AMC

On December 1, 1980, Cablevision launched Montage, a New York City channel that ran classic black-and-white films from before 1970. Four years later, on October 1, 1984, it rebranded as American Movie Classics, a premium outlet for vintage cinema. The network dropped the full name in 2002, signaling a pivot toward original programming that would redefine its identity.

That bet paid off. AMC greenlit Mad Men in 2007 and Breaking Bad in 2008, shows that became cultural touchstones and won multiple Emmys. The Walking Dead premiered in 2010 and became a ratings juggernaut, spinning off multiple series. By 2024, the channel reached about 60 million U.S. pay-TV households, down from 94.8 million in 2015 as cord-cutting accelerated. AMC responded by launching AMC+ and producing content for Netflix and other streamers.

The network also airs acquired programs and theatrical films. Its current logo has been in use since 2019. AMC is owned by AMC Global Media, a subsidiary of AMC Networks. [edit]