Turner Classic Movies

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is a cable television channel similar to American Movie Classics (AMC) featuring classic movies from the Turner Entertainment and Warner Bros. libraries. Unlike AMC, it has remained uncut and commercial-free. It was started by Ted Turner in 1994 as part of the Turner Broadcasting System.

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Cable television - American Movie Classics - Turner Entertainment - Warner Bros. - Commercial - Ted Turner - 1994 - Turner Broadcasting System

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In 1996, the Turner Broadcasting System merged with Warner Brothers, making TCM a Warner Brothers-owned property.

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In November 2004, perhaps in response to Cartoon Network's removal of classic cartoons, TCM began to broadcast a half-hour monthly show entitled Cartoon Alley which featured cartoons from animation's .

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November 2004 - Cartoon Network - Cartoons - Animation

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The British version of TCM does interrupt movies for commercials, although movies are apparently uncut. They are headquartered at the Techwood Campus in Atlanta, Georgia in Mid-town. Since 1994, Tom Karsch has overseen the expansion of the network as the general manager and executive vice president.

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British - Tom Karsch

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