Stations with an asterisk will likely change their call letters. Stations with a number sign (#) have already done so AND the calls listed are not current. Stations with a cross (†) have already done so AND the calls listed are not the ones they had upon affiliation. Any stations I flag with Wrong situation! indicate markets where something went wrong, and a station was too wowed by My Network TV to see that CW has to be a better investment. Because most of these affiliation agreements are long-term, if MNTV turns out to be terrible and CW turns out to be the biggest hit since (or even more than) Fox (which is FAR more likely than the other way around), something will be wrong in the market for a while, and shame shalt befall the foolish MNTV affilee. (Can you see where my loyalties lie?)
Table:Battle for the CW and My Network TV
DMA# |
Market |
The CW |
My TV |
Comments |
1 |
New York |
WPIX
Sked |
WWOR
Shows |
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Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on WPIX, WB 11. My Network TV will be shown on WWOR, channel 9. You may have noticed they're already calling themselves "My 9".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will continue to be seen on WPIX. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not the WB.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will still be seen on WWOR, "My 9", through September. Then all UPN shows will move to WPIX, when that station becomes "CW 11". When UPN ends, WWOR will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, WPIX is owned by Tribune Company, which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW, which is why they're carrying the CW. WWOR, on the other hand, is owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for stations like WWOR.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own WWOR?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see UPN programming?
A: You won't. You won't be missing much, though, unless you're a fan of the WWE.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect the Yankees on WWOR or the Mets on WPIX? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. However, because both stations will be changing their branding, they may also take the opportunity to update their news sets.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen the same as it does now on WPIX.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: Neither station wil change their call letters, but what they call themselves on-air will change. WPIX will change from WB 11 to CW 11, and WWOR will become My 9, as it is now.
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2 |
Los Angeles |
KTLA
Sked |
KCOP
Shows |
Learn More about the transition (Los Angeles market)
Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on KTLA, channel 5. My Network TV will be shown on KCOP, channel 13.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will continue to be seen on KTLA. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not the WB.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will still be seen on KCOP through September. Then all UPN shows will move to KTLA, when that station becomes part of the CW. When UPN ends, KCOP will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, KTLA is owned by Tribune Company, which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW, which is why they're carrying the CW. KCOP, on the other hand, is owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for stations like KCOP.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own KCOP?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see UPN programming?
A: You won't. You won't be missing much, though, unless you're a fan of the WWE.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect the Angels on KCOP? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. There's an off chance, though, that KTLA will take the opportunity to update their news set.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen the same as it does now on KTLA.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: Neither station wil change their call letters, but what they call themselves on-air will change. KTLA will reference the CW on-air instead of the WB, and KCOP will become My 13, probably before My Network TV actually starts.
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3 |
Chicago |
WGN
Sked |
WPWR
Shows |
Learn More about the transition (Chicago market)
Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on WGN, channel 9. My Network TV will be shown on WPWR, "Power 50".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will continue to be seen on WGN. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not the WB.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will still be seen on WPWR through September. Then all UPN shows will move to WGN, when that station becomes part of the CW. When UPN ends, WPWR will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, WGN is owned by Tribune Company, which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW, which is why they're carrying the CW. WPWR, on the other hand, is owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for stations like WPWR.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own WPWR?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see UPN programming?
A: You won't. You won't be missing much, though, unless you're a fan of the WWE.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect the sports regularly shown on WGN? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them? Will this affect WGN's viewership on cable across the country as a superstation?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. WGN does not currently show WB programming on its superstation feed, so it won't show CW programming either. There's an off chance, though, that WGN will take the opportunity to update their news set.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen the same as it does now on WGN.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: Neither station wil change their call letters, but what they call themselves on-air will change. WGN probably won't change at all, but WPWR will become My 50, probably before My Network TV actually starts.
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4 |
Philadelphia |
WPSG
Q's/Logo |
WPHL
Fut.Logo |
Learn More about the transition (Philadelphia market)
Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on WPSG, "UPN 57". My Network TV will be shown on WPHL, "Philadelphia's WB 17".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will continue to be seen on WPSG. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not UPN.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will still be seen on WPHL through September. Then all WB shows will move to WPSG, when that station becomes part of the CW. When WB ends, WPHL will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, the WB stations in New York, LA, and Chicago are owned by Tribune Company (like WPHL), which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: Wait, if Tribune owns WPHL, why is WPSG becoming the CW?
A: CBS owns it.
Q: But if CBS owns UPN, and owns WPSG, why does Fox own those New York/LA/Chicago stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see WB programming?
A: We hope WB will already be over by then and WPSG will simply be showing interregnum programming.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect the Phillies and Sixers on WPSG? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. Both stations' news programming is controlled by other stations that will not change.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen at the same time as it does now, but it will move from WPHL to WPSG.
Q: What will WPHL do to fill the airtime from Kids' WB? What will happen to the programming WPSG has on now where Kids' WB will move in?
A: Another good question. For the most part, WPSG shows infomercials in the morning, so switching to Kids' WB is no huge loss. WPHL will probably switch to infomercials as well. Note that the block of programming on WPHL from 4 to 6 PM will move to WPSG, displacing "The Parkers" and "The Bernie Mac Show" reruns. I don't know what will fill the airtime on WPHL for that. Q: Will either station change their name?
A: Neither station wil change their call letters, but what they call themselves on-air will change. WPSG will become "The CW Philly 57" (see upcoming logo), and WPHL will become My PHL 17.
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5 |
Boston |
WLVI
Sked |
WZMY |
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Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on WLVI, "Boston's WB". My Network TV will be seen on WZMY, "My TV".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will continue to be seen on WLVI. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not the WB.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will still be seen on WSBK ("UPN 38") through September. Then all UPN shows will move to WLVI, when that station becomes part of the CW. When UPN ends, WSBK will then become an independent station.
Q: What will WSBK show in place of UPN programming?
A: "Their primetime lineup will include Dr. Phil at 8 p.m., a second-run of Jeopardy! at 9 p.m. and a newscast at 9:30 p.m." (from the article on WSBK) Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, the WB stations in New York, LA, and Chicago are owned by Tribune Company (like WLVI), which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own those New York/LA/Chicago stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Why isn't WSBK showing My Network TV?
A: Because it's owned by CBS, who has a bad case of sour grapes.
Q: I hear the UPN station in Miami/New Orleans/WB station in West Palm Beach is joining My Network TV. I recently found out those stations are owned by CBS. Why should WSBK be any different?
A: You're lucky. You're in what they call a big market, which conventional wisdom says can actually support an independent station. In actuality all those stations joining My Network TV are effectively independents. But hey, they can't figure out how to fill those two hours a day five days a week, so they have someone do it for them. (And then pay them for it. And then they get all snooty when the CW decides "hey, we're the ones doing your job, YOU should pay US!") But the real prize is being able to come up with a pithy branding. They don't want to can't do it on their own or they're going to come up with something dumb like "TV38" or take the last three letters of their calls and call that a branding. You don't want to scare people with actual call letters, if only because that breaks the magic Rule of Three, that acronyms for TV channels cannot be longer than three letters, ESPN notwithstanding. On radio, you have exciting stuff like "JACK FM" or "100.7 The Point" or something like that, but on TV, if you don't have a network you're basically screwed with some dumb name. Their programming is as uncreative as their branding too. Sitcom reruns, copycat court shows, syndicated fare not good enough to be on a network or even cable, and infomercials. Always infomercials. Okay, rant over. The truth is, we don't know and it could be a sign of something in the works, or of an implicit assumption that the 1-3 on WFXT plan is the plan.
Q: I receive, either over the air on Channel 50 or on cable, a station calling itself "My TV". Is that the same thing?
A: Sort of (though I applaud them for actually trying to come up with a creative branding). That is WZMY, a station owned by Shooting Star Broadcasting, which takes in a lot of viewer input on programming and has filed a trademark on the "My TV" name and didn't want My Network horning in on their territory and threatened to sue them. That was within a week of the announcement of the network. It kind of fell off the radar after that, and lo and behold, it turns out WZMY will join My Network TV! Gee, what a coincidence...
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect any sports on WLVI or WSBK? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. There's an off chance, though, that WLVI will take the opportunity to update their news set. (More likely, they'll outsource it to someone else or drop it entirely. It's not being very competitive with WFXT's news.)
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen the same as it does now on WLVI.
Q: Will any station change their name?
A: No station wil change their call letters, but what they call themselves on-air will change. WLVI will become Boston's CW or CW 56 or something like that, and WSBK will remove UPN from their identity, possibly before UPN actually ends. WZMY has no need to change, but they may change their logo.
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6 |
Bay Area |
KBHK#
Logo |
KRON |
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Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on KBCW (formerly KBHK), "UPN Bay Area". My Network TV will be shown on KRON 4.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will continue to be seen on KBCW. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not UPN.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will still be seen on KBWB ("The Bay Area's TV20") through September. Then all WB shows will move to KBCW, when that station becomes part of the CW. When WB ends, KBWB will then become an independent station.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, the WB stations in New York, LA, and Chicago are owned by Tribune Company, which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own those New York/LA/Chicago stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect any sports coverage? Will this affect any of the stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. KRON will drop its 9pm newscast, however, and may take the opportunity to revamp its set. KBCW's morning news is controlled by another station that will not change.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen at the same time as it does now, but it will move from KBWB to KBCW.
Q: What will KBWB do to fill the airtime from Kids' WB? What will happen to the programming KBCW has on now where Kids' WB will move in?
A: Another good question. For the most part, KBCW shows infomercials and fairly low-rated programming in the morning, so switching to Kids' WB is no huge loss. KBWB will probably switch to infomercials as well, or more low-rated programming, or "E/I" programming mandated to be shown on all stations per FCC rules. Q: Will either station change their name?
A: As noted above, KBCW has already changed its call letters from KBHK, and KBWB will change to something else. KRON probably won't change. What these stations will call themselves on-air will also change. KBCW will become "CW 44 Cable 12" or something like that, and KBWB has already become "The Bay Area's TV20". I don't think KRON will change their on-air ID either.
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7 |
Dallas/FW |
KDAF
Sked |
KDFI
Shows |
Learn More about the transition (Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex market)
Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on KDAF, "WB 33". My Network TV will be shown on KDFI, channel 27.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will continue to be seen on KDAF. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not the WB.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will still be seen on KTXA ("UPN 21") through September. Then all UPN shows will move to KDAF, when that station becomes part of the CW. When UPN ends, KDAF will then become an independent station.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, You see, the WB stations in New York, LA, and Chicago are owned by Tribune Company (like KDAF), which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW, which is why they're carrying the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox (like KDFI), the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own those New York/LA/Chicago stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect sports on KTXA or KDFI? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. There's an off chance, though, that KDAF will take the opportunity to update their news set.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen the same as it does now on KDAF.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: Neither station wil change their call letters, but what they call themselves on-air will change. KDAF will become CW 33, KDFI will become My27, and KTXA will become TXA-21.
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8 |
Washington DC |
WDCW†
Sked |
WDCA
Shows |
Learn More about the transition (DC Area market)
Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on WDCW (formerly WBDC), "Washington's WB". My Network TV will be shown on WDCA, "My 20".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will continue to be seen on WDCW. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not the WB.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will still be seen on WDCA through September. Then all UPN shows will move to WDCW, when that station becomes part of the CW. When UPN ends, WDCA will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, WDCW, as well as the WB affiliates in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, are owned by Tribune Company, which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW, which is why they're carrying the CW. WDCA, on the other hand, is owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for stations like WDCA.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own WDCA?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see UPN programming?
A: You won't. You won't be missing much, though, unless you're a fan of the WWE.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect the Nationals on WDCA and other sports on WDCW? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. I don't think either station will start a newscast.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen the same as it does now on WDCW.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: As mentioned above, WDCW already has changed their call letters from WBDC, for obvious reasons; WDCA probably won't. WDCA is already known as "My 20", and WDCW will be known as "CW 50" or "Washington's CW".
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9 |
Atlanta |
WUPA*
Sked/Logo |
WATL
PR |
Learn More about the transition (Atlanta market)
Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on WUPA, "UPN Atlanta". My Network TV will be shown on WATL, "Atlanta's WB".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will continue to be seen on WUPA. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not UPN.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will still be seen on WATL through September. Then all WB shows will move to WUPA, when that station becomes part of the CW. When WB ends, WATL will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, the WB stations in New York, LA, and Chicago are owned by Tribune Company (like WATL), which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: Wait, if Tribune owns WATL, why is WUPA becoming the CW?
A: CBS owns it.
Q: But if CBS owns UPN, and owns WUPA, why does Fox own those New York/LA/Chicago stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see WB programming?
A: We hope WB will already be over by then and WUPA will simply be showing interregnum programming.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect sports at either station? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. WATL may, however, add a newscast once Gannett owns the station.
Q: Huh? A: Oh yeah. You see, Tribune is trying to buy back some of its stock, and it's madly selling its lesser stations. They've already sold WATL to Gannett. Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen at the same time as it does now, but it will move from WATL to WUPA.
Q: What will WATL do to fill the airtime from Kids' WB? What will happen to the programming WUPA has on now where Kids' WB will move in?
A: Another good question. For the most part, WUPA shows infomercials in the morning, so switching to Kids' WB is no huge loss. WATL will probably switch to infomercials as well. Note that the block of programming on WATL from 4 to 6 PM will move to WUPA, displacing reruns of various shows. I don't know what will fill the airtime on WATL for that. Q: Will either station change their name?
A: WUPA may change its call letters, and what both stations call themselves on-air will change. WUPA will become CW Atlanta; I don't know what WATL will become.
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Houston |
KHCW†
Sked |
KTXH
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Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on KHCW (formerly KHWB), "Houston's WB". My Network TV will be shown on KTXH, "Houston's 20".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will continue to be seen on KHCW. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not the WB.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will still be seen on KTXH through September. Then all UPN shows will move to KHCW, when that station becomes part of the CW. When UPN ends, KTXH will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, the WB affiliates in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, are owned by Tribune Company (like KHCW), which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW, which is why they're carrying the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox (like KTXH), the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own those stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see UPN programming?
A: You won't. You won't be missing much, though, unless you're a fan of the WWE.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect sports on either station? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. However, KHCW may take the opportunity to update its news set.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen the same as it does now on KHCW.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: As mentioned above, KHCW already has changed their call letters from KHWB; KTXH probably won't. Also, KHCW will likely become "Houston's CW", and KTXH will become "My 20".
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Detroit |
WKBD |
WMYD†
Shows |
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Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on WKBD, "UPN Detroit". My Network TV will be shown on WMYD (formerly WDWB), "TV20 Detroit".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will continue to be seen on WKBD. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not UPN.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will still be seen on WMYD through September. Then all WB shows will move to WKBD, when that station becomes part of the CW. When WB ends, WKBD will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, the WB stations in New York, LA, and Chicago are owned by Tribune Company, which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own those stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see WB programming?
A: We hope UPN will already be over by then and WKBD will simply be showing interregnum programming.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect sports at WKBD or the Pistons or Tigers on WMYD? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. Either station, however, may take the opportunity to add a newscast.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB? Will this affect 4Kids TV on WMYD?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen at the same time as it does now, but it will move from WMYD to WKBD. 4KidsTV will likely move to Saturday mornings from its current Sunday outpost.
Q: What will WMYD do to fill the airtime on Sunday mornings? What will happen to the programming WKBD has on now where Kids' WB will move in?
A: Another good question. I don't know what will happen to the various sorts of programming now on Saturday mornings on WKBD. WMYD will probably put infomercials on its Sunday mornings.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: As mentioned above, WMYD already has changed their call letters from WDWB; WKBD probably won't. WKBD will become CW Detroit; WMYD will probably become something like My TV20 Detroit.
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Tampa Bay |
WTOG |
WTTA |
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Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on WTOG, "UPN 44". My Network TV will be shown on WTTA, "WB 38".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will continue to be seen on WTOG. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not UPN.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will still be seen on WTTA through September. Then all WB shows will move to WTOG, when that station becomes part of the CW. When WB ends, WTTA will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, the WB stations in New York, LA, and Chicago are owned by Tribune Company, which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own those stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see WB programming?
A: We hope WB will already be over by then and WTOG will simply be showing interregnum programming.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect sports on WTTA? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. WTOG, however, may take the opportunity to add a newscast, but after the debacle the last time they tried news on WTTA, do you really think they'll try again?
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen at the same time as it does now, but it will move from WTTA to WTOG.
Q: What will WTTA do to fill the airtime on Saturday mornings? What will happen to the programming WTOG has on now where Kids' WB will move in?
A: Another good question. I don't know what will happen to the various sorts of programming now on Saturday mornings on WTOG. WTTA will probably resort to infomercials.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: Neither station will change their call letters, but what they refer to themselves on-air will change. WTOG will likely become CW 44, and WTTA will become My 38.
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Seattle |
KSTW
Sked |
KTWB#
PR |
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Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on KSTW, "UPN 11". My Network TV will be shown on KTWB, "Seattle's WB".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will continue to be seen on KSTW. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not UPN.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will still be seen on KTWB through September. Then all WB shows will move to KSTW, when that station becomes part of the CW. When WB ends, KTWB will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, the WB stations in New York, LA, and Chicago are owned by Tribune Company (like KTWB), which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: Wait, if Tribune owns KTWB, why is KSTW becoming the CW?
A: CBS owns it.
Q: But if CBS owns UPN, and owns KSTW, why does Fox own those New York/LA/Chicago stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see WB programming?
A: We hope WB will already be over by then and KSTW will simply be showing interregnum programming.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect sports at either station? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. Either station, however, may take the opportunity to add a newscast.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen at the same time as it does now, but it will move from KTWB to KSTW.
Q: What will KTWB do to fill the airtime from Kids' WB? What will happen to the programming KSTW has on now where Kids' WB will move in?
A: Another good question. For the most part, KSTW shows infomercials in the morning, so switching to Kids' WB is no huge loss. KTWB will probably switch to infomercials as well.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: KTWB may change its call letters, and what both stations call themselves on-air will change. KSTW will become CW 11; I don't know what KTWB will become.
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Phoenix |
KASW
Contest |
KUTP
Shows |
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Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on KASW, "WB6". My Network TV will be shown on KUTP, "My 45".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will continue to be seen on KASW. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not the WB.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will still be seen on KUTP through September. Then all UPN shows will move to KASW, when that station becomes part of the CW. When UPN ends, KUTP will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, the WB affiliates in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, are owned by Tribune Company, which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW, which is why they're carrying the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox (like KUTP), the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own those stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see UPN programming?
A: You won't. You won't be missing much, though, unless you're a fan of the WWE.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect the Suns on KUTP? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. However, either station may take the opportunity to add a newscast.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB? Will this affect 4KidsTV on KASW?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen the same as it does now on KASW. This will probably not affect 4KidsTV.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: Neither station, in all likelihood, will change their call letters (KUTP's is a reference to a former owner), but what they refer to themselves on-air will change. KASW will likely become "CW 6", and KUTP has already become "My 45".
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Twin Cities |
KMWB#
Logo |
WFTC
Shows |
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Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on WUCW (formerly KMWB), "The WB Minnesota". My Network TV will be shown on WFTC, "My 29".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will continue to be seen on WUCW. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not the WB.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will still be seen on WFTC through September. Then all UPN shows will move to WUCW, when that station becomes part of the CW. When UPN ends, WFTC will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, the WB affiliates in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, are owned by Tribune Company, which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW, which is why they're carrying the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox (like WFTC), the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own those stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see UPN programming?
A: You won't. You won't be missing much, though, unless you're a fan of the WWE.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect the Twins on WFTC? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. However, WUCW may take the opportunity to add a newscast; WFTC won't, as it's ending its newscast.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen the same as it does now on WUCW.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: As noted, WUCW has already changed its calls from KMWB (WFTC is iffy), and what they refer to themselves on-air will definitely change. WUCW will become "The CW Twin Cities", and WFTC has already become "My 45".
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Cleveland |
WBNX |
WUAB |
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Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on WBNX, "Cleveland's WB". My Network TV will be shown on WUAB, "UPN 43".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will continue to be seen on WBNX. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not the WB.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will still be seen on WUAB through September. Then all UPN shows will move to WBNX, when that station becomes part of the CW. When UPN ends, WUAB will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, the WB affiliates in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, are owned by Tribune Company, which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW, which is why they're carrying the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own those stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see UPN programming?
A: We hope UPN will already be over by then and WBNX will simply be showing interregnum programming.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect the Cavs on WUAB? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. Unless WOIO is making changes of its own that would affect WUAB (probably needed), it won't affect news either.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen the same as it does now on WBNX.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: Neither station will likely change their call letters (the "WB" in "WBNX" is for "Winston Broadcasting", and "WUAB" stands for "United Artists Broadcasting"), but what they refer to themselves on-air will definitely change. WBNX will become "Cleveland's CW", and WUAB will become "My 43".
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Miami |
WBZL*
Sked |
WBFS |
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Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on WBZL, "South Florida's WB". My Network TV will be shown on WBFS, "UPN 33".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will continue to be seen on WBZL. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not the WB.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will still be seen on WBFS through September. Then all UPN shows will move to WBZL, when that station becomes part of the CW. When UPN ends, WBFS will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, the WB affiliates in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, are owned by Tribune Company (like WBFS), which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW, which is why they're carrying the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own those stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see UPN programming?
A: We hope UPN will already be over by then and WBZL will simply be showing interregnum programming.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect sports on either station? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. However, WBFS may take the opportunity to update its news set, depending on what CBS WFOR decides.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen the same as it does now on WBZL.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: WBZL may change its call letters, but WBFS probably won't. Also, WBZL will likely become "South Florida's CW", and WBFS will become "My 33".
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Denver |
KWGN
Sked |
KTVD |
Learn More about the transition (Denver market)
Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on KWGN, "WB2". My Network TV will be shown on KTVD, "UPN 20".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will continue to be seen on KWGN. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not the WB.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will still be seen on KTVD through September. Then all UPN shows will move to KWGN, when that station becomes part of the CW. When UPN ends, KTVD will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, the WB affiliates in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, are owned by Tribune Company (like KWGN), which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW, which is why they're carrying the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own those stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under the banners of "Desire" and "Secret Obsessions". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV, for the moment, starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see UPN programming?
A: We hope UPN will already be over by then and KTVD will simply be showing interregnum programming.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect sports on either station? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. However, KWGN may take the opportunity to update its news set, and KTVD will introduce a newscast.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen the same as it does now on KWGN.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: Neither station will change their call letters, but what they refer to themselves on-air will change. KWGN will become "CW2", and KTVD will likely become "My 20".
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19 |
Sacramento |
KMAX |
KQCA |
Learn More about the transition (Sacramento market)
Q: "The CW"? "My Network TV"? What is all of this?
A: Good question. In September 2006, UPN and the WB will shut down, and all their programming will move onto a new network called the CW. If stations are left out of the CW, they can join My Network TV, a new network from Fox.
Q: Where can I find the CW or My Network TV?
A: The CW will be seen on KMAX, "CW 31". My Network TV will be shown on KQCA, "WB 58".
Q: Where can I find all my favorite UPN shows like Everybody Hates Chris?
A: All UPN shows will continue to be seen on KMAX. The only difference is that in September, they will be seen as part of the CW network, not UPN.
Q: Where can I find all my favorite WB shows like Smallville?
A: All WB shows will still be seen on KQCA through September. Then all WB shows will move to KMAX, when that station becomes part of the CW. When WB ends, KQCA will then begin showing programming from My Network TV in UPN's place.
Q: So why the heck does this "My Network TV" exist anyway?
A: Good question. You see, the WB stations in New York, LA, and Chicago are owned by Tribune Company, which signed this big affiliation agreement with the CW. The equivalent UPN affiliates, on the other hand, are owned by Fox, the same people who bring you shows like American Idol and 24. So because Fox is going to have a lot of ex-UPN stations, they decided to create their own network for those stations.
Q: Wait, doesn't Fox already have a network?
A: Yeah. Your point is? Hey, CBS owns UPN, and will own half of the CW.
Q: If CBS owns UPN, why does Fox own those stations?
A: It's a long story. Shut up.
Q: Just what's going to be on My Network TV?
A: "Short dramatic series", in the vein of Spanish telenovelas, under (initially) the banners of "Desire" and "Fashion House". There's really little I can explain about it without referring you to the My Network TV and related articles.
Q: So, when do these networks start?
A: The CW starts September 18, and My Network TV starts September 5.
Q: Between My Network starting and CW starting, where will I be able to see WB programming?
A: You might not be able to.
Q: What will happen to all my favorite syndicated shows? Will this affect sports on either station? Will this affect either stations' broadcast of local news, or who anchors them?
A: Nothing will change. Only the time period taken up by UPN and WB network programming will change. Either station, however, may take the opportunity to update their news sets, depending on what KOVR (KMAX) and KCRA (KQCA) decide.
Q: Where will I be able to find Kids' WB?
A: Kids' WB will be seen on the CW. Kids' WB on the CW will continue to be seen at the same time as it does now, but it will move from KQCA to KMAX.
Q: What will KQCA do to fill the airtime on Saturday mornings? What will happen to the programming KMAX has on now where Kids' WB will move in?
A: Another good question. I don't know what will happen to the programming now on Saturday mornings on KMAX. KQCA will probably resort to infomercials.
Q: Will either station change their name?
A: Neither station will change their call letters, but what they refer to themselves on-air will change. KMAX has already become CW 31, and KQCA will become My 58.
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20 |
Orlando |
WKCF |
WRBW
Shows |
WRBW is automatic. WKCF is owned by Emmis Communications, being sold to Hearst-Argyle. I'll stop with the crufty owner's info now. |
21 |
St. Louis |
KPLR
Sked |
WRBU* |
KPLR is automatic. WRBU a relative newcomer to the entertainment programming game. |
22 |
Pittsburgh |
WPCW† |
WPMY† |
Both renamed to reflect new affils. WPCW was automatic. |
23 |
Portland |
KWBP*
Sked |
KPDX |
KWBP was automatic. |
24 |
Baltimore |
WNUV |
WUTB
Shows |
WUTB was automatic. WNUV waited because of Sinclair. There's no real compelling reason for WUTB to change its calls... |
25 |
Indianapolis |
WTTV
Sked |
WNDY |
WTTV was automatic. WNDY owned by LIN, which I doubt will affiliate any stations with MNTV. |
26 |
San Diego |
KSWB*
Sked |
XHDTV† |
KSWB was automatic. XHUPN becoming XHDTV and becoming known as XDTV. Got that? |
27 |
Charlotte |
WJZY |
WMYT† |
Both owned by Capitol Broadcasting. WMYT had been WWWB, and now uses the My TV logo in its logo. |
28 |
Hartford |
WTXX
Logo |
WCTX |
WTXX was automatic. WCTX owned by LIN. |
29 |
Raleigh-Durham |
WLFL |
WRDC |
Both owned by Sinclair. |
30 |
Nashville |
WNAB |
WUXP* |
Both owned by Sinclair. |
31 |
Kansas City |
KCWE |
KSMO |
Poor KMCI. Went in without an affiliation, went out without one. CW found a buyer first. |
32 |
Columbus |
WWHO |
------> |
WWHO, owned by LIN, carries both UPN and WB. This is a "duh" situation. When LIN's chair said unkind things about CW's business model, it looked like WWHO might go to MNTV. My Network TV will use tthe digital capabilities of ABC affiliate WSYX. |
33 |
Milwaukee |
WVTV |
WCGV |
Both owned by Sinclair. |
34 |
Cincinatti |
------> |
WSTR |
Wrong situation! WSTR part of Sinclair deal. UPN was shown on low-power WBQC-CA, which had a grudge with Time Warner. CW will use the digital capabilities of CBS affiliate WKRC. |
35 |
Grn/Sprt/Ashe |
WYCW† |
WBSC# |
WBSC was part of Sinclair deal. |
36 |
Salt Lake City |
KUWB* |
KJZZ |
KJZZ was former UPN affiliate that left in a big snit. |
37 |
San Antonio |
KCWX† |
KRRT |
KRRT part of Sinclair deal. KCWX (formerly KBEJ) provided UPN to Austin as well, but not anymore... |
38 |
W. Palm Beach |
WTVX |
WTCN |
WTVX was automatic. WTCN, a WB affiliate, believe it or not, is owned by CBS. |
39 |
Grand Rapids |
------> |
WXSP |
WXSP is class A (but spreads its reach on repeaters), WB affiliate WZPX is primarily an i (formerly Pax) affiliate. CW will use the digital capabilities of CBS affiliate WWMT. |
40 |
Birmingham |
WTTO |
WABM |
Both owned by Sinclair. |
41 |
Harrisburg |
WLYH |
------> |
No WB affiliate. Clear Channel owns WLYH and waited until upfronts to affiliate its top two UPN stations. My Network TV will use the digital capabilities of CBS affiliate WHP. |
42 |
Hampton Roads |
WGNT |
WTVZ |
Automatic for WGNT. WTVZ part of Sinclair deal. |
43 |
New Orleans |
WNOL
Sked |
WUPL |
Automatic for WNOL. WUPL owned by CBS. It was going to be sold to Belo until the deal fell through due to Katrina damage. |
44 |
Memphis |
WLMT |
WPXX |
WLMT: Affiliate of both, owned by Clear Channel. WPXX: An O&O of Pax/i. |
45 |
Oklahoma City |
KOCB |
KAUT |
UPN KAUT was announced for CW in initial announcement, but CBS didn't own it anymore, having sold it to the New York Times. KOCB was left out of Sinclair deal for My Network TV, rather surprisingly. Finally, KOCB took CW affiliation. Even more finally, this became the largest market involved in August Madness, where MyNet and CW apparently kept adding affiliates without announcing them, and MyNet did a better job of letting it out. |
46 |
Albuquerque |
KWBQ* |
KASY |
Both owned by ACME Communications (yes, that is their name), the Johnny Appleseed of WB affiliates. KASY is its only UPN, and will be its only non-CW. |
47 |
Greensboro |
WTWB* |
WUPN* |
Automatic for WTWB. WUPN part of Sinclair deal. Both need to change their calls, I think. |
48 |
Las Vegas |
KFBT |
KVWB* |
Wrong situation! (But not likely to be regretted.) Both owned by Sinclair. KFBT is an independent that was WB until Sinclair got a hold of both stations, moved WB to one, and didn't move UPN to KFBT for some reason. |
49 |
Buffalo |
WNLO |
WNYO |
WNYO part of Sinclair deal. WNLO owned by LIN. |
50 |
Louisville |
WBKI |
WFTE |
WBKI affiliated first. |
51 |
Providence |
WLWC |
WNAC |
WLWC was automatic, an affiliate of both networks owned by CBS. MNTV will become secondary on a Fox affiliate. |
52 |
Jacksonville |
WCWJ† |
------> |
UPN shown on local Fox WAWS. My Network TV will use the digital capabilities of Fox affiliate WAWS. |
53 |
Austin |
KNVA |
KNVA |
KNVA, owned by LIN, has been announced as an affiliate of both CW and My Network TV. The CW announcement came first and came as a shock, as KBEJ/KCWX out of San Antonio also provided UPN to Austin, and had affiliated with the CW. See appropriate article for details. |
54 |
Scr.-Wilkes-B. |
WSWB* |
WILF |
Co-owned. WILF will apparently stop being a simulcast. |
55 |
Sch./Albany |
WCWN†
Sked |
WNYA |
WCWN (formerly WEWB) was automatic. |
56 |
Fresno |
KFRE |
KAIL |
Near as I can tell, CW is going to the right place. |
57 |
Little Rock |
KASN |
KWBF |
KASN is owned by Clear Channel, which may be why I've seen so many news reports proclaiming Sinclair to be the last major owner to sign with CW. Clear Channel, of course, is more (in)famous for their radio assets, but they do own stations at both gaps in the 56 metered markets up to this point. |
58 |
Knoxville |
WBXX* |
------> |
WBXX owned by ACME. My Network TV will use the digital capabilities of local CBS affiliate WVLT. |
59 |
Dayton |
WBDT* |
------> |
WBDT owned by ACME. My Network TV will use the digital capabilities of local Fox affiliate WRGT. |
60 |
Richmond |
WUPV* |
------> |
WB is shown in off-hours on local NBC WWBT. My Network TV will (apparently) use the digital capabilities of local Fox affiliate WRLH. |
61 |
Tulsa |
KWBT* |
KTFO |
Clear Channel's KTFO, for some reason, waited a while to affiliate with My Network TV. I, for some reason, didn't notice it when I first wrote the comments. |
62 |
Mobile/Pensacola |
WBPG* |
WFGX |
WFGX an independent owned by Sinclair. |
63 |
Lexington |
------> |
WBLU |
CW will use the digital capabilities of CBS affiliate WKYT. Louisville's WBKI brings in WB/CW programming into the market very well, however. |
64 |
Charleston WV |
WQCW† |
------> |
WQCW (then WHCP) carries both networks. My Network TV will use the digital capabilities of NBC affiliate WSAZ. |
65 |
Flint |
WBSF* |
------> |
UPN comes from Detroit. My Network TV will use the digital capabilities of CBS affiliate WNEM. |
66 |
Ft. Myers/Naples |
WTVK |
WNFM |
WTVK owned by ACME. UPN is split between a couple of low powered stations and a cable-only station run by Comcast, with the fake call letters shown. My Network TV should have gone digital here. |
67 |
Wichita |
KSCW† |
KSCC |
Fits the notice at the beginning. KSCC waited a while for some reason, not affiliating until June. |
68 |
Roanoke |
------> |
------> |
CW will use the digital capabilities of Fox affiliate WJPR. My Network TV will use the digital capabilities of CBS affiliate WDBJ. UPN affiliate WDRL is just screwed. |
69 |
Green Bay |
WIWB* |
WACY |
WIWB owned by Acme. |
70 |
Toledo |
WT05 |
WNGT |
WT05 is a cable-only channel. WNGT is the local UPN affiliate, and still uses the "shapes" UPN logo on-air, though not on its web site. It's a little behind the times... |
71 |
Tucson |
KWBA* |
KTTU |
Fits the notice at the beginning. |
72 |
Honolulu |
|
KFVE |
Wrong situation! UPN shown on otherwise-Asian-themed KIKU, whose chances of deciding to further disrupt their schedule with the CW is slim to none. But could a new station, KKAI, come to the rescue? KFVE owned by Raycom Media. |
73 |
Des Moines |
KPWB* |
KDMI |
KDMI is a brand spankin' new, digital-only sister to KPWB. Not on air yet. |
74 |
Portland, ME |
WPXT |
WPME |
Fits the notice at the beginning. |
75 |
Omaha |
KXVO |
------> |
My Network TV will use the digital capabilities of local Fox affiliate KPTM. |
76 |
Syracuse |
WSTQ |
WNYS |
Wrong situation! Solely by virtue of WSTQ being low-power. WNYS part of Sinclair deal. |
77 |
Springfield, MO |
K15CZ |
KWBM* |
Wrong situation! CW will use the digital capabilities of local NBC affiliate KYTV. |
78 |
Spokane |
KSKN |
------> |
My Network TV will use the digital capabilities of local ABC affiliate KXLY. |
79 |
Rochester |
WRWB* |
WBGT |
WRWB is cable-only. WBGT is low power. |
80 |
Paducah, KY |
WQWQ |
WDKA |
Wrong situation! Again, only because WQWQ is low power. WDKA part of Sinclair deal. |
81 |
Shreveport |
KPXJ |
KSHV |
Does NOT fit general principle: UPN will become CW, WB will turn My Network TV. |
82 |
Champaign |
WBUI* |
WCFN |
WBUI owned by ACME. Whether or not asterisk is deserved is unknown. |
83 |
Columbia, SC |
WZRB |
WBHQ* |
Does NOT fit general principle: UPN will become CW, WB will turn My Network TV. |
84 |
Huntsville, AL |
WHDF |
------> |
My Network TV will use the digital capbilities of local Fox affiliate WZDX, on a channel that already calls itself WAWB*. |
85 |
Madison |
WBUW* |
------> |
WBUW owned by ACME. My Network TV will use the digital capabilities of local CBS affiliate WISC, where UPN broadcasts now. |
86 |
Chattanooga |
WFLI |
------> |
My Network TV will use the digital capabilities of local Fox affiliate WDSI. |
87 |
South Bend |
WMWB* |
WMYS† |
Both low-powered stations owned by Weigel Broadcasting. |
88 |
CR/Wtrloo/IA Cty/Dub. |
KWKB* |
KWKB* |
UPN affiliate KWWF just got screwed. Owner Equity may be saving it to show its own minor network on the station. |
89 |
Jackson |
WRBJ |
WUFX |
Former Fox affiliate WUFX recently took over WB from WDBD, which took over Fox. WUFX will then show My Network TV. |
90 |
Burlington |
|
WGMU |
Wrong situation! WB is shown in off-hours on local Fox affiliate WFFF. But could a brand-new independent station, WCWF, ride to the rescue? (Not likely, according to unconfirmed reports.) |
91 |
TN-VA Tri-Cities |
------> |
WAPK |
CW will use the digital capabilities of local NBC affiliate WCYB, which shows WB. WAPK is class A. |
92 |
Rio Grande Delta |
|
XHRIO |
No clue where UPN comes from, if anywhere; WB comes from KMHB, a member of The WB 100+ Station Group, a group of cable channels for markets ranked 100 and below. (We swear, this market used to be one of them!) XHRIO, the former UPN affiliate, is now the Fox affiliate and I don't know if this is a secondary affiliation or a digital subchannel. |
93 |
Colorado Springs |
KXTU |
------> |
WB comes from Denver's KWGN, but not anymore! My Network TV will use the digital signal of local CBS affiliate KKTV. |
94 |
Waco/Temple/Bryan |
------> |
KWKT |
CW will use the digital capabilities of local CBS affiliate KWTX. My Network TV will be secondary on a Fox affiliate. |
95 |
Quad Cities (IL/IA) |
KGWB* |
WBQD |
Fits the notice at the beginning. |