, also known as '''Mega TV''', was the first private network to launch in Greece. Mega launched on November 20, 1989 and is owned by Teletypos S.A. . Like its rival ANT1 , Mega airs programming consists mainly of Greek programmes including comedies & dramas, news, current affairs and entertainment shows. Recently MEGA has overtaken Antenna as the most popular channel in Greece with hit shows like '' Sto Para Pente '', Oi Aparadektoi '', ''Anastasia'' and ''Emeis ki emeis''. The channel boasts two mascots- Meg and Ega (a Computer-generated Imagery Cat and a Dog respectively), they are featured in almost every on-air promo for the station.
The Mega Channel logo used to considered 10 or 12 lines. with in the middle and sometomes channel were located at the bottom. The color started from yellow, golden yellow, gold, mandarin, slightly orange at both sides, orange-rose, orange-pink, rose and pink. Today's Mega channel logo is Text MEGA, ME- are widened to the left and -GA are widened to the right. The mascots of the station Meg and Ega (a Computer-generated Imagery Cat and a Dog respectively) dominated the airwaves in almost every commercial made by it.
The station is located on Mesogeion Avenue in Athens . Up until recently it was located in the town of Paeania , Attiki . It is broadcast on channels 7 and 25 in Athens. Signals can be received all over Greece and Cyprus and Mega Channel is also carried on digital cable systems and satellite systems. Until 2001 , Mega Channel was the sole broadcaster of the Hanna-Barbera programs. It broadcasted the Greek language versions of '' The Flintstones '' and '' Scooby-Doo ''. The programs after the change are not included in this channel. Reruns still continue. Since 2000 , Mega Channel has been broadcasting an international satellite service exclusively for Greek co-patriots living in North America and Australia , .
- '' Kοινωνία ώρα MEGA '', a revamped version of its predecessor (Κοινωνία ώρα 8). Current affairs show that examines the issues affecting everyday people in Greece and abroad. Features discussion with in-studio guests. The show is hosted by Γιώργος Οικονομέας and Δημήτρης Καμπουράκης. Airs Monday - Friday at 6:30am.
- '', who is now the news department director in Alter TV .
- '' Mega Σαββατοκύριακο '' - Morning show for the Weekend. It features news, sports highlights, current affairs and more. Mega Savvatokyriako is in its 2nd year, hosted by Iωρδάνης and Μανόλης. Airs Saturdays, Sundays at 7am.
- '' Από νωρίς '', morning show with news, entertainment and more. Hosted by Mάρω Λεωνάρδου, airs Monday - Friday at 5:45am.
- '' Βέρα στο δεξί ''is the most popular soap opera in Greece the last few years (currently on its third season). Airs Mondays - Fridays at 7pm.
- '' Mαρία η άσχημη '', is the Greek version of Betty La Fea . The production is supervised by Aλέξανδρος Ρήγας. First episode aired on January 1 , 2007 . Airs Mondays - Fridays at 9pm.
- '' Όμορφος κόσμος το πρωί '', an entertainment show on its fourth season, features entertainment, music and more. It is hosted by Γρηγόρης Αρναούτογλου , Κωνσταντίνος Αγγελίδης, Σίσσυ Χριστίδου and Tάνια . Airs Mondays - Fridays at 10am.
- '' Πιο πολύ την Κυριακή '' (Even More on Sunday), the second season of the famous show '' Poly Tin Kyriaki '' (Too Much on Sunday), presented by Grigoris Arnaoutoglou and Kalomoira Sarantis. Airs Sundays at 9pm.
- '' Traction '', a car show presented by Costas Stephanis. Airs Saturdays at 2:50pm.
- '' Stars System '', presented by Aσση Βιλίου. Astrological predictions show. Airs Saturdays, Sundays 11:45 a.m..
- '' Sto Para Pente '' (At the Nick of Time), a Dramedy that exceeded every previous record in popularity, making it one of the most successful shows in Greek television history.
- '' 7 Θανάσιμες πεθερές (Seven Deadly Mother In Laws)'', comedy series on its fourth season. The narrator (appearing on screen and interfering with the cast but invisible to it) is for the fourth time Βίκη Σταυροπούλου . Airs Tuesdays at 9pm.
- '' Ήρθε κι έδεσε ''. A new series featuring Γιάννης Μπέζος as a middle aged Cardiologist , fond of 20 year old women. That's all until he meets Natalia (Dafni Lambrogianni), the mother of one of his 25-year old girlfriend. Airs Wednesdays at 9pm.
- '' Η ώρα η καλή '', currently on its third season. Airs Thursdays at 9pm.
- '' Singles 2 '', Ράνια ( Μαρία Σολομού ) and Λίλα reprise their roles on the second season, after a one year break. The series picks up five years after the first season finale. Airs Wednesdays at 10pm.
- '' To κόκκινο δωμάτιο '', currently on its second season. Each episode features different cast members and takes place at the Conte Del Mare Hotel. Permanent cast members include Alexandros Rigas (as the receptionist), Βασιλικη Ανδριάτσου (as Maro, the maid) and Χρήστος (as the bartender). Airs Fridays at 9pm.
- '' Πενήντα Πενήντα '' (50-50). The second season featuring the new adventures of the three friends, Nίκηφόρος (Πέτρος Φιλλιπίδης), Μήμης (Παύλος Χαϊκάλης) and Παύλος (Σάκης Βούλας). Along with them, all first season cast members reprise their roles. Airs Fridays at 9pm.
- November 20 , 1989 : Mega Channel went on the air and became one of the most popular channels. The first program was broadcasted.
- Late 1990s : Mega's website (megatv.com) was launched.
- Late soccer matches and draws.
- (channel 602 on Dish Network ) was launched, along with Mega Cosmos (Australia)
- April or May 2001 : Mega signs contract with its journalist to keep reporting, during a strike which affected other channels of broadcasting news bulletins on hold, for a couple of days. There have been several general strikes which caused Mega and other channels stopped broadcasting bulletins and other programming for one day.
- September 2002 : Mega introduces Meg and Ega (it's mascots) to its network.
- November 26 , 2003 : Another journalist strike cripples the Mega News broadcasts.
- October 2004 : The slogan changed to ''I Love TV'', the love is in a form of the symbol as ''I♡TV''.
- that would outmarch every other comedy show ever broadcasted in Greece and would become one of the most popular shows in Greek television history. The show is currently at its second season.
- 2005/2006: Mega changed their slogan to "Megalicious".
- Late to rival DTH provider DirecTV .
is the international network of Mega Channel that broadcasts the 'best of Mega' programming to Greeks abroad in North America , Africa , Asia and Australia . The channel first started broadcasting in 2000 but was taken off the air in Australia sometime later due to contractual problems. As of late 2005 , Mega Cosmos is now once again available in Australia thanks to a new deal signed with UBI World TV , a satellite platform that broadcasts mainly foreign programming. On December 1 , 2006 Mega Cosmos moved from the Dish Network platform to DirecTV , in the United States .
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