Fall Into a Comedy Routine This September with New Series and Returning Favourites

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• Comedy cuts the bureaucratic red tape for the series premiere of  PARKS AND RECREATION on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Before the homework, before the books, before the teacher’s dirty looks, viewers can get schooled with THE BIG BANG LABOUR DAY WEEKEND MARATHON, Sunday, Sept. 1 – Monday, Sept. 2 starting at 6 a.m. ET/PT 
• It’s time for a rematch! MATCH GAME Season 2 premieres Monday, Sept. 2 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.
• James Franco: Actor, director, screenwriter, painter, producer….and now, a punch line for his peers. Watch as he gets skewered in the ROAST OF JAMES FRANCO helmed by Roast Master Seth Rogen, Monday, Sept. 2 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
• After three months of wandering the desert, Jon Stewart returns to host THE DAILY SHOW, Tuesday Sept. 3 at 11 p.m. ET/PT.
• THE DAILY SHOW’S John Oliver presents another season of side-splitting comedic talent with Season 3 of JOHN OLIVER’S NEW YORK STAND UP SHOW, premiering Saturday, Sept. 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
• The sketch comedy kings are back! KEY & PEELE return with fan favourites and new characters in Season 3, premiering Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
• ONLY IN AMERICA makes its final stop Monday, Sept. 30 at 9 p.m. ET/PT in its Season 2 finale.

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Below is a chronological listing of Comedy’s premieres, finales, and specials for September. All programming is subject to change (all times ET/PT; visit TheComedyNetwork.ca to confirm local broadcast times and for the full broadcast schedule). 

Sunday, September 1

6 a.m. – THE BIG BANG LABOUR DAY WEEKEND MARATHON

Catch up with Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, Howard, and Raj in some of the best episodes of THE BIG BANG THEORY.

Monday, September 2

6 a.m. and 10 a.m. – THE BIG BANG LABOUR DAY WEEKEND MARATHON

The social science experiments continue with more great episodes of THE BIG BANG THEORY.

7:30 a.m. – PARK AND RECREATION *Sneak Preview*

Get an inside look into everyone’s favourite governmental department with a sneak peek of PARKS AND RECREATION before the series premiere on Sept 3.

8:30 p.m. – MATCH GAME *Season 2 premiere*

Retro-classic game show MATCH GAME returns for a second season with 60 brand-new episodes of star-studded hilarity. Darrin Rose returns as host, giving contestants the chance to fill in the blanks and match wits and witticisms with the celebrity panel. Seán Cullen and Debra DiGiovanni return to anchor the panel. Celebrity guest stars include Russell Peters, Ice-T, Catherine O’Hara, and Emma Hunter (SPUN OUT, POP QUIZ), whose hanging around for 30 hilarious episodes.

10 p.m. – THE ROAST OF JAMES FRANCO *Special Premiere*

An all-star roster of Roasters will join Roast Master Seth Rogen for the ROAST OF JAMES FRANCO, which includes close friends, and who’s who line up of top comedians including Bill Hader , Jonah Hill, Nick Kroll, and Sarah Silverman.

Tuesday, September 3

10:30 p.m. – PARKS AND RECREATION – “Pilot” *Series Premiere*

Cameras follow Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, and hilarity ensues. In an attempt to beautify her town and advance her career, Leslie takes on what should be a fairly simple project; help local nurse Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones) turn an abandoned construction pit into a community park. Opposing them are defensive bureaucrats, selfish neighbours, real estate developers, and single-issue fanatics.

Saturday, September 14

9 p.m. – JOHN OLIVER’S NEW YORK STAND UP SHOW – *Season 3 Premiere*

Season 3 of this weekly stand-up series features a who’s who list of today’s hottest comedians including Hannibal Buress, Hari Kondabolu, Paul F. Tompkins, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Nick Kroll.

Thursday, September 19

9 p.m. – KEY & PEELE *Season 3 Premiere*

Season 3 of KEY & PEELE offers up a hilarious look at the world through the eyes of Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. Several classic characters from the first two seasons make their return, including Hingle McCringleberry and Ozamataz Buckshank; Karim and Jahar; Wendell and Mr. Garvey, alongside new and entertaining personalities..

Monday, September 30

9 p.m. – ONLY IN AMERICA WITH LARRY THE CABLE GUY – “Special Access” *Season 2 Finale*

Larry goes behind-the-scenes at some American spots that are always marked “Authorized Persons Only.” Larry joins the TSA, goes to a secret location to help a bomb squad get rid of explosive material, and finally, gets inside the everyday media machine at a local TV station.

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For more information, please contact:

Jesse Wanagas, The Comedy Network, 416.384.3193 or jesse.wanagas@bellmedia.ca

Natalie Cole, The Comedy Network, 416.384.2140 or natalie.cole@bellmedia.ca