Not too long ago, Tom Green, a comic known for his outrageous comedy skits on MTV and the movie “Freddy Got Fingered,” stepped into uncharted waters.

The leading light has managed to create the first 24-hour live comedy channel via the Internet, called “The Channel.”

The new comedy channel is prefect for those seeking a laugh while searching the Internet at the same time.

People Magazine calls The Channel “television’s brave new world.” Much of it is live television, accessible with a high-speed Internet connection and free from commercials.

The best part of it is “The Tom Green Show” is back and giving hope to its star that he can once again attract a major audience like he did on MTV.

If he does, Green will be a big part of history. He will be responsible for changing the world’s mainstream media and being successful at it.

Fans in Milwaukee can indulge in new episodes Monday through Thursday at 10 p.m. at www.tomgreen.com.

It’s magical to see Green’s own outrageous but funny ideas come back into the spotlight. He knows what to do to make people laugh and does not have to modify content because a network tells him too.

However, don’t expect him to be a total gross out and drink milk from a cow’s udder like he did previously on MTV.

Though at times Green is goofy, he has a much calmer personality than the comic is famous for.

Aside from the “Tom Green Show,” the Channel features a variety of experimental shows such as “Girl Talk” and Neil Hamburger’s “Poolside Chats.”

“The Tom Green Show” is, however, the Channel’s most prominent show. Amazingly, the show has adapted a new format since the days of MTV.

The majority of the episodes are live on air with only a seven second delay. Completely uncensored and uncut, Green spends much of the time on the show answering phone calls while interviewing celebrity guests in his living room.

It’s outstanding that Green his literally invested his entire life into the Channel; he has turned his entire Hollywood home, with the help of Mania TV, into a television studio.

The star’s commitment will likely bring him success. He has already captured worldwide attention with viewers as far away as Asia and Australia

Missing former MTV sidekick, Glenn Humplik, Green has decided to bring in many more celebrity guests then he did on MTV.

The new live show has recently featured guests like Tony Hawk, Andy Dick and Tommy Chong.

Unlike MTV, much of the content on the Channel is uncut and uncensored. The freeness of the Internet allows much of the content to be produced without government regulation.

Another difference is that the Channel allows a celebrity guest such as Andrew Dice Clay or Pauly Shore to go over the edge during interviews.

These guests, specifically, have chosen to behave in a manner that would be considered indecent. Clay, during his interview, used an assortment of vulgar words and Shore went as far as describing what it is like for two men to have sex.

However, the majority of content manages to remain at the PG-13 level. It’s obvious Green is able to maintain control of programming containing spontaneous and live content.

Often, when a guest does cross the line Green will ask him or her to stop. It is clear that Green does not want to make profanity part of his new act.

The celebrities help the show draw a large number of viewers — showing there is a high chance of prosperity.

Despite Green’s reputation for gross-out comedy, Green may still win over the world with his much tamer image. This new concept seems to be catching on quickly. Callers during “The Tom Green Show” have shown support, rather than just calling in and screaming.

The Channel is definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for a good laugh.

It’s likely many other people, especially celebrities, will follow in Green’s footsteps. Stars like Dave Navarro have expressed interest in creating their own channel.

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