The Disney Network

The Disney Network, simply known to as Disney Network, and abbreviated TDN, is an American commercial broadcast television network. Created in 1988 from former cable channel The Disney Channel, the Disney Network is owned by The Walt Disney Company, and is a member of the Disney Broadcasting Alliance.

History
The Disney Network traces its roots to premium cable network The Disney Channel, which began on-air operations on April 18, 1983. However, the channel's viewership began to weaken in 1987, and on April 11, 1988, just three days shy of turning 5, the network ceased all operations.

Then, in October 1988, the Walt Disney Company announced a new broadcast television network which would complete with CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX.