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Tue Jul 2, 6:06 AM ET
By Melissa Grego
HOLLYWOOD (Variety) - Comedy Central has ordered 20 additional episodes of "Crank Yankers," after airing just five installments of the primetime series.
The 10-episode first season of "Crank Yankers," in which actual crank calls form the basis for a storyline about a twisted town inhabited solely by puppets, debuted June 2. Its ratings have consistently built upon its lead-in.
"We're really pleased so far, and the show has got a lot of potential," Comedy Central executive VP-general manager Bill Hilary told Daily Variety. "Why wait around to order?"
"Crank Yankers" has drawn an average 1.2 million viewers during its first four Sunday night airings, with adults 18-49 repping 70% of its audience. The episodes have been premiering at 10:30 on Sundays after repeats of "The Man Show." Its repeats, however, which follow ratings stalwart "South Park" on Wednesdays, have posted even higher numbers than the Sunday premieres, albeit lower than "South Park's" figures.
"Loveline" co-host Adam Carolla created and executive produces the show with his partners in Jackhole Industries, Daniel Kellison and Jimmy Kimmel.
The new episodes will debut "as soon as we can get them," Hilary said, likely early next year.
Reuters/Variety
Tue Jul 2, 6:06 AM ET
By Melissa Grego
HOLLYWOOD (Variety) - Comedy Central has ordered 20 additional episodes of "Crank Yankers," after airing just five installments of the primetime series.
The 10-episode first season of "Crank Yankers," in which actual crank calls form the basis for a storyline about a twisted town inhabited solely by puppets, debuted June 2. Its ratings have consistently built upon its lead-in.
"We're really pleased so far, and the show has got a lot of potential," Comedy Central executive VP-general manager Bill Hilary told Daily Variety. "Why wait around to order?"
"Crank Yankers" has drawn an average 1.2 million viewers during its first four Sunday night airings, with adults 18-49 repping 70% of its audience. The episodes have been premiering at 10:30 on Sundays after repeats of "The Man Show." Its repeats, however, which follow ratings stalwart "South Park" on Wednesdays, have posted even higher numbers than the Sunday premieres, albeit lower than "South Park's" figures.
"Loveline" co-host Adam Carolla created and executive produces the show with his partners in Jackhole Industries, Daniel Kellison and Jimmy Kimmel.
The new episodes will debut "as soon as we can get them," Hilary said, likely early next year.
Reuters/Variety
