NBC Universal is joining the increasingly crowded streaming party with a new advertising-free digital comedy channel called Seeso that will cost $4 a month and offer a mix of original series, NBC late-night shows and content from the broadcaster’s archives.
With SeeSo, NBC Universal hopes to create an alternative to big streaming services that helps comedy lovers easily find content that appeals to them. “Big streaming services have created a paradox of choice — they’re great if you know exactly what to watch, but if you aren’t in the middle of a binge, the search can be near endless,†said Evan Shapiro, executive VP for digital enterprises at NBC Universal. “By focusing on a specific yet large niche, and providing a curated experience, we can help viewers find good stuff they might not or cannot find. SeeSo is your neighborhood comedy eatery, with daily specials from a chef you trust.â€
Here is a random list of a few of original series and stand-up specials:
Soul Mates
The story of two kindred spirits trapped in a cycle of death and rebirth, exploring love, loyalty and fashion in four different lifetimes. Starring Nick Boshier and Christiaan Van Vuuren. Created by Christiaan Van Vuuren, Connor Van Vuuren and Nick Boshier. Written and directed by Connor Van Vuuren and Christiaan Van Vuuren. Produced by Chloe Rickard. Executive producers are Rick Kalowski, Greg Waters and Abe Forsythe. A Van Vuuren Bros and Ludo Production in association with ABC TV, Screen Australia and Screen NSW. Six, half-hour episodes.
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
A half-hour, semi-scripted comedy with an ensemble of seven real estate agents set against the backdrop of a luxury, cutthroat L.A. real estate firm. Created and executive produced by Kulap Vilaysack. Executive produced by Tom Lennon, Ben Garant, Scott Aukerman and David Jargowsky. Production services by Comedy Bang! Bang! Productions for Paramount Television. Eight, half-hour episodes.
Take My Wife
A half hour single-cam series that follows a young married couple as elements of their domestic lives provide material for the underground stand-up showcase they co-host. Starring and executive produced by Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher. Executive produced by Scott Aukerman and David Jargowsky for Comedy Bang! Bang! Productions. Six, half-hour episodes.
Night Train with Wyatt Cenac
A freewheeling mix of stand-up, music and other surprises, where anything can happen and anything is welcome, Night Train with Wyatt Cenac captures the amazing talent and spontaneity that has made the live show a staple of the New York comedy scene for the past three years. Starring and executive produced by Wyatt Cenac. Produced by Avalon Television Inc., with Marianne Ways as executive consultant. Six, hourlong episodes.
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