Showtime (TV channel) facts for kids
Showtime is a special TV channel in the United States that shows movies, TV shows, and original series. It's a "premium" channel, which means you usually pay extra to watch it. Showtime creates its own shows and movies, and also buys popular shows from other places.
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What is Showtime?
Showtime is a TV channel that offers a lot of entertainment. It's known for showing movies that are new or haven't been on regular TV yet. It also makes its own exciting TV series and films.
What Kind of Shows Does Showtime Have?
Showtime has many different types of shows. You can find dramas, comedies, and documentaries. Many of their shows are made just for Showtime, meaning you can't watch them anywhere else. They also show big Hollywood movies.
How Showtime Started
Showtime first started in 1976. It was created by a company called Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment. This company wanted to offer more movies and shows directly to people's homes through cable TV.
Showtime Joins The Movie Channel
In 1983, a big company called Viacom bought Showtime. Viacom also owned another movie channel called The Movie Channel. To make things bigger and better, Viacom decided to combine Showtime and The Movie Channel. They formed a new group called Showtime/The Movie Channel. This made them a very strong player in the world of premium TV.
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