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truTV is a USA television channel.

truTV is an American cable TV channel that presents real-life stories told from a first-person perspective, a type of programming called Reality TV. truTV programs include the original series Black Gold, The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest..., The Principal's Office, Speeders, Disorder in the Court, Forensic Files and Operation Repo.

Before January 2008, truTV was called Court TV. Court TV provided a look at the American system of justice through coverage of trials, court cases and other legal news.

Time Warner bought Court TV in 2006. In June 2018, Time Warner was sold to AT&T Corporation, which renamed the business WarnerMedia. On April 8, 2022, Discovery merged with WarnerMedia to form a new business called Warner Bros. Discovery.

This television channel is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.


Websites

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Contact

 Mailing address: One Time Warner Center, New York, NY 10019-6038

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News

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Marc Juris Named EVP and COO of tru TV
-- Juris, formerly the network's general manager, continues to oversee the network's strategic planning, original programming, marketing and advertising. Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks, announced the promotion on December 14, 2011. "Marc is a talented and innovative executive whose understanding of branding, marketing and programming have been vital in...

truTV's 'Bait Car' Not Protected Under Shield Law
-- The law, which protect sources and info obtained during newsgathering, doesn't apply to the reality TV show, Editor & Publisher Magazine reported on April 25, 2011: "In a felony car theft case, Judge Gerardo Sandoval ordered Hollywood-based TV studio KKI Productions to turn over raw footage obtained during the filming of its reality show, "Bait Car" [which airs on the cable network tuTV]. KKI...

truTV's Jesse Ventura: The United States Is a Fascist Government
-- The former pro wrestler and governor of Minnesota has written a book, "63 Documents the Government Doesn't Want You to Read", in a purported effort to unveil what America's government is doing behind closed doors. The announcement of the book's release was made by Skyhorse Publishing on April 4, 2011. "I've put together this book in the same spirit as the WikiLeaks' disclosures -- to reveal the truth."...

truTV to Air Estate Sales Series
-- Big Brian: The Fortune Seller, premieres March 22, the network announced on February 10, 2011: "Estate sales can be great places to go for bargains on everything from collectible knick-knacks to used furniture. But they can also turn up a hidden cache of items that can sell for thousands of dollars. truTV heads into this high-stakes world with one of the best in the business...

truTV to Showcase Lineup of Original Series, the network announced on February
8, 2011: "Coming off its best year ever in primetime and a Top 10 finish among men 18-49, truTV is ready to build on its strong momentum with the network's 2011 Upfront presentation on Tuesday, April 12, in New York. The event will feature a look at truTV's lineup of original series, including previews of several new shows that are slated to join ever-growing hits like Operation Repo, Hardcore Pawn and All Worked Up. The event will conclude with a special live...

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