SuMmArY Of FoX bRoAdCaStInG cOmPaNy

Type: Broadcast television network

Country: USA

Availability: National (US) also distributed in Canada, Mexico and Latin American countries

Founder: Rupert Murdoch, Barry Diller

Owner: News Corporation

Key people: Rupert Murdoch, President

Launch date: October 9, 1986

Briefly abbreviated "FBC"

The Launch of the Fox network began in March 1985 with Rupert Murdoch’s, News Corp’s $525 million purchase of TCF Holdings

1980s- From the beginning, Fox established itself as a somewhat edgy, irreverent, youth-oriented network

1990s- Despite a few successful shows, the network did not have a significant market share until the mid-1990s when News Corp. bought more TV station groups.

2000s- Fox regained a ratings foothold with acclaimed dramas such as 24, The O.C., and House, and comedies such as Arrested Development, The Bernie Mac Show and Malcolm in the Middle.