Carol Massar

I was struck with sort of the creative process of coming up with this idea for Comedy Central, the potential competition that you were going to get from HBO at a certain point.

And the staying power of some of the programs on there, including The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, and notably South Park today.

I mean, the idea that South Park could be as relevant in some, you know, in some cases in 2025, 2026, as it was in the mid 90s, I think could be surprising to a lot of people.

Talk a little bit about how, you know, within 10 minutes, you guys came up with this idea for Comedy Central and how you landed Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

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What does that breakup look like, Ross?

Would that be the only thing spun off?

ESPN would be?

No, it should be three companies is the way I see it.

What should they be?

Would that work?

With all the cross pollination that happens these days, like, you know, you go on a Disney cruise and the Disney IP is everywhere.

You go see a Disney film and if it's a popular film that ends up becoming something that is an attraction at one of the park and resorts.

It's supposed to be this virtual cycle that for years worked out really well.