RightNetwork
television network | |
| Branding | "All That's Right with the World" |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Availability | United States, Canada |
| Founded | 2010 by Kelsey Grammer, David Jaget |
| Owner | Ed Snider |
Key people | Kelsey Grammer, David Jaget, Kevin McFeeley |
Launch date | September 8, 2010 |
| Dissolved | September 2011 |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 720p/1080i (HDTV) |
Official website | "RightNetwork.com". 2010. Archived from the original on December 23, 2010. |
RightNetwork was a start-up American
The target audience was conservative "Americans who are looking for content that reflects and reinforces their perspective and world-view."[1] Promotional materials indicated that the all-original content would be entertainment programming with "pro-America," "pro-business," and "pro-military" perspectives.[1] The network announced on Aug. 16th 2010 that it would launch nationwide on Sept. 8th 2010. The network ceased operations less than one year later.
History
In a video clip available on the network's website and on
While the network's Web site or Facebook page doesn't specifically say conservatives, it's clearly designed for folks who might be upset with today's government. One of the RightNetwork shows was called "Running," which Grammer described as a reality show following six political rookies running for the first time. The theme through the promotional clip is that these folks are running against "polished politicians."[1]
Due to lack of funding and distribution, the RightNetwork ceased operations, as of September 2011.[citation needed]
Reactions and controversy
Shortly after announcement of the new network,
Business relations
Early blog reports indicating that RightNetwork was developed as a "partner" of
A Comcast spokesperson quickly announced that while Comcast had met with RightNetwork representatives, as it has with hundred of other content providers, "We have no partnership with this venture and have no plans to launch or distribute the network." The spokesperson concluded by saying, "We do carry a number of independent networks on Comcast representing a wide variety of interests and diverse viewpoints."[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Huff, Richard (April 19, 2010). "Fox too liberal for you? Kelsey Grammer backs upstart right-wing TV network, RightNetwork". New York Daily News. New York.
- ^ "RightNetwork.com". 2010. Archived from the original on December 23, 2010.
- ^ Kelsey Grammer on Right. YouTube. January 14, 2011. Archived from the original on June 20, 2020.
- ^ YouTube. YouTube. Archived from the original on May 21, 2010.
- ^ YouTube. YouTube. Archived from the original on April 17, 2016. [dead link]
- ^ a b Stelter, Brian (April 19, 2010). "Comcast Denies Connection to RightNetwork". The New York Times.