20th Television

20th Television
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Name	20th Television
Former names	TCF Television Productions, Inc. (1949–1958), 20th Century-Fox Television (1958–1989; 1994–2020)
Foundation	01 March 1949
Founder	Darryl F. Zanuck
Location	Fox Studio Lot, Century City, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Key people	Karey Burke (President), Craig Hunegs (President, Business Operations)
Parent	Disney Television Studios (The Walt Disney Company)
Industry	Television production
Products	Television series, Television films, Syndicated programming

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History
Productions
Distribution
Operations
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20th Television. It is an American television production company and a key division of Disney Television Studios, itself a unit of The Walt Disney Company. The studio, with roots dating to the late 1940s, is one of Hollywood's longest-operating television production entities, responsible for a vast library of iconic series and a major force in program syndication. Its operations are headquartered at the historic Fox Studio Lot in Century City, Los Angeles.

History

The division originated in 1949 as TCF Television Productions, Inc., a subsidiary of 20th Century Fox film studio founded by Darryl F. Zanuck. Its early forays into the new medium included producing episodes for the anthology series The 20th Century Fox Hour. A significant early success was the production of the pioneering western series My Friend Flicka. Following the rise of network television, the unit was renamed 20th Century-Fox Television in 1958 and became a prolific supplier to the Big Three television networks, producing hits like the adventure series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and the sitcom M*A*S*H. The studio underwent ownership changes, including a period under News Corporation after Rupert Murdoch's 1985 acquisition of its parent company, and was later a cornerstone of the Fox Broadcasting Company. Following The Walt Disney Company's acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019, the studio was integrated into Disney Television Studios and rebranded as 20th Television in August 2020.

Productions

The studio's production legacy spans decades and genres, encompassing thousands of hours of programming. Landmark series from its earlier decades include the sci-fi phenomenon The X-Files, the animated hit The Simpsons, and the teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210. It was also behind popular sitcoms like How I Met Your Mother and Modern Family, as well as drama series such as 24 and Homeland. Under Disney Television Studios, it continues to produce a diverse slate, including the critically acclaimed comedy Only Murders in the Building for Hulu, the drama The Cleaning Lady for Fox, and the revival of the classic series Futurama. Its production arm, 20th Television Animation, handles animated series like The Great North and HouseBroken.

Distribution

The company operates one of the largest and most valuable television libraries in the world, a cornerstone of its business. This vast catalog, which includes titles from M*A*S*H to Modern Family, is licensed extensively for domestic broadcast syndication, cable television, and streaming platforms. Key distribution partners have included TBS, FX, and Comedy Central. Internationally, its programming is distributed by Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution. The studio's library is a major component of the streaming service Hulu in the United States and is featured prominently on Disney+ and Star (Disney+) in international markets. Its first-run syndication efforts have included successful talk shows like ''The Talk'' and court shows like Divorce Court.

Operations

As a division of Disney Television Studios, the company functions alongside sibling units ABC Signature and Fox Entertainment Studios. Its leadership includes President Karey Burke and President of Business Operations Craig Hunegs. The studio maintains extensive production facilities and offices on the Fox Studio Lot, where it oversees development, physical production, and post-production for its series. Its operations encompass business affairs, legal, marketing, and publicity functions supporting its production and distribution activities. The studio works closely with various networks and platforms within The Walt Disney Company ecosystem, including ABC, Fox, FX, Hulu, and Disney+, while also supplying programming to outside buyers.

History

Productions

Distribution

Operations

See also