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Oxygen Media was founded in 2000, the same year the network officially launched.
Answer: False
Explanation: Oxygen Media, the company, was founded in 1998, while the Oxygen subscription network officially launched on February 1, 2000.
The initial programming format of Oxygen upon its launch was oriented towards women, featuring lifestyle and entertainment content.
Answer: True
Explanation: Upon its launch, Oxygen's programming was indeed designed for a female audience, offering lifestyle and entertainment content.
Oxygen's first headquarters were located in Chelsea Market, which was affected by the events of September 11, 2001.
Answer: False
Explanation: Oxygen's first headquarters were located at Battery Park City, near the World Trade Center, and were affected by the events of September 11, 2001. Operations were later consolidated at Chelsea Market.
Prior to 2005, Oxygen aired a limited schedule of WNBA games before shifting its focus chiefly to reality shows, reruns, and movies.
Answer: True
Explanation: Before 2005, Oxygen did carry a limited schedule of WNBA games, subsequently transitioning its programming to focus on reality shows, reruns, and movies.
The yoga, meditation, and exercise program 'Inhale' was cancelled in 2008, shortly after NBCUniversal acquired Oxygen.
Answer: False
Explanation: The program 'Inhale' was cancelled in 2010, not 2008, making it the last inaugural Oxygen program to remain on air into the NBCUniversal era.
'Snapped' was one of the highlight shows on Oxygen before its acquisition by NBCUniversal and later became an anchor for the 'Crime Time' block.
Answer: True
Explanation: 'Snapped' was indeed a highlight show prior to the NBCUniversal acquisition and later served as an anchor for the successful 'Crime Time' programming block.
The subscription network Oxygen officially launched on what date?
Answer: February 1, 2000
Explanation: The Oxygen subscription network officially launched on February 1, 2000.
Which of the following media executives was a key founder of Oxygen Media?
Answer: Geraldine Laybourne
Explanation: Geraldine Laybourne, a former Nickelodeon executive, was a key founder of Oxygen Media.
Oxygen's first headquarters were located near what iconic New York City landmark, leading to the network being knocked off air on September 11, 2001?
Answer: World Trade Center
Explanation: Oxygen's first headquarters at Battery Park City were near the World Trade Center, and the network was affected by the events of September 11, 2001.
What type of programming did Oxygen carry a limited schedule of prior to 2005?
Answer: Regular season WNBA games
Explanation: Prior to 2005, Oxygen aired a limited schedule of regular season WNBA games.
Which program, focused on yoga, meditation, and exercise, was the last inaugural Oxygen show to remain on air into the NBCUniversal era?
Answer: 'Inhale'
Explanation: The program 'Inhale', focused on yoga, meditation, and exercise, was the last inaugural Oxygen show to continue airing into the NBCUniversal era, albeit in repeats.
Which of these shows was a past syndicated program on Oxygen?
Answer: 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'
Explanation: 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' is listed as one of Oxygen's past syndicated programs.
NBCUniversal announced its acquisition of Oxygen in October 2007 for $925 million.
Answer: True
Explanation: NBCUniversal officially announced its acquisition of Oxygen on October 9, 2007, for the stated price of $925 million.
After NBCUniversal acquired Oxygen, Jeff Gaspin, previously head of Bravo Media, was appointed to lead the network.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following the acquisition, Lauren Zalaznick, who previously headed Bravo Media, was appointed to lead Oxygen, not Jeff Gaspin.
The June 2008 rebranding of Oxygen under NBCUniversal ownership included a new logo and the slogan 'Live Out Loud'.
Answer: True
Explanation: The rebranding in June 2008, under NBCUniversal, indeed introduced a new logo and the slogan 'Live Out Loud'.
During the 2008 Summer Olympics, Oxygen aired a two-hour block of coverage focusing primarily on swimming competitions.
Answer: False
Explanation: During the 2008 Summer Olympics, Oxygen's two-hour block of coverage primarily focused on gymnastics competitions, not swimming.
The premiere of 'Dance Your Ass Off' in June 2009 was Oxygen's highest-rated series premiere at that time, attracting 1.3 million viewers.
Answer: True
Explanation: The premiere of 'Dance Your Ass Off' on June 29, 2009, did achieve Oxygen's highest series premiere ratings at that time, drawing an average of 1.3 million viewers.
The success of 'Bad Girls All-Star Battle' in May 2013 was bolstered by a 'Bad Girls Club: Atlanta' reunion special as a lead-in.
Answer: True
Explanation: The premiere of 'Bad Girls All-Star Battle' in May 2013 was indeed significantly boosted by a 'Bad Girls Club: Atlanta' reunion special that served as its lead-in.
NBCUniversal announced its acquisition of Oxygen on what specific date?
Answer: October 9, 2007
Explanation: NBCUniversal announced its acquisition of Oxygen on October 9, 2007.
After the acquisition was completed, who was appointed to lead Oxygen, having previously headed Bravo Media?
Answer: Lauren Zalaznick
Explanation: Lauren Zalaznick, previously head of Bravo Media, was appointed to lead Oxygen after the acquisition was completed.
What slogan was introduced as part of Oxygen's June 2008 rebranding under NBCUniversal ownership?
Answer: 'Live Out Loud'
Explanation: The slogan 'Live Out Loud' was introduced during Oxygen's June 2008 rebranding under NBCUniversal ownership.
During the 2008 Summer Olympics, Oxygen aired a two-hour block of coverage on weekday evenings, primarily focusing on which sport?
Answer: Gymnastics
Explanation: Oxygen's coverage during the 2008 Summer Olympics primarily focused on gymnastics competitions.
Which series premiere, attracting 1.3 million viewers in June 2009, was Oxygen's highest-rated at that time?
Answer: 'Dance Your Ass Off'
Explanation: The premiere of 'Dance Your Ass Off' in June 2009 attracted 1.3 million viewers, making it Oxygen's highest-rated series premiere at that time.
What program, a spin-off of 'Bad Girls Club', became Oxygen's highest-rated series premiere to-date in May 2013 with 1.73 million viewers?
Answer: 'Bad Girls All-Star Battle'
Explanation: 'Bad Girls All-Star Battle', a spin-off of 'Bad Girls Club', became Oxygen's highest-rated series premiere to-date in May 2013, attracting 1.73 million viewers.
Following Comcast's acquisition of NBCUniversal, Oxygen's sister channel Style Network was replaced by E! Network, leading to program dispersal.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following Comcast's acquisition of NBCUniversal, the Style Network was replaced by Esquire Network, not E! Network, leading to the dispersal of some of its programs to Oxygen.
In April 2014, Oxygen shifted its programming strategy to focus on a 'modern', young female audience with the new slogan 'Very Real'.
Answer: True
Explanation: Oxygen's programming strategy shift in April 2014 aimed to target a 'modern', young female audience, and this change was accompanied by the new slogan 'Very Real'.
Following Comcast's acquisition of NBCUniversal, some programs from which sister channel were dispersed to Oxygen after it was replaced by Esquire Network?
Answer: Style Network
Explanation: After the Style Network was replaced by Esquire Network following Comcast's acquisition of NBCUniversal, some of its programs were dispersed to Oxygen.
In April 2014, Oxygen underwent a programming strategy shift with a new slogan, aiming to deliver 'freshness, authenticity, high emotional stakes and optimism'. What was this slogan?
Answer: 'Very Real'
Explanation: The slogan 'Very Real' was introduced in April 2014 as part of Oxygen's programming strategy shift to appeal to a 'modern', young female audience with content emphasizing 'freshness, authenticity, high emotional stakes and optimism'.
Oxygen's current branding, Oxygen True Crime, reflects its primary focus on true crime television series and police procedural dramas.
Answer: True
Explanation: The network's current branding as Oxygen True Crime directly corresponds to its programming strategy, which is centered on true crime series and police procedural dramas.
NBCUniversal began considering reformatting Oxygen as a true crime channel in December 2015, due to the success of its 'Crime Time' block.
Answer: False
Explanation: NBCUniversal began considering reformatting Oxygen as a true crime channel in December 2016, not 2015, driven by the success of its 'Crime Time' block.
The 'Crime Time' programming block, anchored by series like 'Snapped', contributed to a 42% increase in Oxygen's total viewership.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Crime Time' programming block, featuring series such as 'Snapped', was indeed instrumental in achieving a 42% increase in Oxygen's total viewership.
Oxygen launched a true crime podcast series called 'Martinis & Murder' in January 2017.
Answer: True
Explanation: Oxygen initiated its foray into podcasting in January 2017 with the launch of the true crime series 'Martinis & Murder'.
The official confirmation of Oxygen's refocus on true crime programming in February 2017 was accompanied by a new logo inspired by a magnifying glass.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Oxygen's refocus on true crime was confirmed in February 2017, the accompanying new logo was inspired by police tape, not a magnifying glass.
Oxygen's new true crime lineup included its existing library of unscripted true-crime programming and reruns of police procedurals like 'CSI' and 'NCIS'.
Answer: True
Explanation: The new true crime lineup on Oxygen integrated its existing unscripted true-crime content with syndicated reruns of popular police procedurals such as 'CSI' and 'NCIS'.
'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' was a new crime program announced in development for Oxygen's upcoming season during its upfront presentations.
Answer: False
Explanation: During its upfront presentations, Oxygen announced new crime programs in development such as 'Criminal Confessions' and a docuseries on Jessica Chambers, but not 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' as a new development.
Oxygen and USA Network acquired off-network reruns of 'Chicago P.D.' in September 2017.
Answer: True
Explanation: In September 2017, Oxygen and USA Network did jointly acquire off-network reruns of 'Chicago P.D.' for their schedules.
'Buried in the Backyard' and 'Cold Justice' are among the current true crime programs airing on Oxygen.
Answer: True
Explanation: Both 'Buried in the Backyard' and 'Cold Justice' are indeed listed as current true crime programs broadcast on Oxygen.
What is the current primary programming focus of the Oxygen television network?
Answer: True crime television series and police procedural dramas
Explanation: Oxygen's current primary programming focus is on true crime television series and police procedural dramas, reflected in its branding as Oxygen True Crime.
In December 2016, NBCUniversal began considering reformatting Oxygen as a true crime channel due to a 42% increase in viewership from what programming block?
Answer: Crime Time
Explanation: The 'Crime Time' programming block, which led to a 42% increase in Oxygen's total viewership, was the impetus for NBCUniversal to consider reformatting Oxygen as a true crime channel in December 2016.
NBCUniversal was reportedly in talks with which producer of 'Law & Order' and 'Chicago' franchises for an equity stake in the re-branded true crime channel?
Answer: Dick Wolf
Explanation: NBCUniversal was reportedly in talks with Dick Wolf, the producer behind the 'Law & Order' and 'Chicago' franchises, regarding an equity stake in the re-branded true crime channel.
Oxygen began a related foray into podcasting in January 2017 with the launch of which true crime series?
Answer: 'Martinis & Murder'
Explanation: Oxygen launched its true crime podcast series, 'Martinis & Murder', in January 2017.
The new Oxygen logo that accompanied its refocus on true crime in 2017 was inspired by what?
Answer: Police tape
Explanation: The new Oxygen logo, introduced with its true crime refocus in 2017, was inspired by police tape.
Which of the following is listed as a current true crime program airing on Oxygen?
Answer: 'Kill or Be Killed'
Explanation: 'Kill or Be Killed' is listed among the current true crime programs broadcast on Oxygen.
Oxygen became available on Dish Network immediately upon its launch in 2000, similar to its carriage on DirecTV.
Answer: False
Explanation: Oxygen launched with immediate carriage on DirecTV, but it only became available on Dish Network in early 2006.
Oxygen launched its high-definition simulcast feed in early 2010, a year before its highest-rated series premiere.
Answer: False
Explanation: Oxygen launched its high-definition simulcast feed in March 2011. The highest-rated series premiere at that time ('Dance Your Ass Off') was in June 2009, and a later highest-rated premiere ('Bad Girls All-Star Battle') was in May 2013.
Oxygen began operating as a digital multicast television network on May 2, 2022.
Answer: True
Explanation: Oxygen transitioned to operating as a digital multicast television network on May 2, 2022.
Oxygen primarily operates as a digital subchannel on subchannels of CBS and ABC owned and operated stations.
Answer: False
Explanation: Oxygen primarily operates as a digital subchannel on subchannels of NBC and Telemundo owned and operated stations, not CBS and ABC.
What is the primary language of Oxygen's programming, and what is the downscaled format for its SDTV feed?
Answer: English, letterboxed 480i
Explanation: Oxygen's primary programming language is English, and its 1080i HDTV broadcast is downscaled to letterboxed 480i for its SDTV feed.
Oxygen launched with immediate carriage on DirecTV and became available on Dish Network in what year?
Answer: 2006
Explanation: Oxygen launched with immediate carriage on DirecTV and became available on Dish Network in early 2006.
Oxygen launched its high-definition simulcast feed in what month and year?
Answer: March 2011
Explanation: Oxygen launched its high-definition simulcast feed in March 2011.
Oxygen began operating as a digital multicast television network on what date?
Answer: May 2, 2022
Explanation: Oxygen commenced operations as a digital multicast television network on May 2, 2022.
As of November 2023, what was the approximate number of pay television households in the United States that had access to Oxygen?
Answer: 59 million
Explanation: As of November 2023, Oxygen was accessible in approximately 59 million pay television households in the United States.
Which of the following streaming media services is listed as offering Oxygen?
Answer: Sling TV
Explanation: Sling TV is listed among the streaming media services that offer Oxygen.
NBCUniversal, the owner of Oxygen, is a division of what larger corporation?
Answer: Comcast
Explanation: NBCUniversal, which owns Oxygen, is a division of the larger Comcast corporation.
In what building are Oxygen's current headquarters located in New York City?
Answer: Comcast Building
Explanation: Oxygen's current headquarters are located in the Comcast Building in New York City.
A Canadian version of Oxygen is expected to launch in 2026, following an agreement between NBCUniversal and Bell Media.
Answer: False
Explanation: A Canadian version of Oxygen is slated to launch on January 1, 2025, not 2026, as per the agreement between NBCUniversal and Bell Media.
A Canadian version of Oxygen is expected to launch on what specific date, following an agreement announced on October 17, 2024?
Answer: January 1, 2025
Explanation: Following an agreement announced on October 17, 2024, a Canadian version of Oxygen is expected to launch on January 1, 2025.