Distrito Comedia

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Distrito Comedia
DistritoComediaLOGO2018.png
Country Mexico
Ownership
OwnerTelevisa Networks
(TelevisaUnivision Mexico)
Sister channels Las Estrellas
FOROtv
Telehit
Bandamax
De Pelicula
De Película Clásico
History
LaunchedOctober 1, 2012
Former namesClásico TV (2007-2012)
Links
Website www.distritocomedia.com

Distrito Comedia (Comedy District) is a Mexican cable/satellite television network. The channel broadcast classic comedy shows (from the 1970s to 1990s), contemporary comedy shows (2000's) and original comedy shows (2010's).

Contents

Distrito Comedia (launched October 1, 2012) broadcast only Mexican comedy shows and sitcoms from TelevisaUnivision Mexico. Distrito Comedia replaced Clásico TV on (May 7, 2007 – October 1, 2012). [1]

Current programming

Former programming

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References

  1. "Televisa Networks: Clásico TV se transforma en Distrito Comedia". prensario.net (in Spanish). 2012-10-10.