A&E is an American cable and satellite television network that primarily airs non-fiction television series, reality shows, and documentaries. It is known for its popular shows like Duck Dynasty, Storage Wars, and Live PD.
- A&E was launched in 1984 as a joint venture between ABC, HBO, and NBC.
- It initially focused on biographies, documentaries, and historical series.
- In the 2000s, A&E started to diversify its programming with reality shows and non-fiction series.
- In 2019, A&E canceled their successful reality show Live PD amid controversy over its portrayal of law enforcement.
- Currently, A&E is owned by A&E Networks, a joint venture between Disney and Hearst Communications.
Discovery Channel is an American cable and satellite television network that primarily showcases factual programming, documentaries, and reality shows.
History Channel is an American cable and satellite television network that primarily showcases documentary programming related to historical events, biographies, and military history.
National Geographic is an American digital cable and satellite television network that primarily airs documentary programming related to science, nature, and culture.
Duck Dynasty is a reality series that follows the lives of the Robertson family, who became wealthy from their family-operated business, Duck Commander.
Storage Wars is a reality series that showcases auctioneers bidding on abandoned storage units to resell the items inside for profit.
Live PD is a reality series that follows police officers from various departments as they patrol their communities and respond to emergency calls.
A&E primarily airs non-fiction television series, reality shows, and documentaries. Some of its popular shows include Duck Dynasty, Storage Wars, and Live PD.
A&E was launched in 1984 as a joint venture between ABC, HBO, and NBC.
Currently, A&E is owned by A&E Networks, a joint venture between Disney and Hearst Communications.
Live PD was canceled in 2019 amid controversy over its portrayal of law enforcement.
Some alternatives to A&E include Discovery Channel, History Channel, and National Geographic, which all showcase factual programming, documentaries, and reality shows.