Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment
| Company type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Genre | Cable television |
| Fate | Acquired by Viacom |
| Headquarters | , |
| Owners | Warner Communications (50%) American Express (50%) |
Warner-AmEx Satellite Entertainment was a media company is formed in New York City on December 1, 1977 as a joint venture between Warner Communications and American Express to produce television networks including MTV, Nickelodeon, Showtime, and The Movie Channel. In 1983, it was sold to Viacom and Showtime and The Movie Channel merged to form Showtime/The Movie Channel and in 1985 it was sold again to Viacom and renamed MTV Networks.
Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment Media
The original prototype logo for MTV Networks.
The logo for MTV Networks.
The logo for Viacom Media Networks.
The first logo for ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks.
1211 Avenue of the Americas, headquarters of the company in early 1980s.
Logo for MTV Entertainment Group
Looking west at MTV Store of MTV Networks, Manhattan, New York City
