XM Satellite Radio and National Lampoon, the world's most recognized brand in comedy, announced the launch of "National Lampoon Comedy Radio," a 24-hour comedy channel debuting on XM's programming lineup in October.
With a stable of "comedy jocks" serving as on-air hosts, National Lampoon Comedy Radio (XM 154) will include a variety of original programming spanning from stand-up and satirical news and sports segments to parody songs and prank phone calls. The channel also will include character sketches regular interview features with comedian and celebrities.
"XM has been a champion of the comedy radio format, developing and growing our three existing comedy channels to become among the most popular on the platform. With the addition of National Lampoon Comedy Radio, we'll be able to reinforce XM's reputation as an innovator in comedy programming for a national radio audience," said Eric Logan, executive vice president of programming for XM Satellite Radio.
