''K-15'' was a Macedonian

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show project established in the mid-1990s in Macedonia. It is mostly made up of episodes of short comedy sketches and spoofs on the

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, with frequent appearances of other actors/comedians. The three founders are also co-directors and co-producers.

History

The three characters decided to create a unique job opportunity for themselves - a weekly comedy show, not only providing them with a salary, but also entertaining and making laugh all those who live, know of, or have experience with the social and cultural situation in Macedonia. The first episode was broadcast on November 23, 1994 on A1 TV. Since then, the show has provided strong social, political, and economic criticism of various peculiar events in the Macedonian society, ethnic tolerance, stereotypes, taboo-topics and the environment. K-15 aired on many TV channels such as

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. In 2008 the group decided to form their own independent channel known as K-15 TV. The channel airs predominately Macedonian music with occasional K-15 sketches and commercials. K-15 TV is available on the satellite network too. They also have their own YouTube channel with more than 900 videos.Youtube channel"
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Impact on society

While the show had ended in 2013, the Macedonian comedy trio has helped pave the very narrow path of open-mindedness and embodiment of the concepts of freedom of thought, expression and opinion, while shattering a half century old tradition of self-righteousness, faux-perfectionism, and pretentiousness that stem from the one party social order of communism in the former

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The fan base of K-15 is extremely wide in Macedonia. This is mainly fitting with the content of the jokes and skits of the show; problems and issues everyone can see first hand in their own community. Additionally, the show has also received a very large following outside of Macedonia as well, especially in the Macedonian diaspora in the United States, Canada, Germany,

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and Australia.

References

External links

* * {{Official website, http://www.k-15.com.mk/
Youtube Channel
Macedonian television series 1990s comedy television series 2000s comedy television series 2010s comedy television series A1 Televizija original programming