Comedy Central Names McLaughlin VP, Specials

Will oversee specials, stand-up series

By Alicia Barber -- Broadcasting & Cable, 6/10/2013 3:03:40 PM

Comedy Central has named Christian McLaughlin vice president of specials, the network announced Monday.

McLaughlin will work from the company's New York office to oversee current specials, stand-up series and events, as well as develop new ones.

Prior to joining Comedy Central, McLaughlin served as vice president of production at Bravo, where he oversaw reality series like Flipping Out and Chef Roble and Co., and worked as an executive on Watch What Happens Live.

"Christian's tireless commitment to producing great programming, coupled with his bold approach to development as well as his experience working with talent made him the perfect fit for the job," said Jonas Larsen, senior VP, talent and specials, Comedy Central. "That, and of course his uncanny resemblance to Nick Kroll."