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TV Acronyms | Mini #9

Posted on December 9, 2022June 27, 2025 by Brian Rollins

Can you spell out these television industry acronyms? I will give you the acronym, you must tell me what they stand for. Simple and fun.

When you’re done, please check out our other mini episodes (and the full-length shows as well).

Episode Transcript/Quiz

More minisode! This time, I’m going to give you the acronym for a TV channel, you must tell me what it stands for. Super quick and easy. So, let’s get to it.

  1. ESPN
    • Entertainment and Sports Programming Network
  2. CNN
    • Cable News Network
  3. CBS
    • Columbia Broadcasting System
  4. BBC
    • British Broadcasting Corporation
  5. TBS
    • Turner Broadcasting System
  6. UPN
    • United Paramount Network
  7. AMC
    • American Movie Classics
  8. QVC
    • Quality Value Convenience
  9. HBO
    • Home Box Office
  10. MSNBC
    • Microsoft and National Broadcasting Company

And we’re done with questions. How did you fare? Let me know on DorkyGeekyNerdy.com or via social media. I love hearing from you all.

This has been the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. You can find out more about the show at DorkyGeekyNerdy.com. The music is by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com.

The show was written, produced, and hosted by me, Brian Rollins. Come find me at TheVoicesInMyHead.com.

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