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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Viacom_(1952–2005)Viacom (1952–2005) - Wikipedia

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   Viacom was a distributor of CBS television series throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and also distributed syndicated television programs. The company went under Sumner Redstone's control in 1987 through his cinema chain company National Amusements.

   • Founded: March 16, 1952; 71 years ago
   • Type: Public

   • Traded as: NYSE: VIA

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   Viacom (short for Vi deo & A udio Com munications) was an American entertainment company. It started in 1970 as Viacom International, the syndication division of CBS TV (which they once owned).

   • Founded: December 31, 2005; 17 years ago
   • Industry: Mass media

   • Founder: Sumner Redstone
   • Type: Public

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   The first incarnation of Viacom was created in 1952 as the television syndication division of CBS and was spun off in 1971. However, in 2000, Viacom acquired its former parent, by this time also named CBS Corporation, formerly Westinghouse Electric.

   • Founded: December 31, 2005; 17 years ago
   • Owner: National Amusements (80% voting power)

   • Key people: Strauss Zelnick, (interim chairman), Joseph Ianniello, (president and acting CEO)

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   Viacom (short for Video & Audio Communications) was an American media company. It was founded in New York City in 1971. The company existed until 2005 when the company changed its name to CBS Corporation. Viacom made television programs and television networks.

   • Defunct: December 31, 2005
   • Type: Public

   • Founded: May 3, 1971

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   What does Viacom stand for?

   • The original incarnation of Viacom Inc. [a] (derived from "Video & Audio Communications") was an American mass media and entertainment conglomerate based in New York City.

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   When did Viacom start?

   • Viacom originated on March 16, 1952 — when CBS founded its broadcast syndication division, CBS Television Film Sales. It renamed as CBS Films in October 1958. On December 1, 1967, it again renamed as CBS Enterprises Inc..

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   Who owns Viacom TV?

   • Viacom was a distributor of CBS television series throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and also distributed syndicated television programs. The company went under Sumner Redstone 's control in 1987 through his cinema chain company National Amusements.

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   When was CBS renamed Viacom?

   • It began as CBS Television Film Sales, the broadcast syndication division of the CBS television network in 1952; it was renamed CBS Films in 1958, renamed CBS Enterprises in 1968, renamed Viacom in 1970, and spun off into its own company in 1971.

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   This article is about the media conglomerate that existed until 2006. For the companies split off in 2006, see CBS Corporation and Viacom (2005–2019). The original incarnation of Viacom Inc. [lower-alpha 1] (derived from "Video & Audio Communications") was an American media conglomerate based in New York City.

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   Viacom (short for Vi deo & A udio Com munications) was an American entertainment company. It started in 1970 as Viacom International, the syndication division of CBS TV (which they once owned). In 2005, Viacom split into two companies: the original company was renamed CBS Corporation, and a new company keeping the Viacom name was created.

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   Dec 25, 2023 · Viacom (1952–2006) facts for kids. This page is about the original media conglomerate that existed until 2005. For its successors, see CBS Corporation and Viacom (2005–2019). The original incarnation of Viacom Inc. (derived from "Video & Audio Communications") was an American mass media and entertainment conglomerate based in New York City.