Does apple have media center?

Does Apple have a television on screen like Windows has the Media Center?

If you mean you want to display your Mac on a TV, then the answer is a qualified "yes."
For PowerPC Macs, you can use Front Row to display your movies, pictures, and DVDs in a nice, TV friendly interface similar to the first generation AppleTV.  For a more glossy experience, look into XBMC.  Plex is an alternative, but it generally (with some exceptions) requires an Intel processor based Mac.
You can also buy a variety of TV tuners from Elgato and other manufacturers that allow you to view (and record) a TV signal on your Mac.  They plug into a USB port and connect to a TV antenna, cable line, or satellite receiver.  Look into EyeTV or MythTV for controlling what channel you watch.
Andrew

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