What happened to the spike channel?
Spike will be replaced with the Paramount Network on Thursday. Viacom made the move to differentiate the network and widen its audience.
When did TNN become Spike TV?
Spike TV
| Spike | |
|---|---|
| Launched | March 7, 1983 (as TNN) August 11, 2003 (as Spike) |
| Owned by | Network Enterprises, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of MTV Networks, wholly owned by Viacom) |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Slogan | Get More Action. |
What shows are on Spike TV?
Former
| Title | Genre | Format / Length |
|---|---|---|
| Waco | Drama | Miniseries / 60 min. |
| Ink Master: Angels[f] | Reality competition | 40 min. |
| Nobodies | Comedy | 22 min. |
| It Was Him: The Many Murders of Ed Edwards | Documentary | Miniseries / 40-43 min. |
Who owns Spiketv?
ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks
Viacom
Paramount Network/Parent organizations
What was the original name of Spike TV?
the Nashville Network
Spike, which started off as the Nashville Network and later became TNN, changed its moniker to Spike TV and then Spike in 2003, signaling its focus on male-oriented programming.
When did TNN go off air?
The Nashville Network
| Ownership | |
|---|---|
| Launched | March 7, 1983 (cable broadcast) November 1, 2012 (digital broadcast) |
| Closed | September 25, 2000 (cable broadcast) October 9, 2013 (digital broadcast) |
| Replaced by | The National Network (Original) Heartland (Revival) |
| Availability |
Does Spike TV have an app?
Watch your favorite Spike shows on your iPhone or iPad anytime, anywhere with the Spike app. Catch the latest episodes and behind the scenes clips from Lip Sync Battle, Ink Master and Bar Rescue, or step into the ring with Premier Boxing Champions and Bellator fights.
What did Spike turn into?
The Paramount Network
Spike To Change Name & Become The Paramount Network In Viacom Rebranding.