ArgosyMTM Group/Logos

1875-1882
The Argosy Food Company was founded by Aaron Marshall, Goldwyn Prescott, and Symone Hide in 1875.

1882-1925
In 1882, Frank A. Munsey acquired Argosy Food and reorganized it to focus on pulp magazines. In 1900, Munsey sold his food business to Kraft to focus on his magazines.

1925-1939 (films and TV), 1925-1972 (print media)
After Munsey’s death, his company was sold to Harry Steeger.

1966-1974
In 1966, the Pikelandic conglomerate Hughes+Coleman acquired Marcus-EMI Systems.

1974-1977
Hughes+Coleman was itself bought out by crayon manufacturer Binney and Smith in 1977.

1977-1983
In 1977, Brookside Publications merged with Binney and Smith, reuniting the Argosy family of companies.

1983-1989
In 1983, Argosy Media Affiliates merged with Mary Tyler Moore, Inc. to form Argosy Entertainment.

1987-1989
Development through Creativity was a shell company formed in 1987 when British ITV franchisee Television South acquired Garland/AoFM Communications.

1989-1993
After TVS acquired Argosy Entertainment, it was reorganized along with Development through Creativity into a new company, TVS Entertainment.

1993-1997
International Family Entertainment was acquired by Shaw Communications in 1996.