes, hidden cameras and a few
unsuspecting victims, is seen in 125 countries around the world and
on 95 airlines, airing on BBC1 (UK), France 2 (France), Mediaset
(Italy), Nickelodeon (Germany) and CBC (Canada), among others.
"Just for Laughs" (www.hahaha.com) is active in many areas of
entertainment production, including Television, Theatre and
Touring. "Just for Laughs" Distribution (Distributions Juste Pour
Rire Inc.) is a leading distributor of short, light entertainment
comedy television programming and the largest distributor of non-
verbal hidden-camera gags in the world.
"Just for Laughs" television shows are seen in over 125 countries and
on over 95 airlines around the world, and in the past have been seen
on MTV, Showtime, HBO, BBC America and Fox in the U.S. Its annual
festival is the world's largest and most prestigious comedy event,
welcoming over two million people each summer. During its 24 years,
the Festival has featured some of the top comics in the world,
including Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Dave Chappelle, Ray Romano and
Tim Allen. Each year over 1,000 industry executives are drawn to what
is considered the hottest breeding ground for new talent. The company
successfully tours across the globe, bringing some of the Festival's
best talent to Canada, the U.S. and Asia, and has personal management
offices in Los Angeles, Paris and Montreal.
Source; ABC Press Release