Viacom, owner of MTV Networks and Paramount movie studio, recently demanded Google-owned YouTube remove more than 100,000 video clips after the two firms failed to reach a distribution deal. Meanwhile YouTube is set to host classic television shows such as "I Spy" and "Gumby" under a deal with Digital Music Group. 

The move by Viacom comes as MTV Networks plans to slash around 250 jobs in the US to cut costs and invest in its "television and digital future," according to an internal memo.{moscomment}