VH-1 Germany
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VH-1 was a localized German version of the Viacom
channel VH1
that was on air from 1995 to 2001. Due to legal conflicts with ARD
, VH-1 had to use the 1985 American logo rather than the logo of the then-current American incarnation. With a focus on adult-oriented pop music, VH-1 imported many programmes from its American sister channel, such as Pop-Up Video and Behind the Music, but also produced local content in its formative years.
Distribution proved difficult, as VH-1 typically had to share a frequency with other channels on cable and satellite systems, usually Viacom's own Nickelodeon
children's channel, which was itself discontinued in 1998.
On 1 May 2001, VH-1 was replaced by MTV2 Pop
.
Viacom
Viacom Inc. , short for "Video & Audio Communications", is an American media conglomerate with interests primarily in, but not limited to, cinema and cable television...
channel VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
that was on air from 1995 to 2001. Due to legal conflicts with ARD
ARD (broadcaster)
ARD is a joint organization of Germany's regional public-service broadcasters...
, VH-1 had to use the 1985 American logo rather than the logo of the then-current American incarnation. With a focus on adult-oriented pop music, VH-1 imported many programmes from its American sister channel, such as Pop-Up Video and Behind the Music, but also produced local content in its formative years.
Distribution proved difficult, as VH-1 typically had to share a frequency with other channels on cable and satellite systems, usually Viacom's own Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (around the world)
Nickelodeon, a network that was originally established as a cable channel in the United States, has expanded to include worldwide versions.-Americas:* Nick - flagship channel...
children's channel, which was itself discontinued in 1998.
On 1 May 2001, VH-1 was replaced by MTV2 Pop
MTV2 Pop
MTV2 Pop was a German music channel. It launched on 1 May 2001, taking over the transponder left by the analogue service of MTV UK and Ireland when it closed down. It replaced VH1 Germany...
.