VEU
Video Entertainment Unlimited (VEU) (also referred to as VEU Subscription TV) is a defunct American subscription television service that was owned by the Golden West Subscription Television, Inc. subsidiary of Golden West Broadcasters, which operated from May 1, 1980, until September 30, 1984. VEU aired a broad mix of feature films (including mainstream Hollywood blockbusters, lesser-known mainstream films, and softcore pornography) as well as sports events and specials.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Nationwide (available in select areas) |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Golden West Subscription Television, Inc. (Golden West Broadcasters) (1980–1983) IASTV (1983–1984) |
| History | |
| Launched | April 1, 1980 |
| Closed | September 30, 1984 |
| Former names | Golden West Entertainment Network (April–June 1980) |
Operating initially on two microwave systems and, later, over the signals of fledgling independent stations in select markets throughout the United States, VEU was similar in model and format to other subscription television (STV) services that were available to prospective subscribers by way of encrypted microwave and UHF broadcast signals. The service was available as either a standalone offering for those that did not have access to cable television-originated premium services, or as an additional viewing alternative thereto.