ABC Family is an
American cable television network currently owned by
ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a division of
The Walt Disney Company. ABC Family offers contemporary and inclusive programming, including series, movies, events, and enhanced
ABC encore presentations. It was
founded in 1977 as an extension of televangelist
Pat Robertson's ministry, and eventually evolved into The Family Channel. In 1998, it was sold to
Fox Kids Worldwide Inc and renamed Fox Family.
On
October 24,
2001,
Fox Family Worldwide Inc was sold to
The Walt Disney Company, the sale to Disney included
Saban Entertainment and Fox Family.
This channel generally offers programming for older teens, young adults, and young families.
History
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