TV Guide channel has developed over four decades to become an integrated lineup of reality shows and 400 hours of original programming. The network began in the 1980's as an electronic program guide with a split screen and as a prevue guide for the shows that were available from numerous television production venue providers. The TV Guide channel today has a Pop theme that is focused on pop culture fandom. It is currently owned by CBS Corporation and has sister channels that include CBS, The CW, Showtime, The Movie Channel and other affiliated program providers.
Programming began by featuring a barker channel that listed cable television providers along with a display of local channels. It is operated as a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Lions Gate Entertainment. The channel originally provided a split screen and on screen guide. Entertainment news and promotions for upcoming shows has been a mainstay of this television guide channel. It has included reruns of dramas and sitcoms.
The current television network named Pop is based in Hollywood, California, and is relaunched with a pop culture venue. Reality shows are being scheduled that include New Kids on the Block as hosts of modern pop culture interests. Entertainment tonight has been featured along with entertainment industry news broadcasts. Red carpet events coverage from numerous major awards shows are featured on TV Guide channel, now renamed Pop. Original shows are scheduled for the current line up with drama and sitcom programs being chosen in past programming selections.