 United Network logo, 1967 | |
| Type | Television network |
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| Country | United States |
| Affiliates | 106, including flagships WPIX-TV and KHJ-TV |
| Headquarters | New York, New York |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | United Network, Inc. |
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| History | |
| Founded | July 12, 1966 |
| Launched | May 1, 1967 |
| Founder | Daniel H. Overmyer |
| Closed | June 1, 1967 (1 month) |
| Former names | Overmyer Network (pre-launch, 1966–1967) |
The United Network, known prior to launch as the Overmyer Network, was a short lived attempt at a fourth television network in the United States that operated through the month of May 1967. Founded by Daniel H. Overmyer, a Toledo, Ohio, warehouse chain operator and television station owner, majority control of the network was sold by Overmyer to a 14-person syndicate weeks before it launched, resulting in the name change to the United Network.
Despite lofty plans outlined by network president Oliver Treyz, United's lone offering was The Las Vegas Show, a late-night talk show hosted by comedian Bill Dana. This program was successfully cleared in a majority of the nation's television markets; many United affiliates had existing primary affiliations with a Big Three network. Significant financial losses, poor timing, and a lack of overall advertising support prompted the network to shut down after only one month of operations.