Comedy only: Besides offering reruns of comedies like 30 Rock and Poehler's Parks and Recreation, NBCUniversal is also investing in original content from stars like Poehler, who will co-produce and co-host a show named after her improv and sketch comedy group "The Upright Citizens Brigade" for Seseo.
NEW YORK: Comcast Corp's NBCUniversal division plans to offer an Internet-based comedy channel featuring ad-free performances from Jimmy Fallon, Amy Poehler and others, testing viewers' willingness to pay for niche online content.
The US$3.99 (RM17) a month service called "Seeso" will launch in January, offering popular NBC comedy shows such as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, monthly live streamed comedy concerts, a movie library and original content.
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