WE tv

Infobox_TV_channel
name = WE tv
logofile = WE_TV.png logoalt =
logosize = 200px
slogan = Have More Fun
launch =
owner = Rainbow Media| headquarters = Jericho, New York, USA
former names = Romance Classics (1997 - 2001)
WE: Women's Entertainment (2001 - 2006)
sister names =AMC, IFC
web= [http://www.wetv.com/ wetv.com]
terr avail = Not Available
sat serv 1 = DirecTV
sat chan 1 = Channel 260
sat serv 2 = Dish Network
sat chan 2 = Channel 128
cable serv 1 = Available on many cable systems
cable chan 1 = Check local listings for channels
dummy parameter =
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WE tv is an American cable television channel which is marketed towards women. It features some original programming, such as non-fiction talk shows, as well as made-for-TV movies, older feature films, and re-runs of TV shows, it also shows art and fashion documentaries and reality series. Thematically, the programming is focused on women and women's issues. We tv is owned by by Rainbow Media, a subsidiary of Cablevision and is based in Jericho, New York.

The channel showed the popular Australian, Logie Award Winning television series "McLeod's Daughters" for seasons 1-3. The channel dropped the show in April 2006. WE has since been under scrutiny and criticized for its decision to cancel their top rated show for less expensive reality television. A major campaign by fans to bring the show to another network in the United States has been in the works.

The channel format in recent years has shifted to reality shows, with several having topics related to weddings (Ex."Bridezillas"). infoMania poked fun at the abundance of wedding themed shows in their segment [http://current.com/items/88988193_target_women_wedding_shows Target Women: Wedding Shows] .

History

WE tv was originally known as Romance Classics when it launched in 1997. Similar to sister station, American Movie Classics, it originally aired commercial free movies, mostly in the romantic drama/comedy and television miniseries genres. This format was abandoned in 2001 when the station was re-branded as "WE: Women's Entertainment". In 2006 Rainbow Media re-branded the channel once again this time under the name "WE tv". [http://www.rainbow-media.com/brand_we]

Currently, Comcast and other cable providers has added the high definition simulcast of the channel in select markets.

Acquired programming

*"Felicity"
*"Dharma & Greg"
*"Girlfriends" (begins October 6)
*"Golden Girls" (starting March 2009)
*"Hope & Faith"
*"Kate and Allie"
*"20/20" (special programming/theme shows)

External links

* [http://www.wetv.com Official WE tv website]