DirtyHarry 727 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 On 8/20/2019 at 8:45 PM, CRThell said: Internal speculation is that ViacomCBS could buy out WarnerMedia's stake in The CW, or vice versa. The ownership shifts will come to a head at some point. https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/cw-cbs-warnermedia-1203294203/ If that happens, they should go back to calling it UPN. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-232388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanErrorist 149 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, DirtyHarry said: If that happens, they should go back to calling it UPN. A reversion to UPN wouldn't make any since, since United Television doesn't exist anymore and Paramount won't be involved in the network's operations post-merger, both currently and in this hypothetical situation (some shows from Paramount Television, which will currently remain a separate operation post-merger, may come to the network at most). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-232390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry 727 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 15 minutes ago, AmericanErrorist said: A reversion to UPN wouldn't make any since, since United Television doesn't exist anymore and Paramount won't be involved in the network's operations post-merger, both currently and in this hypothetical situation (some shows from Paramount Television, which will currently remain a separate operation post-merger, may come to the network at most). UPN was a better name than CW. In the alternative they could call it CBS Extra or something like that. I was going to say CBS II, but that would be confusing with all the Channel 2's out there that call themselves CBS 2. I always hated the CW branding. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-232391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVLurker 198 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 how can people hate CW branding?, it's hip. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-232392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
channel2 979 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 "The CW" never sounded as good as "The WB," but Troika's logo for The CW is still excellent. Apparently, Paramount still owns the trademarks on UPN's logo, so they could trot it out whenever. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-232393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanErrorist 149 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 48 minutes ago, channel2 said: "The CW" never sounded as good as "The WB," but Troika's logo for The CW is still excellent. Apparently, Paramount still owns the trademarks on UPN's logo, so they could trot it out whenever. The addresses for the correspondence information on those point to CBS, as they received the network in the split. Of course it'll all be one company again soon enough... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-232395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry 727 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 6 hours ago, TVLurker said: how can people hate CW branding?, it's hip. It's 1970s. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-232403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1281 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 8 hours ago, DirtyHarry said: If that happens, they should go back to calling it UPN. 7 hours ago, DirtyHarry said: UPN was a better name than CW. In the alternative they could call it CBS Extra or something like that. Going back to UPN? Dope! Changing to something like that? As if. 7 hours ago, channel2 said: "The CW" never sounded as good as "The WB," but Troika's logo for The CW is still excellent. I personally like The CW as a name, but you're (both) right. Seconded on the logo. And if and when ViacomCBS takes 100% ownership, I hope (whatever they choose to name it) goes back to airing both sitcoms and dramas that cater to everyone, and not just hour-long shows that mostly cater to only upscale white teenagers. (Yeah, I know it works, but variety can work too). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-232408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanErrorist 149 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 National Amusements has given its assent to the deal, which is on track for an early December closing. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-234707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 December 4 at 4pm/ET. That's when the reunification of CBS & Viacom will be in effect. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1299 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 No matter what happens with the ViacomCBS (re)merger, somehow that Nexstar-owned daytime hour on The CW will still survive like the cockroach that it is. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1281 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, CircleSeven said: December 4 at 4pm/ET: when the reunification will be in effect. Oh gosh, I'm so excited! (and a little anxious.) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3305 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, NEOMatrix said: No matter what happens with the ViacomCBS (re)merger, somehow that Nexstar-owned daytime hour on The CW will still survive like the cockroach that it is. I think NXST will relinquish that 4pmET hour in the near future. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1299 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Georgie56 said: I think NXST will relinquish that AFTERNOON hour in the near future. Fixed. Most CW stations air Jerry Springer at 3pm local time, although WUAB airs JS at 2pm and WCCB does it at 1pm. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry 727 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 2 hours ago, NEOMatrix said: Fixed. Most CW stations air Jerry Springer at 3pm local time, although WUAB airs JS at 2pm and WCCB does it at 1pm. Is "The Jerry Springer Show" still as amusing as it used to be? I would occasionally watch it with, believe it or not, my late grandmother about 15 years ago. Between all the brawling and women showing their boobs on the air, it was good for a cheap laugh. (Much funnier than any network sitcom.) But that was about 15 years ago. Haven't really bothered to watch it since. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1299 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 On 9/12/2019 at 3:11 AM, TVLurker said: how can people hate CW branding?, it's hip. it doesn't flow well AT ALL! However, the alternative in 2006 was calling it "The WC", and we all know how many snickers that would get. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3305 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 44 minutes ago, DirtyHarry said: Is "The Jerry Springer Show" still as amusing as it used to be? I would occasionally watch it with, believe it or not, my late grandmother about 15 years ago. Between all the brawling and women showing their boobs on the air, it was good for a cheap laugh. (Much funnier than any network sitcom.) But that was about 15 years ago. Haven't really bothered to watch it since. The final years of the show became very repetitive, dealing with the same three topics over and over. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam MadMan 285 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Georgie56 said: I think NXST will relinquish that 4pmET hour in the near future. And then the CW would likely dump that time slot for good if that's the case. Doubt the affiliates would complain. At any rate, I'm half-expecting CBS to slap the Nickelodeon name on the CBS Dream Team block. Wouldn't be the first Litton block to have that sort of thing. After all, Litton runs a block on NBC called "The More You Know". Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3305 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, MadMan400096 said: And then the CW would likely dump that time slot for good if that's the case. Doubt the affiliates would complain. At any rate, I'm half-expecting CBS to slap the Nickelodeon name on the CBS Dream Team block. Wouldn't be the first Litton block to have that sort of thing. After all, Litton runs a block on NBC called "The More You Know". Not while the E/I requirements are in place. One Saturday Morning/ABC Kids had strawman status when it came to E/I. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmaxhanson 650 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Georgie56 said: The final years of the show became very repetitive, dealing with the same three topics over and over. Hey, it at least gives busy college kids a break from studies to get more serious jobs! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
channel2 979 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 2 hours ago, MadMan400096 said: And then the CW would likely dump that time slot for good if that's the case. Doubt the affiliates would complain. At any rate, I'm half-expecting CBS to slap the Nickelodeon name on the CBS Dream Team block. Wouldn't be the first Litton block to have that sort of thing. After all, Litton runs a block on NBC called "The More You Know". It wouldn't be the first Nick-branded block on CBS either! They had "Nick Jr. on CBS" from 2000 to 2002, "Nick on CBS" from 2002 to 2004, and Nick Jr. on CBS again from 2004 to 2006, when they handed the block over to the somehow-still-operational DIC. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry 727 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 3 hours ago, NEOMatrix said: it doesn't flow well AT ALL! However, the alternative in 2006 was calling it "The WC", and we all know how many snickers that would get. The Columbus Sewer Department was using a similar logo. It kind of fits in with your WC theme ... after all, CW stations kind of are a sewer. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 The new ViacomCBS website is live. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1281 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Yes! the wait is finally over! Here's to a much longer-lasting union than the first. 42 minutes ago, CircleSeven said: The new website is live. Looks great. Meanwhile, the logo is kinda dull. Nice but dull. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1524 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 45 minutes ago, Action Newsroom said: Meanwhile, the logo is kinda dull. Nice but dull. It is very dull. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16208-cbs-and-viacom-seeking-to-merge-again/page/7/#findComment-236697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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