PBJ was an American

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originally a

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between Luken Communications (now

Get After It Media Get After It Media LLC, formerly known as Luken Communications and Reach High Media Group, is a privately owned American broadcast holding company, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which owns or operates around 80 television stations in the Unit ...

) and

DreamWorks Classics DreamWorks Classics is an American entertainment company owned by DreamWorks Animation, a subsidiary of Universal Pictures, a division of NBCUniversal, which in turn is a subsidiary of Comcast. Founded as Classic Media in 2000 by Eric Ellenboge ...

. PBJ is now owned by

NBCUniversal NBCUniversal Media, LLC (abbreviated as NBCU and Trade name, doing business as NBCUniversal or Comcast NBCUniversal since 2013) is an American Multinational corporation, multinational mass media and Show business, entertainment conglomerate (comp ...

. PBJ began programming in late summer 2011, and had 19

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s before they ceased operations in March 2016 due to

's acquisition.

Programming

PBJ aired programs from the DreamWorks Classics library including ''

The Archie Show ''The Archie Show'' (also known as ''The Archies)'' is an American musical animated sitcom television series produced by Filmation for CBS. Based on the Archie Comics, created by Bob Montana in 1941, ''The Archie Show'' aired Saturday morning ...

'', ''

Mr. Magoo Mr. Magoo, whose first name is "Quincy", is a fictional cartoon character created at the UPA animation studio in 1949. Voiced for many years by Jim Backus, Mr. Magoo is an elderly, wealthy, short-statured retiree who gets into a series of comi ...

'', ''

Sabrina the Teenage Witch ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'' is a comic book series published by Archie Comics about the adventures of a fictional American teenager named Sabrina Spellman. Sabrina was created by writer George Gladir and artist Dan DeCarlo, and first appeared ...

'', ''

The Lone Ranger The Lone Ranger is a fictional masked former Texas Ranger who fought outlaws in the American Old West with his Native American friend Tonto. The character has been called an enduring icon of American culture. He first appeared in 1933 in a ...

'', ''

Gumby Gumby and Pokey figures ''Gumby'' is an American cartoon character and associated media franchise created by Art Clokey. He is a blocky green humanoid made of clay. Gumby stars in two television series, '' Gumby: The Movie'', and other medi ...

'', ''

The Harveytoons Show ''The Harveytoons Show'' is a television series presenting theatrical animated cartoons produced by Famous Studios from 1950 until 1962, which were acquired by The Harvey Entertainment Company. History This show features Harvey Comics characters ...

'', ''

The Secrets of Isis ''The Secrets of Isis'', originally broadcast as ''Isis'', is an American live-action superhero television series produced by Filmation from 1975 to 1976 for CBS's Saturday morning lineup. The series was renamed ''The Secrets of Isis'' in syndi ...

'', '' The New Adventures of Zorro'', '' Shazam!'', and ''

Lassie Lassie is a fictional female Rough Collie dog and is featured in a 1938 short story by Eric Knight that was later expanded to a 1940 full-length novel, '' Lassie Come-Home''. Knight's portrayal of Lassie bears some features in common with anot ...

''. PBJ also aired automotive programming from Tuff TV in non-prime midday and late night timeslots, along with

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. 200px, Original logo used during the first year of broadcast

Final programming

These were the shows aired on PBJ at the time the channel closed down. * ''

3-2-1 Penguins! ''3-2-1 Penguins!'' is an American science fiction computer-animated children's television series, initially launched on November 14, 2000, as a direct-to-video episode by Big Idea Entertainment with videos released between 2000 and 2003. The d ...

'' * ''

The Barkleys ''The Barkleys'' is an American animated television series produced by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises, which aired on NBC from September 9 to December 2, 1972. Premise Taking inspiration from the CBS sitcom ''All in the Family'', the cartoon ...

'' * ''

BraveStarr ''BraveStarr'' is an American Space Western animated television series that aired 65 episodes from September 1987 to February 1988 in syndication. The show was created a year after Mattel had released a line of action figures. ''BraveStarr'' wa ...

'' * '' The Charlie Horse Music Pizza'' * ''Ethelbert the Tiger'' * ''

Fabulous Funnies ''Fabulous Funnies'' is a 1978–79 American Saturday morning animated TV series produced by Filmation. The show aired for one season from September 9, 1978, to December 1, 1978, on NBC, airing 13 episodes. The show is an anthology of stories ...

'' * '' Filmation's Ghostbusters'' * ''Gagsters'' * ''Get Reel Music Mix'' * ''

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'' * ''Good Dog!'' * ''

Groovie Goolies ''Groovie Goolies'' is an American animated television show that had its original run Saturday mornings on CBS between 1970 and 1972. It was rebroadcast the following season on Sunday mornings. Set at a decrepit castle, the show focused on its ...

'' * ''Grassroots Racing TV'' * ''

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Guess with Jess ''Guess with Jess'' is an interactive animated children's television series featuring Jess the Cat from the television series ''Postman Pat''. The show follows Jess' adventures with his friends on Greendale Farm in Greendale, England, and how the ...

'' * ''

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' (often referred to simply as ''He-Man'') is an American animated television series produced by Filmation based on Mattel's toy line ''Masters of the Universe''. The show was one of the most popular an ...

'' * '' Hero High'' * ''

Horrid Henry ''Horrid Henry'' is a children's book series by Francesca Simon and illustrated by Anthony Ross. It has been adapted for television, film and theatre. Books The first ''Horrid Henry'' book was written and published in 1994 by Orion Books. ...

'' * ''

The Houndcats ''The Houndcats'' is an American Saturday morning cartoon series produced by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises. The series was broadcast by NBC from September 9 to December 2, 1972, with reruns continuing until September 1, 1973. Thirteen episodes ...

'' * ''Kid Fitness'' * ''

Kid Power ''Wee Pals'' is an American syndicated comic strip about a diverse group of children, created and produced by Morrie Turner. It was the first comic strip syndicated in the United States to have a cast of diverse ethnicity, dubbed the "Rainbow Ga ...

'' * ''

Lamb Chop's Play-Along ''Lamb Chop's Play-Along!'' is a half-hour children's television series aimed at toddlers that was shown on PBS in the United States from January 13, 1992, until September 22, 1995, with reruns airing on PBS until January 4, 1998, and on KTV FA ...

'' * ''

My Life Me ''My Life Me'' ( French: ''Trois et moi'') is an animated series created by JC Little, Cindy Filipenko and Svetlana Chmakova, co-directed by Mr. Niko. The series is a slice-of-life comedy that follows Birch Small, a teenage otaku with aspirations ...

'' * ''

My Parents Are Aliens ''My Parents Are Aliens'' is a British children's television sitcom that was produced for eight series by ITV Yorkshire, Yorkshire Television and aired on ITV (TV network), ITV from 8 November 1999 to 18 December 2006. Overview The show primar ...

'' * ''Pet Friends'' * ''

Postman Pat ''Postman Pat'' is a British stop motion animated television series, animated children's television series first produced by Woodland Animations. The series follows the adventures of Pat Clifton, a Mail carrier, postman who works for the Royal ...

'' * ''Ride Guide'' * ''

'' * ''

Sergeant Preston of the Yukon ''Challenge of the Yukon'' is an American radio adventure series that began on Detroit, Michigan, Detroit's WXYT (AM), WXYZ and is an example of a Northern (genre), Northern genre story. The series was first heard on January 3, 1939. The title ...

'' * '' She-Ra: Princess of Power'' * ''

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo ''Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'' (known commonly as ''Skippy'') is an Australian television series created by Australian actor John McCallum, Lionel (Bob) Austin, and Lee Robinson, produced from 1967 to 1969 (airing from 5 February 1968 to 4 May 1 ...

'' * ''

Space Academy ''Space Academy'' is an American science fiction television series produced by Filmation that originally aired Saturday mornings on the CBS television network, from September 10 to December 17, 1977. (Repeats ran on and off until September 1, 197 ...

'' * ''

Theodore Tugboat ''Theodore Tugboat'' is a Canadian children's television series about an anthropomorphic tugboat named Theodore who lives in the Big Harbour with all of his friends. The show, which aired from 1993 to 2001, originated (and is set) in Halifax, N ...

'' * ''

The Tomfoolery Show ''The Tomfoolery Show'' is a 1970–1971 American animated comedy television series, based on the works of Edward Lear which aired on NBC. The animation was done at the Halas and Batchelor Studios in London and Stroud. Though the works of other ...

'' * ''

VeggieTales ''VeggieTales'' is an American Christian media, Christian Computer animated, CGI-animated series and multimedia franchise created by Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki under Big Idea Entertainment. The series stars Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumb ...

E/I

* ''9th Period'' * ''

Biz Kid$ ''Biz Kids'' (stylized as ''biz KID$'') is an American educational television series that teaches financial education and entrepreneurship to kids and teenagers. It uses sketch comedy, musical guests, guest and special guest appearances, and yo ...

'' * ''Distant Roads'' * ''Eco Company'' * ''Mustard Pancakes'' * ''Real Life 101''

Former programming

* ''

The Adventures of Black Beauty ''The Adventures of Black Beauty'' is a British adventure family television series produced by London Weekend Television and shown by ITV in the United Kingdom between 1972 and 1974. It was distributed internationally by London Weekend Interna ...

'' (Fall 2011) * ''Aqua Kids Adventures'' * ''Ariel, Zoey and Eli Too'' * ''Beta Records'' * ''Dog & Cat Training'' * ''Drop In'' * ''

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids ''Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids'' (often referred to simply as ''Fat Albert'') is an educational American animated television series created, produced, and hosted (in live action bookends) by comedian Bill Cosby, who also lent his voice to a nu ...

'' (2011-2015) * ''The Lone Ranger'' (2011-Summer 2012) * ''Mountain Bike Show'' * ''Passport to Explore'' * ''

Rocket Robin Hood ''Rocket Robin Hood'' is a Canadian science fiction animated television series, placing the characters and conflicts of the classic Robin Hood legend in a futuristic, outer space setting. It was produced by Krantz Films, Inc. and aired on CBC Tele ...

'' (Winter-Spring 2012)

References

External links

Luken Communications website

DreamWorks Classics website

Archived RabbitEars website
{{U.S. family-oriented television channels Television channels and stations established in 2011 Television channels and stations disestablished in 2016 Former joint ventures Defunct television networks in the United States DreamWorks Classics