Cablevision's Optimum TV Adds The CW’s Popular Show to Free On Demand Line-Up

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Oct 22, 2013, 10:30 ET


Bethpage, NY (PRWEB) October 22, 2013 -- Optimum today announced the addition of The CW shows to Optimum TV’s extensive free on demand offering. Episodes of the network’s hit shows will be available for free on demand viewing the day after they first air on The CW. The CW's prime time series including "Arrow," and "The Vampire Diaries" as well as new series "The Originals," "Reign" and "The Tomorrow People."

"The CW offers popular shows that our customers enjoy, and now they can watch these hits the day after they originally air any time at their convenience," said Bradley Feldman, Cablevision’s vice president of video product management. "We are constantly adding new free on demand programming to give our customers tremendous value and flexibility, and this latest addition brings even more fan favorites."

"We have a passionate, devoted fan base, and we are thrilled that Optimum TV customers can now enjoy their favorite shows, such as ‘Arrow,’ ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ ‘The Originals,’ ‘Reign’ and ‘The Tomorrow People’ the day after they originally air," said John Maatta, Executive Vice President, The CW.

The CW programs on Free On Demand are available to Optimum TV customers with Broadcast Basic service and above who also have a digital set-top box. The programs can be accessed from the Free On Demand menu on channel 500 in the Prime Time Shows category or through the Optimum App in the Prime Time Shows section of the Free On Demand category.

About Cablevision

Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) is one of the nation’s leading media and telecommunications companies, delivering its Optimum-branded television, Internet, and voice offerings throughout the New York area. Cablevision’s local media properties include News 12 Networks, MSG Varsity and Newsday Media Group. Additional information about Cablevision is available on the Web at http://www.cablevision.com.

Allison Watters, Cablevision, +1 (516) 803-1249, [email protected]