History
In 1955, MGM launched Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television, and the division's first program was The MGM Parade. In 1973, MGM closed down its distribution offices and sold the television syndication rights to its library to United Artists.
MGM TV started its own Television network, MGM Family Network (MFN), on September 9, 1973 on 145 stations.
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