Paramount Wipes South Park, Daily Show Clips, and More from Websites

Paramount has removed over two decades of content from its websites, including Comedy Central, MTV, and more, as part of cost-saving measures following a rejected bid for the company. The purge began with the deletion of MTV News and now includes sites related to Comedy Central, CMT, Yellowstone, Paramount Network, and TV Land. While Paramount directs fans to Paramount+ for content, some shows like The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, and South Park are not fully available on the streaming service. The removal of MTV News was lamented by its founder, Michael Alex, who expressed concerns about the potential sale of the archives to a new owner. Paramount's co-CEO mentioned plans to sell certain assets to pay down debt. Alex emphasized the importance of preserving these archives for public access, stating that history needs stewards, not just owners.