NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today SiriusXM
announced that award-winning comedian and actor Ricky Gervais will launch a new show exclusively
on SiriusXM. Broadcast from London, New
York, and other destinations from around the world,
"Ricky Gervais Is Deadly Sirius"
will premiere on October 24 at
11:00 a.m. ET. The one-hour show will
air weekly on Comedy Greats channel 94.
"I started out in radio, and SiriusXM made me an offer to return
that I couldn't refuse," Gervais said. "With 32 million
subscribers, editorial control, my own playlist and absolute
freedom of speech, it's the perfect platform for me, and hopefully
the listener too."
"Ricky Gervais is undoubtedly one
of the most uniquely talented comedians in the game," said
Scott Greenstein, President and
Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. "Whether he's starring in a
beloved television show, delivering raucous stand-up before a crowd
of 20,000, or skewering celebrities at an awards show, the bottom
line is that Ricky is a compelling performer whose legion of fans
is only growing. We're ecstatic that he's bringing those many
talents to SiriusXM, where he'll tackle some of life's big
mysteries, while he charms and enlightens our more than 32 million
subscribers nationwide."
Ricky Gervais launched his
entertainment career as a London-based radio host, honing his interview
skills and sharing his love of music. Now one of the world's most
popular and charismatic comedians will return to his roots and join
SiriusXM, tackling more "sirius" topics with some of the most
respected experts in their fields. Whether it's a conversation with
scientist and author Richard Dawkins
about religion and the afterlife, or rocker Noel Gallagher on hijinks with his bandmates and
his musical influences, Gervais will have thought-provoking
discussions about the topics he feels the most passionate about,
namely music, science, art, and ethics.
"Ricky Gervais Is Deadly Sirius"
will air Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. ET on
SiriusXM Comedy Greats channel 94, and will then re-air the same
day at 5:00 p.m. ET on Raw Dog
channel 99.
For two decades Ricky Gervais has
been celebrated for his charm, razor-sharp wit, trademark laugh,
and unapologetic sense of humor, with his stand-up tours routinely
selling out arenas in every corner of the globe. He first became a
household name in the United
States following the critically-acclaimed run of "The
Office" in the United Kingdom.
Gervais co-created the original program and produced the wildly
popular U.S. version before moving on to films and more television
hits with "Extras" and "Derek."
During a highly successful career that spans the worlds of film,
television, and music, Gervais has won seven BAFTA awards, three
Golden Globe Awards, and two Emmy Awards, solidifying his position
as one of the biggest names in comedy. Along the way he amassed a
passionate fan base, including a large social media presence that
comprises more than 12.8 million Twitter followers.
His fans can now get a weekly dose of Ricky on Comedy Greats
channel 94, as well as via SiriusXM On Demand, through the SiriusXM
app on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online
www.siriusxm.com/player. SiriusXM also recently announced that its
200+ channels, including Comedy Greats, are now also available for
streaming to SiriusXM subscribers nationwide with Amazon Alexa. Go
to www.SiriusXM.com/AmazonAlexa to learn more.
About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world's largest
radio company measured by revenue and has more than 32 million
subscribers. SiriusXM creates and offers commercial-free music;
premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk
and entertainment, and a wide-range of Latin music, sports and talk
programming. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car
company and on smartphones and other connected devices as well as
online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM radios and accessories are
available from retailers nationwide and online at SiriusXM.
SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and
information services for subscribers through SiriusXM Traffic™,
SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather™. SiriusXM delivers
weather, data and information services to aircraft and boats
through SiriusXM Aviation™ and SiriusXM Marine™. In addition,
SiriusXM Music for Business provides commercial-free music to a
variety of businesses. SiriusXM holds a minority interest in
SiriusXM Canada which has approximately 2.8 million subscribers.
SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services,
giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and
convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen
vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and
turn-by-turn navigation.
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