Upfronts 2016: Comedy Central Renews 'Tosh.O,' ‘Drunk History’

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Comedy Central has renewed several of its current series, including Tosh.O and Drunk History, the network said Tuesday.

Tosh.O, executive produced by Daniel Tosh, Charlie Siskel and Christie Smith, will return for ninth season later this year, according to network officials, while Drunk History has been renewed for a fourth season, said network officials.

Other shows to receive a greenlight for a new season or new episodes include Not Safe With Nikki Glaser, Review, This Is Not Happening, Alternatino, Nothin’s Easy and Questionable Science.

The renewals and extension join previously announced renewals: for Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer, South Park, and Workaholics.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.