The Comic’s Comic Marries My Damn Channel Blog Network
Thursday, July 28, 2011
The Comic’s Comic Marries My Damn Channel Blog Network
NEW YORK, NY, July 28, 2011 -- Veteran Journalist and former comedian Sean L. McCarthy joins forces with My Damn Channel to bring his award-winning coverage of comedy and comedians to the new My Damn Channel Blog Network. McCarthy is the Founding Editor of The Comic's Comic, which launched in November 2007. The deal was announced today by My Damn Channel Founder/CEO, Rob Barnett at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal where Barnett and McCarthy are unveiling a new version of the site at
www.TheComicsComic.com.
My Damn Channel is home to many of the most respected names in comedy since unleashing its entertainment studio and distribution business in 2007. The company has produced some of the most successful comedy series online and is now extending its brand with the My Damn Channel Blog Network with sites including The Comic’s Comic and the new,
www.Slacktory.com. More new blogs will be announced and launched in the weeks ahead.
Sean L. McCarthy said, “I’ve watched My Damn Channel grow into a respected entertainment company over the past four years. I’m honored to join Rob’s team as we work to bring you the definitive guide to the best comedy and comedians in the world.”
My Damn Channel Founder/CEO, Rob Barnett said, “Sean’s baby is a perfect partner for the My Damn Channel Blog Network. We’ll also launch The Comic’s Comic video channel in the weeks ahead with interviews and performances.” He added, “We love Sean’s taste and love every comic he covers. They’re all now potential victims of more mass promotion and cash and prizes from My Damn Channel.”
The ECNY Awards named The Comic's Comic "Best Website" in 2011. McCarthy was judged “New York's Funniest Reporter” by Gawker and Mediabistro in 2007. His scoops have been cited by The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, New York Magazine, the New York Post, Huffington Post, The Associated Press, Mediaite, The Wrap, and more. McCarthy has covered pop culture, entertainment and comedy for the New York Daily News, Boston Herald, and Arizona Republic.
If you've got a hot comedy scoop or want to contribute to The Comic’s Comic, email the editor at
TheComicsComic@gmail.com. If you'd like to advertise, please email
Ali@MyDamnChannel.com.
About My Damn Channel
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