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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.


31 posted on 03/03/2011 2:38:16 AM PST by Las Vegas Dave ("Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican." Ronald Reagan)
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To: Las Vegas Dave

PING LIST NOTE:

I failed to mention that OWN has poor ratings!

LVD


32 posted on 03/03/2011 2:44:03 AM PST by Las Vegas Dave ("Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican." Ronald Reagan)
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To: Las Vegas Dave

Sounding more like the douche channel...


33 posted on 03/03/2011 8:33:38 AM PST by DoughtyOne (Here's the proof of Obama's U. S. citizenship: " " Good enough for our 3 branches...)
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To: Las Vegas Dave

Ah make that ounding more like the douche network...


34 posted on 03/03/2011 8:34:17 AM PST by DoughtyOne (Here's the proof of Obama's U. S. citizenship: " " Good enough for our 3 branches...)
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To: Las Vegas Dave

Another good reason not to have Dish Network.


45 posted on 03/03/2011 6:49:12 PM PST by SunkenCiv (The 2nd Amendment follows right behind the 1st because some people are hard of hearing.)
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