20th Century Fox Television

20th Century Fox Television 20th Century Fox Television is an American television production company that is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The company was formed in 1949 as 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation's television division. 20th Century Fox Television is responsible for producing many notable television shows, including The Simpsons, Married... with Children, and Beverly Hills, 90210. The company has a long history of producing high-quality television programming.

History

20th Century Fox Television was formed in 1949, when 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation decided to expand into television production. The company's first television show was The 20th Century-Fox Hour, a drama series that aired from 1957 to 1958. In the 1960s, 20th Century Fox Television began to produce more television shows, including The Andy Griffith Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show. The company became a major player in the television industry in the 1980s, with shows like Married... with Children and The Simpsons. The Simpsons is the longest-running primetime scripted television series in the US.

Productions

20th Century Fox Television has produced a wide range of television shows, including comedies, dramas, and reality TV shows. Some of the company's most notable productions include The Simpsons, Married... with Children, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Family Guy. The company has also produced several miniseries, including The Bible and The Odyssey. 20th Century Fox Television has worked with many notable producers, including Matt Groening, Alan Ball, and Seth MacFarlane. Matt Groening is also known for creating Futurama and Disenchantment.

Distribution

20th Century Fox Television's television shows have been distributed by several different companies over the years. From 1981 to 2017, the company's shows were distributed by 20th Century Fox Domestic Television Distribution. In 2017, The Walt Disney Company acquired 21st Century Fox, including 20th Century Fox Television's distribution rights. Today, 20th Century Fox Television's shows are distributed by Disney-ABC Domestic Television and Disney Media Distribution.

Notable Shows

20th Century Fox Television has produced many notable television shows over the years. Some of the company's most famous shows include: * The Simpsons, an animated sitcom that has been on the air since 1989 * Married... with Children, a sitcom that aired from 1987 to 1997 * Beverly Hills, 90210, a teen drama that aired from 1990 to 2000 * Family Guy, an animated sitcom that has been on the air since 1999 * American Dad!, an animated sitcom that has been on the air since 2005

Current Status

Today, 20th Century Fox Television is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The company continues to produce television shows for Disney-owned networks, including ABC, ESPN, and FX. 20th Century Fox Television has a number of shows in development, including several animated series and live-action dramas. The company remains one of the major television production companies in the United States. Category:20th Century Fox Television