PBJ (TV network)

Last updated
PBJ
Country United States
Ownership
Owner Luken Communications and NBCUniversal
Sister channels Retro TV
Heartland
Rev'n
Tuff TV
The Family Channel
History
LaunchedAugust 1, 2011;13 years ago (2011-08-01)[ citation needed ]
ClosedMarch 31, 2016;8 years ago (2016-03-31)

PBJ was an American digital broadcast children's television network originally a joint venture between Luken Communications (now Get After It Media) and DreamWorks Classics. PBJ is now owned by NBCUniversal. [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.

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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 aired automotive programming from Tuff TV in non-prime midday and late night timeslots, along with paid programming.

Original logo used during the first year of broadcast PBJ logo.png
Original logo used during the first year of broadcast

Final programming

These were the shows aired on PBJ at the time the channel closed down.

E/I

  • 9th Period
  • Biz Kid$
  • Distant Roads
  • Eco Company
  • Mustard Pancakes
  • Real Life 101

Former programming

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