Comedy Central Inks Deal With Daniel Tosh

Includes second season of ‘Tosh.0,' stand-up special, CD and DVD, live tour

By Alex Weprin -- Broadcasting & Cable, 12/16/2009 2:04:16 PM

Comedy Central has inked a wide ranging talent deal with comedian Daniel Tosh. The deal includes a 25-episode order for a second season of his series Tosh.0, as well as a one hour stand-up comedy special and subsequent CD/DVD release and a national stand-up live tour.

Tosh.0 is a weekly series, hosted by Tosh, featuring his take on the weird world of web video and the internet in general. The first season averaged 1.3 million total viewers across its 16 episodes. The 25 episode order for season two is the largest single season order for any series in network history. Season two will premiere Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 10:30 p.m.

After the stand-up special airs on the channel, it will release a CD and DVD with extra material.

The deal is similar to one the network signed with comedian/ventriloquist Jeff Dunham in March, 2009. That deal included a series (The Jeff Dunham Show), a stand-up special and live tour.

"Daniel is extremely talented, incredibly funny and a perfect fit for our audience," said Comedy Central President Michele Ganeless.  "We're excited about the new season of 'Tosh.0' and look forward to showcasing him on all these platforms."