CNN Boss Addresses Rumors Surrounding Prime-Time Comedy Show
CNN boss Chris Licht shared whether the network is considering a prime-time comedy show. Stephen Battaglio of The Los Angeles Times asked if the rumors of the comedy show are true. Licht replied, “No. I worked on a…
CNN boss Chris Licht shared whether the network is considering a prime-time comedy show.
Stephen Battaglio of The Los Angeles Times asked if the rumors of the comedy show are true.
Licht replied, “No. I worked on a comedy show. And it took over 200 people to produce an actual comedy show.”
He added, “So no, I would not be so foolish as to, in one fell swoop, hurt the brand of comedy and news by trying to do a comedy show on CNN.”
When asked what he is doing, Licht told Battaglio, “I’m casting a wide net to help broaden the appeal of our prime time. But at the same time, I can’t offend our core audience of news junkies.”
Licht explained he “would never do anything that would hurt the brand and reputation that we’re working so hard to restore.”
Battaglio then asked, “Are you talking to comedians about being part of the new prime-time show?”
The CNN head explained, “We are in conversations with culturally relevant individuals from the worlds of entertainment, sports and comedy who can bring fresh and unique perspectives to the news.”