Kent Emmons, the founder and former Chairman/CEO of All Comedy Radio Networks will serve as Chairman and CEO of the new venture.
Focusing on a core demographic of men 21-34, National Lampoon Radio Network will target major markets with a "comedic hot talk radio" format upon its debut in January 2006, with programming to originate from studios on both coasts.
On its slate will be an East Coast morning drive show broadcast from New York, a West Coast morning drive show live from L.A., a politically flavored midday show, and an evening drive "guy talk" program.
"National Lampoon has a great radio heritage with 'The National Lampoon Radio Hour,' which was the genesis for 'Saturday Night Live' and other great TV comedy," explains Emmons.
Prior to the full launch of the network will come individual shows such as "National Lampoon's Comedy Countdown," a two-hour weekend show scheduled to launch in July, 2005.
- Portions from a National Lampoon News Release
