Baldwin, Cryer, Ferrell, et al. Set for First Annual 'The Comedy Awards'

COMEDY CENTRAL's "The Comedy Awards," the first-ever multi-network, multi-platform, annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, has announced Alec Baldwin, Jon Cryer, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Garry Shandling, "The Daily Show" correspondents, Samantha Bee, Jason Jones, Olivia Munn and John Oliver, "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" contributor, John Hodgman and The Gregory Brothers as additional presenters and attendees. They join previously announced presenters and attendees Ty Burrell, Louis C.K., Stephen Colbert, Rob Corddry, Tina Fey, Bill Hader, Chloe Moretz, Tracy Morgan, Trey Parker, Craig Robinson, Andy Samberg, Jon Stewart, Matt Stone and Kristen Wiig.

A full list of previously announced nominees for "The Comedy Awards" and more information about the show and its prestigious Board of Directors can be found at www.thecomedyawards.com.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 98 million homes nationwide. COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) MTV Networks. COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is www.comedycentral.com.