MBN is a subsidiary company of AOL-Time-Warner-Pepsico-Viacom-Halliburton-Skynet-Toyota-Trader-Joe's.
Background
MBN, short for Major Broadcast Network, is a TV broadcast network in the BoJack universe. Its name suggests that it was meant to be a generic stand-in for major broadcast networks in the U.S., with real-life examples including ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. However, the real-life broadcast network ABC does also exist in the BoJack universe, as it was the network that hosted Horsin' Around.
Programming
As a broadcast network, MBN focuses on shows that would appeal to a wide audience in order to attract the largest viewership possible. MBN is noteworthy for being the network that hosted Hey, I Think You Can Dance, starring Hank Hippopopalous, and Hollywoo Stars and Celebrities: What Do They Know? Do They Know Things?? Let's Find Out!, starring Mr. Peanutbutter.
Known Staff
Wanda Pierce was the head of programming for MBN throughout season 2. She was first hired by the company sometime in the 1980s before falling into her coma, and then she was promoted to head of programming after coming out of her coma.
At the start of season 3, it was revealed that Wanda had left MBN for a position at another company. Her position was filled by Pinky Penguin.
Mia McKibben and J.D. Salinger both worked on the set of Hollywoo Stars and Celebrities: What Do They Know? Do They Know Things?? Let's Find Out! as seen in the episode, Let's Find Out, in Season 2.
