2004 – Cable in the Classroom, along with the National Parents and Teachers Association, releases Navigating the Children's Media Landscape: A Parent's and Caregiver's Guide. This report offered ideas and strategies to help parents and mentors select and use media in ways that are age-appropriate for children.
1996 – TV Land was launched, giving its audience the best programming from television history, including hit shows, classic commercials, and rarely seen television programs. Visit TV Land’s website »
1994 – Turner Classic Movies premiered in 1994. TCM now features an exclusive lineup of motion pictures taken from the MGM, RKO, and pre-1950 Warner Brothers film libraries. Visit Turner Classic Movies’ website »
1993 – Founded by outdoorsmen, the Outdoor Channel launched in April 1993, presenting programming designed to educate and entertain all sportsmen. Visit The Outdoor Channel’s Website »
1991 – The only all-comedy network, Comedy Central, came into existence, presenting a mix of original programming, stand-up comedy sketches, and movies. Visit Comedy Central’s website »
1991 – Encore launched, offering first-run and big hit movies, completely uncut and commercial free, with a focus on high quality films. Visit Encore’s website »
1990 – ESPN carries its first Major League Baseball game: Baltimore at Kansas City on April 9th, 1990.
1989 – The launch of CNBC in April 1989, marked the beginning of a financial netword that would grow to provide real-time financial market coverage in 101 countries. Visit CNBC’s website »
1983 – The Disney Channel launched in April 1983. Now seen by 84 million homes, this child-driven, family-inclusive network produces programming that reflects children's life experiences. Visit Disney’s website »
1980 – USA Network premiered in April 1980, showing original series and feature films along with sports events, off-net television shows, and theatrical films. Visit USA’s website »
1979 – Launched in 1979, Nickelodeon would grow to become the most-watched network by children, offering original series, comedy, adventure, variety, news, and game shows. Visit Nickelodeon’s website » |
