Dish Network to Add OWN In HD
By Swanni
Washington, D.C. (March 2, 2011) — DISH Network today said it would add OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in High-Definition on Thursday.
The satcaster is already carrying the standard-definition edition of OWN; the high-def version will be available on channel 189 to Dish customers who subscribe to its America’s Top 200 programming package.
In a press release, Dish said it will be the first to offer OWN nationwide in HD. Cablevision has carried both the SD and HD editions of OWN since its launch last December, but the cable operator is only available in the tri-state New York area.
“As the nation’s leader in HD channels, DISH Network is proud to be the first to offer OWN – one of the most anticipated channels launched this year – nationwide in crystal clear high definition,” said Dave Shull, senior vice president of programming for DISH Network.
Dish will be the first satellite TV service to offer OWN in HD; DIRECTV does not carry the channel in high-def.
OWN has announced over 20 original series, including a cooking show featuring model Cristina Ferrare, a talk show with Oprah friend Gayle King and a sex advice program hosted by Dr. Laura Berman.
The new channel will also air movies and original documentaries including Precious, Family Affair, Sons of Perdition and Life 2.0.
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I failed to mention that OWN has poor ratings!
LVD
Sounding more like the douche channel...
Ah make that ounding more like the douche network...
Another good reason not to have Dish Network.