USA Network
Country | United States |
---|---|
Broadcast area | Nationwide |
Headquarters | New York City, New York |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
Ownership | |
Owner | NBCUniversal Television and Streaming |
Sister channels | Syfy, E!, Bravo, Oxygen, Universal Kids, Telemundo, NBC |
History | |
Launched | September 22, 1977 |
Availability | |
USA Network (commonly referred to as USA) is an American basic cable and satellite television channel owned by the NBCUniversal Television and Streaming division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. The channel was launched on September 22, 1977, and primarily broadcasts a variety of original and acquired programming, including drama, comedy, and sports.
History[edit | edit source]
USA Network was originally launched as the Madison Square Garden Network (not to be confused with the current MSG Network) on September 22, 1977. It was one of the first national cable television channels in the United States. The channel was rebranded as USA Network in 1980.
Programming[edit | edit source]
USA Network is known for its original programming, including popular series such as Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, Suits, and Mr. Robot. The network also airs reruns of current and former network television series, along with theatrically released feature films.
Sports[edit | edit source]
USA Network has a history of broadcasting various sports events, including WWE programming such as WWE Raw and WWE NXT. The network has also aired coverage of the Olympic Games and NHL games.
Ownership[edit | edit source]
USA Network is owned by NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, a division of NBCUniversal, which is a subsidiary of Comcast. The network's headquarters are located in New York City.
Related Channels[edit | edit source]
USA Network has several sister channels under the NBCUniversal umbrella, including:
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References[edit | edit source]
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