Buzzr

Buzzr
TypeDigital broadcast television network
(classic game shows)
CountryUnited States
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
480i (SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerRTL Group
ParentFremantle
History
FoundedJanuary 20, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-01-20)
LaunchedJune 1, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-06-01)
FounderThom Beers
Links
WebcastWatch live
Websitewww.buzzrtv.com
Availability
Terrestrial
See list of affiliates[1]
Streaming media
Service(s)Distro TV, Freevee, Pluto TV, Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Sling TV, Stirr, Tubi, Xumo

Buzzr is an American digital broadcast television network owned by Fremantle North America, a unit of the Fremantle subsidiary of RTL Group. The network serves as an outlet for the extensive library of classic game shows owned by Fremantle.[2][3][4] Buzzr marks Fremantle's entry into North American television broadcasting;[5] parent company RTL currently operates numerous TV channels in Europe.

Buzzr's digital subchannel is seen in 62 U.S. television markets, cable television and is available as a channel on streaming services Pluto TV, Stirr, Amazon Freevee (formerly IMDB TV), and Sling TV. The network is also available nationwide on free-to-air X-band satellite via Galaxy 19 in the DVB-S2 format.

The brand is named after the game show buzzer, which contestants use on certain game shows to signal their readiness to give an answer.

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  2. ^ "Fox O&Os Game For Latest Diginet: Buzzr TV". TVNewsCheck. NewsCheck Media. January 20, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
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  5. ^ Padovano, Joanna (April 14, 2015). "FremantleMedia North America Hires for Buzzr Channel". World Screen. WSN Inc. Retrieved April 15, 2015.