PBJ (TV network)

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PBJ
PBJ Network logo 2012.png
Country United States
Ownership
Owner NBCUniversal & Get After It Media
Sister channels Retro Television Network
Rev'n
Tuff TV
The Family Channel
History
LaunchedAugust 1, 2011;12 years ago (2011-08-01)[ citation needed ]
ClosedMarch 31, 2016;7 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.

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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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