Murr Television
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Murr Television is a Lebanese
television station
based in Naccache
, a suburb of the capital Beirut
. It is owned by Lebanese politician Gabriel Murr
and directed by his son Michel Murr (not to be confused with Gabriel Murr's brother Michel Murr
).
In addition to its unique approach to programming, MTV also led the way in terms of its adoption of self-regulation and a clear code of ethics, in a country where the media sector is completely unregulated, thus becoming the first station to abide by international best practices while legally acquiring foreign formats and rights-to-air.
MTV displayed a fervent commitment to acting as the fourth power, disclosing the untold about abuses of power and corruption, and speaking the mind of a suffocated public opinion, being consistently and unswervingly objective and responsible, and defending the public interest.
The momentum that MTV created across the years, through its unparalleled political coverage, allowed its base of supporters and viewers to grow and flourish.
Since then MTV has undertaking a major revolution: New look, new programs but with the same professional outlook on the future.
MTV strives to become the indisputable symbol for the values of thought independence, social responsibility, freedom of expression and continuous betterment.
MTV strives to be the region's media role model in terms of transparency and social responsibility, delivering on its pledged values by providing its viewers with content that informs, entertains, develops minds and ripens individuals, free of any bias.
are aired in five daily bulletins: at 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:52 pm and 12:00 am (Beirut time). Many other programs are shown on the channel; some of them are:
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
television station
Television station
A television station is a business, organisation or other such as an amateur television operator that transmits content over terrestrial television. A television transmission can be by analog television signals or, more recently, by digital television. Broadcast television systems standards are...
based in Naccache
Naccache
Naccache is a suburban area located on the northern edge of Beirut, Lebanon. It is located on Mount Lebanon and is administered by the municipality of Antelias. It also the headquarters of Murr Television and Studio Vision.-Geography:...
, a suburb of the capital Beirut
Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...
. It is owned by Lebanese politician Gabriel Murr
Gabriel Murr
Gabriel Murr is a Lebanese Politician and is the owner of Murr Television and Mount Lebanon Radio Station, which were forcefully shut down in September 2002...
and directed by his son Michel Murr (not to be confused with Gabriel Murr's brother Michel Murr
Michel Murr
Michel Murr is a Lebanese politician and businessman. He first occupied the post of Minister of the Interior, as well as being Deputy Prime Minister in Rafik Hariri's first cabinet in 1992 and remained in the post in all subsequent cabinets formed by Hariri, except the last one, in which his son,...
).
Early Stages
MTV was established in 1991 as a TV channel that sought to cater to the complexity and richness of its Lebanese viewers' identity by creating a balanced mix of local, Arab, and western media content, with a special emphasis on producing local programming that is tailored to its audience and reflects their aspirations and values.In addition to its unique approach to programming, MTV also led the way in terms of its adoption of self-regulation and a clear code of ethics, in a country where the media sector is completely unregulated, thus becoming the first station to abide by international best practices while legally acquiring foreign formats and rights-to-air.
Embarking on the Political Scene
In March 1995, MTV embarked on the political scene, launching its local news broadcasts along with a number of distinct political and socio-economic shows.MTV displayed a fervent commitment to acting as the fourth power, disclosing the untold about abuses of power and corruption, and speaking the mind of a suffocated public opinion, being consistently and unswervingly objective and responsible, and defending the public interest.
The momentum that MTV created across the years, through its unparalleled political coverage, allowed its base of supporters and viewers to grow and flourish.
Broadcasting Revolution
On March 31, 2009 the voice of the "silent majority" returned to screens across Lebanon and the world.Since then MTV has undertaking a major revolution: New look, new programs but with the same professional outlook on the future.
Vision
MTV's vision is to be the leading independent media station in Lebanon and the Arab world, serving as the catalyst and vehicle for inclusion and regional well-being, and endorsing reform and advancement from within societies.MTV strives to become the indisputable symbol for the values of thought independence, social responsibility, freedom of expression and continuous betterment.
Mission
MTV's mission is to enhance the media's role in Lebanon and the Arab world, to participate in the advancement of independent thought, and to serve the interests and the well-being of society while assuring its commitment to shareholders.MTV strives to be the region's media role model in terms of transparency and social responsibility, delivering on its pledged values by providing its viewers with content that informs, entertains, develops minds and ripens individuals, free of any bias.
Values
- Credibility & Independence
- Ethical Conduct
- Public Interest & Social Responsibility
- Transparency & Accountability
- Liberties and Inclusion
Diversity
MTV will serve as a common ground for diversity in public opinions, political views, and television genres. Its broadcasted grids will cater to the needs and tastes of the vast majority of Lebanese, and will present a real, authentic image of Lebanon for the large number of Lebanese immigrants. The diversity of MTV will help promote a more civilized, developed, and harmonious Lebanon; a Lebanon that prides itself in its heritage, understands its variety, and respects existing differences.Programming
Murr Television features a variety of general-interest programs. NewsNews
News is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
are aired in five daily bulletins: at 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:52 pm and 12:00 am (Beirut time). Many other programs are shown on the channel; some of them are:
- @MTV (Teen-entertainment show)
- Aghani Aghani (Arabic music clips segment)
- Ahdam Shi (Comedy talk show)
- Abel El Akhbar " ( Political talk show) "
- AjyalAjyal (TV Series)Ajyal is a Lebanese soap opera. Season 1 was broadcast on Murr Television and Season 2 will air during Autumn 2011.-Plot:The show centers on the residents of a private compound....
(Lebanese drama series) - Baaed El Akhbar (Political talk show)
- Banet Ammati ou Binti ou Ana (Comedy series)
- Bimawdouiia (Political talk show)
- Massa Al Hurriya (Political talk show)
- CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: Crime Scene InvestigationCSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
(Crime drama series dubbed in Arabic) - CU&TC (Kids show)
- Deal or No DealDeal or No Deal (Lebanon)Deal or No Deal' is the Lebanese version of the game show airing on MTV. The show, was hosted by Michel Sanan, is filmed on a set similar to the United States set and uses the music from that version....
(Game show) - FriendsFriendsFriends is an American sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994 to May 6, 2004. The series revolves around a group of friends in Manhattan. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
(Sitcom dubbed in Arabic) - Ghannoujet Bayya (Comedy series)
- How It's MadeHow It's MadeHow It's Made is a documentary television series that premiered in 2001 on Science in the U.S., and Discovery Channel Canada in Canada. The program is produced in the Canadian province of Quebec by Productions MAJ, Inc...
(Documentary television series) - Just For Laughs GagsJust For Laughs GagsJust For Laughs Gags is a Canadian silent comedy/hidden camera reality television show that is under the Just For Laughs brand. On December 26, 2002, JFL Gags began airing on CTV and The Comedy Network in Canada...
(Silent comedy show) - Jamil w Hana (Syrian Comedy series)
- Kids News (Kids show)
- Ktir Salbe (comedy show)
- Kurtlar VadisiKurtlar VadisiValley of the Wolves is a Turkish prime time TV series created by Osman Sınav, which followed a Turkish agent working under the assumed identity of Polat Alemdar attempting to infiltrate the Turkish mafia...
(Turkish series dubbed in Arabic) - La Fea Más BellaLa fea más bellaLa Fea Más Bella is a Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa. It is the second Mexican version of the popular Colombian telenovela: Betty la fea...
(Telenovela dubbed in Arabic. Known as Lettyin the Arab World) - Log In (Entertainment show)
- Mish Ghalat (Talk show)
- Mish Maaoul Gino (Magic show)
- MTV Alive (Morning Show)
- NRJ Music Videos (English music clips segment)
- NRJ Spin Mag (Entertainment news)
- Pasión De GavilanesPasión de gavilanesPasión de Gavilanes was a popular Colombian telenovela that ran for 188 episodes, from 2003 to 2004. Written by Julio Jiménez, it was produced by RTI Colombia in conjunction with the Telemundo network and with the participation of Caracol TV company. In Colombia, it was broadcast by Caracol TV...
(Telenovela dubbed in Arabic) - Poker After DarkPoker After DarkPoker After Dark was an hour-long poker television program on NBC. The show made its debut on January 1, 2007, and was cancelled as another victim of the "Black Friday" criminal case due to the show's sponsorship by Full Tilt Poker, one of that case's defendants. on September 23, 2011 For its first...
(Poker tournament) - Press Review (Newspaper readings)
- Preview (Cinema news & trailers)
- Qabel El Akhbar (Political talk show)
- Rahet Aleik (Sketch comedy show)
- SarahSarah (TV series)Sarah is a Lebanese soap opera starring Cyrine Abdelnour, Youssef El Khal and Youssef Haddad. It covers the life of a Lebanese woman. It was announced that the series will be broadcasting on TF1 in 2010.- Channels who aired it :...
(Lebanese drama series) - Madame Carmen (Lebanese drama series- From The Series: For Adults Only)
- Scare TacticsScare TacticsScare Tactics is a hidden camera/comedy television show, produced by Hallock Healey Entertainment. Its first two seasons aired from April 2003 to December 2004. After a hiatus, the show returned for a third season, beginning July 9, 2008. The first season of the show was hosted by Shannen Doherty....
(Reality show) - Score (Sports show)
- Speed (Motor show)
- Studio El Fann (Talent show)
- Sunday MassMass (liturgy)"Mass" is one of the names by which the sacrament of the Eucharist is called in the Roman Catholic Church: others are "Eucharist", the "Lord's Supper", the "Breaking of Bread", the "Eucharistic assembly ", the "memorial of the Lord's Passion and Resurrection", the "Holy Sacrifice", the "Holy and...
- Tahkik (Documentary show)
- Talk of the Town Hosted by Mona Abou HamzaMona Abou HamzaMona Abou Hamzeh , also known as Mona Abu Hamza, is a Druze Lebanese TV presenter. notable for hosting a talk show called "Talk of the Town" on Murr Television . Mona won the Murex d'Or Award for best TV presenter...
(Late-night talk show) - WANTED: Inta Aal Khatt (Interactive game show)
- W Ana Kamen (Social show)
- Lebanon World Super Model
- Haik Min Ghanny
- Bil Hawa Sawa
- Min El Ikher
- Ahdam Shi
- Beirut El Youm
- Seven (Sab3a)
- Meen Al
- Ghaltet Omry
- Adam
- Ommy
- Aiza Atgawez
- El Bab Fil Bab
- Well Done
- Barcode
- Workout
- blocnote
- eco
- clinic
- benetna
- Window Wedding
- Window Estate
- Do it yourself
- El Hal 3enna
- Family
- Catwalk
- You Turn
- Tarot
- Life Style
- CU & TC
- Mishwar
- Motorshow
- Auto Focus
- Ajial
- Farha w Marha
- 3aile Mat3ob 3alaya
- Maleh Ya Baher
- Doctor Hala
- Tabat w Nabat
- 2adeyet Safeya
- Bab El Hara
- Bkeeza w Zaghlol
- Youmiyat Modeer 3am
- Allo Jameel Allo Hanaa
- Gharam w Intikam
- Dalida
- Kitab Maftooh
- Wjooh Tahke
- Mexican telenovela (Marina)