The Rise and Fall of TLC: From The Learning Channel to The Lying Channel

From its beginnings as THE LEARNING CHANNEL to becoming a reality show slop factory, TLC has a storied history and extensive catalog of shows, all of which we cover in this three part compilation video.

First, we'll cover The Learning Channel's History. Second, we'll examine all of TLC's blatant lies. Third, and finally, we'll dive into THE TLC ICEBERG, as we chart the channel's catalog of content for the most popular, absurd, and obscure shows TLC has made.


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00:00- Intro
03:14-Chapter 1: The Learning Channel

06:42 -Discovery Buys TLC
10:46-TLC KIDS: Ready Set Learn
15:04-TLC's Loss of an Identity
18:53 -The Fall of Jon & Kate Plus 8

29:00-Chapter 2: The Lying Channel

31:02 - Breaking Amish
38:28 -The Weirdest Medical Show
41:13 -Obsessions & Addictions
45:51 - Long Island Medium
48:39 -Extreme Couponing

52:51 -Chapter 3: TLC ICEBERG

54:24- Layer 1: Greatest Hits
1:08:33 - Layer 2: Dating & Relationship Shows
1:16:24- Layer 3: Family Shows
1:21:29- Layer 4: Medical Shows
1:24:36- Layer 5: Flops & Oddities