Charlie Kirk producer opens up about the banned South Park episodes

Andrew Kolvet, Charlie Kirk's longtime producer, spoke out after Comedy Central pulled “Got a Nut” off its repeat schedule. Eric Cartman parodied Charlie Kirk's hairdo and argument style in the episode. Kolvet said Kirk thought the parody was funny. Kirk "would want the episode back on air" because he liked humor and free expression, especially when it involved him, he told the network.

Conservative activist, novelist, and media personality Charlie Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA at age 18 in 2012 and built it into a conservative student movement. Kirk was known for his political, free speech, and university activism. His radio and podcast show, The Charlie Kirk Show, was popular among conservative Americans.

This dispute centers on South Park. It is an adult animated sitcom that premiered on August 13, 1997, and is famous for its sharp satire, unvarnished humor, and parodies of major persons and current events. It was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. It is one of television's most durable and talked-about animated series because it pushes boundaries and delivers strong social satire.

All About Charlie Kirk and South Park

In honor of Charlie Kirk's death on September 10, 2025, Comedy Central secretly pulled “Got a Nut” from its schedule. Kirk's producer, Andrew Kolvet, later said this was against Kirk's wishes. Kirk liked the show and saw it as free speech satire, according to Kolvet. Kirk liked humor, even when he was the target, and would have been the first to advocate keeping the episode on the air. Kolvet openly asked the network to return the episode to honor Kirk's legacy and approach to open discourse and comedy.

Following Charlie Kirk's death, Comedy Central pulled South Park Season 27, Episode 2, which poked fun at him through Eric Cartman. The "Got a Nut" episode mocked Kirk's "debate me" persona.

Out of sensitivity, the network removed the spoof, despite the fact that Kirk thought it amusing and even welcomed it online. In the protection of free expression, Kirk's producer claims that he would have preferred that the program continue running.

The season will continue as planned, according to the creators, who claim the most recent episode was postponed but will air next week.

Charlie Kirk was a conservative American TV personality, author, and activist who lived from 1993 until 2025. Kirk gained recognition for his media appearances, campus tours, and steadfast support of Donald Trump.

Cast of South Park

South Park has a unique cast because the show's writers and a few excellent voice performers voice most of the characters. Stan Marsh, Eric Cartman, Randy Marsh, Mr. Garrison, and Mr. Mackey are voiced by co-creator Trey Parker. His varied voices are a show highlight.

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Other co-creator Matt Stone voices Kyle Broflovski, Kenny McCormick, Gerald Broflovski, and other recurrent characters, and Parker and Stone write, direct, and produce, making them key to the series' creation.

Mona Marshall and April Stewart voice most female characters. This primarily includes the main boys' mothers, instructors, and townspeople. South Park stays current by producing episodes within a week of airing, thanks to this tiny but diverse workforce. This quick turnaround has earned the show a reputation for being topical and daring in addressing current concerns.

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