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.

For the unrelated production company, see PB&J Television.
PBJ
LaunchedAugust 1, 2011 (2011-08-01)
ClosedMarch 31, 2016 (2016-03-31)
Owned byLuken Communications
DreamWorks Classics
CountryUnited 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.

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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References
  1. "Luken, Classic Media To Debut New Network". TVNewsCheck. May 5, 2011. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  2. Brzoznowski, Kristin (May 6, 2011). "Classic Media & Luken Communications Team for Retro-TV Network". WorldScreen. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  3. Getzler, Wendy (May 6, 2011). "Classic Media brings 50 years of TV to new network". kidscreen. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  4. "Cynopsis: Kids! 05/06/11". Cynopsis. May 6, 2011. Archived from the original on January 21, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  5. "Cynopsis: Kids! 08/10/10". Cynopsis. August 10, 2010. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
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