PBJ (TV network)
PBJ was an American digital broadcast children's television network that was a joint venture between Luken Communications and DreamWorks Classics.[1][2][3][4] PBJ began programming in late summer 2011, and had 19 broadcast affiliates before they ceased operations in March 2016 due to NBCUniversal's acquisition.
| PBJ | |
|---|---|
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| Launched | August 1, 2011 |
| Closed | March 31, 2016 |
| Owned by | Luken Communications DreamWorks Classics |
| Country | United States |
| Sister channel(s) | Retro Television Network Rev'n Tuff TV The Family Channel |
Programming
PBJ aired programs from the DreamWorks Classics library including The Archie Show, Mr. Magoo, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Lone Ranger, Gumby, The Harveytoons Show, The Secrets of Isis, The New Adventures of Zorro, Shazam!, and Lassie.[1][2][3][4][5]
PBJ also automotive programming from Tuff TV in non-prime midday and late night timeslots, along with paid programming.
Final programming
These were the shows aired on PBJ at the time the channel closed down.
- 3-2-1 Penguins!
- The Archie Show
- The Barkleys
- BraveStarr
- The Charlie Horse Music Pizza
- Ethelbert the Tiger
- Fabulous Funnies
- Filmation's Ghostbusters
- Gagsters
- Get Reel Music Mix
- Godzilla
- Good Dog!
- Groovie Goolies
- Grassroots Racing TV
- Guess with Jess
- The Harveytoons Show
- He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
- Hero High
- The Houndcats
- Kid Fitness
- Kid Power
- Lamb Chop's Play-Along
- Lassie
- Mr. Magoo
- My Life Me
- My Parents Are Aliens
- Pet Friends
- Postman Pat
- The Puzzle Place
- Ride Guide
- Sabrina the Teenage Witch
- The Secrets of Isis
- Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
- She-Ra: Princess of Power
- Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
- Space Academy
- Theodore Tugboat
- The Tomfoolery Show
- VeggieTales
E/I
- 9th Period
- Biz Kid$
- Distant Roads
- Eco Company
- Mustard Pancakes
- Real Life 101
Former programming
- The Adventures of Black Beauty (Fall 2011)
- Aqua Kids Adventures
- Ariel, Zoey and Eli Too
- Beta Records
- Dog & Cat Training
- Drop In
- Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (2011-2015)
- The Lone Ranger (2011-Summer 2012)
- Mountain Bike Show
- Passport to Explore
- Rocket Robin Hood (Winter-Spring 2012)
References
- "Luken, Classic Media To Debut New Network". TVNewsCheck. May 5, 2011. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
- Brzoznowski, Kristin (May 6, 2011). "Classic Media & Luken Communications Team for Retro-TV Network". WorldScreen. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
- Getzler, Wendy (May 6, 2011). "Classic Media brings 50 years of TV to new network". kidscreen. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
- "Cynopsis: Kids! 05/06/11". Cynopsis. May 6, 2011. Archived from the original on January 21, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
- "Cynopsis: Kids! 08/10/10". Cynopsis. August 10, 2010. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2011.