MTV Networks is a division of media conglomerates Viacom that oversees the operations of many television channels and Internet brands, including the original MTV channel in the United States.
The company was established in 1984 after Warner Communications and American Express decided to divest the basic cable assets of Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, renaming it MTV Networks, Inc. Warner-Amex originally created and owned Nickelodeon, MTV, VH...
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MTV Networks is a division of media conglomerates Viacom that oversees the operations of many television channels and Internet brands, including the original MTV channel in the United States.
The company was established in 1984 after Warner Communications and American Express decided to divest the basic cable assets of Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, renaming it MTV Networks, Inc. Warner-Amex originally created and owned Nickelodeon, MTV, VH1, and The Movie Channel.
Viacom acquired 66% of the company in 1985, and then acquired the remaining interest in 1986. It was then folded into Viacom International Inc., a subsidiary of Viacom Inc., and is no longer a distinct legal entity.
Year in parentheses denotes when channel was brought into the MTV Networks fold.
Channel created by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment prior to 1984.
Channel started as Ha!, merged with HBO's The Comedy Channel the following year, became fully owned by Viacom in 2003.
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