Historical Events tagged with "rupert murdoch"

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Launch of Fox Broadcasting Company as Fourth Network

October 9th, 1986 38 years ago

The Fox Broadcasting Company officially launched, offering viewers a variety of programming and marking the emergence of a new television network in the U.S. The company's first broadcast featured a promotional spot for its upcoming fall lineup and included reruns of existing shows, aiming to attract a diverse audience. Founded by media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his partners, Fox aimed to challenge the dominance of the 'Big Three' networks: ABC, CBS, and NBC. With the notable support of production studios, Fox debuted its first prime-time shows just weeks later, setting the stage for its growth in the television market.

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