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UP Entertainment Turns 20: CEO Charley Humbard Reflects on Two Decades of Inspiring TV and What’s Next
UPtv CEO Charley Humbard looks back and ahead at the network's journey.
“Friends” wrapped up its 10-year run; Ken Jennings had his first winning streak on “Jeopardy!”; Illinois senator Barack Obama made a splash with a keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention; new series “Lost” and “Desperate Housewives” became obsessions. Always looking for a way to extend its reach, the brand has not only partnered with existing network Ovation and its free ad supported video on demand channel, Journy, UPtv has also branched out into the streaming world. UP Faith and Family features acquired drama series like “Hudson & Rex” and “The Chosen,” while aspireTV and aspireTV+ offer programming for Black viewers, and GaitherTV+ brings country, bluegrass and gospel music to audiences.
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