MTM (television network)/Logos

MTM is an American basic cable and digital subchannel network owned by the ArgosyMTM Digital Networks division of ArgosyMTM Group. MTM mainly carries reruns of ArgosyMTM archival programming, as well as imported British programs (mainly from ITV and Channel 4) and animation (both children’s shows and adult animation).

1979-1981 (primary), 1981-1984 (secondary)
Judy Garland Network launched in 1979 as one of the first basic cable networks, owned by Judy Garland Pictures.

1979-1981 (secondary), 1981-1984 (primary)
The name “Garland” is used. In 1981, the children’s block “Garland Playhouse” (later MTM Playhouse; now Argosy Kids) was launched.

1984-1989
The abbreviation “JGN” was used after Judy Garland Pictures was acquired by TVS.

1983-1987
TVS America launched in 1983 as a network of low-power stations, mainly showing British ITV programming.

1989-1993
In 1989, TVS America merged with JGN to form The MTM Channel, after TVS’s acquisition of MTM Enterprises.

1996-present
In 1996, the name was changed to just MTM. In 2006, MTM launched as a digital subchannel network.