Africa's leading comedy channel, Comedy Central (DStv channel 122), has acquired exclusive rights to
broadcast the hit U.S. late-night talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy
Fallon from NBC Universal International
Distribution in Africa.
Starting Monday, June 5, at 21:00 WAT (weekdays), Comedy Central viewers
will be treated to Fallon’s trademark humour and high-tempo energy, his
welcoming interview style, love of audience participation, spot-on
impersonations, celebrity guests and innovative sketches. The Grammy®
Award-winning group, The Roots, serve as The Tonight Show’s house band.
Dillon Khan, Vice President Comedy Central Africa, commented, “We are delighted that Jimmy will
be joining our stellar line-up as star of The Tonight Show, and thrilled to
bring the show to our audiences within 24-hours of the U.S. premiere to make
life funnier.”
Comedy Central Africa is home to two of the most talked about
and internationally recognised talk shows – The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (20:30 WAT)
and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (21:00 WAT). Both shows air weekdays on DStv
channel 122.
For further information about The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy
Fallon please go towww.comedycentralafrica.com,
follow @ComedyCentralAF or @JimmyFallon on Twitter and like
Comedy Central Africa on Facebook.
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