Telepictures

Telepictures is an American television and film production company, currently operating as a label of Warner Bros. Television, with Hilary Estey McLoughlin currently serving as President. Telepictures was established in 1978 by Michael Garin as a television syndication firm. Telepictures is also known for distributing its own Theatrical films. The company syndicated Rankin-Bass's programming and specials that were produced from 1974 to 1988 , including new and successful animated series, such as ThunderCats and SilverHawks. In addition, Telepictures had syndicated numerous television... programs such as My Favorite Martian, Here's Lucy, Love Connection, and The People's Court. Telepictures also operated a small publishing arm, which published some magazines, such as Muppet Magazine. In January 1986, the company merged with Merv Adelson and Lee Rich's Lorimar Productions, creating Lorimar-Telepictures and assumed production and distribution of shows like Dallas and Knots Landing.
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