Steve Koonin sees opportunity in comedy

July 17, 2008 Given a decline in comedic film and TV content in the U.S. in recent years, "there is a big opportunity in comedy," Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks and head of TBS, said here Thursday. Kicking off the inaugural Just Comedy industry conference, Koonin's speech Thursday morning packed a conference room at the Hyatt Regency with more than 100 folks from across the funny business. Only 5% of U.S. television content is currently made up of sitcoms, or less than 10% including reruns, Koonin told his audience.

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