A&E

==Theater TV==
===1983–1984 (pre-launch)===
During the pre-launch, the channel was originally called Theater TV by National Geographic.
==Arts & Entertainment Network==
===1984–1985===
A&E was formed in 1984 through the merger of ABC-Hearst's Alpha Repertory Television Service (ARTS) and RCA's The Entertainment Channel (at the time a sister network of NBC); its original name, the Arts & Entertainment Network, reflected this merging.
==Arts & Entertainment Cable Network==
===1985–1987===
==A&E==
===1987–1995===
In 1993, Rockefeller Group sold its stake in A&E to Capital Cities/ABC, Hearst, and NBC.
===1995–2008===
In May 1995, the 1987 logo was amended and modified, and most noticeably, the ampersand was made over. The channel's name also officially changed to the A&E Network, to reflect its declining focus on arts and entertainment in favor of an increasing focus on reality and documentary programming.
===2008–present===
On May 26, 2008, in conjunction with the premiere of the original film The Andromeda Strain, A&E rebranded with a new logo and slogan, Real Life. Drama., representing its shift from an arts-focused network to a more contemporary network focused on non-scripted programming. Both the logo and the on-air graphics package were designed by Loyalkaspar.
In 2012, NBCUniversal sold its stake in A&E to Disney and Hearst, making them a 50-50 joint venture.
==External links==
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*A&E Network Announces Comprehensive Brand Positioning 
*Trollbäck + Company - A&E Rebranding
*THR
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