| Fuse | |
|---|---|
| File:Fuse logo.svg | |
| Owned by | Madison Square Garden |
| Slogan | Get your music on. launch= |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| DirecTV | Channel 339 Channel 1339 (VOD) |
| Dish Network | Channel 158 |
| Cable | |
| Available on most cable systems | Check Local Listings for channels |
Fuse TV is a music video-oriented television channel. Fuse began as MuchUSA, an affiliate of Canadian music television network MuchMusic. Fuse has modeled itself as the premier cable channel for rock, alternative, punk, hardcore, and indie music. Fuse began in May 2003.
History[]
Within early 2003, CHUM revoked Rainbow Media's license to use the MuchMusic and MMUSA name and everything else having to do with it. By April, it was announced that the network would be renamed "Fuse" with various promos and scrolls.
On May 19, 2003 just before 6 a.m. Eastern Time, MMUSA aired its final video: New Found Glory's "My Friends Over You". After the video ended the network went to commercial break. After that Fuse launched with Linkin Park's "Somewhere I Belong", without fanfare.
The early days of Fuse were very music intensive. They often indirectly bashed MTV for not airing music, with ads touting Fuse as the channel "where the music went."
In late 2005, they had a week of end-to-end music videos, paid for by Snapple.
Affiliates[]
| DMA | Market | Fuse TV Affiliate | Cable or Digital cable channel | Station Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jacksonville, FL | WTEV-TV 47 (CBS) DT2 | Comcast 337 | High Plains Broadcasting, Inc. (operated under SSA by Newport Television) |
| #2 | Cincinnati, OH | WXIX-TV 19 (FOX) DT3 | Insight Communications 736 Time Warner Cable 420 |
Raycom Media |
| #3 | El Paso, TX | KTSM-TV 9 (NBC) DT3 | Time Warner Cable 614 | Communications Corporation of America |
| #4 | Birmingham, AL | WBRC-TV 6 (FOX) DT2 | Brighthouse Networks 552 Charter Communications 338 |
Raycom Media |
| #5 | Houston, TX | KRIV-TV 26 (FOX) DT2 | Comcast 441 | Fox Television Stations |
| #6 | Amarillo, TX | KCIT 14 (FOX) DT2 | Suddenlink 245 | Mission Broadcasting, Inc. |
| #7 | Tucson, AZ | KGUN-TV 9 (ABC) DT3 | Comcast 332 Cox Communications 732 |
Journal Broadcast Group |
| #8 | New Orleans, LA | WDSU-TV 6 (NBC) DT3 | Cox Communications 341 Charter Communications 420 |
Hearst-Argyle Television |
| #9 | Richmond, VA | WTVR-TV 6 (CBS) DT3 | Comcast 249 Verizon FiOS 702 |
Local TV, LLC |
| #10 | Lubbock, TX | KLBK-TV 13 (CBS) DT3 | Suddenlink 420 | Nexstar Broadcasting Group |
| #11 | Albuquerque, NM | KRQE 13 (CBS) DT3 | Comcast 264 | LIN TV Corporation |
| #12 | Toledo, OH | WTVG 13 (ABC) DT4 | Buckeye CableSystem 129 Time Warner Cable 285 |
Disney/ABC |
| #13 | Memphis, TN | WHBQ-TV 13 (FOX) DT2 | Time Warner Cable 452 | Fox Television Stations |
| #14 | Columbia, SC | WOLO-TV 25 (ABC) DT4 | Time Warner Cable 720 | Bahakel Communications |
| #15 | Savannah, GA | WJCL-TV 22 (ABC) DT2 | Comcast 430 | New Vision Television |
| #16 | Colorado Springs, CO | KRDO-TV 13 (ABC) DT2 | Comcast 512 | News-Press & Gazette Company |
| #17 | Dallas, TX | KDFW-TV 4 (FOX) DT2 | Time Warner Cable 702 Charter Communications 656 |
Fox Television Stations |
| #18 | Louisville, KY | WDRB-TV 41 (FOX) DT2 | Insight Communications 434 | Block Communications |
| #19 | St. Louis, MO | KTVI 2 (FOX) DT2 | Charter Communications 301 | Local TV, LLC |
| #20 | Columbus, GA | WLTZ 38 (NBC) DT2 | Knology 126 Mediacom 461 |
SagamoreHill Broadcasting |
| #21 | West Palm Beach, FL | WPEC-TV 12 (CBS) DT3 | Comcast 326 | Freedom Communications |
| #22 | Phoenix, AZ | KTVK 3 (Independent) DT2 | Qwest Choice TV 99 | Belo Corporation |
| #23 | Dayton, OH | WHIO-TV 7 (CBS) DT3 | Time Warner Cable 645 | Cox Enterprises |
| #24 | Medford, OR | KMVU 26 (FOX) DT2 | Charter Communications 286 | Stainless Broadcasting Company |
| #25 | Knoxville, TN | WATE-TV 6 (ABC) DT2 | Comcast 239 Charter Communications 505 |
Young Broadcasting, Inc. |
| #26 | New York City | WPIX 11 (The CW) DT3 | Time Warner Cable 726 RCN 468 Cablevision 262 Verizon FiOS 430 |
Tribune Company |
| #27 | Los Angeles, CA | KTLA 5 (The CW) DT3 | Charter Communications 503 Comcast 248 Cox Communications 451 Time Warner Cable 266 |
Tribune Company |
| #28 | Tampa, FL | WFLA-TV 8 (NBC) DT3 | Brighthouse Networks 201 Knology 157 Comcast 412 |
Media General |
| #29 | San Antonio, TX | KENS-TV 5 (CBS) DT2 | Time Warner Cable 467 GVTC 265 Grande Communications 330 |
Belo Corporation |
| #30 | Denver, CO | KMGH-TV 7 (ABC) DT3 | Qwest Choice TV 99 | McGraw-Hill Broadcasting Company, Inc. |
| #31 | Miami, FL | WSFL-TV 39 (The CW) DT2 | Comcast 224 Atlantic Broadband 187 |
Tribune Company |
| #32 | Philadelphia, PA | WPSG 57 (The CW) DT2 | Comcast 339 FiOS 547 Cablevision 228 |
CBS Corporation |
| #33 | Seattle, WA | KMYQ 22 (MyNetworkTV) DT2 | Comcast 269 Millennium Digital Media 406 |
Tribune Company |
Original programming[]
Redemption Song - eleven down-on-their-luck women compete for a record deal with Geffen Records. Hosted by WWE superstar Chris Jericho. The show awarded a record deal to singer Mixi who went on to release a single "I Miss Those Days (Ghost).
Studio shows[]
No. 1 Countdown – the best videos in rock, pop, alternative, hip hop, and a viewer's choice countdown. Each of the five weekly countdowns are hosted by a different Fuse personality, including Steven Smith, Jared Cotter, Dee Vazquez, Juliya Chernetsky and Matt Rubano of Taking Back Sunday. In addition to the week’s best videos, they sit down to exclusive interviews with the most buzz-worthy celebs & artists.
The Fuse 20 – a weekly themed countdown show hosted by actress Danielle Fishel.
Guests who have appeared in studio include Ashlee Simpson, Queen Latifah, The Game, Michelle Williams, Daniel Radcliffe, Foo Fighters, Kat Von D, Lisa Loeb, Maroon 5, The Strokes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, LL Cool J, Joan Jett, TI, All American Rejects, Yellowcard, Pink, Ozzy Osbourne, Usher, Kanye West, Beyonce, Natalie Portman, Jeremy Piven, Jared Leto, Paramore, John Cena, Debbie Harry, Green Day, Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Lil Kim, Keri Hilson and many more.
Fuse is the exclusive broadcaster of the Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Voodoo Experience music festivals.
Current hosts[]
• Steven Smith focuses on punk rock, indie rock and alternative music. Until recently, he hosted Steven's Untitled Rock Show and "The Weekly Riff".
• Jared Cotter from American Idol hosts No. 1 Countdown: Pop.
• Dee Vazquez hosts “No. 1 Countdown: Hip Hop”.
• Matt Rubano, bassist for the rock band Taking Back Sunday, hosts No. 1 Countdown: Alternative.
• Juliya Chernetsky hosts No. 1 Countdown: Rock.
• Danielle Fishel hosts The Fuse 20.
Fuse programs (current)[]
• No. 1 Countdown
• Loaded
• Video Yearbook Top Ten
• The Fuse 20
• Full Volume Flicks
• Hit List
• All Nighter
External links[]
- Official Site
- Fuse.tv - Fuse VJs
- Fuse vs. MTV: A Scrappy Underdog Challenges MTV
- Dee Vazquez official site
See also[]
- List of Fuse shows
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