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FamilyNet is a broadcast television network
owned by InTouch Ministries and based in Atlanta, Georgia. The network was founded
in 1979 as the National Christian Network,
and took the name FamilyNet in 1988 under the ownership of Jerry Falwell.[1]
The channel was acquired by in InTouch in October 2007 from the Southern Baptist
Convention.[2]
FamilyNet has a programming mission geared to family programming,
involving a mix of original programming, kid’s-oriented shows,
classic movies, action series, sports and lifestyle programs.
The network reaches 15.7 million television households
throughout the United States through a variety of
sources, including broadcast affiliates, cable and satellite, and
over internet television on the SkyAngel
platform.[3]
It won a 2008 Telly
Award.[4]
The organization also operates FamilyNet Radio 161, a full-time
Christian talk channel on SIRIUS Satellite
Radio.
Television programming
In January 2009 FamilyNet added a three-hour programming block
called "Families on FamilyNet" featuring My Three Sons,
Happy Days,
and Family
Ties.[3]
Other secular programming on FamilyNet include Early Edition
and Merv Griffin's
Crosswords.[6]
In October 2009, FamilyNet begins a Saturday morning kids
programming block called FunTown--featuring
airings of "Underdog" and "The Bullwinkle Show" and hosted by
FamilyNet's original characters, Groove and Sluggo.
Other
features
In April 2009, FamilyNet.com added FamilyNet Community for viewers to discuss
programming, family-related topics, and participate in blogs and
games. FamilyNet can be followed on Twitter at twitter.com/FamilyNet
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