PBJ was an American digital broadcast

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that was originally a

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between

Luken Communications Get After It Media, 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 United St ...

and

DreamWorks Classics Classic Media, LLC, doing business as DreamWorks Classics, is an American entertainment company owned by DreamWorks Animation, which is a subsidiary of Universal Pictures and a division of Comcast's NBCUniversal. It was founded as Classic Medi ...

. PBJ is now owned by

NBCUniversal NBCUniversal Media, LLC is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate corporation owned by Comcast and headquartered at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, United States. NBCUniversal is primaril ...

. 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 film, 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 Satur ...

'', '' Mr. Magoo'', ''

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 ...

'', ''

Gumby ''Gumby'' is an American clay animation franchise, centered on the titular green clay humanoid character created and modeled by Art Clokey. Gumby stars in two television series, the feature-length '' Gumby: The Movie'', and other media. He imm ...

'', '' The Harveytoons Show'', '' The Secrets of Isis'', '' The New Adventures of Zorro'', '' Shazam!'', and ''

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

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

'' * ''

The Barkleys ''The Barkleys'' is an American animated television series that aired in Autumn of 1972 on NBC and was produced by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises. Premise The cartoon – inspired by the CBS sitcom ''All in the Family'' – featured an anthrop ...

'' * ''

BraveStarr ''BraveStarr'' is an American space Western animated 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'' was the last ...

'' * '' The Charlie Horse Music Pizza'' * ''Ethelbert the Tiger'' * '' Fabulous Funnies'' * '' Filmation's Ghostbusters'' * ''Gagsters'' * ''Get Reel Music Mix'' * ''

Godzilla is a fictional monster, or '' kaiju'', originating from a series of Japanese films. The character first appeared in the 1954 film '' Godzilla'' and became a worldwide pop culture icon, appearing in various media, including 32 films produ ...

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

Groovie Goolies ''Groovie Goolies'' is an American animated television show that had its original run Saturday mornings on CBS between 1970 and 1971. It was rebroadcast the following season on Sunday mornings. Set at a decrepit castle, the show focused on its ...

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

Guess with Jess ''Guess with Jess'' is a British-Canadian 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 London, Englan ...

'' * '' The Harveytoons Show'' * ''

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

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

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 were ...

'' * ''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 Gan ...

'' * ''

Lamb Chop's Play-Along ''Lamb Chop's Play-Along!'' is a half-hour preschool children's television series 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 FAVE - KID ...

'' * ''

'' * '' Mr. Magoo'' * ''

My Life Me ''My Life Me'' (French: ''Trois et moi'') is a short-running animated television series created by JC Little, Cindy Filipenko and Svetlana Chmakova, co-directed by Mr. Niko. The teen slice-of-life comedy follows Birch Small, a manga and anime fa ...

'' * ''

My Parents Are Aliens ''My Parents Are Aliens'' is a British children's television sitcom that was produced for eight series by Yorkshire Television and aired on ITV from 8 November 1999 to 18 December 2006. Overview The show primarily follows the lives of three ...

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

Postman Pat ''Postman Pat'' is a British stop-motion animated television series first produced by Woodland Animations. The series follows the adventures of Pat Clifton, a postman who works for Royal Mail postal service in the fictional village of Greendal ...

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

'' * '' The Secrets of Isis'' * ''

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

'' * '' She-Ra: Princess of Power'' * '' Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'' * '' Space Academy'' * ''

Theodore Tugboat ''Theodore Tugboat'' is a Canadian children's television series about a tugboat named Theodore who lives in the Big Harbour with all of his friends. The show originated (and is set) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada as a co-production between th ...

'' * ''

Tiny Toon Adventures ''Tiny Toon Adventures'' is an American animated comedy television series that was broadcast from September 14, 1990, to December 6, 1992. It was the first collaborative effort of Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation ...

'' * '' The Tomfoolery Show'' * ''

VeggieTales ''VeggieTales'' is an American Christian media, computer generated musical children's animation, and book franchise created by Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki under Big Idea Entertainment. The series sees fruit and vegetable characters retel ...

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 young ...

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

Former programming

* '' The Adventures of Black Beauty'' (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'' is an American animated television series created, produced, and hosted (in live action bookends) by comedian Bill Cosby, who also lent his voice to a number of characters, including Fat Albert and himself. Fi ...

'' (2011-2015) * ''The Lone Ranger'' (2011-Summer 2012) * ''Mountain Bike Show'' * ''Passport to Explore'' * '' Rocket Robin Hood'' (Winter-Spring 2012)

References

External links

Luken Communications website

DreamWorks Classics website

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