<P> In 1998 , the channel began to distance itself from its original name `` The Learning Channel '' , and instead began to advertise itself only as `` TLC '' . During this period , there was a huge shift in content , with most new programming being geared towards reality - drama and interior design shows . The huge success of shows like Trading Spaces , Junkyard Wars , A Wedding Story , and A Baby Story exemplified this new shift in programming towards more mass - appeal shows . </P>
<P> In 1998 , the channel began to distance itself from its original name `` The Learning Channel '' , and instead began to advertise itself only as `` TLC '' . During this period , there was a huge shift in content , with most new programming being geared towards reality - drama and interior design shows . The huge success of shows like Trading Spaces , Junkyard Wars , A Wedding Story , and A Baby Story exemplified this new shift in programming towards more mass - appeal shows . </P>
when did tlc stop being the learning channel
when did tlc stop being the learning channel
1998
1998