2000 – Oxygen is a 24-hour television cable television network whose mission is to bring women (and the men who love them) edgy and innovative entertainment. With ground-breaking shows from such diverse talents as Oprah Winfrey, Carsey-Werner-Mandabach, and Banyan Productions, Oxygen airs more original series and specials than any other women’s network. The network launched in 2000 and is now aired in over 52 million cable households. Visit Oxygen Media’s website »

1996 – Under the creative direction of Robert Redford, the Sundance Channel, which launched in February, 1996, brings television viewers daring and engaging feature films, shorts, documentaries, world cinema, and animation, shown uncut and with no commercials. Through its original programs, the Sundance Channel connects viewers with filmmakers, the creative process, and the world of independent film. Visit the Sundance Channel’s website »

1987 – From leisure activities to destination adventures around the globe, the Travel Channel captures and embodies the fascination, freedom, and fun of travel, and highlights the elements that make any journey a true experience. Beginning in 1987, the Travel Channel is now available in more than 75 million homes in the US, and experienced a strong ratings growth in 2003. In addition, the network introduced new original programming in 2004. Visit the Travel Channel’s website »

1985 – The GoodLife TV Network, or the boomer network, is the nation’s only full-time cable channel dedicated to providing lifestyle, entertainment, and information programming for the baby boomer generation. The GoodLife TV premiered in 1985, and its programming reflects the attitudes and shared values important to this dynamic generation. Visit GoodLife TV’s website »

1984 – A&E Network, which launched in 1984, now reaches more that 88 million homes. A&E offers a diverse mix of programming, ranging from critically acclaimed original series and movies to innovative documentaries, as well as such favorites as the Emmy Award winning Biography series and dramatic specials and feature film presentations. Visit A&E’s website »

1984 – Also launched in 1984, Lifetime Television is committed to offering high quality entertainment and information programming to its audience. While advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families, the network is dedicated to using the power of the media to make a positive difference in the lives of women. Lifetime is the premiere basic cable network in prime time, as well as the leader in women's television. Lifetime serves over 85 million households nationwide. Visit Lifetime’s website »