1999 – Competition in the health programming genre intensifies, as FOX's The Health Network launches with a live simulcast cesarean-section birth of triplets at a Phoenix hospital to 17 million households via its cable network and website.
1999 – The National Cable Television Center and Museum, which later shortened its name to The Cable Center, broke ground on its 74,000 square foot facility on the campus of the University of Denver at the end of July. More than 200 industry leaders from all over the country attend the ceremonies.
1998 – Cable scored more viewers than the big four networks plus WB Television and United Paramount Network combined.
1997 – Wisdom Television was created to provide information about personal growth, alternative medicine, social consciousness, spirituality, relationships, and other global issues. Visit Wisdom Television’s website »
1996 – MSNBC launched as a groundbreaking joint venture from Microsoft and NBC, comprised of MSNBC TV on cable and MSNBC.com on the Internet. The MSNBC concept of convergence meant that both television viewers and personal-computer users benefit from a service that offers truly integrated television, interactive news, quality breaking news coverage, and dynamic discussion of topical events. Visit MSNBC’s website »
1995 – Outdoor Life Network (OLN) launched in July 1995, providing exciting sports programming, exclusive coverage of outdoor sporting events, and expert how-to advice. Visit OLN’s website »
1994 – MuchMusic, a Canadian network, launched in 1994. It is dedicated to providing an entertaining, informative, and engaging look at popular music as it happens today. Visit MuchMusic’s website »
1991 – Court TV launched in July, 1991, and is currently the leader in the investigation genre, providing a window on the American system of justice through distinctive programming that both informs and entertains. Visit Court TV’s website »
1985 – Nick-at Nite, now one of the highest-rated basic cable networks among 18-49 year olds, premiered in July 1985. While the network was originally home to many hit sitcoms, it also began airing original programming in 2004. Visit Nick-at-Nite’s website »
1985 – The Home Shopping Network is launched. HSN has evolved into a global, multi-channel retailer on television, the Internet, and through catalogs. Visit HSN’s website »
1976 – Showtime launched, providing consumers with top quality programming, uncut and commercial free. In addition to presenting box office hits, the network has built its reputation offering viewers innovative and groundbreaking original series, movies, mini-series, documentaries, special event programming, and world-class boxing. Visit Showtime’s website »
1967 – A patent for dual-heterodyne set-top converters was received by Ronald Mandell and George Brownstein. This converter broke the 12 channel barrier for ordinary home television sets. |
