In the summer of 2004, Norton ventured into American television. The Graham Norton Effect debuted on 24 June 2004, on Comedy Central, and was also broadcast in the UK on BBC Three. In the midst of controversy surrounding Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson's Super Bowl performance, Norton was wary of moving into the market.
In t.he summer of 2004, Norton ventured into American television The Graham Norton Effect debuted on 24 June 2004, on Comedy Central, and was also broadcast in the UK on BBC Three. In the midst of controversy surrounding Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson's Super Bowl performance, Norton was wary of moving into the market.