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CPTV's first station, WEDH, began broadcasting in the 1970s.
Answer: False
CPTV's inaugural station, WEDH, commenced broadcasting in 1962, not the 1970s.
When WEDH first began broadcasting, its signal was in color.
Answer: False
WEDH's initial broadcast signal in 1962 was in black and white, not color.
CPTV's initial broadcast facility was located in a basement at Yale University.
Answer: False
The initial broadcast facility for CPTV's first station, WEDH, was situated in a basement at Trinity College in Hartford, not Yale University.
The original name of Connecticut Public Television was 'CPTV Network'.
Answer: False
The original name of Connecticut Public Television was Connecticut Educational Television, not 'CPTV Network'.
Connecticut Educational Television changed its name to Connecticut Public Television in 1967.
Answer: True
Connecticut Educational Television officially adopted the name Connecticut Public Television in 1967.
In what year did CPTV's first station, WEDH, commence broadcasting operations?
Answer: 1962
CPTV's first station, WEDH, located in Hartford, began broadcasting on October 1, 1962.
What was the initial broadcast signal quality of WEDH when it first signed on?
Answer: Black and white
When WEDH commenced broadcasting in 1962, its signal was transmitted in black and white.
Where was the initial broadcast facility for CPTV's first station located?
Answer: Trinity College library basement
The initial broadcast facility for CPTV's first station, WEDH, was situated in a basement at Trinity College in Hartford.
What was the original name of Connecticut Public Television?
Answer: Connecticut Educational Television
CPTV was originally known by the name Connecticut Educational Television.
In which year did Connecticut Educational Television officially change its name to Connecticut Public Television?
Answer: 1967
The organization officially changed its name to Connecticut Public Television in the year 1967.
Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) is owned by a for-profit corporation.
Answer: False
Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) is operated by Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc., a non-profit organization.
CPTV and Connecticut Public Radio (WNPR) are operated independently by different organizations.
Answer: False
CPTV and Connecticut Public Radio (WNPR) are sister stations, both operated by the same parent organization, Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc.
Before joining PBS, CPTV was affiliated with the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).
Answer: False
Prior to its membership in the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), CPTV was affiliated with National Educational Television (NET), not the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).
CPTV became a member of PBS in 1967.
Answer: False
CPTV became a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) upon its launch on October 4, 1970, not in 1967.
What non-profit organization owns Connecticut Public Television (CPTV)?
Answer: Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc.
Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) is owned by Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc., a non-profit organization.
Which radio station operates as a sister station to CPTV under the same parent organization?
Answer: WNPR
Connecticut Public Radio (WNPR) operates as a sister station to CPTV, both being owned by Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc.
Which network was CPTV affiliated with before becoming a member of PBS?
Answer: National Educational Television (NET)
Prior to its membership in the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), CPTV was affiliated with National Educational Television (NET).
CPTV became a member of PBS upon the network's launch on which date?
Answer: October 4, 1970
CPTV joined the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) upon the network's official launch on October 4, 1970.
The official website for Connecticut Public Television is www.cptv.org.
Answer: False
The official website for Connecticut Public Television is www.ctpublic.org.
CPTV operates three primary television stations across Connecticut.
Answer: False
CPTV operates four primary television stations across Connecticut: WEDH, WEDN, WEDW, and WEDY.
Hartford is the city of license for the CPTV station WEDN.
Answer: False
The city of license for CPTV's station WEDN is Norwich, not Hartford.
The 'W' in CPTV station call signs like WEDH typically signifies its location in the Western United States.
Answer: False
The 'W' prefix in U.S. broadcast station call signs generally indicates a location east of the Mississippi River; for WEDH, the 'H' signifies Hartford.
WEDW was originally licensed to Bridgeport before its license was moved to Stamford in 2019.
Answer: True
The station WEDW was initially licensed to Bridgeport before its license was relocated to Stamford in 2019.
The station WEDY began operating under that call sign in 1967.
Answer: False
The station WEDY began operating under its current call sign in 1974; prior to that, from 1967 to 1974, it operated as W71AG.
CPTV's broadcast coverage extends only within the state of Connecticut.
Answer: False
CPTV's broadcast coverage extends beyond Connecticut, reaching into parts of Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
CPTV's subchannels include PBS Kids programming and a channel called CPTV Encore.
Answer: False
CPTV's subchannels include PBS Kids programming and CPTV Spirit, not CPTV Encore.
WEDN currently broadcasts using the older analog television standard.
Answer: False
WEDN broadcasts using the ATSC 3.0 standard, not the older analog television standard.
The nationwide analog-to-digital television transition for full-power stations occurred in 2009.
Answer: True
The nationwide transition of full-power television stations from analog to digital broadcasting was completed in 2009.
WEDY ceased broadcasting in 2005 due to a transmitter malfunction.
Answer: True
WEDY ceased broadcasting in 2005 due to equipment failure, leading to its temporary removal from the air.
What is the official web address for Connecticut Public Television?
Answer: www.ctpublic.org
The official web address for Connecticut Public Television is www.ctpublic.org.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary television stations operated by CPTV?
Answer: WETH
CPTV operates four primary stations: WEDH, WEDN, WEDW, and WEDY. WETH is not among them.
What is the city of license for CPTV's station WEDH?
Answer: Hartford
The city of license for WEDH is Hartford.
What does the 'N' in the call sign WEDN typically signify?
Answer: Norwich
The city of license for WEDN is Norwich. The 'N' in its call sign typically represents Norwich.
What is the city of license for WEDW, and what was its original city of license?
Answer: Bridgeport
WEDW's city of license is Stamford. It was originally licensed to Bridgeport prior to its license relocation to Stamford in 2019.
What was the call sign of the station in New Haven before it became WEDY in 1974?
Answer: W71AG
Before becoming WEDY in 1974, the station operated under the call sign W71AG from 1967 until 1974.
CPTV's four stations provide coverage extending into which neighboring states?
Answer: Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island
CPTV's broadcast coverage extends beyond Connecticut, reaching into parts of Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
CPTV co-produced the children's series *Sesame Street*.
Answer: False
CPTV co-produced the children's series *Barney & Friends*, not *Sesame Street*.
CPTV discovered the character Barney through a home video purchased by an executive for his daughter.
Answer: True
CPTV's involvement with the character Barney originated when an executive purchased a home video featuring Barney for his daughter, leading to the development of the *Barney & Friends* series.
CPTV distributed *Barney & Friends* until 2007.
Answer: True
Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) continued its distribution of the children's program *Barney & Friends* until the year 2007.
Besides *Barney & Friends*, CPTV also originated or distributed *Peppa Pig*.
Answer: False
CPTV originated or distributed several children's programs, but *Peppa Pig* is not listed among them; other distributed programs included *Thomas & Friends* and *Bob The Builder*.
CPTV produced a science series hosted by Bill Nye.
Answer: False
CPTV produced the science series *Scientific American Frontiers*, which was hosted by Alan Alda, not Bill Nye.
The science series *Scientific American Frontiers* was based on the magazine *National Geographic*.
Answer: False
The science series *Scientific American Frontiers* was based on the publication *Scientific American*, not *National Geographic*.
CPTV broadcast UConn women's basketball games from 1994 to 2012.
Answer: True
From 1994 through 2012, Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) served as the primary broadcast home for UConn women's basketball games.
CPTV's broadcasts of UConn women's basketball were among the lowest-rated locally produced programs on PBS.
Answer: False
CPTV's broadcasts of UConn women's basketball were, in fact, the highest-rated locally produced programs on the PBS network.
CPTV is credited with co-producing which popular children's television series?
Answer: Barney & Friends
CPTV co-produced the widely recognized children's television series titled *Barney & Friends*.
How did CPTV executive Larry Rifkin become involved in the creation of *Barney & Friends*?
Answer: He discovered the character in a home video purchased for his daughter.
CPTV executive Larry Rifkin discovered the character Barney in 1991 after acquiring a *Barney and the Backyard Gang* home video for his daughter, which subsequently led to the series' development.
Until what year did CPTV handle the distribution of the children's program *Barney & Friends*?
Answer: 2007
CPTV continued to distribute *Barney & Friends* until the year 2007.
Which of the following children's programs was NOT originated or distributed by CPTV, according to the source?
Answer: Peppa Pig
CPTV originated or distributed several children's programs, but *Peppa Pig* is not listed among them; other distributed programs included *Thomas & Friends* and *Bob The Builder*.
What science series, hosted by Alan Alda, was produced by CPTV and aired nationwide?
Answer: Scientific American Frontiers
CPTV produced the science series *Scientific American Frontiers*, which was hosted by Alan Alda.
The television series *Scientific American Frontiers* drew its content from which publication?
Answer: Scientific American
The science series *Scientific American Frontiers* was based on the content of the esteemed magazine *Scientific American*.
From 1994 to 2012, CPTV served as the primary broadcast home for which sports team's games?
Answer: UConn women's basketball
From 1994 through 2012, Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) served as the primary broadcast home for UConn women's basketball games.
How were CPTV's broadcasts of UConn women's basketball programs rated compared to other locally produced PBS content?
Answer: They were the highest-rated.
The broadcasts of UConn women's basketball were rated as the highest-performing locally produced programs within the PBS network.
The CPBN Learning Lab is primarily focused on training professional broadcast engineers.
Answer: False
The CPBN Learning Lab's primary focus is on training journalists and journalism instructors, rather than broadcast engineers.
Hartford Public Schools' Journalism & Media Academy utilizes the CPBN Learning Lab for training.
Answer: True
The Journalism & Media Academy of Hartford Public Schools receives full-time access to the CPBN Learning Lab facility for its training programs.
Since 2010, the CPBN Media Lab has mentored high schools participating in the *PBS NewsHour* Student Reporting Labs.
Answer: True
Since 2010, the CPBN Media Lab has provided professional mentorship to five Connecticut high schools engaged in the *PBS NewsHour* Student Reporting Labs.
The Media Lab project 'Foul Play' examined the use of wooden bats in Little League Baseball.
Answer: False
The Media Lab project 'Foul Play' investigated the use of metal bats in Little League Baseball, not wooden bats.
The Media Lab project 'Youth Vote' focused on the experiences of young voters between 2008 and 2012.
Answer: True
The Media Lab project titled 'Youth Vote' documented the experiences of young voters during the election cycles spanning from 2008 to 2012.
The Media Lab project '(I)NTERVIEW' provided insights into the lives of local Connecticut politicians.
Answer: False
The Media Lab project '(I)NTERVIEW' provided insights into the lives of local Connecticut celebrities, not politicians.
The 'Outdoor Enthusiast' Media Lab project coincided with Ken Burns' series on the Grand Canyon.
Answer: False
The 'Outdoor Enthusiast' Media Lab project explored Connecticut's state parks and scenic areas and coincided with Ken Burns' series *The National Parks: America's Best Idea*, not a series specifically on the Grand Canyon.
In 2012, the CPBN Media Lab won a video competition organized by the Connecticut Secretary of State.
Answer: True
In 2012, the CPBN Media Lab was recognized for winning a video competition organized by the Connecticut Secretary of State.
What is the primary objective of the CPBN Learning Lab?
Answer: To train journalists and journalism instructors
The CPBN Learning Lab's primary focus is on training journalists and journalism instructors, rather than broadcast engineers.
Which school's Journalism & Media Academy receives full-time access to the CPBN Learning Lab?
Answer: Hartford Public Schools
The Journalism & Media Academy of Hartford Public Schools receives full-time access to the CPBN Learning Lab facility for its training programs.
What role does the CPBN Media Lab fulfill for Connecticut high schools in the *PBS NewsHour* Student Reporting Labs?
Answer: Professional mentor
Since 2010, the CPBN Media Lab has provided professional mentorship to five Connecticut high schools engaged in the *PBS NewsHour* Student Reporting Labs.
The Media Lab project titled 'Foul Play' investigated the use of what equipment in Little League Baseball?
Answer: Metal bats
The Media Lab project 'Foul Play' investigated the use of metal bats in Little League Baseball.
What subject matter was documented in the Media Lab project 'Youth Vote'?
Answer: Experiences of young voters from 2008-2012
The 'Youth Vote' project documented the experiences of young voters during the election cycles spanning from 2008 to 2012.
The Media Lab project 'Outdoor Enthusiast' explored which aspect of Connecticut?
Answer: Its state parks and scenic areas
The 'Outdoor Enthusiast' project explored Connecticut's state parks and scenic areas and coincided with Ken Burns' series *The National Parks: America's Best Idea*.
In 2012, the CPBN Media Lab won a video competition organized by the Connecticut Secretary of State.
Answer: Youth vote video competition
In 2012, the CPBN Media Lab was recognized for winning the youth vote video competition organized by the Connecticut Secretary of State.
CPTV stations have received numerous Regional Emmy Awards and Golden Eagle Awards since 1985.
Answer: True
Since 1985, CPTV stations have been recognized with numerous awards, including 69 Regional Emmy Awards and 6 Golden Eagle Awards.
WNPR, CPTV's sister station, has received awards including Mark Twain Awards and Peabody Awards.
Answer: True
WNPR, CPTV's sister station, has received multiple prestigious awards, including Mark Twain Awards and Peabody Awards.
The CPBN Media Lab received three Student Emmy Awards in 2013.
Answer: False
The CPBN Media Lab received two Student Emmy Awards in 2013 from the Boston New England Chapter, not three.
How many Student Emmy Awards did the CPBN Media Lab receive in 2013 from the Boston New England Chapter?
Answer: Two
The CPBN Media Lab received two Student Emmy Awards in 2013 from the Boston New England Chapter of the National Association of Television Arts & Sciences.