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WPWR-TV: A Chicago Television Station's History and Operations

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Title: WPWR-TV: A Chicago Television Station's History and Operations

Total Categories: 7

Category Stats

  • Origins and Early Broadcasts (1982-1987): 10 flashcards, 12 questions
  • Growth and Network Affiliations (1987-2006): 10 flashcards, 10 questions
  • Network Transitions and Branding (2006-Present): 12 flashcards, 15 questions
  • Ownership and Corporate History: 7 flashcards, 7 questions
  • Technical Operations and Spectrum Management: 9 flashcards, 8 questions
  • Station Identity and Programming: 4 flashcards, 5 questions
  • Licensing and Market Context: 3 flashcards, 5 questions

Total Stats

  • Total Flashcards: 55
  • True/False Questions: 30
  • Multiple Choice Questions: 32
  • Total Questions: 62

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Study Guide: WPWR-TV: A Chicago Television Station's History and Operations

Study Guide: WPWR-TV: A Chicago Television Station's History and Operations

Origins and Early Broadcasts (1982-1987)

WPWR-TV was initially licensed to Aurora, Illinois, and operated its transmitter from atop the Sears Tower.

Answer: True

The station's initial license was granted for Aurora, Illinois, and its transmitter was indeed situated atop the Sears Tower in Chicago.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the initial city of license for WPWR-TV and WBBS-TV, and where did they operate their transmitter from?: WPWR-TV was initially licensed to Aurora, Illinois, while WBBS-TV was licensed to West Chicago. Both stations operated from the same transmitter located on the Sears Tower.

SportsVision, a pay-television service featuring Chicago sports teams, achieved long-term success on WPWR-TV's schedule.

Answer: False

SportsVision was not a long-term success on WPWR-TV's schedule; it transitioned to a cable channel and eventually evolved into SportsChannel Chicago.

Related Concepts:

  • What significant programming occupied a large portion of WPWR-TV's schedule in its early years, and what was its purpose?: A large percentage of WPWR's early programming schedule was dedicated to SportsVision, a new pay television service developed through a deal with Chicago White Sox co-owners Jerry Reinsdorf and Eddie Einhorn. Viewers needed a converter and a monthly fee to watch telecasts of Chicago sports teams.

Following the departure of SportsVision, WPWR-TV primarily aired programming from the Financial News Network (FNN) during weekdays.

Answer: True

After SportsVision ceased to be a primary programming component, WPWR-TV incorporated programming from the Financial News Network (FNN) into its weekday schedule.

Related Concepts:

  • What types of programming did WPWR-TV acquire after SportsVision was removed from its schedule?: After SportsVision's removal, WPWR-TV began airing public domain movies on weekends, and acquired shows from fellow independent station WSNS-TV. It also aired national business programming from the Financial News Network (FNN) on weekdays and later added classic sitcoms and older cartoons.

WBBS-TV, which shared channel 60, exclusively broadcasted Spanish-language telenovelas.

Answer: False

While WBBS-TV programmed Spanish-language content, including telenovelas, its schedule also featured movies and locally produced shows, and it was not exclusively telenovelas.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the programming focus of WBBS-TV during its operation?: WBBS-TV programmed channel 60 daily from 7 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., serving Chicago's Hispanic community with programming that included telenovelas, movies, and locally produced shows like the music video program 'Imagen'.

WPWR-TV's original analog channel number was 50.

Answer: False

WPWR-TV originally broadcast on analog channel 60 before moving to analog channel 50 in 1987.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the original analog channel number for WPWR-TV?: WPWR-TV originally broadcast on analog channel 60 from 1982 to 1987 before moving to analog channel 50.

The shared station operation that led to WPWR-TV and WBBS-TV was a result of an agreement between HATCO-60 and Metrowest Corporation.

Answer: True

The initial shared station operation involved agreements between HATCO-60 and Metrowest Corporation, which were key applicants in establishing WPWR-TV and WBBS-TV.

Related Concepts:

  • Who were the main applicants involved in the shared station operation that led to WPWR-TV and WBBS-TV?: The shared station operation was a result of an agreement between HATCO-60, owned by Chicago Hispanic marketing agency owner Marcelino Miyares and other partners, and Metrowest Corporation, owned by Fred Eychaner, which later became Newsweb Corporation.

When did WPWR-TV first begin broadcasting?

Answer: April 4, 1982

WPWR-TV commenced broadcasting operations on April 4, 1982.

Related Concepts:

  • When did WPWR-TV first sign on the air, and what was its initial operational setup?: WPWR-TV first signed on the air on April 4, 1982. Initially, it operated as a shared station, broadcasting on UHF channel 60 with a split schedule between English-language WPWR-TV and Spanish-language WBBS-TV.

What was the initial operational setup for WPWR-TV upon signing on?

Answer: A shared station broadcasting on UHF channel 60 with a split schedule between English and Spanish programming.

Upon signing on, WPWR-TV operated as a shared station on UHF channel 60, with a split schedule that included programming for WBBS-TV.

Related Concepts:

  • When did WPWR-TV first sign on the air, and what was its initial operational setup?: WPWR-TV first signed on the air on April 4, 1982. Initially, it operated as a shared station, broadcasting on UHF channel 60 with a split schedule between English-language WPWR-TV and Spanish-language WBBS-TV.

What significant programming occupied a large portion of WPWR-TV's schedule in its early years?

Answer: SportsVision, a new pay television service.

In its early years, a substantial portion of WPWR-TV's schedule was dedicated to SportsVision, a pay-television service.

Related Concepts:

  • What significant programming occupied a large portion of WPWR-TV's schedule in its early years, and what was its purpose?: A large percentage of WPWR's early programming schedule was dedicated to SportsVision, a new pay television service developed through a deal with Chicago White Sox co-owners Jerry Reinsdorf and Eddie Einhorn. Viewers needed a converter and a monthly fee to watch telecasts of Chicago sports teams.

How did the programming of WBBS-TV differ from WPWR-TV's initial schedule?

Answer: WBBS-TV aired Spanish-language content for the Hispanic community, while WPWR-TV initially carried pay-TV sports.

WBBS-TV was programmed for Chicago's Hispanic community with Spanish-language content, contrasting with WPWR-TV's initial focus on pay-TV sports.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the programming focus of WBBS-TV during its operation?: WBBS-TV programmed channel 60 daily from 7 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., serving Chicago's Hispanic community with programming that included telenovelas, movies, and locally produced shows like the music video program 'Imagen'.
  • When did WPWR-TV first sign on the air, and what was its initial operational setup?: WPWR-TV first signed on the air on April 4, 1982. Initially, it operated as a shared station, broadcasting on UHF channel 60 with a split schedule between English-language WPWR-TV and Spanish-language WBBS-TV.

What significant programming event involving the band Menudo occurred on WBBS-TV in 1983?

Answer: WBBS-TV introduced the group to Chicago's Latino community.

In 1983, WBBS-TV played a role in introducing the popular Latin teen pop group Menudo to Chicago's Latino community.

Related Concepts:

  • What significant programming event involving the band Menudo occurred on WBBS-TV in 1983?: In 1983, WBBS-TV introduced the Latin teen pop group Menudo, which included Ricky Martin, to Chicago's Latino community.

Which market changes threatened WBBS-TV's position and led to WPWR-TV becoming a 24-hour station?

Answer: WSNS-TV affiliating with Univision and WCIU-TV affiliating with NetSpan.

Market shifts, specifically WSNS-TV's affiliation with Univision and WCIU-TV's with NetSpan, threatened WBBS-TV's viability, leading to changes that allowed WPWR-TV to expand to 24-hour operation.

Related Concepts:

  • What market changes led to WBBS-TV shutting down and WPWR-TV becoming a 24-hour operation?: When WSNS-TV switched to Univision and WCIU-TV affiliated with NetSpan, WBBS-TV's owner, Miyares, found his station's market position threatened. He reduced WBBS-TV's programming and sold weekday time periods to Eychaner, allowing WPWR to broadcast full-time on weekdays. WBBS-TV ceased operations in early 1986, and Eychaner purchased its license, making WPWR-TV a 24-hour station.

Growth and Network Affiliations (1987-2006)

Fred Eychaner's strategy involved acquiring channel 56 to facilitate WPWR-TV's move to the more advantageous channel 50.

Answer: True

Fred Eychaner pursued a strategy involving the acquisition of a construction permit for channel 56, which enabled a subsequent channel swap that allowed WPWR-TV to operate on the superior channel 50.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the initial motivation for Fred Eychaner to acquire a stake in Great Lakes Broadcasting and its WDAI construction permit?: Fred Eychaner saw an opportunity to acquire a license that would allow WPWR-TV to broadcast full-time. By acquiring the WDAI permit for channel 56 and facilitating a channel swap, he enabled WPWR-TV to move to the more advantageous channel 50.
  • What was Fred Eychaner's strategy to make WPWR-TV a full-time station?: Fred Eychaner acquired a majority stake in Great Lakes Broadcasting and its construction permit for WDAI (channel 56). He then paid Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting to switch the statuses of channel 50 and 56, allowing WDAI to be built on the Sears Tower and WCAE to move to channel 56. This paved the way for WPWR-TV to eventually move to channel 50.

WPWR-TV officially moved to channel 50 in January 1987, and its first program on the new frequency was a live broadcast of a Chicago White Sox game.

Answer: False

While WPWR-TV did move to channel 50 in January 1987, its first program on the new frequency was a rerun of the anthology series 'Night Gallery,' not a live White Sox game.

Related Concepts:

  • When did WPWR-TV officially move to channel 50, and what was the first program aired on its new frequency?: WPWR-TV moved to channel 50 on January 18, 1987. The first program it aired on its new frequency was a rerun of the anthology series 'Night Gallery'.

WPWR-TV became a charter affiliate of the United Paramount Network (UPN) in 1995 while owned by Newsweb Corporation.

Answer: True

Newsweb Corporation owned WPWR-TV when it became a charter affiliate of the newly launched United Paramount Network (UPN) on January 16, 1995.

Related Concepts:

  • When did WPWR-TV become a charter affiliate of UPN, and who was its owner at that time?: WPWR-TV signed an affiliation agreement with Chris-Craft/United Television to become a charter affiliate of UPN, which launched on January 16, 1995. At that time, the station was owned by Newsweb Corporation.
  • What was the first affiliation for WPWR-TV after its initial independent run?: After operating as an independent station from 1982 to 1995, WPWR-TV's first network affiliation was with UPN, starting in January 1995.

Fred Eychaner played a key role in making WPWR-TV a full-time station by facilitating a channel swap.

Answer: True

Fred Eychaner's strategic acquisition and facilitation of a channel swap were instrumental in enabling WPWR-TV to operate as a full-time station.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the initial motivation for Fred Eychaner to acquire a stake in Great Lakes Broadcasting and its WDAI construction permit?: Fred Eychaner saw an opportunity to acquire a license that would allow WPWR-TV to broadcast full-time. By acquiring the WDAI permit for channel 56 and facilitating a channel swap, he enabled WPWR-TV to move to the more advantageous channel 50.
  • What was Fred Eychaner's strategy to make WPWR-TV a full-time station?: Fred Eychaner acquired a majority stake in Great Lakes Broadcasting and its construction permit for WDAI (channel 56). He then paid Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting to switch the statuses of channel 50 and 56, allowing WDAI to be built on the Sears Tower and WCAE to move to channel 56. This paved the way for WPWR-TV to eventually move to channel 50.

The original construction permit for channel 56, later involved in the swap, was initially held by Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting.

Answer: False

The construction permit for channel 56 was initially held by GWWX-TV, which later became WDAI, not Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the original name of the station that held the construction permit for channel 56 in Gary, Indiana, which Eychaner acquired?: The station that held the construction permit for channel 56 in Gary, Indiana, was originally known as GWWX-TV, which later became WDAI.
  • What was the outcome of the channel swap involving WPWR-TV's license?: The FCC approved the channel swaps in March 1986. This allowed Eychaner's station to move to channel 50, which was better positioned for broadcast. Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting used the funds to rebuild channel 50 as WYIN, which returned to the air in November 1987.

What was the outcome of the channel swaps involving WPWR-TV's license?

Answer: Eychaner's station moved to channel 50, improving its broadcast position, and WYIN returned to the air on channel 56.

The approved channel swaps allowed WPWR-TV to move to the more advantageous channel 50 and enabled the non-commercial station WYIN to be rebuilt on channel 56.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the significance of the channel swap involving channel 50 and channel 56 in Gary, Indiana?: The channel swap allowed WPWR-TV's license holder, Metrowest Corporation, to move its station to channel 50, which was better positioned for broadcast from the Sears Tower, enabling it to become a full-time station. It also allowed the non-commercial station WCAE to move to channel 56.
  • What was the outcome of the channel swap involving WPWR-TV's license?: The FCC approved the channel swaps in March 1986. This allowed Eychaner's station to move to channel 50, which was better positioned for broadcast. Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting used the funds to rebuild channel 50 as WYIN, which returned to the air in November 1987.

When did WPWR-TV officially move to channel 50 and become a 24-hour station?

Answer: January 18, 1987

WPWR-TV officially transitioned to channel 50 and began operating as a 24-hour station on January 18, 1987.

Related Concepts:

  • When did WPWR-TV officially move to channel 50, and what was the first program aired on its new frequency?: WPWR-TV moved to channel 50 on January 18, 1987. The first program it aired on its new frequency was a rerun of the anthology series 'Night Gallery'.
  • What market changes led to WBBS-TV shutting down and WPWR-TV becoming a 24-hour operation?: When WSNS-TV switched to Univision and WCIU-TV affiliated with NetSpan, WBBS-TV's owner, Miyares, found his station's market position threatened. He reduced WBBS-TV's programming and sold weekday time periods to Eychaner, allowing WPWR to broadcast full-time on weekdays. WBBS-TV ceased operations in early 1986, and Eychaner purchased its license, making WPWR-TV a 24-hour station.

How did WPWR-TV establish itself after moving to channel 50 and operating full-time?

Answer: By acquiring a diverse lineup of cartoons, sitcoms, dramas, and syndicated shows, becoming the third-largest independent.

Following its move to channel 50 and full-time operation, WPWR-TV cultivated a varied programming schedule, establishing itself as Chicago's third-largest independent station.

Related Concepts:

  • How did WPWR-TV establish itself in the Chicago market after moving to channel 50?: After moving to channel 50 and operating full-time, WPWR-TV acquired a diverse programming lineup including cartoons, sitcoms, dramas, and syndicated shows. It firmly established itself as the third-largest independent station in Chicago, behind WGN-TV and WFLD.

What was WPWR-TV's first network affiliation after operating as an independent station?

Answer: UPN

After functioning as an independent station from 1982 to 1995, WPWR-TV's inaugural network affiliation was with UPN, commencing in January 1995.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the first affiliation for WPWR-TV after its initial independent run?: After operating as an independent station from 1982 to 1995, WPWR-TV's first network affiliation was with UPN, starting in January 1995.

What was the initial motivation behind Fred Eychaner's acquisition of a stake in Great Lakes Broadcasting and its WDAI permit?

Answer: To secure a license that would allow WPWR-TV to broadcast full-time.

Fred Eychaner's initial objective in acquiring a stake in Great Lakes Broadcasting and its WDAI permit was to secure the necessary licensing to enable WPWR-TV to broadcast on a full-time basis.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the initial motivation for Fred Eychaner to acquire a stake in Great Lakes Broadcasting and its WDAI construction permit?: Fred Eychaner saw an opportunity to acquire a license that would allow WPWR-TV to broadcast full-time. By acquiring the WDAI permit for channel 56 and facilitating a channel swap, he enabled WPWR-TV to move to the more advantageous channel 50.
  • What was Fred Eychaner's strategy to make WPWR-TV a full-time station?: Fred Eychaner acquired a majority stake in Great Lakes Broadcasting and its construction permit for WDAI (channel 56). He then paid Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting to switch the statuses of channel 50 and 56, allowing WDAI to be built on the Sears Tower and WCAE to move to channel 56. This paved the way for WPWR-TV to eventually move to channel 50.

Network Transitions and Branding (2006-Present)

MyNetworkTV replaced UPN as WPWR-TV's primary affiliation in September 2006.

Answer: True

In September 2006, WPWR-TV transitioned its primary affiliation from UPN to the newly launched MyNetworkTV, becoming a key station for the new network.

Related Concepts:

  • What new network did Fox Television Stations launch in 2006, and how did WPWR-TV become involved?: In February 2006, Fox announced the launch of its own network, MyNetworkTV. WPWR-TV, along with other Fox-owned UPN affiliates, served as a nucleus for this new network.
  • What is the significance of WPWR-TV's affiliation with MyNetworkTV in the context of Fox's network strategy?: WPWR-TV became a nucleus for Fox's newly launched MyNetworkTV in 2006, demonstrating Fox Television Stations' strategy to create its own programming services and leverage its owned stations to carry them.

WPWR-TV switched its primary affiliation to The CW in 2019, returning MyNetworkTV to a secondary status.

Answer: False

WPWR-TV switched its primary affiliation to The CW in September 2016. It ceased being a primary CW affiliate on August 31, 2019, at which point it returned MyNetworkTV programming to its prime time schedule.

Related Concepts:

  • When did WPWR-TV switch its primary affiliation to The CW, and what happened to its previous affiliation?: WPWR-TV switched its primary affiliation to The CW on September 1, 2016. This occurred after Tribune Broadcasting decided not to renew The CW's affiliation with WGN-TV, allowing WGN-TV to become an independent station. WPWR-TV retained MyNetworkTV as a secondary affiliation.
  • When did WPWR-TV cease being a primary affiliate of The CW, and what programming did it return to?: WPWR-TV ceased being a primary affiliate of The CW on August 31, 2019. Weigel Broadcasting's WCIU-TV took over as The CW's Chicago-area affiliate. WPWR-TV then returned MyNetworkTV programming to its prime time weeknight schedule and reverted to the 'My50 Chicago' branding.

Chicago became the largest market where The CW and MyNetworkTV shared a primary channel affiliation on a single station when WPWR-TV affiliated with The CW.

Answer: True

When WPWR-TV became The CW's affiliate in 2016, Chicago became the largest market where The CW and MyNetworkTV shared primary channel affiliation on one station.

Related Concepts:

  • What was unique about Chicago becoming The CW's affiliate on WPWR-TV?: The affiliation made Chicago the largest market where The CW and MyNetworkTV shared a primary channel affiliation on a single station. It was also the first time a network's owned-and-operated station chose to carry another network owned by its parent company as a secondary affiliation.

WPWR-TV's affiliation with The CW in 2016 meant it was no longer associated with MyNetworkTV programming.

Answer: False

When WPWR-TV affiliated with The CW in 2016, it retained MyNetworkTV programming as a secondary affiliation, airing it during late night hours.

Related Concepts:

  • What programming service did WPWR-TV carry as a secondary affiliation after becoming The CW affiliate?: After becoming The CW's primary affiliate in September 2016, WPWR-TV retained MyNetworkTV as a secondary affiliation, airing its programming in late night hours.
  • When did WPWR-TV switch its primary affiliation to The CW, and what happened to its previous affiliation?: WPWR-TV switched its primary affiliation to The CW on September 1, 2016. This occurred after Tribune Broadcasting decided not to renew The CW's affiliation with WGN-TV, allowing WGN-TV to become an independent station. WPWR-TV retained MyNetworkTV as a secondary affiliation.

The rebranding to 'Fox Chicago Plus' in September 2024 moved MyNetworkTV programming to weeknights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Answer: False

Following the rebranding to 'Fox Chicago Plus' in September 2024, MyNetworkTV programming was shifted to late night hours (11 p.m. to 1 a.m.), with 'Family Feud' occupying the 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. slot.

Related Concepts:

  • What programming replaced MyNetworkTV in prime time on WPWR-TV after the 'Fox Chicago Plus' rebranding in 2024?: Following the rebranding to 'Fox Chicago Plus' in September 2024, MyNetworkTV programming was moved to 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. weeknights. A four-episode block of 'Family Feud' replaced it in the 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. slot.
  • What is the current branding of WPWR-TV as of September 2024?: As of September 23, 2024, WPWR-TV was rebranded as 'Fox Chicago Plus', aligning with the branding of other Fox-owned MyNetworkTV stations that use a 'plus' suffix to complement their Fox sister stations.

WPWR-TV ceased being a primary affiliate of The CW on August 31, 2019.

Answer: True

WPWR-TV concluded its primary affiliation with The CW on August 31, 2019, after which it returned MyNetworkTV programming to its prime time schedule.

Related Concepts:

  • When did WPWR-TV switch its primary affiliation to The CW, and what happened to its previous affiliation?: WPWR-TV switched its primary affiliation to The CW on September 1, 2016. This occurred after Tribune Broadcasting decided not to renew The CW's affiliation with WGN-TV, allowing WGN-TV to become an independent station. WPWR-TV retained MyNetworkTV as a secondary affiliation.
  • When did WPWR-TV cease being a primary affiliate of The CW, and what programming did it return to?: WPWR-TV ceased being a primary affiliate of The CW on August 31, 2019. Weigel Broadcasting's WCIU-TV took over as The CW's Chicago-area affiliate. WPWR-TV then returned MyNetworkTV programming to its prime time weeknight schedule and reverted to the 'My50 Chicago' branding.

What network does WPWR-TV primarily affiliate with currently, and what is its branding?

Answer: MyNetworkTV, branded as 'Fox Chicago Plus'

Currently, WPWR-TV primarily affiliates with MyNetworkTV and is branded as 'Fox Chicago Plus'.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the current branding of WPWR-TV, and what network does it primarily affiliate with?: WPWR-TV is currently branded as Fox Chicago Plus and primarily affiliates with MyNetworkTV. It previously held affiliations with UPN and The CW.
  • What is the current branding of WPWR-TV as of September 2024?: As of September 23, 2024, WPWR-TV was rebranded as 'Fox Chicago Plus', aligning with the branding of other Fox-owned MyNetworkTV stations that use a 'plus' suffix to complement their Fox sister stations.

What network did Fox Television Stations launch in 2006, utilizing stations like WPWR-TV?

Answer: MyNetworkTV

In 2006, Fox Television Stations launched MyNetworkTV, leveraging stations such as WPWR-TV as foundational affiliates for the new network.

Related Concepts:

  • What new network did Fox Television Stations launch in 2006, and how did WPWR-TV become involved?: In February 2006, Fox announced the launch of its own network, MyNetworkTV. WPWR-TV, along with other Fox-owned UPN affiliates, served as a nucleus for this new network.
  • What is the significance of WPWR-TV's affiliation with MyNetworkTV in the context of Fox's network strategy?: WPWR-TV became a nucleus for Fox's newly launched MyNetworkTV in 2006, demonstrating Fox Television Stations' strategy to create its own programming services and leverage its owned stations to carry them.

How did WPWR-TV's branding change in anticipation of its affiliation with MyNetworkTV?

Answer: It adopted the 'My50' brand in July 2006, after a period as 'Power 50'.

In anticipation of the MyNetworkTV affiliation, WPWR-TV underwent branding changes, initially using 'Power 50' before adopting the 'My50' brand in July 2006.

Related Concepts:

  • How did WPWR-TV's branding change in anticipation of its affiliation with MyNetworkTV?: In anticipation of the MyNetworkTV launch, WPWR-TV changed its on-air branding to 'Power 50' for a period. It then began using the 'My50' brand in advertisements and officially adopted it in July 2006, becoming a MyNetworkTV owned-and-operated station upon the network's launch in September 2006.

When did WPWR-TV switch its primary affiliation to The CW?

Answer: September 1, 2016

WPWR-TV transitioned its primary affiliation to The CW network on September 1, 2016.

Related Concepts:

  • When did WPWR-TV switch its primary affiliation to The CW, and what happened to its previous affiliation?: WPWR-TV switched its primary affiliation to The CW on September 1, 2016. This occurred after Tribune Broadcasting decided not to renew The CW's affiliation with WGN-TV, allowing WGN-TV to become an independent station. WPWR-TV retained MyNetworkTV as a secondary affiliation.

What happened to WPWR-TV's affiliation after it ceased being a primary affiliate of The CW in 2019?

Answer: It returned MyNetworkTV programming to its prime time weeknight schedule.

Following the cessation of its primary CW affiliation in 2019, WPWR-TV reinstated MyNetworkTV programming to its weeknight prime time schedule.

Related Concepts:

  • What programming service did WPWR-TV carry as a secondary affiliation after becoming The CW affiliate?: After becoming The CW's primary affiliate in September 2016, WPWR-TV retained MyNetworkTV as a secondary affiliation, airing its programming in late night hours.
  • When did WPWR-TV cease being a primary affiliate of The CW, and what programming did it return to?: WPWR-TV ceased being a primary affiliate of The CW on August 31, 2019. Weigel Broadcasting's WCIU-TV took over as The CW's Chicago-area affiliate. WPWR-TV then returned MyNetworkTV programming to its prime time weeknight schedule and reverted to the 'My50 Chicago' branding.

What programming replaced MyNetworkTV in prime time on WPWR-TV after the 'Fox Chicago Plus' rebranding in September 2024?

Answer: A four-episode block of 'Family Feud' from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Following the 'Fox Chicago Plus' rebranding in September 2024, a four-episode block of 'Family Feud' replaced MyNetworkTV programming in the 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. weeknight slot.

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  • What programming replaced MyNetworkTV in prime time on WPWR-TV after the 'Fox Chicago Plus' rebranding in 2024?: Following the rebranding to 'Fox Chicago Plus' in September 2024, MyNetworkTV programming was moved to 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. weeknights. A four-episode block of 'Family Feud' replaced it in the 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. slot.
  • What is the current branding of WPWR-TV as of September 2024?: As of September 23, 2024, WPWR-TV was rebranded as 'Fox Chicago Plus', aligning with the branding of other Fox-owned MyNetworkTV stations that use a 'plus' suffix to complement their Fox sister stations.

What was the primary reason for WGN-TV dropping its CW affiliation in 2016?

Answer: Tribune Broadcasting did not renew the affiliation agreement.

Tribune Broadcasting's decision not to renew the affiliation agreement with The CW was the primary reason WGN-TV ceased its affiliation with the network in 2016.

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  • What was the primary reason for WGN-TV dropping its CW affiliation in 2016?: Tribune Broadcasting decided not to renew The CW's affiliation with WGN-TV after their initial ten-year agreement expired on September 1, 2016. This allowed WGN-TV to operate as an independent station and fully commit to its local sports schedule without network preemption restrictions.

What happened to MyNetworkTV programming on WPWR-TV after it switched to The CW affiliation in 2016?

Answer: It was retained as a secondary affiliation, airing in late night hours.

Upon switching its primary affiliation to The CW in 2016, WPWR-TV continued to carry MyNetworkTV programming as a secondary affiliation, typically airing during late night hours.

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  • What programming service did WPWR-TV carry as a secondary affiliation after becoming The CW affiliate?: After becoming The CW's primary affiliate in September 2016, WPWR-TV retained MyNetworkTV as a secondary affiliation, airing its programming in late night hours.
  • What programming replaced MyNetworkTV on WPWR-TV's weeknight schedule after it dropped The CW affiliation in 2019?: After dropping The CW affiliation in 2019, WPWR-TV returned MyNetworkTV programming to its weeknight schedule from 8 to 10 p.m. It also began airing a four-episode block of 'Chicago P.D.' on Tuesday evenings.

What programming replaced MyNetworkTV in the 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. weeknight slot on WPWR-TV after the 'Fox Chicago Plus' rebranding in 2024?

Answer: A four-episode block of 'Family Feud'

Following the 'Fox Chicago Plus' rebranding in 2024, a four-episode block of 'Family Feud' was programmed into the 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. weeknight slot, replacing MyNetworkTV programming.

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  • What programming replaced MyNetworkTV in prime time on WPWR-TV after the 'Fox Chicago Plus' rebranding in 2024?: Following the rebranding to 'Fox Chicago Plus' in September 2024, MyNetworkTV programming was moved to 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. weeknights. A four-episode block of 'Family Feud' replaced it in the 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. slot.
  • What is the current branding of WPWR-TV as of September 2024?: As of September 23, 2024, WPWR-TV was rebranded as 'Fox Chicago Plus', aligning with the branding of other Fox-owned MyNetworkTV stations that use a 'plus' suffix to complement their Fox sister stations.

Ownership and Corporate History

Fox Television Stations acquired WPWR-TV in 2002 for $425 million.

Answer: True

The acquisition of WPWR-TV by Fox Television Stations was finalized in August 2002, following a sale agreement from Newsweb Corporation for $425 million.

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  • What was the financial value of the deal when Fox Television Stations acquired WPWR-TV?: Fox Television Stations acquired WPWR-TV for $425 million from Newsweb Corporation.
  • When did Fox Television Stations acquire WPWR-TV, and for how much?: Newsweb Corporation sold WPWR-TV to Fox Television Stations on June 27, 2002, for $425 million. The sale was finalized on August 21, 2002.

Upon acquiring WPWR-TV, Fox Television Stations owned only one other UPN affiliate in a major market (New York City).

Answer: False

With the acquisition of WPWR-TV, Fox Television Stations owned three of UPN's largest affiliates, including WWOR-TV in New York City and KCOP-TV in Los Angeles.

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  • What was the significance of Fox Television Stations owning WPWR-TV, WWOR-TV, and KCOP-TV in relation to UPN?: With the acquisition of WPWR-TV, Fox Television Stations owned UPN's three largest affiliates, as it already owned WWOR-TV in New York City and KCOP-TV in Los Angeles. This ownership structure led to speculation about UPN's future, as its parent company also owned stations affiliated with the Fox network.
  • How did Fox Television Stations consolidate its ownership of major UPN affiliates?: Fox Television Stations acquired WPWR-TV in Chicago, adding to its existing ownership of WWOR-TV in New York City and KCOP-TV in Los Angeles, thereby consolidating ownership of three of UPN's largest affiliates.

Who is the current owner of WPWR-TV?

Answer: Fox Television Stations, LLC

The current owner of WPWR-TV is Fox Television Stations, LLC.

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  • Who is the current owner of WPWR-TV?: WPWR-TV is owned by Fox Television Stations, LLC.
  • What was the financial value of the deal when Fox Television Stations acquired WPWR-TV?: Fox Television Stations acquired WPWR-TV for $425 million from Newsweb Corporation.

What was the significance of Fox Television Stations owning WPWR-TV, WWOR-TV, and KCOP-TV?

Answer: It consolidated ownership of three of UPN's largest affiliates.

The acquisition of WPWR-TV by Fox Television Stations solidified its ownership of three of UPN's most significant affiliates, alongside WWOR-TV (New York) and KCOP-TV (Los Angeles).

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  • What was the significance of Fox Television Stations owning WPWR-TV, WWOR-TV, and KCOP-TV in relation to UPN?: With the acquisition of WPWR-TV, Fox Television Stations owned UPN's three largest affiliates, as it already owned WWOR-TV in New York City and KCOP-TV in Los Angeles. This ownership structure led to speculation about UPN's future, as its parent company also owned stations affiliated with the Fox network.
  • How did Fox Television Stations consolidate its ownership of major UPN affiliates?: Fox Television Stations acquired WPWR-TV in Chicago, adding to its existing ownership of WWOR-TV in New York City and KCOP-TV in Los Angeles, thereby consolidating ownership of three of UPN's largest affiliates.

What was the proposed trade involving WPWR-TV in 2014?

Answer: Fox trading WPWR-TV to Tribune for KCPQ (Seattle Fox affiliate).

In 2014, Fox Television Stations considered trading WPWR-TV to Tribune Broadcasting in exchange for Tribune's Seattle Fox affiliate, KCPQ.

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  • What was the proposed trade involving WPWR-TV in 2014, and why did it not materialize?: In September 2014, Fox Television Stations considered trading WPWR-TV to Tribune Broadcasting in exchange for Tribune's Seattle Fox affiliate, KCPQ. This was part of Fox's strategy to acquire stations in markets with NFL teams. However, discussions were ongoing, and ultimately, WPWR was no longer included in the negotiations, and Fox did not acquire KCPQ.

How did Fox Television Stations consolidate its ownership related to the UPN network?

Answer: By acquiring WPWR-TV, adding to its ownership of WWOR-TV (NYC) and KCOP-TV (LA), which were three of UPN's largest affiliates.

Fox Television Stations enhanced its position within the UPN network by acquiring WPWR-TV, thereby consolidating ownership of three of the network's largest affiliated stations.

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  • How did Fox Television Stations consolidate its ownership of major UPN affiliates?: Fox Television Stations acquired WPWR-TV in Chicago, adding to its existing ownership of WWOR-TV in New York City and KCOP-TV in Los Angeles, thereby consolidating ownership of three of UPN's largest affiliates.
  • What was the significance of Fox Television Stations owning WPWR-TV, WWOR-TV, and KCOP-TV in relation to UPN?: With the acquisition of WPWR-TV, Fox Television Stations owned UPN's three largest affiliates, as it already owned WWOR-TV in New York City and KCOP-TV in Los Angeles. This ownership structure led to speculation about UPN's future, as its parent company also owned stations affiliated with the Fox network.

What was the financial value of the deal when Fox Television Stations acquired WPWR-TV?

Answer: $425 million

Fox Television Stations acquired WPWR-TV for a financial consideration of $425 million.

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  • What was the financial value of the deal when Fox Television Stations acquired WPWR-TV?: Fox Television Stations acquired WPWR-TV for $425 million from Newsweb Corporation.
  • When did Fox Television Stations acquire WPWR-TV, and for how much?: Newsweb Corporation sold WPWR-TV to Fox Television Stations on June 27, 2002, for $425 million. The sale was finalized on August 21, 2002.

Technical Operations and Spectrum Management

WPWR-TV shut down its analog signal on channel 50 on June 12, 2009.

Answer: True

As part of the nationwide transition to digital television, WPWR-TV ceased broadcasting its analog signal on channel 50 on June 12, 2009.

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  • When did WPWR-TV shut down its analog signal?: WPWR-TV shut down its analog signal on UHF channel 50 on June 12, 2009, as part of the nationwide transition from analog to digital television broadcasts.
  • What was the original analog channel number for WPWR-TV?: WPWR-TV originally broadcast on analog channel 60 from 1982 to 1987 before moving to analog channel 50.

WPWR-TV sold its broadcast spectrum for over $160 million in the FCC's 2017 incentive auction.

Answer: True

WPWR-TV participated in the FCC's 2017 incentive auction and successfully sold its broadcast spectrum for a sum exceeding $160 million.

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  • What was the financial outcome of WPWR-TV selling its spectrum in the FCC's incentive auction?: WPWR-TV sold its spectrum for $160,748,259 during the FCC's incentive auction in April 2017.
  • What was the purpose of the FCC's incentive auction in which WPWR-TV participated?: The FCC's incentive auction allowed television stations to voluntarily sell their spectrum space, which was then repurposed for wireless services. WPWR-TV sold its spectrum for over $160 million in this auction.

WPWR-TV currently broadcasts on digital channel 24, sharing spectrum with WFLD.

Answer: True

WPWR-TV currently operates on digital channel 24, sharing spectrum resources with its sister station WFLD.

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  • What is the current digital channel number for WPWR-TV?: WPWR-TV currently broadcasts on digital channel 24 (UHF), sharing spectrum with WFLD.
  • What was WPWR-TV's digital channel before it began channel-sharing with WFLD?: Before channel-sharing with WFLD, WPWR-TV maintained its main channel on digital channel 50.1 and also had a mobile DTV feed of its main channel on 50.1.

The virtual channel number assigned to WPWR-TV is 60.

Answer: False

The virtual channel number assigned to WPWR-TV is 50.

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  • What is the virtual channel number for WPWR-TV?: WPWR-TV uses virtual channel 50.

WPWR-TV's participation in the FCC's incentive auction was mandatory for all full-power television stations.

Answer: False

Participation in the FCC's incentive auction was voluntary for television stations, allowing them to sell spectrum for wireless services.

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  • What was the purpose of the FCC's incentive auction in which WPWR-TV participated?: The FCC's incentive auction allowed television stations to voluntarily sell their spectrum space, which was then repurposed for wireless services. WPWR-TV sold its spectrum for over $160 million in this auction.

WPWR-TV's main digital subchannel broadcasts in 1080p resolution.

Answer: False

WPWR-TV's main digital subchannel broadcasts in 720p resolution, not 1080p.

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  • What is the resolution and aspect ratio of WPWR-TV's main digital subchannel?: WPWR-TV's main digital subchannel (50.1) broadcasts in 720p resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

What was the financial outcome for WPWR-TV from selling its spectrum in the FCC's incentive auction?

Answer: The station sold its spectrum for over $160 million.

WPWR-TV realized a financial gain of over $160 million from the sale of its broadcast spectrum during the FCC's 2017 incentive auction.

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  • What was the financial outcome of WPWR-TV selling its spectrum in the FCC's incentive auction?: WPWR-TV sold its spectrum for $160,748,259 during the FCC's incentive auction in April 2017.

What was the purpose of the FCC's incentive auction that WPWR-TV participated in?

Answer: To allow stations to voluntarily sell spectrum for wireless services.

The FCC's incentive auction provided a mechanism for television stations, including WPWR-TV, to voluntarily sell their broadcast spectrum, which was subsequently repurposed for wireless services.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the purpose of the FCC's incentive auction in which WPWR-TV participated?: The FCC's incentive auction allowed television stations to voluntarily sell their spectrum space, which was then repurposed for wireless services. WPWR-TV sold its spectrum for over $160 million in this auction.
  • What was the financial outcome of WPWR-TV selling its spectrum in the FCC's incentive auction?: WPWR-TV sold its spectrum for $160,748,259 during the FCC's incentive auction in April 2017.

Station Identity and Programming

The true-crime documentary series 'Case Files Chicago with Andy Hale' aired on WPWR-TV received an Emmy nomination.

Answer: True

An episode of the true-crime documentary series 'Case Files Chicago with Andy Hale,' which airs on WPWR-TV, was nominated for an Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Chicago/Midwest Chapter.

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  • What is the true-crime documentary series aired by WPWR-TV, and what recognition did it receive?: WPWR-TV airs 'Case Files Chicago with Andy Hale,' a true-crime documentary series profiling unsolved homicides and violent crimes in the Chicago area. An episode profiling the unsolved murder of Anthony 'TJ' Green was nominated for an Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Chicago/Midwest Chapter.

WPWR-TV has broadcast games for the Chicago Fire S.C. (MLS) and the Chicago Wolves (AHL).

Answer: True

WPWR-TV has a history of broadcasting professional sports, including games for the Chicago Fire S.C. (MLS) and the Chicago Wolves (AHL).

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  • What sports teams' games has WPWR-TV broadcast?: WPWR-TV has broadcast games for the Major League Soccer franchise Chicago Fire S.C. and the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves. It also carries select preseason games and team-related programming for the Chicago Bears and has broadcast overflow telecasts of Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox Major League Baseball games.

Starting in 2025, WPWR-TV will broadcast games for the Chicago Hounds (Major League Rugby) and the Chicago Stars FC (National Women's Soccer League).

Answer: True

Beginning in 2025, WPWR-TV is scheduled to broadcast games for the Chicago Hounds of Major League Rugby and the Chicago Stars FC of the National Women's Soccer League.

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  • What new sports leagues' games will WPWR-TV broadcast starting in 2025?: Starting in 2025, WPWR-TV will broadcast games for the Chicago Hounds of Major League Rugby and the Chicago Stars FC of the National Women's Soccer League.

What is notable about WPWR-TV never airing regularly scheduled local news?

Answer: It makes it unique among major television stations in the Chicago market.

WPWR-TV's distinction as the only major television station in the Chicago market never to have aired regularly scheduled local news programming is a notable aspect of its identity.

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  • Does WPWR-TV regularly broadcast local news programming?: No, WPWR-TV is noted as the only major television station in the Chicago market that has never aired regularly scheduled local news programming of any kind.

Which of the following sports teams' games has WPWR-TV broadcast?

Answer: Chicago Cubs (MLB) pre-season games

WPWR-TV has broadcast select pre-season games for the Chicago Cubs (MLB), in addition to games for other local professional sports teams.

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  • What sports teams' games has WPWR-TV broadcast?: WPWR-TV has broadcast games for the Major League Soccer franchise Chicago Fire S.C. and the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves. It also carries select preseason games and team-related programming for the Chicago Bears and has broadcast overflow telecasts of Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox Major League Baseball games.

Licensing and Market Context

The original meaning of the call sign WPWR was 'Windy City Power'.

Answer: False

The original meaning of the call sign WPWR was simply 'Power'.

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  • What was the original meaning of the call sign WPWR?: The call sign WPWR originally meant 'Power'.

WPWR-TV is one of the few commercial stations licensed in Indiana that serves the Chicago market.

Answer: True

WPWR-TV's license in Gary, Indiana, makes it one of only two commercial television stations licensed in Indiana that serve the broader Chicago metropolitan market.

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  • What is the significance of WPWR-TV's license being in Gary, Indiana, for the Chicago market?: WPWR-TV is one of only two commercial television stations licensed in Indiana that serve the Chicago media market, the other being WJYS in Hammond, Indiana. This geographical licensing is a notable characteristic for stations serving a major metropolitan area.
  • What is the primary call sign and city of license for the television station discussed in the article?: The television station discussed in the article is WPWR-TV, which is licensed to Gary, Indiana.

What is the primary call sign and city of license for the television station discussed?

Answer: WPWR-TV, licensed to Gary, Indiana

The television station under discussion is identified by its call sign WPWR-TV, and its city of license is Gary, Indiana.

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  • What is the primary call sign and city of license for the television station discussed in the article?: The television station discussed in the article is WPWR-TV, which is licensed to Gary, Indiana.

What does the call sign WPWR originally stand for?

Answer: Power

The original meaning attributed to the call sign WPWR was 'Power'.

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  • What was the original meaning of the call sign WPWR?: The call sign WPWR originally meant 'Power'.

What is the significance of WPWR-TV's license being in Gary, Indiana?

Answer: It is one of only two commercial stations licensed in Indiana serving the Chicago market.

WPWR-TV's license in Gary, Indiana, is significant as it is one of only two commercial television stations licensed in Indiana that serve the extensive Chicago media market.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the significance of WPWR-TV's license being in Gary, Indiana, for the Chicago market?: WPWR-TV is one of only two commercial television stations licensed in Indiana that serve the Chicago media market, the other being WJYS in Hammond, Indiana. This geographical licensing is a notable characteristic for stations serving a major metropolitan area.
  • What is the primary call sign and city of license for the television station discussed in the article?: The television station discussed in the article is WPWR-TV, which is licensed to Gary, Indiana.

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