rkolsen 1684 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Maybe Bozo will be relegated to driving around town in a traffic tracker. Long Time Captain Chesapeake at WBFF now appears every morning in their car doing live reports on the roads around town. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-152527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Changes are already starting. WGN's current boss Greg Easterly is being promoted to a senior Vice President for Tribune as well as interim GM of WPIX. Larry Wert will lead WGN in the interim... which seems to suggest that the president of Tribune Broadcasting himself wants to oversee the station's transition into independence. http://www.robertfeder.com/2016/06/07/tribune-media-sends-wgn-boss-to-new-york/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-152668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtFromGulfcoast 711 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I posted this in the General TV thread, but I'm going to post it here for those who may not have seen it. To those wondering about the fate of MNT on WPWR, I spoke to an engineer at the station the other day and they said that the plan is that WPWR will carry CW programming in pattern then syndicated programming from 9-10 p.m. Central Time. After that, MNT shows will air from 10 p.m. until Midnight. Just sharing info here. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-154236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2480 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I posted this in the General TV thread, but I'm going to post it here for those who may not have seen it. To those wondering about the fate of MNT on WPWR, I spoke to an engineer at the station the other day and they said that the plan is that WPWR will carry CW programming in pattern then syndicated programming from 9-10 p.m. Central Time. After that, MNT shows will air from 10 p.m. until Midnight. Just sharing info here. Making Chicago as the largest market with dual CW/MyTV affiliation status which is weird for market #3 but sounds normal for market #78 at WKTC 63 in Columbia. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-154244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtFromGulfcoast 711 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I'm thinking that they may move whatever they have airing at 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in order to accommodate Tribune's new talk show on the CW replacing Bill Cunningham & end up delaying that block of Big Bang and HIMYM to say, Midnight. Just speculation on my part. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-154248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavelsauce 12 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Has anyone seen the promo for the affiliation switch? It provides a better look at the new logo, and it tells viewers to make the "CWitch" to CW 50. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-154900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5589 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 "CWitch" Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-154901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1956 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Well... at least they're being "creative". LOL Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-154909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frog 434 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Here's the promo: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-154911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 34 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Last Man Standing is coming to WGN this fall. It will be on at 8 and 8:30, following Two and a Half Men at 7 and 7:30. My only question is do they keep Two 1/2 Men for two hours or do they do local programming from 6-7? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-155638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1956 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Last Man Standing is coming to WGN this fall. It will be on at 8 and 8:30, following Two and a Half Men at 7 and 7:30. My only question is do they keep Two 1/2 Men for two hours or do they do local programming from 6-7? I hope they DON'T add a 6pm newscast........ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-155639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 34 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I hope they don't add a 6pm newscast........ It wouldn't surprise me if they move Politics Tonight from CLTV to 6pm on WGN. But that's only a 1/2 hour show. I rarely watch SportsFeed but this could be their time to shine. (Should they go at 6:30) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-155641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1056 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Last Man Standing is coming to WGN this fall. It will be on at 8 and 8:30, following Two and a Half Men at 7 and 7:30. My only question is do they keep Two 1/2 Men for two hours or do they do local programming from 6-7? My guess is 'The Middle' will air from 6-7P....So this is the best they can come up with for the 7-9P block? Best of luck to them with that. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-155642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2480 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 That's the only hint of WGN's new schedule for now. I know that more weekend morning news is coming but exactly how long and when will it debut is unsure. So even if there's no 6:00pm newscast coming, more news is coming to WGN for sure. No doubt about it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-155644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 34 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 That's the only hint of WGN's new schedule for now. I know that more weekend morning news is coming but exactly how long and when will it debut is unsure. So even if there's no 6:00pm newscast coming, more news is coming to WGN for sure. No doubt about it. I hope it's not the CLTV guys that we see now on weekend mornings. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-155647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 According to Feder "Two and a Half Men" will air for two hours, from 6-8pm. Ugh. BUT there are supposedly bigger things in store for primetime sometime down the road. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-155795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2480 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 More news will be coming to WGN anyways, even if no 6pm news on weeknights. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-155823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digidude 3 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Could it be possible that WGN could be the charter O&O of WGN America? They're really expanding on their primetime offerings, would make sense for the home station to air those. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-156181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1956 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Looking at the guides (and to no surprise) WPWR will be airing MyNet programming from 10pm to Midnight on the 1st. The Simpsons will air as a bridge between the CW/MyNet blocks at 9pm starting Labor Day. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-158273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5589 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Looking at the guides (and to no surprise) WPWR will be airing MyNet programming from 10pm to Midnight on the 1st. The Simpsons will air as a bridge between the CW/MyNet blocks at 9pm starting Labor Day. I saw that How I Met Your Mother is moving from WPWR to WCIU, so that opens up one of the hours for the CW. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-158298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1956 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 It's going to be an interesting week ahead for both WGN & WPWR. Monday: WPWR will air a WGN Sox game (not sure if it's the last WGN game that'll air on 50). Tuesday: While WGN airs a Cubs game at Wrigley, WPWR will air The CW programming (Flash/MadTV) in primetime. Thursday: The first night of independence on 9, Two episodes of Friends at 7, followed by a repeat of its Sunday night local program Chicago's Best at 8. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-158315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1956 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Looking at the guides (and to no surprise) WPWR will be airing MyNet programming from 10pm to Midnight on the 1st. The Simpsons will air as a bridge between the CW/MyNet blocks at 9pm starting Labor Day. Follow-up. Looks like The Simpsons placement will be a temporary one. Once Harry Connick's program starts, it'll have a second airing at 9pm on 50 (1st airing will be at 4pm on 32). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-158667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlnews2 591 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 here's the "Make the CWitch" ad that's been airing on WPWR Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-158672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyNewsOpens 83 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I'm curious if this switch will affect the simulcast of White Sox and Cubs games on WISH/WNDY down here in Indy. I guess we'll see in a few days. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-158681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frog 434 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 here's the "Make the CWitch" ad that's been airing on WPWR Apparently, it's been airing on WFLD as well. That's got to be a first, a Fox O&O promoting another network's shows. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15137-wgn-dropping-cw-affiliation/page/4/#findComment-158687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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