MyNetworkTV

For other uses, see MyTV.
MyNetworkTV
TypeSyndicated programming service
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide via OTA digital television
(covering 97% of the U.S.)[1]
AffiliatesList of affiliates
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Programming
Picture format
Ownership
OwnerFox Corporation
ParentFox Television Stations
Key people
  • Frank Cicha
  • Jack Abernethy
History
FoundedFebruary 22, 2006; 18 years ago (2006-02-22)
LaunchedSeptember 5, 2006; 18 years ago (2006-09-05)
Links
Websitewww.mynetworktv.com

MyNetworkTV (stylized as myNetworkTV; unofficially abbreviated MyTV, MyNet, MNT or MNTV, and sometimes referred to as My Network) is an American commercial broadcast television syndication service and former television network owned by Fox Corporation, operated by its Fox Television Stations division, and distributed through the syndication structure of Fox First Run. Under the ownership structure of Fox Corporation, the service is incorporated as a subsidiary company, Master Distribution Service, Inc..[2]

MyNetworkTV began its operations on September 5, 2006, with an initial affiliate lineup covering about 96% of the country,[3] most of which consisted of stations that were former affiliates of The WB and UPN that did not join the successor of those two networks, The CW.

On September 28, 2009, following disappointment with the network's results, MyNetworkTV dropped its status as a television network and transitioned into a programming service, similar to The CW Plus, relying mainly on repeats of recent broadcast and cable series.[4][5][6][7]

Fox Corporation retained MyNetworkTV after the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by The Walt Disney Company was completed on March 20, 2019.[8]

  1. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (March 19, 2014). "'The Walking Dead' Sets Broadcast Syndication Pact with MyNetwork TV". Variety. Retrieved December 28, 2014. MyNetwork lineup, which reaches 97% of U.S. TV households.
  2. ^ "Terms of Use". MyNetworkTV. Welcome to www.mynetworktv.com (the "Site"), which is operated by Master Distribution Service, Inc. ("MDS," "our," "we" or "us").
  3. ^ Paul R. La Monica (September 20, 2006). "Sex Doesn't Sell". CNNMoney.com. Time Warner.
  4. ^ Michael Malone (February 9, 2009). "MyNetworkTV Shifts From Network to Programming Service". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved September 23, 2012.
  5. ^ James Hibberd (February 9, 2009). "MyNetworkTV Changing Business Model". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 24, 2015. Alt URL
  6. ^ "MyNetworkTV will show mostly reruns in the fall". USA Today. Associated Press. February 9, 2009.
  7. ^ "MyNet Shifts Away From Network Model". TV Week. February 9, 2009.
  8. ^ Hayes, Dade (February 27, 2019). "MyNetworkTV, 10 Years After Strategic Pivot, Is A Quiet But Steady Engine For Fox". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2019. (A)mong the assets that will remain behind as part of Fox Corp.: MyNetworkTV.