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On This Day October 9 1986 – Fox Network Was Launched

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On This Day October 9 1986 – Fox Network Was Launched.

On this day October 9 1986, the Fox Network officially launched, marking the beginning of a new era in American television. The debut featured The Late Show with Joan Rivers, a bold alternative to established late night programs and a statement of Fox’s intent to challenge the dominance of the three major networks ABC, NBC, and CBS.

As the first new broadcast network in decades, Fox aimed to appeal to younger audiences and take creative risks with programming. Its early years would...
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