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Turner Classic Movies

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is a cable television channel similar to American Movie Classics (AMC) featuring classic movies from the MGM and Warner Brothers libraries. Unlike AMC, it has remained uncut and commercial-free. It was started by Ted Turner in 1994 as part of the Turner Broadcasting System.

In 1996, the Turner Broadcasting System merged with Warner Brothers, making TCM a Warner Brothers-owned property.

In November 2004, perhaps in response to Cartoon Network's removal of classic cartoons, TCM began to broadcast a half-hour monthly show entitled Cartoon Alley which featured cartoons from animation's Golden Age .

The British version of TCM does interrupt movies for commercials, although movies are apparently uncut. They are headquartered at the Techwood Campus in Atlanta, Georgia in Mid-town.

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Last updated: 08-29-2005 10:11:21
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