CBS has announced today the launch of a subscription service which allows streaming of local CBS stations as well as full seasons of current Prime-time shows and access to thousands of episodes from CBS's library of classics, such as “MacGyver", “Star Trek” and “Cheers” all for just $5.99 per month.
CBS All Access is available beginning today at CBS.com and on mobile devices through the CBS App for iOS and Android. The service allows fans to watch more CBS programming online and on mobile devices, while introducing yet another monetization window for the Company’s industry-leading content.
“CBS All Access is another key step in the Company’s long-standing strategy of monetizing our local and national content in the ways that viewers want it,” said Leslie Moonves, President and CEO, CBS Corporation in todays press release. “This new subscription service will deliver the most of CBS to our biggest fans while being additive to the overall ecosystem. Across the board, we continue to capitalize on technological advances that help consumers engage with our world-class programming, and we look forward to serving our viewers in this new and exciting way.”
Today's announcement will explain the disappearance of MacGyver from online sources such as the CBS YouTube channel and Amazon Prime which was noted by fans amongst speculation of something new being in the works.
Read the full CBS press release
