Comedy Central Gets Koy

Network giving comedian Jo Koy a one-hour stand-up special, to be filmed at New York Comedy Festival.

By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 10/23/2008 7:33:00 AM

Comedy Central says it has signed comedian Jo Koy for an hour stand-up special.

The show will be shot at the New York Comedy Festival Nov. 6 and air in the first quarter of next year. 

Jo Koy was named one of 10 comics to watch by B&C sister publication, Daily Variety. He will executive produce the special along with Dakota Pictures' Troy Miller and Tracey Baird.

"We've been tracking Jo Koy for a while and we saw him crush on Carlos Mencia's 'Punisher' tour," said Comedy Central senior VP, specials and talent Elizabeth Porter. In fact, the channel has already showcased him on a half-hour special.

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