G4techTV (May 28, 2004 – February 15, 2005) was a cable and satellite channel resulting from a merger between Comcast-owned G4 and TechTV. The headquarters were based in Los Angeles. The name changed back to G4 on February 15, 2005 in the United States. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (823x531, 47 KB)Rogers Media http://www. ... Coaxial cable is often used to transmit cable television into the house. ... A television network is a distribution network for television content whereby a central operation provides programming for many television stations. ... Advertising slogans are short, often memorable phrases used in advertising campaigns. ... G4 Media, Inc. ... is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Coaxial cable is often used to transmit cable television into the house. ... Satellite television is television delivered by way of communications satellites, as compared to conventional terrestrial television and cable television. ... This article is about a television transmitting location or company. ... The phrase mergers and acquisitions or M&A refers to the aspect of corporate finance strategy and management dealing with the merging and acquiring of different companies as well as assets. ... Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) is the largest[1] cable television (CATV) company and the second largest Internet service provider in the United States. ... G4 is an American cable and satellite television channel originally geared toward male viewers aged 12–34, devoted to the world of video games and the video game lifestyle. ... TechTV is also the name of a closed-circuit television network based in Ruston, Louisiana TechTV (May 11, 1998 – May 28, 2004) was a 24-hour cable and satellite channel based in San Francisco, California featuring news and shows about computers, technology, and the Internet. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

G4 and TechTV merger

On March 25, 2004, Comcast announced its plans to purchase TechTV, a channel devoted to computers and technology. The purchase was completed on May 10, 2004, allowing Comcast to merge their G4 station with the newly acquired TechTV, resulting in G4techTV. G4techTV officially launched in the United States and Canada on May 28, 2004. is the 84th day of the year (85th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the machine. ... By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a mastery of technology sufficient to leave the surface of the Earth for the first time and explore space. ... is the 130th day of the year (131st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

G4techTV kept shows from TechTV, such as The Screen Savers, as well as shows previously on G4, such as The Electric Playground. The merger caused one of TechTV's most prominent personalities, Leo Laporte, to leave the channel because of a contract dispute. Laporte had been the host of Call for Help, a call-in help show, which was cut after the merger. A new Call for Help series hosted by Leo Laporte began airing on G4techTV Canada, the Canadian affiliate of G4techTV, on August 16, 2004; the series ended on February 26, 2007. The Lab with Leo Laporte replaced Call for Help in April 2007. The Canadian produced version of the show was briefly aired in the U.S., but this ended on January 3, 2006, though individual episodes could have been purchased through Google Video in the US. The Screen Savers (broadcast May 11, 1998 - March 18, 2005) was a live American TV show on TechTV. The show launched concurrently with the channel ZDTV (later known as TechTV) on May 11, 1998. ... The Electric Playground is a TV show focused on video games. ... The phrase mergers and acquisitions or M&A refers to the aspect of corporate finance strategy and management dealing with the merging and acquiring of different companies as well as assets. ... Leo Gordon Laporte (born November 29, 1956 in New York City, New York)[1] is an American technology broadcaster and author. ... Call for Help (also known as CFH) was a computer-themed television program that first aired exclusively on TechTV (formerly ZDTV), a cable and satellite television network focused on technology, and then aired on G4techTV Canada and the HOW TO Channel in Australia. ... This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ... An affiliate is a commercial entity with a relationship with a peer or a larger entity. ... is the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... April 2007 is the fourth month of the year. ... is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Google Video logo Google Video is a free video sharing and video search engine service from Google that allows anyone to upload video clips to Googles web servers as well as make their own media available free of charge; some videos are also offered for sale through the Google...

On November 11, 2004, G4techTV announced that many of its employees, including Alex Albrecht, Dan Huard, and Yoshi DeHerrera, were terminated. This came as a shock to many, and outrage and anger were expressed on the G4techTV forums. G4techTV also announced the cancellation of its popular late night variety show, Unscrewed with Martin Sargent. The show's host and supporting staff were terminated. is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Alexander J. Albrecht (born August 14, 1976 in Vienna, Virginia) is an American television personality, actor, podcaster, singer and songwriter who resides in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. ... Dan Huard (AKA double_D, Foo) is a computer enthusiast and American television personality who resides in San Francisco, California. ... Joshua Yoshi DeHerrera is a television personality who resides in Los Angeles, California. ... Fired and Firing redirect here. ... An Internet forum, also known as a message board or discussion board, is a web application that provides for online discussions, and is the modern descendant of the bulletin board systems and existing Usenet news systems that were widespread in the 1980s and 1990s. ... Unscrewed with Martin Sargent Unscrewed with Martin Sargent was a former late night American television show that brought out the comedy of technology. ...

On February 15, 2005, less than a year after the merger, TechTV was officially dropped from the network's name. The channel is once again called G4, with its current slogan: TV That's Plugged In. is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Current G4techTV Canada logo.

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G4techTV Canada

G4techTV Canada is co-owned by G4 Media and Rogers Media. Because of the co-ownership and licensing with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) as a technology-related channel, the rename of February 15, 2005 has not yet taken effect in Canada. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ... G4 Media, Inc. ... Rogers Communications (TSX: RCI.NV.B) (TSX: RCI.MV.A) (NYSE: RG) is Canadas largest cable television service provider with approximately 2. ... The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC, in French Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes) was established in 1968 by the Canadian Parliament to replace the Board of Broadcast Governors. ... By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a mastery of technology sufficient to leave the surface of the Earth for the first time and explore space. ...

Shows

The shows listed below reflect the schedule of G4techTV until February 15, 2005 when the network's name was reverted to G4. ^[1]

• Anime Unleashed
• Arena
• Body Hits
• Cheat!
• Cinematech
• The Electric Playground
• Eye Drops
• Filter
• Fresh Gear
• Future Fighting Machines
• G4 Sports
• G4tv.com
• Icons
• Invent This!
• Judgment Day
• Nerd Nation
• Players
• Robot Wars
• Secret, Strange, & True
• Sweat
• The Screen Savers
• Thunderbirds
• Unscrewed with Martin Sargent
• X-Play

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Notes

1. ^ G4 and TechTV Merger FAQ

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