Article: DIRECTV First to Launch The History Channel HD (THC HD) Set to Debut in September 2007.

LAS VEGAS, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The History Channel(R) and DIRECTV, Inc. today announced that DIRECTV will be the first to launch The History Channel HD, a new 24-hour high definition television network, scheduled to debut in September 2007. In addition, A&E HD, which debuted in 4Q 2006, will also launch on DIRECTV in September. The announcement was made by David Zagin, Executive Vice President of Distribution AETN.

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The History Channel HD(TM) will simulcast the entire The History Channel lineup of original, non-fiction series and specials. The HD experience will serve to create a ...

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