MTV and VH1 are sister channels owned by Viacom.
Comparison chart
 | MTV | VH1 |
|---|---|---|
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| Introduction (from Wikipedia) | MTV (Music Television) is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on August 1, 1981, the original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs. Today, MTV still plays a limited sele | VH1 (known as VH-1: Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1: Music First until 2003) is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV |
| Website | MTV.com | VH1.com |
| Headquarters | New York, New York, USA | New York City, U.S. |
| Sister channel(s) | VH1, MTV2, MTV Tr3s, Nickelodeon, Spike TV, others | MTV, Nickelodeon, MTV2, The N, Comedy Central, Noggin, TV Land, Nicktoons Network, Spike, Nick at Nite, MTV Tr3s, VH1 Soul, CMT, MTV Hits |
| Owned by | (Paramount/Viacom) | (Viacom) |
| Launched | August 1, 1981 | January 1, 1985 |
| DirecTV | Channel 331 Channel 1331 (VOD) | Channel 335 Channel 1335 (VOD) |
| Dish Network | Channel 160 | Channel 162 |
| Available on many cable systems | Check local cable listings for specific channel numbers | Check local listings for specific channels |
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