Welcome Gentlemen – Esquire Network Debuted on Monday
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| September 23, 2013
With Style making the switch to Esquire Network on 9/23, we spoke with head of original programming Matt Hanna about what the new channel will look like from a programming perspective. The network will debut in 75mln homes nationwide, and kicks off with a 2-hour special “Esquire’s 80th” commemorating the magazine’s 80th anniversary at 9pm.
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