A&E
The premiere Arts and Entertainment channel, offers viewers the opportunity
to escape the ordinary. A
American
Movie Classics
If you love these old movies this is the place for you. AMC offers three
movie network services, usually as a second tier basic service. Program
listing and a connection to its multiplexed service including Romance
Classics.
AMC's
American Pop!
This page is warming up a new service ala "Nick at Nite".
Right now, the schedule is only on Saturday morning on AMC. Lots of
MacroMedia files and QuickTime. Neat if you have a high bandwidth connection.
America's
Health Network
A deep rich site for health information and program links. The network
is a co-venture with Fox but contains very few references to corporate
connections.
Animal
Planet
Animals play the staring role on Animal Planet from the Discovery
Network. Includes a wide variety of shows for the entire family. The
site is rich with images and program links. My kid loves it!
The
B-Movie Channel
Another upstart cable network with a nice but thin site. The
news section is not bad considering there is not much "b-movie"
news.
BBC-America
All the programs you would expect to be delivered by British Broadcasting
24 hours a day. Quietly BBC-America is cooperative part of the Discovery
channels.
BET
Black Entertainment Television delivers a variety of programming from
dramas to music. It is a very rich site supporting Black Entertainment
Television and other BET network. A site worth visiting in its own right.
Biography
Channel
A new channel from A&E building on the success of its Biography
Television series. A 24 hour focus on people and their stories. You
need the goods on anyone close to famous, come to this site for the
Biography.
Bloomberg
Television
Bloomberg offers a 24 hour channel that focuses on financial news. Bloomberg
is as closely invested in the net as in cable. Naturally, it is looking
for the days of interactive TV. Check out the Interactive TV section
if you have a fast computer and line.
The
Box Music Network
The Box touts itself as an interactive music channel. Viewers are asked
to order their music online or by telephone -- $1.99 each. Others can
sit back and watch the mix. The site mainly supports the customer order
system.
BoyzChannel
Boyz Channel is a new offering from Nickelodeon (see also girlz). The
site includes Shockwave games and other things of interest to boys.
Bravo
Cable Network
All the information you need about the original arts network for cable.
Good education links and check out the art galleries.
The
California Channel
C-span for California. The California channel is an efficient and interesting
site for those in the area. Good RealMedia archive if you do not get
it by cable.
The
Cartoon Network
Take a break from your work and veg out with all cartoons. See what
is coming up on the Cartoon Network and have a little fun.
ChicagoLand
TV News
Chicago's 24 hour news station brought to you on cable and Internet.
Sure to be an e-commerce or interactive site soon (if not already).
Cinemax
Great idea. A current program schedule right on the front page of this
site. All the information you need about Cinemax or related networks.
Classic
Arts Showcase
A endowed channel broadcasting eight hours of original programming
a week on a continuous loop. Free to cable operators and audiences.
No advertising.
CNBC
The second sister to NBC and MSNBC. Cable NBC offers more financial
news but a continuously updated web page. Check out the full service
while you are there.
C-Span
Your view on the government. See what is coming.
CNN
You want news? You want the Cable News Network. CNN is the first 24
-hour news network and its experience automatically wins itself a place
on the dial. The site is a service on its own with continuously updated
news. See also the network brand extensions including Headline news,
CNNSI (Sports Illustrated), CNNfn (Financial) and foreign news services.
CNN
International
More than just a non-English version of CNN, CNNI offers customized
programming for other parts of the world.
CNN/SI
CNN and Sports Illustrated with up-to-the-minute scores, stats, and
articles on every major sport and nearly every minor one.
Comedy
Central
Visit the home of South Park and other great shows. Watch out
for the web page, they have grown so complex sometimes you can only
get the advertisements.
Country
Music Television/The Nashville Network
Two country music networks in one great site. Country.com has
to be THE information source for country music fans. From AV streams
to shopping, it puts it all together for you.
Court
TV
Watch for the next OJ trial with Court TV. The web page supports
the network but also delivers news from the courthouse.
C-SPAN
Do you want true public service from the cable industry? C-SPAN
is the answer. Quiet complete coverage of the government and the American
process of regulation. C-SPAN offers great services to teachers as well.
Digital
Music Express
DMX is the premiere AUDIO service on cable with dozens of formats.
The site gives information about how you can get your DMX and even some
music. The Virtual DMX is neat if you have RealAudio
Discovery
Channel
A great full function web page for a growing group of channels including
Civilization Channel, Health Channel, Home & Leisure, Kids, People,
Science, and Wings. The site is a great place for family entertainment.
Disney
Channel
Disney is a premium channel is some place and basic in others.
Whatever it is on your system, you can watch Disney and 'Toon Disney
on the web. Good Flash animation and graphics. Watch our for the hard
sell to merchandise and services.
E!
Entertainment Television
Get all your entertainment news and shows from E! The site features
all the news and gossip you would expect from the cable network. Good
streaming feeds and a line up of stories that will bake you dizzy. Also
home to Style cable network.
Empire
Sports Network
A regional cable network for New York sports including the Bills and
Sabres.
The
Erotic Network
TeN offers a variety of adult entertainment to five million households.
The site offers program schedules and some basic information. Do not
go for real porn. It is not here.
ESPN
All the sports you need in one place. Affiliated with Go Network and
ABC, ESPN offers ESPN Classic, ESPN2, and ESPNEWS
Eurocinema
Bills itself as an online movie channel. Eurocinema is developing
a database of European, independent and world films for delivery by
broadband connection. Not well developed yet but worth watching.
Eternal
Word Television Network
EWTN is a completely Roman Catholic television network. The cable service
is part of the missionary effort of the church. Artistically developed
site with great depth.
Food
Network
Food network is for anyone that loves to eat. World famous hosts invite
viewers to taste the many flavors of the network. Food Network blends
the tastes of the world, and captures the imagination of viewers.
FX
Fox is still trying to figure out what to do with the cable channel
but they have a web site! FX, a general entertainment basic cable network.
from Fox, presents hit series like The X-files, NYPD Blue and Beverly
Hills 90210.
FOX
Family Channel
Fox family channels delivers a dynamic mix of original and acquired
series, specials and movies. See also Girlz and Boyz channels for the
digital launches.
Fox
News Channel
News from the people that brought you Bart Simpson! Fox News Channel
is a 24 hour cable news service that tries to provide news coverage
in a fair and balanced format.
FOX
Sports Net
Fox Sports Net offers viewers the best of both worlds: life home team
sports and nightly Fox Sports News. The network is made up of 22 regional
channels.
Fox
Sports World
Fox Sports World is the only 24-hour, English language network in the
United States that specializes in international sporting events. Programs
include World Class soccer, Championship Rugby and Aussie Rules Football.
Also available in Spanish.
Galavision
Galavision is the fastest growing Hispanic cable network with over 70%
of its programming original or exclusive. Currently available on the
Dish Network but making a strong push for cable.
Game
Show Network
Game Show Network is the only programming service exclusively dedicated
to the exciting world of games and game shows. This service from SONY
Pictures Entertainment offers a wide variety of programming.
Golden
Eagle Broadcasting
Contemporary Christian Programming blending inspirational, entertainment
and educational formats. Eleven ministries offer the core inspirational
content. Saturdays feature sports, home improvement and special interest
programs.
The
Golf Channel
The worlds first network devoted exclusively to golf. Over 70 tournaments,
news and interviews are featured.
GoodLife
TV Network
Goodlife presents a diverse mix of programming including comedy, dance
and variety programs. Most programming appeals to mature viewers in
the cable audience.
Great
American Country
Americas Newest 24-hour country music channel, delivered digitally.
This mainstream country format focuses directly on today's viewer. Not
the best country site but a real programming value.
History
Channel
This A&E spinoff is doing well all by itself. Viewers
who appreciate informative entertainment are invited to connect their
own lives to the great people and events of the past. The site is thick
with material
History
Channel International
History Channel International is the only television network with a
true international perspective on global history. A multimedia endeavor
consisting of an on-air channel and full-motion web site.
Home
and Garden Television
Build a house or repair a door with HGTV. HGTV invites you to join some
of Americas home builders, decorators, gardeners and craft experts.
Home
Box Office
HBO is the first pay television network and offers subscribers Hollywood
hits, original movies, documentaries, sports and more.
Hot
Choice
Hot Choice offers up to 35 channels of pay per view service to the cable
community.
Home
Shopping Network
Home Shopping Network pioneered the electronic retailing industry in
1977. The company holds interest in shopping channels in Germany and
Japan and operate Home Shopping en Espanol by joining with Univision.
Independent
Film Channel
The Independent Film channel managed and operated by Bravo Networks
is dedicated to independent film 24 hours a day, uncut, and commercial
free. The site for information and contest to help you enjoy independent
films
Inspirational
Network
INSP is committed to values-based programming. The heart of INSP is
a diverse, balanced lineup of quality ministry programs featuring outstanding
pastors and nationally-known ministries.
International
Channel
International Channel is the premier provider and marketer of ethnic
of ethic cable programming in the US. Struggling for cable systems but
still in there swinging. It has some of the most diverse program offerings
and combinations of delivery. Educators, check out services for the
classroom.
Kaleidoscope
Network
Kaleidoscope (partially owned by TCI) is a source of information related
to health, wellness and ability. Kaleidoscope takes advantage of unique
relationships with health and disability organizations to give credible,
timely and useful information.
Knowledge
TV
Knowledge TV (Jones International) features programming for a better
life. It delivers entertaining and informative programming devoted to
achieving a complete and successful life.
TV
5 - La Television International
A French based programing channel distributed to only a few cable services
and through the International channel. An excellent resource for European
-- especially French programming.
The
Learning Channel
The Learning Channel provides reveling informative entertaining program
that connect people to the human experience. It features nonfiction
programming about history, science, and more for adults and commercial-free
programs for preschoolers. Part of the Discovery Network.
Lifetime
Television
For over 15 years, Lifetime has dedicated to supplying women with exceptional
and relevant information. Building on the success of their entertainment
programming Lifetime is now offering the Lifetime Movie Network.
Military
Channel
Military channel present the worldwide military experience like no other
network. You see academy sport, classic movies and original documentary
series 24hours a day.
MSNBC
NBC does news. Microsoft does Internet. The best NBC news channel. I
saw some real development of the MSNBC interactive content at the NCTA.
The site has great news delivery ability.
MTV
I want my MTV. All the Music Television you can handle. MTV invented
music television. MTV is the largest global television network and the
source for constantly fresh, ground breaking programming found nowhere
else.
Much
Music USA
All music, all the time network. Live and interactive. Offering a wide
spectrum of music through videos and live performances by major artist
and breaking bands. Programming is designed for unique, interactive
viewer participation via phone, fax, and email.
Music
Choice
As the first 24-hour commercial-free music service. Music Choice offers
dozens of narrowcast music genres in CD-quality sound. Service features
on-screen song information with the digital service.
New
England Sports Network
Since 1984, New England Sports Network as been your ticket to
New England sports! No other network brings you more live coverage of
New England sporting events including Boston Red Socks an Bruins.
Newsworld
international
NWI brings news to viewers who seek a global perspective. NWI
delivers balanced reporting drawing for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
global news gathering resources. A unique feature is unedited newscasts
from major countries around the world.
Nick
at Nite
Nick does not forget to make the web site fun. Hang out here a while!
Nickelodeon
More from the folks at Nick. Great for the kids.
Noggin
Part of the MTV networks, Noggin is a groundbreaking, commercial
free television network and online service dedicated to educating and
entertaining kids 2-12. Noggin is a joint project of Nickelodeon and
Children Television Workshop.
NorthWest
Cable News
NWCN began in 1995 due to successful retransmission consent
agreement with local stations. It quickly established itself as a news
leader by consistently beating CNN in the ratings.
Oasis
TV
Oasis bills itself as "the new age of media". Programming
specializes in the visionary arts, health and healing, metaphysics and
more.
Outdoor
Channel
The Outdoor Channel features hunting, fishing, water sports
treasure hunting, camping, hiking and more.
Outdoor
Life Network
Outdoor live features four distinct programming categories including:
outdoor adventure; animals and the environment; action sports; and field
and stream.
OVATION
- The Arts Network
Ovation is dedicated to the visual and performing arts including
documentaries and broad-based arts. Cable in the classroom is also supported.
PAX
TV
Christian television designed for the whole family. It is free of excessive
violence, explicit sex and foul language.
Playboy
TV
Playboy TV offers an exceptional mix of original and exclusive movies
to attract adult men and women. In addition, Playboy offers two movie
channel services called Spice and Spice 2.
Puppy
Channels
The puppy channel shows only puppies being puppies accompanied
by relaxing instrumental music. No talk and virtually no people to interrupt
the joy of puppies just being puppies.
QVC
Continue your TV shopping experience with QVC, the world's largest electronic
retailer. QVC bring fashion, electronics, home furnishing, tools, jewelry,
gifts, and more.
Recovery
Network
Recovery Network;s programming is dedicated to presenting issues
related to addiction and recovery. The programming also includes personal
stories of healing.
Romance
Classics
Romance classics is a 24-hour network entirely devoted to romance entertainment.
The programming features a mix of contemporary romantic films with today's
hottest titles.
The
Sci-Fi Channel
Even more science fiction here. Check out the online series.
Showtime
Showtime (owned by Viacom) owns the premium movie channels called Showtime,
Movie Channel and Flix. Keep up with your movies but watch that load
time.
Si'
TV
Si TV is a Latino-themed cable network featuring English language
programming. The channel is geared to the 18-34 year old general an
Latino market.
SkyView
World Media
SkyView WorldMedia is a truly national multi-ethnic programmer
in the United States dedicated to the production and Distribution of
foreign Language media services.
Speedvision
More Racing than even ESPN can handle for people who love cars, boats,
airplanes, and motorcycles. News and program schedules.
Turner
Central
All the Turner Networks from one place including Turner Network Television,
Turner Broadcasting System, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network and
Rough Cut.
TBS
Superstation
The original superstation grows up from its beginnings as a
lonely little UHF broadcast television station. TBS offers Atlanta Braves
games and a general appeal program schedule.
Trio
The new voice of quality entertainment is this 24-hour dramas, documentaries
and fills channels with 90% original content. Trio delivers top rated
shows from the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
Texas
Cable News
The only cable news channel big enough for Texas.
The
Travel Channel
Part of the Discovery Network. Travel to far off land from your
computer or couch.
Trinity
Broadcasting Network
TBN is America's most-watched religious network. TBN offers
24 hours of commercial-free inspirational programming that appeals to
people in a wide variety of denominations.
TV
Guide Channel
One of America's most popular magazine is distributing its quality skills
over cable. TV Guide offers several possible channels including Interactive,
International, Online, and Sneak Preview increases viewer satisfaction
with cross promotion opportunities.
Univision
Advertiser supported, over-the-air broadcast and basic cable service.
Full range of Spanish-language programming produced both in the US and
throughout the world.
USA
The first wide interest cable network but a boring web page. USA Network
is a leading provider of original series and feature movies, sports,
off-network television and theatrical films.
VH1
VH1 is the channel with intelligent and innovative programming for adults
who are passionate about the music.
Viewer's
Choice
A leading pay-per-view network offering titles from all of the
major Hollywood and independent studios. The system can accommodate
36 digital channels.
The
Weather Channel
The Weather Channel provides 24 hour real-time weather information and
over 85 meteorologist. Watch for some great interactive content soon
to come.