0_Apprentice
My dad is a huge fan of showtime networks but i dont even remember what type of content they produce. Do you?
1_Wizard
Showtime programming primarily includes theatrically released motion pictures and original television series.
0_Apprentice
ohh gotcha. When did showtime get its start?
1_Wizard
The company was established in 1963 as Showtime/The Movie Channel Inc.
0_Apprentice
The movies channel lol. What a fitting name. What are some popular showtime shows?
1_Wizard
I don't remember but the showtime brand is used by a number of channels around the world but primarily refers to the group of 8 channels in U.S.
0_Apprentice
Oh wow they have 8 channels? They are really something. What else is intersting about showtime?
1_Wizard
In 1985 Warner sold its half-interest in the company to Viacom, that is now its sole owner/
0_Apprentice
Oh i didnt know warner used to own showtime. And viacom ive heard quite a bit about them. How much does showtime make annually?
1_Wizard
I don't have the numbers with me.But in 1988 the company was renamed Showtime Networks Inc.