DISH NETWORK FIRST TO AIR ‘OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK’ IN HIGH DEFINITION NATIONWIDE
Englewood, Colo. – March 2, 2011 - DISH Network L.L.C. today announced that OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, which the company introduced earlier this year in standard definition, will be available beginning this Thursday in high definition on Ch. 189 to DISH Network customers who subscribe to the America’s Top 200 programming package or above.
“As the nation’s leader in HD channels, DISH Network is proud to be the first to offer OWN – one of the most anticipated channels launched this year – nationwide in crystal clear high definition,” said Dave Shull, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. “What’s more, DISH Network is the only TV company that gives our customers free HD programming for life, meaning that Oprah fans won’t pay a penny more for the high definition broadcast of the channel that entertains, informs and inspires viewers to live their best lives.”
“We are thrilled that DISH Network is making OWN available in HD,” said Allan Singer, EVP, distribution & strategy, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. “Many viewers have contacted us eager to watch OWN in HD, and now with the help of DISH Network, we are able to fulfill their request and continue serving our audience.”
OWN’s shows include “Oprah Presents Master Class,” “Season 25: Oprah Behind The Scenes,” “The Gayle King Show” and “Our America with Lisa Ling.” More information on OWN programming can be found at
Welcome to the official website of OWN - the Oprah Winfrey Network - OWN TV.
Additionally, OWN will feature popular movies including the critically acclaimed, award-winning “Precious,” as well as the original documentary “Becoming Chaz” with Chaz Bono. OWN is also producing four original two-hour documentaries with Julia Roberts, Forest Whitaker, Gabriel Byrne and Mariel Hemingway.