FOX News History

The development of the network started in May 1985 when Marvin Davis announced to develop an independent stations to compete with ABC, CBS, NBC. In July 1985 20th Century Fox confirmed the Murdoch purchased of 50 percent Fox Filmed Entertainment.

It is the fourth successful network in the United States. Murdoch gained experience in 24 hours business (Sky News). On 31st January 1989, Murdoch announced the 24 hours News channel on satellite and cable in the U.S. Murdoch offered the Roger Ailes to join the Fox news channel when he left America’s Talking television channel. Finally, It was launched on 7 October 1996. Rolling news on the whole day consists of 20 minutes single topic like Fox on Politics, Fox on Crime and headlines

In evening Fox presented the opinion shows. They much focused on the visual presentation from the beginning.

it also shows the News Alert about the latest happening or any breaking news is announced. On 11 September 2001 during 9/11 attack Fox was the first news channel with news ticker on the bottom of the screen to inform the viewers about additional programming which the reporters may be missed.

Programming

Fox News is broadcasting up to 17 hours per day. Most programs broadcast from its New York headquarter (1211 Avenue of America)and other programs broadcast from Fox studio in Washington D.C. Schedule of programs given in the table.

Weekdays Program

Sr. NO Program Timing Category 1 Fox & Friends First 5:00AM Morning show 2 America’s Newsroom 9:00AM News&talk program 3 Happening Now 11:00AM Breaking stories of the day 4 Outnumbered 12:00PM Debating program 5 The Five 5:00PM Political program 6 Red Eye 2:00AM Night talk show 7 Shepard smith reporting 3:00PM Afternoon news 8 Hannity 11:00PM Political discussion program 9 The O Reilly Factor 8:00PM Program

Weekends Program