MTV Renews `Wild N Out,’ `Guy Code’

By R. Thomas Umstead
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MTV2 will look to tickle the funny bones of its viewers with the launch of two new series and the renewals of Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out and Guy Code, the network said Tuesday.

The two new comedy series include Joking Off, in which teams of comedians compete to make jokes off of ridiculous social media content, and Number 2 News, in which comic news teams turns Internet-based content into a funny news story.

The network will also develop a talk show pilot, Uncommon Sense With Charlamange, starring Guy Code favorite Charlamagne tha God.

In addition, the network has also renewed series Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out for a seventh season and Guy Code for a fifth season.

"With Wild ‘N Out’ and Guy Code we created a home where comedians could break through and define the voice of MTV2,” said Chris McCarthy, General Manager of MTV2, mtvU and Logo TV. “Now with MTV2’s Joking Off and Number 2 News, we’re cultivating new playgrounds to discover rising talent – and build on the network’s historic ratings."

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.