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The first premium/pay cable network was HBO. It launched in 1972 for New York City & then expanded its service to other providers, by 1975 HBO was starting to be seen countrywide.
The first basic cable network was launched by Ted Turner in 1976. It was WTCG which stood for Turner Communications Group. He soon after changed its name to TBS which stands for Turner Broadcasting System.
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∙ 11y agoIn America, NBC began its TV broadcasting status in 1946, however it, (along w/ CBS) began as a radio network in 1926.
The oldest is England's BBC Television which started in 1932 & began regular broadcasting in 1936.
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∙ 6y agoThe 700 Club & Inside the NFL have tied for the longest running cable TV show.
They both debuted in 1977.
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What was the Philippines longest running tv show?
eat bulaga is the currently longest running tv show on phil tv
What is Britain's longest running children's television show?
Blue Peter.It's also the longest running children's show in the world.
What is the second-longest running game show in history?
The second-longest running game show in television history is To Tell the Truth. It debuted in 1956, the same year The Price is Right (the longest running game show in television history) debuted.
What is the longest running television show in prime time today?
Having debuted in 1968, 60 Minutes is the longest-running television show in prime time today.
What is newzealands longest running kids tv show?
What Now
Longest running tv show in the Philippines?
Eat Bulaga
Did Lucille Ball have the longest running tv show?
No. None of her shows lasted anywhere near the 'longest running' status, however, I Love Lucy (1951-1957) does have the distinction of being the first show to be rerun & the longest running show in syndication [e.g. reruns].
What was the longest running television show in Canada?
Starting in 1952, Hockey Night in Canada
What is a popular British TV show for preschoolers?
Blue Peter. It's the longest running children's show in the world.
The longest running series on television what former radio show show celebrated its 50th anniversary on TV in 1997?
Meet the Press
What is the longest running TV special?
The Rankin/Bass special, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer was made in 1964 & is considered the longest running Christmas special & it appears to be the longest running special, in general, that I can locate online without doing extensive research into syndication, cable & international programs
What is New Zealand's longest running children's TV show?
What Now is the longest running New Zealand children's television program. It premiered in 1981, uses different sketches in each segment and is broadcast on Sundays.
