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{{about|real network|in-universe|Fox Network (in-universe)}}
{{about|the network that aired the [[original run]] of ''[[Futurama]]''|other uses|Fox}}
'''Fox Network''' (often rendered as '''FOX''') is a television network channel in the United States. FOX was the original broadcaster of ''[[Futurama]]'' in the world, and owned the rights to broadcast it first during its [[original run]].
 
The '''Fox Broadcasting Company''' (often rendered as '''FOX''') is a television network in the United States. FOX was the original [[broadcast]]er of ''[[Futurama]]''.


== ''Futurama'' on FOX ==
== ''Futurama'' on FOX ==
Many regard FOX's lack of respect for the show as the cause of its original failure. FOX handled the broadcasting of ''Futurama'' so terribly that its original four seasons became five broadcast seasons, and episodes that were to air in 2002 first aired in 2003.


Many regard FOX's lack of respect for the show as the reasoning for its original failure. FOX managed to air it so terrible and pre-emptive that its original four seasons became five broadcast seasons.  And episodes that were to air in 2002 first aired in 2003.
In addition to its unstable schedule, FOX rarely did any advertisement for the show on its own network. As a result, fans had difficulty determining when episodes were to air. Also because of FOX's censors certain scenes had to blue-penciled or removed from the episodes which is why most of them were rated TV-PG and only a few were rated TV-14.  


In addition to its unstable schedule, FOX rarely did any advertisement for the show on its own network.  And fans had hard figuring out when an episode were to air.
When [[Adult Swim]] gained the rights to broadcast ''Futurama'' on cable in 2002, the show saw a much more stable schedule, despite being reruns. While people cite FOX for ''Futurama''{{'}}s failure, they often cite Adult Swim's handling of the show for its revival.


When [[Adult Swim]] gained the rights to broadcast ''Futurama'' on cable in 2002, the show saw a much more stable schedule, despite being reruns.
FOX was also parodied in ''[[Bender's Big Score]]'', when [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor Farnsworth]] says the [[Box Network]] canceled their delivery license. This referenced [[Cancellation of Futurama|FOX canceling ''Futurama'']]. In an attempt to make fun of FOX, it is revealed, in the movie, that the Box Network executives were fired and ground up into [[Torgo's Executive Powder|a fine pink powder]] due to incompetence.


While people cite FOX for ''Futurama''{{'}}s failure, they often cite Adult Swim's handling of the show for its revival.
FOX may consider airing ''Futurama'' again if the show proves to be successful on [[Comedy Central]].


== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{w|Fox Network|Wikipedia's article on Fox Network}}
*{{w|Fox Broadcasting Company}} at {{w||Wikipedia}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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*[[20th Century Fox Television]] for the production company of ''Futurama''.
*[[20th Century Fox Television]] for the production company of ''Futurama''.


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Revision as of 18:38, 20 October 2012

This article is about the network that aired the original run of Futurama. For other uses, see Fox.

The Fox Broadcasting Company (often rendered as FOX) is a television network in the United States. FOX was the original broadcaster of Futurama.

Futurama on FOX

Many regard FOX's lack of respect for the show as the cause of its original failure. FOX handled the broadcasting of Futurama so terribly that its original four seasons became five broadcast seasons, and episodes that were to air in 2002 first aired in 2003.

In addition to its unstable schedule, FOX rarely did any advertisement for the show on its own network. As a result, fans had difficulty determining when episodes were to air. Also because of FOX's censors certain scenes had to blue-penciled or removed from the episodes which is why most of them were rated TV-PG and only a few were rated TV-14.

When Adult Swim gained the rights to broadcast Futurama on cable in 2002, the show saw a much more stable schedule, despite being reruns. While people cite FOX for Futurama's failure, they often cite Adult Swim's handling of the show for its revival.

FOX was also parodied in Bender's Big Score, when Professor Farnsworth says the Box Network canceled their delivery license. This referenced FOX canceling Futurama. In an attempt to make fun of FOX, it is revealed, in the movie, that the Box Network executives were fired and ground up into a fine pink powder due to incompetence.

FOX may consider airing Futurama again if the show proves to be successful on Comedy Central.

External links

See also