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Channel 13 first signed on the air in 1953 under the call letters KCOP.
Answer: False
Explanation: Channel 13 first signed on in 1948 as KLAC-TV and changed to KCOP in 1953 after being purchased by the Copley Press.
KLAC-TV initially operated as an independent station and began carrying some programming from the DuMont Television Network in 1949.
Answer: True
Explanation: KLAC-TV began as an independent station and started carrying DuMont Television Network programming in 1949 after KTLA ceased its affiliation.
Betty White starred in 'Life with Elizabeth' on channel 13 during its early history, while Regis Philbin and Leonard Nimoy worked behind the scenes.
Answer: True
Explanation: Betty White starred in 'Life with Elizabeth' on channel 13, and Regis Philbin and Leonard Nimoy were indeed involved behind the scenes during the station's early years.
The Copley Press purchased KLAC-TV in 1959 and subsequently changed its call letters to KCOP.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Copley Press purchased KLAC-TV in 1953 and changed its call letters to KCOP. Chris-Craft Industries acquired the station in 1959.
KLAC-TV was initially co-owned with the local radio station KLAC (570 AM) when it first signed on.
Answer: True
Explanation: KLAC-TV was co-owned with the local radio station KLAC (570 AM) when it commenced broadcasting.
A group led by Frank Sinatra purchased KCOP in June 1957.
Answer: False
Explanation: A group led by Bing Crosby, not Frank Sinatra, purchased KCOP in June 1957.
When did channel 13 first begin broadcasting, and what were its original call letters?
Answer: September 17, 1948, as KLAC-TV
Which network's programming did KLAC-TV begin carrying in 1949 after KTLA ended its affiliation?
Answer: DuMont Television Network
Which veteran actress starred in 'Life with Elizabeth' on channel 13 during its early history?
Answer: Betty White
Who purchased KLAC-TV on December 23, 1953, leading to its call letter change to KCOP?
Answer: The Copley Press
With which local radio station was KLAC-TV co-owned when it first signed on?
Answer: KLAC (570 AM)
Chris-Craft Industries was the longest-tenured owner of channel 13, owning it for over 40 years after acquiring it in 1959.
Answer: True
Explanation: Chris-Craft Industries, through its predecessor NAFI Corporation, acquired channel 13 in 1959 and owned it for over 40 years, making it the longest-tenured owner.
For most of its first 46 years, KCOP was the highest-rated independent station in Southern California.
Answer: False
Explanation: For most of its first 46 years, KCOP typically ranked as the third or fourth highest-rated independent station in Southern California, not the highest.
KCOP was the Los Angeles home for 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'The Arsenio Hall Show' during the 1980s and early 1990s.
Answer: True
Explanation: KCOP indeed served as the Los Angeles broadcaster for popular syndicated shows like 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'The Arsenio Hall Show' in the 1980s and early 1990s.
KCOP became affiliated with UPN when Chris-Craft and Viacom's Paramount Pictures formed the network, debuting on January 16, 1995.
Answer: True
Explanation: KCOP became the Los Angeles affiliate for UPN as a result of the partnership between Chris-Craft and Paramount Pictures, with the network launching on January 16, 1995.
During its UPN affiliation in the late 1990s, KCOP primarily carried news and public affairs programming.
Answer: False
Explanation: During its UPN affiliation in the late 1990s, KCOP primarily broadcast younger-leaning talk shows, reality series, and syndicated cartoons, not news and public affairs.
KCOP carried 'Operation Prime Time', a programming service offering special programming to independent stations, in 1978.
Answer: True
Explanation: KCOP carried 'Operation Prime Time' in 1978, which was a programming service designed to offer special content to independent stations.
KCOP partnered with WWOR-TV and MCA TV Entertainment on the 'Hollywood Premiere Network' starting in October 1990.
Answer: True
Explanation: KCOP partnered with WWOR-TV and MCA TV Entertainment to launch the 'Hollywood Premiere Network' in October 1990.
Which company was the longest-tenured owner of channel 13, running it for over 40 years?
Answer: Chris-Craft Industries
For most of its first 46 years, how did KCOP generally rank among independent stations in Southern California?
Answer: The third or fourth highest-rated independent
Which popular syndicated show was NOT mentioned as being broadcast by KCOP during the 1980s and early 1990s?
Answer: Friends
How did KCOP become the Los Angeles affiliate for UPN?
Answer: Chris-Craft and Paramount Pictures partnered to form UPN, making KCOP the affiliate.
What type of programming did KCOP primarily carry during its UPN affiliation in the late 1990s?
Answer: Younger-leaning talk shows, reality series, and cartoons
What was 'Operation Prime Time' programming, which KCOP carried in 1978?
Answer: A service offering special programming to independent stations.
Which science-fiction marionette series from Japan did KCOP broadcast in the early 1980s?
Answer: Star Fleet (X-Bomber)
Which programming block did KCOP partner on with WWOR-TV and MCA TV Entertainment starting in October 1990?
Answer: Hollywood Premiere Network
KCOP-TV is currently branded as Fox 11 Plus and serves as the West Coast flagship station for the MyNetworkTV programming service.
Answer: True
Explanation: KCOP-TV's current branding is Fox 11 Plus, and it functions as the West Coast flagship station for MyNetworkTV, as established in January 2023.
KCOP-TV's studios are located at the Fox Television Center in West Los Angeles, shared with its sister station KTLA.
Answer: False
Explanation: KCOP-TV's studios are indeed at the Fox Television Center in West Los Angeles, but they are shared with its sister station KTTV, not KTLA.
Viacom's acquisition of Chris-Craft's television stations, including KCOP, in 2001 led to the formation of a duopoly with KTTV.
Answer: False
Explanation: News Corporation's Fox Television Stations acquired Chris-Craft's stations, including KCOP, in 2001, leading to the duopoly with KTTV. Viacom had only bought Chris-Craft's 50% ownership in UPN prior to this.
After Fox acquired KCOP, the Fox Kids weekday block moved to KCOP in the mid-afternoons but was discontinued nationwide in January 2002.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following Fox's acquisition of KCOP, the Fox Kids weekday block was indeed moved to KCOP in the mid-afternoons before its nationwide discontinuation in January 2002.
KCOP's original Hollywood studios were remodeled to house 'Hell's Kitchen' and are now a Sprouts Farmers Market and apartment complex.
Answer: True
Explanation: KCOP's former Hollywood studios were remodeled for 'Hell's Kitchen' and subsequently demolished, with the site now occupied by a Sprouts Farmers Market and an apartment complex.
The CW network was formed by the merger of UPN and The WB, which were both shut down in 2006.
Answer: True
Explanation: The CW network was indeed formed in 2006 as a result of the decision by Warner Bros. and CBS Corporation to shut down UPN and The WB and merge their programming.
KCOP immediately adopted 'The CW 13' branding after the new network's launch was announced.
Answer: False
Explanation: After The CW's launch was announced, KCOP changed its branding from 'UPN 13' to 'Channel 13' and removed the UPN emblem, but did not adopt 'The CW 13' branding.
News Corporation launched MyNetworkTV in 2006, with KCOP and other Fox-owned UPN stations forming its core group.
Answer: True
Explanation: News Corporation launched MyNetworkTV in February 2006, and KCOP, along with other Fox-owned UPN stations, became part of its core group.
KCOP dropped UPN programming entirely on August 31, 2006, and subsequently identified itself as 'My13 Los Angeles' starting in September 2006.
Answer: False
Explanation: KCOP dropped UPN programming on August 31, 2006, and initially identified itself as 'MyNetworkTV, Channel 13' in September 2006, simplifying to 'My13 Los Angeles' in May 2007.
Since 2015, MyNetworkTV programming on KCOP-TV has consistently aired in the traditional 8–10 p.m. timeslot.
Answer: False
Explanation: Since 2015, MyNetworkTV programming on KCOP-TV has experienced multiple timeslot changes, including moves to late night and afternoon, before returning to prime time.
KCOP-TV rebranded as 'Fox 11 Plus' in January 2023, aligning itself with its parent Fox station, KTTV.
Answer: True
Explanation: KCOP-TV rebranded to 'Fox 11 Plus' in January 2023, signifying its alignment as a companion station to KTTV, its Fox-owned sister station.
After the Fox Kids weekday block was discontinued, KCOP continued to air cartoons from DIC Entertainment until 2003.
Answer: False
Explanation: After the Fox Kids weekday block was discontinued, KCOP aired UPN's 'Disney's One Too' until 2003, and then an hour-long block from DIC Entertainment, but dropped cartoons entirely in September 2006.
After Fox acquired KCOP, its news and technical operations were moved into KTTV's facilities in West Los Angeles in 2003.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following Fox's acquisition, KCOP's news and technical operations were indeed relocated to KTTV's facilities at the Fox Television Center in West Los Angeles in 2003.
KTLA became The CW's Los Angeles affiliate as part of a 10-year deal with Tribune Broadcasting.
Answer: True
Explanation: KTLA, the former WB affiliate, became The CW's Los Angeles affiliate through a 10-year deal with Tribune Broadcasting.
What is the current branding and primary affiliation of KCOP-TV?
Answer: Fox 11 Plus, West Coast flagship for MyNetworkTV
Where are KCOP-TV's studios located, and with which station are they shared?
Answer: West Los Angeles, shared with KTTV
What significant ownership change occurred for KCOP in 2000-2001, leading to a duopoly with KTTV?
Answer: News Corporation's Fox Television Stations bought Chris-Craft's stations, including KCOP.
What happened to KCOP's Fox Kids programming block after Fox acquired the station?
Answer: It moved to KCOP in the mid-afternoons but was discontinued nationwide in January 2002.
What is the current status of KCOP's former Hollywood studios at 915 North La Brea Avenue?
Answer: They were remodeled for 'Hell's Kitchen' and are now a Sprouts Farmers Market and apartment complex.
Why did UPN and The WB shut down in 2006?
Answer: To combine their programming into a new network called The CW.
How did KCOP's branding change immediately after The CW's launch was announced?
Answer: It changed from 'UPN 13' to 'Channel 13' and removed the UPN emblem.
What new network did News Corporation launch in 2006, with KCOP as a core station?
Answer: MyNetworkTV
When did KCOP drop UPN programming entirely, and what was its initial subsequent branding?
Answer: August 31, 2006, branded as 'MyNetworkTV, Channel 13'
Which of the following statements accurately describes MyNetworkTV programming timeslot changes on KCOP-TV since 2015?
Answer: It moved to late night, then back to prime time, then to late night again, then to afternoon, and finally back to prime time.
What animated programming did KCOP air after the Fox Kids block was discontinued, before dropping cartoons entirely?
Answer: UPN's 'Disney's One Too' block and an hour-long block from DIC Entertainment.
What happened to KCOP's news and technical operations after Fox acquired the station?
Answer: They were moved into KTTV's facilities at the Fox Television Center.
Which Los Angeles station became The CW's affiliate as part of a 10-year deal with Tribune Broadcasting?
Answer: KTLA
For many years, KCOP's news programs generally had the highest ratings among VHF television stations in the Los Angeles market.
Answer: False
Explanation: For many years, KCOP's news programs generally had the lowest ratings among the VHF television stations in the Los Angeles market.
The 'Real News' initiative launched by KCOP in 1993 featured anchors moving around the newsroom and newsmagazine elements, similar to CITY-TV in Toronto.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Real News' initiative, launched in January 1993, indeed introduced an ambitious format with anchors moving around the newsroom and newsmagazine elements, drawing comparisons to CITY-TV.
The 'Real News' format significantly improved KCOP's ratings, leading to its expansion to an hour on weeknights.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Real News' format did not improve ratings and was subsequently scaled back to a half-hour on weeknights, not expanded.
After Fox purchased KCOP, its late-evening newscast adopted a conventional, serious approach to appeal to a broad audience.
Answer: False
Explanation: After Fox acquired KCOP, its late-evening newscast adopted a more unconventional, faster-paced approach with an emphasis on entertainment and trend-setting stories, targeting a younger, particularly Latino, audience.
KCOP's news programming concluded its five-decade run on September 22, 2013.
Answer: True
Explanation: KCOP's news programming concluded its five-decade run with the final newscast airing on September 22, 2013.
Hal Eisner, a former KCOP reporter, later filed reports for KTTV after KCOP's news operations merged with KTTV.
Answer: True
Explanation: Hal Eisner, a reporter from the Chris-Craft era, continued to file reports for KTTV after KCOP's news operations were merged with KTTV.
As of March 2025, KCOP-TV has no news programming, having permanently ceased all news operations.
Answer: False
Explanation: As of March 2025, KCOP-TV simulcasts KTTV's 11 p.m. newscast, 'Good Nite LA', indicating a return of news programming to the station, though not KCOP-produced.
After Fox's purchase, KCOP's newscast was moved to 11 p.m. and expanded to an hour to compete directly with KTTV's 10 p.m. newscast.
Answer: False
Explanation: After Fox's purchase, KCOP's newscast was moved to 11 p.m. and trimmed to 30 minutes to avoid direct competition with KTTV's 10 p.m. newscast.
On April 10, 2006, KCOP's newscast expanded to one hour, making it the only Los Angeles station at the time with an hour-long newscast at 11 p.m.
Answer: True
Explanation: On April 10, 2006, KCOP's newscast expanded to an hour, a unique offering at 11 p.m. among Los Angeles stations at that time.
The final branding for KCOP's local newscast before its cancellation was 'KCOP News at 11'.
Answer: False
Explanation: The final branding for KCOP's local newscast before its cancellation was 'Fox News at 11', as it was anchored by KTTV's anchors.
For many years, what was the general rating performance of KCOP-TV's news operation compared to other VHF stations in Los Angeles?
Answer: It generally had the lowest ratings.
What was a key feature of KCOP's 'Real News' initiative launched in January 1993?
Answer: Anchors moving around the newsroom and newsmagazine elements.
What was the outcome of the 'Real News' format on KCOP?
Answer: It did not improve ratings and was scaled back to a half-hour.
How did KCOP's news approach change after Fox purchased the station?
Answer: It adopted an unconventional approach to appeal to a younger, particularly Latino, audience.
When did KCOP's news programming conclude its five-decade run?
Answer: September 22, 2013
Which former KCOP staff member later filed reports for KTTV after KCOP's news operations merged?
Answer: Hal Eisner
What is the current status of news programming on KCOP-TV as of March 2025?
Answer: KTTV's 11 p.m. newscast, 'Good Nite LA', is simulcast on KCOP.
How did KCOP's 11 p.m. newscast change after Fox's purchase and merger with KTTV?
Answer: It was moved to 11 p.m., trimmed to 30 minutes, and its production handled by KTTV.
What was the significance of KCOP's 11 p.m. newscast expanding to an hour on April 10, 2006?
Answer: It made KCOP the only Los Angeles station with an hour-long newscast at 11 p.m. at that time.
What was the final branding for KCOP's local newscast before its cancellation, marking the end of a KCOP-produced newscast?
Answer: Fox News at 11
KCOP-TV has been the broadcast home for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2002-2005 and the Los Angeles Angels since 2006.
Answer: True
Explanation: KCOP-TV indeed served as the broadcast home for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2002-2005 and has carried Los Angeles Angels games since 2006 (with a brief hiatus).
KCOP-TV historically aired 'Smackdown' and 'World Class Championship Wrestling', but never televised live boxing matches.
Answer: False
Explanation: While KCOP-TV did air 'Smackdown' and 'World Class Championship Wrestling', it also televised live boxing matches from the Grand Olympic Auditorium from the late 1960s until the mid-1990s.
KCOP stopped broadcasting St. Louis Rams preseason games because the team relocated to Los Angeles.
Answer: False
Explanation: KCOP stopped broadcasting St. Louis Rams preseason games in 2008 due to an NFL broadcast committee decision restricting such broadcasts beyond secondary markets, not because the team relocated.
In 2025, KCOP and the Angels announced that 12 Sunday games would be simulcast on KCOP and FanDuel Sports Network West.
Answer: True
Explanation: KCOP and the Los Angeles Angels announced a plan for 2025 to simulcast 12 Sunday games on KCOP and FanDuel Sports Network West, along with one exclusive Thursday game on KCOP.
The Anaheim Ducks renewed their contract with Bally Sports in August 2024, continuing their broadcast partnership.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Anaheim Ducks did not renew their contract with Bally Sports in August 2024; instead, they partnered with KCOP-TV and Victory+ for their regional game broadcasts.
Which sports team has KCOP-TV NOT served as the broadcast home for?
Answer: Los Angeles Lakers
What kind of wrestling programming did KCOP-TV air historically?
Answer: Studio Wrestling, Smackdown, and World Class Championship Wrestling
Why did KCOP stop broadcasting St. Louis Rams preseason games in 2008?
Answer: The NFL's broadcast committee restricted preseason game broadcasts beyond secondary markets.
What was the arrangement for Los Angeles Angels baseball broadcasts on KCOP-TV in 2025?
Answer: 12 Sunday games would be simulcast on KCOP and FanDuel Sports Network West, plus one exclusive Thursday game.
What recent broadcast deal did the Anaheim Ducks announce involving KCOP-TV in August 2024?
Answer: They partnered with KCOP-TV and Victory+ to air all regional games.
KCOP-TV's ATSC 1.0 channels are broadcast independently without sharing capacity with other Los Angeles television stations.
Answer: False
Explanation: KCOP-TV's ATSC 1.0 channels are carried on the multiplexed signals of other Los Angeles television stations, meaning they share broadcast capacity.
KCOP-TV's digital subchannel 13.2 carries Buzzr, 13.3 carries Movies!, and 13.4 carries Heroes & Icons.
Answer: True
Explanation: KCOP-TV's digital subchannels 13.2, 13.3, and 13.4 carry Buzzr, Movies!, and Heroes & Icons, respectively.
KCOP-TV transitioned from analog to digital broadcasting on June 12, 2009, moving its digital signal to UHF channel 66.
Answer: False
Explanation: KCOP-TV transitioned from analog to digital broadcasting on June 12, 2009, but its digital signal relocated to its analog-era VHF channel 13, not UHF channel 66 (which was a temporary transition channel).
KCOP-TV operates as an ATSC 3.0 lighthouse station, broadcasting its own and other stations' programming using this advanced digital standard.
Answer: True
Explanation: KCOP-TV functions as an ATSC 3.0 lighthouse station, broadcasting its own and other stations' programming using the NextGen TV standard.
KCOP-TV's ATSC 3.0 subchannels carry programming from KCBS-TV, KNBC, KTLA, and KTTV.
Answer: True
Explanation: KCOP-TV's ATSC 3.0 subchannels indeed carry programming from KCBS-TV, KNBC, KTLA, and KTTV, in addition to its own MyNetworkTV content.
KCOP began carrying Bounce TV on digital subchannel 13.2 in March 2012, and it remains there today.
Answer: False
Explanation: While KCOP did carry Bounce TV on subchannel 13.2 starting in March 2012, it later moved to Univision's KMEX in March 2015.
Buzzr, a digital multicast network focusing on classic game shows, debuted on KCOP's channel 13.2 in June 2015.
Answer: True
Explanation: Buzzr, a digital multicast network dedicated to classic game shows, indeed debuted on KCOP's subchannel 13.2 in June 2015.
In September 2015, Weigel Broadcasting and Fox Television Stations announced an agreement to carry the diginet Heroes & Icons on KCOP's subchannels.
Answer: True
Explanation: An agreement was announced in September 2015 for KCOP to carry the diginet Heroes & Icons on its subchannels, starting October 1, 2015.
How are KCOP-TV's ATSC 1.0 channels broadcast?
Answer: On the multiplexed signals of other Los Angeles television stations.
When did KCOP-TV transition from analog to digital broadcasting, and to what channel did its digital signal relocate?
Answer: June 12, 2009, to VHF channel 13
What is KCOP-TV's role regarding ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV)?
Answer: It operates as an ATSC 3.0 lighthouse station, broadcasting its own and other stations' programming.
Which of the following Los Angeles stations does NOT have its programming carried on KCOP-TV's ATSC 3.0 subchannels?
Answer: KABC-TV (ABC)
What happened to Bounce TV's affiliation with KCOP-TV after March 8, 2012?
Answer: It moved to the third subchannel of Univision's KMEX.
What new digital multicast network, focusing on classic game shows, debuted on KCOP's subchannel 13.2 in June 2015?
Answer: Buzzr
What agreement was announced in September 2015 between Weigel Broadcasting and Fox Television Stations regarding KCOP?
Answer: To carry the diginet Heroes & Icons on KCOP's subchannels.