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IFC picked up four complete comedy series including The Larry Sanders Show, The Ben Stiller Show, Mr. Show with Bob and David and Action. All four series will air within a new 90m comedy block hosted by comedian Scott Aukerman highlighted by exclusive new interviews with writers, creators and stars of each show as well as comedians influenced by the show’s stars.  The comedy block will launch January 3, airing on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10p-1130p. Premiere dates and air times of the four acquired shows include:

• The Larry Sanders Show premieres at 11p on January 3 with the first of 89 half-hour episodes. The Larry Sanders Show was acquired from Sony Pictures Television and will air Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11p.
• The Ben Stiller Show opens January 5 at 1030p with 13 half-hour episodes airing on Wednesdays at 1030p. IFC picked up this series from Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution.
• Mr. Show with Bob and David debuts January 7 at 11p with new eps airing Fridays at 1130p. A total of 30 half-hour eps were acquired from HBO.
• Action will premiere in fourth quarter 2011 with 13 half-hour eps. This series is from Sony Pictures Television.
• Additionally, IFC will air two New Year’s marathons with Mr. Show airing on New Year’s Eve from midnight to 6a. Then starting at 6a on New Year’s Day, IFC will air 24 hours of The Larry Sanders Show until 6a on January 2 followed by more Mr. Show eps airing back-to-back to finish at 6p.