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

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. 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'', ''

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 Secrets of Isis'', '' 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 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 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'' * '' Filmation's Ghostbusters'' * ''Gagsters'' * ''Get Reel Music Mix'' * ''

Godzilla is a fictional monster, or ''kaiju'', that debuted in the eponymous 1954 film, directed and co-written by Ishirō Honda. The character has since become an international pop culture icon, appearing in various media: 33 Japanese films p ...

'' * ''Good Dog!'' * '' Groovie Goolies'' * ''Grassroots Racing TV'' * ''

''https://www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/classic-medias-new-retro-cartoon-channel-pbj-41955.html * '' Guess with Jess'' * '' The Harveytoons Show'' * ''

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'' * ''

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'' * '' Lamb Chop's Play-Along'' * ''

'' * '' Mr. Magoo'' * '' My Life Me'' * ''

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'' * ''

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

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'' * ''

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'' * ''

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'' (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'' (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