WGN America Fall 2008

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/07/wgn-america-fall-2008-schedule-sees.html
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/09/wgn-edits-schedule-and-adds-alf-legal.html

What’s new/back: Moesha, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, In The Heat of The Night, 7th Heaven, Boston Legal, Jury Duty, ALF, Coach, The Bob and Tom Show, Legend of the Seeker
What’s Expiring: Happy Days, Even Stevens, Lizzie McGuire, 24, American Idol Rewind, DaVinci’s InQuest, Soul Train.

***All Times Eastern Time***

Effective Monday, September 8 (unless noted)
Weekdays
8:00am The Beverly Hillbillies
8:30am The Beverly Hillbillies
9:00am Bewitched (replaces Matlock)
9:30am I Dream of Jeannie (replaces Matlock cont.)
10:00am Matlock (replaces Nash Bridges)
11:00am Nash Bridges; In The Heat of The Night effect. 9/15 (replaces Nash Bridges)
12:00pm Nash Bridges (replaces Homicide: Life on the Street)
1:00pm WGN News at Noon
2:00pm Homicide: Life on the Street (replaces Matlock)
3:00pm The Cosby Show (replaces America’s Funniest Home Videos)
3:30pm The Cosby Show (replaces America’s Funniest Home Videos cont.)
4:00pm Becker (replaces Cosby Show)
4:30pm Funniest Pets & People (replaces Cosby Show)
5:00pm America’s Funniest Home Videos (replaces Sister, Sister 2x)
6:00pm 7th Heaven (replaces Funniest Pets & People 2x)
7:00pm 7th Heaven (replaces America’s Funniest Home Videos)
8:00pm-10:00pm AFV (Mon); Funniest Pets & People (Tues); Corner Gas 2x/Becker 2x (Wed); Movie (Thurs-Fri)
10:00pm WGN News at 9
11:00pm Scrubs
11:30pm Scrubs
12:00am Corner Gas (Mon-Thurs); Chappelle’s Show (Fri)
12:30am Becker (Mon-Thurs); Chappelle’s Show (Fri)
1:00am America’s Funniest Home Videos (Mon-Thurs); Reno 911 2x (Fri)
2:00am The Steve Wilkos Show (Mon-Thurs); Reno 911 2x (Fri)
3:00am Paid Programming; Jury Duty effect. 9/22 (replaces Paid)
4:00am Lizzie McGuire/Even Stevens; Sister, Sister effect. 9/15 (replaces Lizzie/Even Stevens)
4:30am Sister, Sister effect. 9/1 (replaces Happy Days)
5:00am Moesha effect. 9/1 (replaces Happy Days)
5:30am Paid Programming

Saturdays
No changes

Sundays effective September 14
11:00am Movie
1:00pm Whacked Out Sports/Cubs Baseball (replaces Movie)
1:30pm Whacked Out Sports/Cubs Baseball (replaces Movie cont.)
2:00pm Cubs Baseball
5:00pm Coach (replaces Whacked Out Sports)
5:30pm Coach (replaces Whacked Out Sports)
6:00pm Cosby Show (replaces AFV)
6:30pm Cosby Show (replaces AFV)
7:00pm WKRP in Cincinnati
7:30pm WKRP in Cincinnati
8:00pm Newhart
8:30pm Newhart
9:00pm The Honeymooners
9:30pm The Honeymooners
10:00pm WGN News at 9
11:00pm Bewitched (replaces Scrubs)
11:30pm Bewitched (replaces Corner Gas)
12:00am I Dream of Jeannie (replaces Corner Gas)
12:30am I Dream of Jeannie (replaces Becker)
1:00am America's Funniest Home Videos
2:00am The Steve Wilkos Show
3:00am American Idol Rewind
4:00am Matlock
5:00am The Beverly Hillbillies
5:30am Paid Program





Effective Saturday, October 4 (unless noted)
Saturdays
12:00pm Bewitched (replaces Funniest Pets & People)
12:30pm Bewitched (replaces Funniest Pets & People)
1:00pm I Dream of Jeannie (replaces AFV)
1:30pm I Dream of Jeannie (replaces AFV cont.)
2:00pm Movie (replaces Soul Train)
4:00pm Movie (replaces American Idol Rewind 5p)
6:00pm Becker (replaces AFV)
6:30pm Becker (replaces AFV cont.)
7:00pm Boston Legal (replaces Funniest Pets & People 2x)
8:00pm Movie
10:00pm WGN News at 9
11:00pm Scrubs
11:30pm Scrubs
12:00am Reno 911
12:30am Movie (replaces 24)
2:30am Movie
4:30am Matlock (replaces Movie 3:30a)
5:30am Singstation

Sundays
11:00am Whacked Out Sports (replaces Movie)
11:30am Whacked Out Sports (replaces Movie cont.)
12:00pm Boston Legal (replaces Beverly Hillbillies 2x)
1:00pm Movie
3:00pm Movie
5:00pm Coach
5:30pm Coach
6:00pm ALF (replaces Cosby Show)
6:30pm ALF (replaces Cosby Show)
7:00pm WKRP in Cincinnati
7:30pm WKRP in Cincinnati
8:00pm Newhart
8:30pm Newhart
9:00pm The Honeymooners
9:30pm The Honeymooners
10:00pm WGN News at 9
11:00pm Bewitched
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am I Dream of Jeannie
12:30am I Dream of Jeannie
1:00am The Beverly Hillbillies (replaces America's Funniest Home Videos)
1:30am The Beverly Hillbillies (replaces America's Funniest Home Videos cont.)
2:00am The Steve Wilkos Show
3:00am Matlock (replaces American Idol Rewind)
4:00am Matlock
5:00am The Beverly Hillbillies
5:30am Paid Program


Other Changes Only

Tuesdays, Effective Tuesday, September 30
8:00pm & 9:00pm Nash Bridges (replaces Funniest Pets & People 4x)

Mondays, Effective Monday, October 6
9:00-10:00pm ALF (replaces AFV)

Saturdays, Effective Saturday, November 1
4:00pm & 5:00pm Legend of the Seeker (replaces Movie)

Weekdays, Effective Monday, November 3
12:00am The Bob and Tom Show (replaces Corner Gas/Becker Mon-Thurs, Chappelle’s Show Fri)
1:00am Reno 911 (replaces AFV)
1:30am Corner Gas (replaces AFV cont.)
2:00am Chappelle’s Show Fri (replaces Reno 911 Fri)
2:30am Chappelle’s Show Fri (replaces Corner Gas Fri)

Wednesdays, Effective Wednesday, November 5
8:00pm America’s Funniest Home Videos (replaces Corner Gas 2x)
9:00pm Legend of the Seeker (replaces Becker 2x)

Saturdays, Effective Saturday, November 8
12:00am The Honeymooners (replaces Reno 911)

PLEASE read our blog for MORE details, and also if you're linking the schedule elsewhere, link the blog story:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/07/wgn-america-fall-2008-schedule-sees.html http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/09/wgn-edits-schedule-and-adds-alf-legal.html

This sounds like such a great channel. Wish I had it here in NYC:P

You don't have WGN America? I didn't have it until about 2002 either, but it is now mostly everywhere really.

:cool:

wow, that's a lot of changes. Bewitched and Jeannie airing seven days a week (and for two hours on weekends) is great news! :D Airing in the morning they probably won't get preempted for baseball either. And 7th Heaven is a pleasant surprise. It's back in the slots ABCFamily used to air it. If it stays where it is on Hallmark that's four times a day. :eek: good timeslot for Coach on Saturdays, surprised it's not on the weekday lineup. And cutting AFV down to once a day is good, although I don't like it booting Corner Gas out of primetime. Is the Bob and Tom show a talk show? I already don't like it for pushing Corner Gas back. It's odd that WGN has been advertising Becker a lot but it's still moving an hour later.
overall good changes
Jeannie, Bewitched, 7th Heaven and Coach are joining the lineup along with WKRP! :D

I believe The Bob and Tom Show is a radio talk show or something, similar to The Wendy Williams Show. That's all I know about that.

Hallmark is not making any changes until October, when Cheers comes.

What a great schedule. This is the best one I've seen in a while from a network. WGN America is off to a good start. Bewitched and Jeannie are great. I remember when TV38 in Boston (UPN at the time) aired both shows in the 9AM weekday hour, so that's a treat. I'm also glad Homicide is still on the schedule. It's also nice to see Matlock stay. I never really watch Coach, but it also fits well.

When is "in The Heat of the Night" on?

Did I miss it somewhere? I can't see it on the schedule:confused:

I see it now, starting Sept 15th, 11 am

You don't have WGN America? I didn't have it until about 2002 either, but it is now mostly everywhere really.

I live in Rego Park in Queens, NYC. Pav, is there anyway you can check if I have it?

this schedule looks great

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited about Bewitched!!!! :woohoo: I haven't seen it in a long time!!!

But enough with the 7th Heaven already!!!! :mad: :mad:

Congrats to all of you who have WGN America! :)

I shall now go cry in my little corner :(

Finally,i have a reason to watch WGN again!

I hope that they would show family ties.

I hope that they would show family ties.

That would be great!!!

I'm kind of curious about this Bob and Tom Tv show. Will it be similar to the old Howard Stern show or will be like a stand-up comedy deal (they do a lot of comedy tours and the likes)? I guess we'll see.

Cool! Now if they would just show "Petticoat Junction", "Emergency", and "Eight Is Enough" I would be a very happy person. :wave:

Wow! Great changes at WGN! I'm especially glad to see Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie. Also, I had seen a shot of Matt from 7th Heaven in some of the current promos, so I had wondered about that...

Wow, tons of changes, and at just the right time! Very excited about Bewithced/IDOJ in the mornings. I'm shcoked Coach is only airing weekends - I was definitely hoping for it to air on weekdays. I'm a little upset Sister Sister is leaving the 5pm slot. It was much easier to watch then than at 1pm on ABC Family.

Besides that, nice changes! This network is looking up to be the old TV Land.

I was shocked to leard that Sister Sister is leaveing The 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm Time Period.

Sister Sister and Coach are not really "hits" in syndication, so it is not "shocking."

I live in Rego Park in Queens, NYC. Pav, is there anyway you can check if I have it?

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We've had WGN here since 1977 or so when we got cable. Of course back then it was a local channel for Chicago and all times were central. It has changed alot in the last 30 years but it is nice to see them adding some real classic television to their schedule. I own all five seasons of IDOJ on dbd and the first six of Bewitched but it is still cool that they have not forgotten classic tv. They have some good shows on Sunday night also with WKRP, Newhart and The Honeymooners.

Sister Sister and Coach are not really "hits" in syndication, so it is not "shocking."

Coach I can see, but the way you were hyping it up, and the way they're having a marathon for it and all, I thought we would have seen it on daily instead of weekly.

And Sister Sister has been seemingly doing well on both ABC Family and WGN, since they've both been airing the show a lot.

In the Heat of the Night? Really?? Once upon a time, I *loved* that show.

In the Heat of the Night? Really?? Once upon a time, I *loved* that show.
So did I. It's so sad that Carroll and Hugh O'Connor are no longer with us, as well as Howard Rollins. :rip: I still love the awesome theme song, which was sung by Bill Champlin of Chicago.

I might have to take a look at it, too! Back in the mid-to-late 1990s, my grandma would devour reruns of "In the Heat of the Night," "Murder She Wrote," "Matlock," etc. I'm surprised Hallmark hasn't thought about getting "Heat."

I'm looking forward to Newhart and WKRP. Is it true that they are airing this uncut? I hope so.

I'm looking forward to Newhart and WKRP. Is it true that they are airing this uncut? I hope so.
Me, too. Those are both terrific shows. :cool:

Looks like "In the Heat of the Night" is getting more popular nowadays.

Not only does it air on Me-TV twice during the week but now it's on WGN America, too!

And it's also great to see that show air alongside "Matlock" as well!

And here I throught WGN America lost The Right's to air In The Heat of The Night.

Aaron, please read the blog story before posting on this thread. I clearly said In the Heat of the Night was re-acquired after expiring three years ago. I don't want people to get confused after something was already stated as a fact.

what does Re-acqired mean

They got another contract.

thanks for letting me know what Re-acqired means and just so you know I read the Entired Blog and must have missed the part where it say's Re-acqired In The Heat of The Night

In Chicago at 5:30pm and Noon to 1:30pm Newscast and every where else Nash Bridges and 7 Heaven.
Daily Buzz and so on won't be shown on here because of rights.

I live in Rego Park in Queens, NYC. Pav, is there anyway you can check if I have it?


I live in Corona ,Queens and know that I don't have it. I grew up with that channel while living in Florida and have been without it for a year. :( As a kid, I would visit my family here and would be disappointed that WGN 9 was not apart of the lineup. I kinda miss it.

Couple of changes to the Fall schedule on Sundays:

Sundays effective September 14
11:00am Movie
1:00pm Whacked Out Sports/Cubs Baseball (replaces Movie)
1:30pmWhacked Out Sports/Cubs Baseball (replaces Movie cont.)
2:00pm Cubs Baseball
5:00pm Funniest Pets & People (replaces Whacked Out Sports)
5:30pm Funniest Pets & People (replaces Whacked Out Sports)
6:00pm Cosby Show (replaces AFV)
6:30pm Cosby Show (replaces AFV)
7:00pm WKRP in Cincinnati
7:30pm WKRP in Cincinnati
8:00pm Newhart
8:30pm Newhart
9:00pm The Honeymooners
9:30pm The Honeymooners
10:00pm WGN News at 9
11:00pm Bewitched (replaces Scrubs)
11:30pm Bewitched (replaces Corner Gas)
12:00am I Dream of Jeannie (replaces Corner Gas)
12:30am I Dream of Jeannie (replaces Becker)
1:00am Scrubs (replaces AFV)
1:30am Funniest Pets & People (replaces AFV cont.)
2:00am The Steve Wilkos Show
3:00am American Idol Rewind
4:00am Matlock
5:00am The Beverly Hillbillies
5:30am Paid Program

Sundays effective October 5
11:00am Whacked Out Sports (replaces Movie)
11:30am Whacked Out Sports (replaces Movie cont.)
12:00pm Beverly Hillbillies (replaces Movie cont.)
12:30pm Beverly Hillbillies (replaces Movie cont.)
1:00pm Movie
3:00pm Movie
5:00pm Funniest Pets & People
5:30pm Funniest Pets & People
6:00pm Cosby Show
6:30pm Cosby Show
7:00pm WKRP in Cincinnati
7:30pm WKRP in Cincinnati
8:00pm Newhart
8:30pm Newhart
9:00pm The Honeymooners
9:30pm The Honeymooners
10:00pm WGN News at 9
11:00pm Bewitched
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am I Dream of Jeannie
12:30am I Dream of Jeannie
1:00am Scrubs
1:30am Scrubs effect. 10/12 (replaces Funniest Pets & People)
2:00am The Steve Wilkos Show
3:00am Matlock (replaces American Idol Rewind)
4:00am Matlock
5:00am The Beverly Hillbillies
5:30am Paid Program


Originally there were set to be no changes to Sundays (or weekends at all) in September, just starting Oct. 4-5. Here was the original Sunday sked starting Oct. 5 that is NOT happening anymore:

Sundays
11:00am Bewitched (replaces Movie)
11:30am Bewitched (replaces Movie cont.)
12:00pm I Dream of Jeannie (replaces Movie cont.)
12:30pm I Dream of Jeannie (replaces Movie cont.)
1:00pm Movie
3:00pm Movie
5:00pm Whacked Out Sports
5:30pm Whacked Out Sports
6:00pm Funniest Pets & People
6:30pm Funniest Pets & People
7:00pm WKRP in Cincinnati
7:30pm WKRP in Cincinnati
8:00pm Newhart
8:30pm Newhart
9:00pm The Honeymooners
9:30pm The Honeymooners
10:00pm WGN News at 9
11:00pm Scrubs
11:30pm Corner Gas
12:00am Corner Gas
12:30am Becker
1:00am America’s Funniest Home Videos
2:00am The Steve Wilkos Show
3:00am Matlock (replaces DaVinci’s Inquest)
4:00am Matlock (replaces American Idol Rewind)
5:00am The Beverly Hillbillies
5:30am Paid Program

Here is the blog story on the Sunday changes:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/08/wgn-america-edits-sunday-schedule.html

Nice Story on the blog

Weekends are looking to be the best days for WGN. This new schedule is much better than the original one - Adding Bewitched and IDOJ to 11pm and midnight is a great idea - much better to watch the show at night than in the mornings.

WGN America will be the best station this Fall.

I really like the Sunday night lineup (minus the newscast).
Retro shows from 6-10 with Cosby, WKRP, Newhart, and Honeymooners.
How tempting is it to watch Cosby Show when great shows come on after? I find it makes the show seem more watchable, but that's just me.

Then even more retro shows from 11-1am. Hopefully, N@N will have something good from 10-11 like Family Matters which will thus create the greatest retro night on TV!

I believe The Bob and Tom Show is a radio talk show or something, similar to The Wendy Williams Show. That's all I know about that.

Hallmark is not making any changes until October, when Cheers comes.

We have a Bob and Tom radio show which originates here in Indy, and is syndicated to radio stations all over the place. I can't imagine it would go on tv. It must be a different show...

WGN AMERICA ANNOUNCES A UNIQUE ADDITION TO THEIR 2008 FALL LINE-UP

“THE BOB & TOM SHOW” COMES TO WGN AMERICA

NOVEMBER 3, 2008



(August 21, 2008) New York – Tribune Broadcasting’s WGN America announces the debut of “The Bob & Tom Show,” on WGN America Monday-Friday from Midnight – 1:00am ET, 11:00pm – Midnight CT, and 9:00pm-10:00pm PT, beginning on November 3, 2008. Each Monday - Friday Program will showcase highlights from “The Bob & Tom Show” Morning Radio Show.



“The Bob & Tom Show”, hosted by Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold, is one of America ’s highest rated Morning Radio Shows. Airing live on over 150 radio stations nationwide Monday-Friday from 6:00am-10:00am ET, “The Bob & Tom Show” is a mix of original comedy, notable guests, and entertaining conversation.



"The addition of ‘The Bob & Tom Show’ to WGN America’s Fall schedule is in-line with our strategy of providing our viewers quality entertainment that they can’t get anywhere else. Along with presenting the best comedians in America , Bob & Tom produce one of the most entertaining morning shows on radio. This timely best-of show will appeal to their extensive fan base and further expand their nationwide audience via WGN America”, said Sean Compton, Senior VP of Programming & Development, Tribune Broadcasting.



“The WGN Program provides a visual version of our brand of comedy and entertainment. We have a lot of fun doing the show and we know viewers

will enjoy this unique peek behind our radio curtain”, said host Tom Griswold.



For program schedules or additional information please visit www.wgnamerica.com or www.BobandTom.com.





ABOUT THE BOB & TOM RADIO SHOW:

With more than five million listeners in over 150 markets, “The Bob & Tom Show” is one of the longest running and highest-rated programs in American radio. The show broadcasts from flagship station WFBQ-FM in Indianapolis and is syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks. "The Bob & Tom Show" is a lively, humorous show inspired by the day’s news, sports and topical lifestyle occurrences. Thousands of guests have appeared on the show from the world of music, movies, TV, books, sports, and comedy. In addition, the show is the premiere radio showcase for America ’s best comedians. As one of the most award-winning morning radio shows, "The Bob & Tom Show" has been honored with seven Billboard Magazine "Personality of the Year" Awards, 10 awards from Radio & Records, and an unprecedented five Marconi Awards from the National Association of Broadcasters. They have released more than 50 comedy albums, CDs and DVDs. Bob & Tom have also expanded their brand with Comedy Central specials as well as the popular "Canadian Mist Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars Tour." Program schedules and additional information is available at www.BobandTom.com.



ABOUT WGN AMERICA:

WGN America is TV You Can’t Ignore, a broad entertainment network and destination for audiences across America . Part of Tribune Broadcasting Company, WGN America (also available in HD) is nationally distributed via cable, satellite and telco with entertainment programming consisting of cable exclusives, first-run programs, blockbuster movies and live sports.



ABOUT PREMIERE RADIO NETWORKS:

Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly. Premiere Radio is the #1 radio network in the country and is based in Sherman Oaks, California , with 13 offices nationwide.

A few changes are being made to the schedule. First, weekdays at 4pm starting Sept. 8 will now be Becker instead of a full-hour of Funniest Pets & People. Funniest Pets & People will still air at 4:30pm. Then on Sundays starting Sept. 14 from 5-6pm will be now Coach instead of the previously scheduled Funniest Pets & People.

To see how the full schedule looks like, take a look at the full schedule post:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=3980513&postcount=1

And read the blog story for further insight: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/08/nick-at-nite-september-2008-wgn-changes.html

Their Sundays continue to get better. Retro sitcoms from 5-10 and then 11-1 am. Coach, Cosby Show, WKRP, Newhart, Honeymooners, Bewitched, and I Dream of Jeannie practically back-to-back (newscast).

Their Sundays continue to get better. Retro sitcoms from 5-10 and then 11-1 am. Coach, Cosby Show, WKRP, Newhart, Honeymooners, Bewitched, and I Dream of Jeannie practically back-to-back (newscast).

Yeah, Sunday nights were definitely the night to beat for WGN. Great sitcoms in a great classic block - hopefully it'll stick around for awhile.

I used to have WGN America until out of nowhere my cable serivce provider in AT&T took it off my channel line-up!


I can't even watch those shows anymore!

GRRRRRR!! :mad:

I wonder if Tribune would ever make WGN America available as a digital channel for broadcast TV subchannels since they own some stations. Thaat would be nice.

I'm excited about Newhart,Jeannie,and Bewitched.I've caught "In The Heat Of The Night" before and it wasn't bad.I wish TV Land had these shows not the only thing I watch on there is "The Jefferson's".

What Stations are their? You want them available on all Digital Cable Systems?

Some good changes there. I hope they replace Nash Brigdes with something else. WGN is becoming my favorite network.

two questions
1. Why isn't Bewitched going in order?
2. On the first post of this thread it says the late night changes happen on October 6. But on the press release it says Bob and Tom premieres on November 3. Which one is it?

I believe Bewitched started with the color episodes, and is going from there in order? The Sunday night airings will be a later season rotation, if I recall.

Yes, it seems Bob and Tom will start 11/3...need to get confirmation still if the current 12 midnight shows will continue until then.

Coach on Saturdays 7-8PM is not happening since it will air Sundays 5-6PM. Becker will now air Saturdays 7-8PM starting Oct. 4.

well I just fround out that WGN America is airing Becker weekday's at 3:00 pm Central Time

That was posted on Aug. 29 already.

it good to see Becker at 3:00 pm Central Time.

Coach on Saturdays 7-8PM is not happening since it will air Sundays 5-6PM. Becker will now air Saturdays 7-8PM starting Oct. 4.

That's too bad - I was looking forward to watching it on both Saturday and Sunday. But, Becker isn't a bad show - at least it's getting better timeslots this month than what it was getting.

WGN America has scheduled a marathon of WKRP this Sunday (Sept. 21). After its regular Sunday 7-8pm ET airings, you'll see special two-part episodes from 8-10pm ET (preempting Newhart and Honeymooners this week only).

Here are the episodes following its regular 7-8pm ET airings:
8-9pm ET WKRP in Cincinnati #3YAD22 “Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide (Pt.1 & 2)"
9:00pm ET WKRP in Cincinnati #4YAD04 “An Explosive Affair (Part 1)”
9:30pm ET WKRP in Cincinnati #4YAD06 “An Explosive Affair (Part 2)"

I know I cant wait for this special Marathron on WGN America.

WGN America has scheduled a marathon of WKRP this Sunday (Sept. 21). After its regular Sunday 7-8pm ET airings, you'll see special two-part episodes from 8-10pm ET (preempting Newhart and Honeymooners this week only).

Here are the episodes following its regular 7-8pm ET airings:
8-9pm ET WKRP in Cincinnati #3YAD22 “Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide (Pt.1 & 2)"
9:00pm ET WKRP in Cincinnati #4YAD04 “An Explosive Affair (Part 1)”
9:30pm ET WKRP in Cincinnati #4YAD06 “An Explosive Affair (Part 2)"

That is good news - I guess it's doing pretty well.

what number station is that ? i don't think i get it

Check The TV Guide Channel.

i did. i'm still not sure.

Not sure yet if this is every Sunday, but it seems it will be (11am-2pm, and 1-2am), but here are new changes starting Sept. 28:

Sunday, September 28
11:00am Funniest Pets & People
11:30am Funniest Pets & People
12:00pm Boston Legal
1:00pm Whacked Out Sports
1:30pm Whacked Out Sports
2:00pm Cubs Baseball (Season Finale)
1:00am Beverly Hillbillies
1:30am Beverly Hillbillies

Obviously it'll change a bit on Oct. 4 since there is no baseball anymore...stay tuned for updates.

Not sure yet if this is every Sunday, but it seems it will be (11am-2pm, and 1-2am), but here are new changes starting Sept. 28:

Sunday, September 28
11:00am Funniest Pets & People
11:30am Funniest Pets & People
12:00pm Boston Legal
1:00pm Whacked Out Sports
1:30pm Whacked Out Sports
2:00pm Cubs Baseball (Season Finale)
1:00am Beverly Hillbillies
1:30am Beverly Hillbillies

Obviously it'll change a bit on Oct. 4 since there is no baseball anymore...stay tuned for updates.

Boston Legal? Where did that come from?

Weekly syndicated airings that air on locals. WGN did the same thing with 24.

Weekly syndicated airings that air on locals. WGN did the same thing with 24.

Wonder why they picked it up, though. I don't mind, though - Boston Legal is an okay show. It'll just add more variety to thier weekend lineup!

Is anyone watching Bewitched on WGNAmerica and if so, how do they look? Are they as badly edited as the Hallmark version? Did they skip the first two seasons?

I watch it on Sunday Night's.

OK this is what is happening. Boston Legal will air Saturdays at 7PM and Sundays at 12 Noon. Thus, NewsRadio will not premiere now. Also, Cosby Show is being replaced on Sundays by ALF! ALF will also air for an hour on Monday nights! See the blog for more, including ALF marathon details. Updated schedules:

Effective Saturday, October 4 (unless noted)
Saturdays
12:00pm Bewitched (replaces Funniest Pets & People)
12:30pm Bewitched (replaces Funniest Pets & People)
1:00pm I Dream of Jeannie (replaces AFV)
1:30pm I Dream of Jeannie (replaces AFV cont.)
2:00pm Movie (replaces Soul Train)
4:00pm Movie (replaces American Idol Rewind 5p)
6:00pm Becker (replaces AFV)
6:30pm Becker (replaces AFV cont.)
7:00pm Boston Legal (replaces Funniest Pets & People 2x)
8:00pm Movie
10:00pm WGN News at 9
11:00pm Scrubs
11:30pm Scrubs
12:00am Reno 911
12:30am Movie
2:30am Movie
4:30am Matlock (replaces Movie 3:30a)
5:30am Singstation

Sundays
11:00am Whacked Out Sports (replaces Movie)
11:30am Whacked Out Sports (replaces Movie cont.)
12:00pm Boston Legal (replaces Beverly Hillbillies 2x)
1:00pm Movie
3:00pm Movie
5:00pm Coach
5:30pm Coach
6:00pm ALF (replaces Cosby Show)
6:30pm ALF (replaces Cosby Show)
7:00pm WKRP in Cincinnati
7:30pm WKRP in Cincinnati
8:00pm Newhart
8:30pm Newhart
9:00pm The Honeymooners
9:30pm The Honeymooners
10:00pm WGN News at 9
11:00pm Bewitched
11:30pm Bewitched
12:00am I Dream of Jeannie
12:30am I Dream of Jeannie
1:00am The Beverly Hillbillies (replaces America's Funniest Home Videos)
1:30am The Beverly Hillbillies (replaces America's Funniest Home Videos cont.)
2:00am The Steve Wilkos Show
3:00am Matlock (replaces American Idol Rewind)
4:00am Matlock
5:00am The Beverly Hillbillies
5:30am Paid Program

Mondays, Effective Monday, October 6
9:00-10:00pm ALF (replaces AFV)


Then starting November 3...1-2am has changed a bit. Reno 911 is now 5 days a week rather than just airing 5 times on Fri/Sat nights. Corner Gas will move to 1:30am. And the midnight airing of Reno 911 is now another episode of The Honeymooners instead, since Reno 911 will be airing weekdays.

Weekdays, Effective Monday, November 3
12:00am The Bob and Tom Show (replaces Corner Gas/Becker Mon-Thurs, Chappelle’s Show Fri)
1:00am Reno 911 (replaces AFV)
1:30am Corner Gas (replaces AFV cont.)
2:00am Chappelle’s Show Fri (replaces Reno 911 Fri)
2:30am Chappelle’s Show Fri (replaces Corner Gas Fri)

Saturdays, Effective Saturday, November 8
12:00am The Honeymooners (replaces Reno 911)

See the blog in a few.

What an awesome lineup! :cool:

Their Sunday schedule was really good before, now it's awesome! From 5-9PM I'll be watching WGN straight through most weeks. four great shows back to back for an hour each! Then Bewitched and Jeannie hours starting at 11 :D

OK here is the blog story, I suggest you read it to view the full grasp of changes:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/09/wgn-edits-schedule-and-adds-alf-legal.html

This is great Classic TV is making a come Back and on WGN America.

That Sunday night from 5PM until 2AM is unbelievable. This channel really is changing!

OK, is there any word about the status of the final season (6) of "Corner Gas" on WGN America?

The 1:30 time slot starting 11/3 doesn't look great, and there are rumors floating around the Internet that either WGN doesn't have the rights to season 6, or CTV won't sell it to them, or both.

I'm not sure, I'll see what I can find out from them.

Will they be airing the syndicated prints of ALF?

BTW; why isn't this thread a sticky?

Expect same prints as the marathon they aired during 80s week.

I can see WGN, in the future, adding shows like Facts of Life, Perfect Strangers, Taxi, and many shows in that category.

I really wish I wouldn't have that stupid WGN CW 9 channel in Canada which took over the real WGN a few years ago. It is such a waste for me as WPIX is the exact same thing pretty much.

I can see WGN, in the future, adding shows like Facts of Life, Perfect Strangers, Taxi, and many shows in that category.

I really wish I wouldn't have that stupid WGN CW 9 channel in Canada which took over the real WGN a few years ago. It is such a waste for me as WPIX is the exact same thing pretty much.

That would make for a fantastic lineup, even more than the weekend one they have now!

It would be even better if they could get some of that lineup onto weekdays. Wouldn't you just love to see that lineup on every weeknight too?

I would, I can't wait till I go to the States next summer just to be a hermit on Sunday nights (and Monday... :))

We just did an interview with WGN America! Check out the interview:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/10/sitcomsonlinecom-exclusive-interview.html

In addition to the interview, they will have two stunts in late October. A "Lost '80s Week" with sitcoms Three's a Crowd, The Ropers, Check It Out, and Too Close for Comfort from Monday, October 27 through Thursday, October 30 8-10pm ET (5-7pm PT) each night! Also, we get a Halloween marathon of The Munsters on Halloween day and night on Friday, October 31 from 4pm-12am ET (1-9pm PT)! See episode info:

Lost '80s Week

Monday, October 27: Three's a Crowd
8:00PM #102 "FAMILY AFFAIR"
8:30PM #101 "HAPPY COUPLE"
9:00PM #103 "MATERNAL TRIANGLE"
9:30PM #106 "DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL"

Tuesday, October 28: The Ropers
8:00PM #101 "MOVING ON"
8:30PM #102 "FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS"
9:00PM #103 "YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE"
9:30PM #104 "DORIS LETTERS, THE"

Wednesday, October 29: Too Close for Comfort
8:00PM #1* "PILOT"
8:30PM #13* "DEADLINE FOR HENRY"
9:00PM #46* "LUCK OF THE IRIS"
9:30PM #98* "THESE STUPID THINGS REMIND ME OF YOU"

Thursday, October 30: Check It Out
8:00PM #101 "NO CAUSE FOR ALARM"
8:30PM #102 "NO SECURITY IN SECURITY"
9:00PM #104 "MY DARLING SERPENTINE"
9:30PM #103 "X-RAY MARKS THE SPOT"

The Munsters Halloween Marathon
Friday, October 31
4pm-12am ET (1-9pm PT)
4:00PM "MY FAIR MUNSTER"
4:30PM "MUNSTER MASQUERADE"
5:00PM "ROCK-A-BYE MUNSTER"
5:30PM "LO-CAL MUNSTER"
6:00PM "EDDIE'S NICKNAME"
6:30PM "MOVIE STAR MUNSTER"
7:00PM "HERMAN THE ROOKIE"
7:30PM "HERMAN PICKS A WINNER"
8:00PM "JUST ANOTHER PRETTY FACE"
8:30PM "GRANDPA'S LOST WIFE"
9:00PM "FREGOSI EMERALD, THE"
9:30PM "ZOMBO"
10:00PM "PREHISTORIC MUNSTER"
10:30PM "VISIT FROM JOHANN, A"
11:00PM "HERMAN THE TIRE KICKER"
11:30PM "HOUSE DIVIDED, A"

Read our story before posting so you know exactly what is going on:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/10/sitcomsonlinecom-exclusive-interview.html

I am looking forward to 80's week on WGN America it will be great to watch Show's like Three's A Crowd The Ropers Check it Out and To Close For Comfort and I would like to say Awsome Job with The Inviewer with WGN America,

That's actually stuff to look forward to! Thanks for the heads up.

I'll be looking for some type of Lost 70s week lol. And I'm still waiting for some type of classic crime drama week. Not sure if they have the rights to anything, but I'd love it if they did...

OMG, Too Close for Comfort!!!! I have been dying to see that!

Good interview. Obviously WGN America is in a experimental phase but have no plans to become a TV Land as it was. Sean sounded real enthusiastic about the retro block though and it seems to be working out, which is good.

The key wording was "as long as the ratings hold up". When retro programming starts slipping, they will replace it and then WGN America will look like every other carbon copy entertainment channel on cable.

So enjoy this while it lasts, folks!

I'm excited about "Too Close For Comfort" because 2 of those episodes are not on dvd. So get your recorders ready if you're a fan of the show. I would love to see them add other shows in special weeks like this. For example, "Checking In" with Marla Gibbs (the whole series could air in 2 hours) and "One in a Million" with Shirley Hemphill (pick 4 episodes). That would be great! :)

Sean is a big fan of classic TV and it was all his doing. He came to WGN America in April and made his mark in June with the classic TV.

It is really incredible how he made a mark so quickly after arriving to work there. He is pretty young as well!

I've been wondering, how is it possible to acquire a shows' rights for only one night? Is it cheaper like that? Pav, do you know the details of that?

Thanks! It went great! Good to see some good personal responses, and quick (unlike ION). Very informative interview!

Have they acquired The Munsters through Program Exchange?

The key wording was "as long as the ratings hold up". When retro programming starts slipping, they will replace it and then WGN America will look like every other carbon copy entertainment channel on cable.

So enjoy this while it lasts, folks!
Ah, yes. God forbid them actually try to keep their network afloat by taking off programming that is not getting ratings and not making money for them.

It is really incredible how he made a mark so quickly after arriving to work there. He is pretty young as well!

I've been wondering, how is it possible to acquire a shows' rights for only one night? Is it cheaper like that? Pav, do you know the details of that?

Some shows, like these DLT shows are for one day only. It is cheaper that way. If they do well, like Too Close for Comfort, I can bet we could see them join like ALF did.

Thanks! It went great! Good to see some good personal responses, and quick (unlike ION). Very informative interview!

Have they acquired The Munsters through Program Exchange?

Thanks! They are very dedicated to putting on the classics. Sean is a great guy and it is a good thing WGN hired him to program this network.

Yes, they acquired Munsters from Program Exchange, but as of now, it is only slated for Halloween.

I hope that WGN does air The Munsters on the regural schedule

Some shows, like these DLT shows are for one day only. It is cheaper that way. If they do well, like Too Close for Comfort, I can bet we could see them join like ALF did.

Thanks, but what is a DLT show exactly?

DLT Entertainment. It is an independent company that owns shows like Three's Company, its spinoffs, Too Close for Comfort, Check It Out, Benny Hill, etc.

Is DLT still in Business

Ah, yes. God forbid them actually try to keep their network afloat by taking off programming that is not getting ratings and not making money for them.

Gee......sarcasm.......so refreshing to see here on Sitcoms Online :lol:

Without the sarcasm:

What are they supposed to do if the ratings aren't good? They can't survive if their shows don't make good ratings. If they can only air certain shows only for a week every now and then, I'd rather that than not have any network at all (the result of airing nothing but shows that don't get good ratings).

But to be completely honest, we don't know what the ratings will do for them. As the guy said in the interview, their Sundays have doubled, so we shall see. Hopefully it's only the beginning.

Without the sarcasm:

What are they supposed to do if the ratings aren't good? They can't survive if their shows don't make good ratings. If they can only air certain shows only for a week every now and then, I'd rather that than not have any network at all (the result of airing nothing but shows that don't get good ratings).

But to be completely honest, we don't know what the ratings will do for them. As the guy said in the interview, their Sundays have doubled, so we shall see. Hopefully it's only the beginning.
I agree. I'd love to see things such as Newhart and WKRP airing more than twice a week as much as the next person, and for them to pick up Too Close for Comfort on a regular basis. But if these slots are doing well for them, I'll take what I can get. At least they're trying unlike some other networks who get chicken and pull a show after 3 weeks to a month.

The ratings so far seem to be good. And with the expansion of the classics on Sundays and these two new stunts coming up, I'd say the signs are that classics and variety will stay on WGN in some form for a while.

JT, I knew what you meant.....

My comment was simply for people not get overly excited that WGN America will be a "retro" network......too many times we get news of something retro happening, it lasts a brief time, and then we get all upset when the network changes programming (i.e. ION).

it's all good, ok, buddy? :wave:

And I don't even have WGN America, so count your blessings :)

I have trust in Sean Compton. He is a fan of classic TV. He clearly said though the network will not be 100% retro (even though I'm sure he'd like it to be). Even if it is just one night or even just overnights, he will keep classic TV in some way. You have to admit WGN America has the most variety on cable today. You go from Corner Gas to Honeymooners.

I admire WGN America for going this direction and I hope it stays that way for all of you who get the channel.

I just know a lot of us are tired of getting burned by channels that start off in one direction and then decide to switch. Yes, I know that TV is a business first and foremost, the object is to make money. But there has got to be room for niches, such as classic TV, to have a home. Not every channel should be a carbon copy of the next one on the dial.

And now I will shut up........for which all of you are now thanking God. :lol:

Where is Julie? She hasn't made any comments on this yet.

Where is Julie? She hasn't made any comments on this yet.

Thanks for thinking of me, Pavan-LOL. I've been really busy lately, but I can make a quick post now.

I really enjoyed this interview - much better than ION. They were very specific in their answers, and made it clear that as well as the classic shows did well, more would be added to the lineup as time went on, which I am fine with. He did say that Sunday's ratings doubled in many timeperiods by the addition of the Sunday Nightr Retro Block. That's a very positive sign that we'll be seeing even more by the end of the year.

And I completely agree that for us sitcom fans, WGN America is the best network out there right now. There's tons of variety - weekends alone win it for me. You have shows like Boston Legal, Bewitched, Newhart, and Corner Gas all in one day - how great is that?

I'd as well like to see some of these shows expand into weekdays, but the way they have it now, I'm fine with that as well. This network has already beaten Nick at Nite and TV Land combined.

Don't forget tonight is the start of Lost '80s Week on WGN America! Three's a Crowd tonight! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/10/tv-land-and-nbc-november-changes-win.html

I am puting my cable Cox on WGN so I want forget at 2:00 pm CT Time.

Don't forget tonight is the start of Lost '80s Week on WGN America! Three's a Crowd tonight! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/10/tv-land-and-nbc-november-changes-win.html

I'm looking forward to this tonight!

I been waiting all weekend for this day

During the Munster mash they said the Munster home was remodeled and is now used on Desperate Housewives. Which house is it on DH?

The Munster house on Desperate Housewives is currently Bob and Lee's house, I think. Previously before they moved in it was Betty Applewhite and then Alma Hodge.

thanks Pavan

Newhart Thanksgiving Marathon:

Thursday, November 27, 2008
12pm-3am ET (9am-12am PT)
12:00PM #1YAU06 "MRS. NEWTON'S BODY LIES A'MOULDERING IN THE GRAVE"
12:30PM #1YAU01 "HAIL TO THE COUNCILMAN"
1:00PM #1YAU20 "WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LUST"
1:30PM #1YAU21 "VIEW FROM THE BENCH, A"
2:00PM #1YAU23 "I ENJOY BEING A GUY"
2:30PM #2YAU12 "LADY & THE TRAMPS"
3:00PM #2YAU11 "CURIOUS GEORGE AT THE FIREHOUSE"
3:30PM #2YAU14 "BOOK BEAT"
4:00PM #2YAU27 "LEAVE IT TO THE BEAVERS"
4:30PM #2YAU29 "VERMONT TODAY"
5:00PM #2YAU07 "NEW FACES OF 1951"
5:30PM #3YAU04 "HUNTING WE WILL GO, A"
6:00PM #3YAU11 "MISS STEPHANIE"
6:30PM #3YAU15 "LADY IN WADING"
7:00PM #3YAU23 "PRODIGAL DARRYL, THE"
7:30PM #4YAU13 "OH, THAT MOROCCO"
8:00PM #2YAU15 "DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE"
8:30PM #5YAU14 "THANKSGIVING FOR THE MEMORIES"
9:00PM #4YAU01 "CANDIDATE LARRY"
9:30PM #4YAU09 "LARRY'S DEAD, LONG LIVE LARRY"
10:00PM #4YAU18 "WILL THE REAL DICK LOUDON PLEASE SHUT UP?"
10:30PM #4YAU21 "PRE-NUPS"
11:00PM #5YAU08 "CO-HOSTESS TWINKIE"
11:30PM #5YAU01 "CAMP STEPHANIE"
12:00AM #5YAU09 "DICK THE KID"
12:30AM #5YAU24 "MUCH TO DO WITHOUT MUFFIN"
1:00AM #6YAU11 "TAKE ME TO YOUR LOUDON"
1:30AM #7YAU14 "NICE MAN COMETH, THE"
2:00AM #7YAU15 "ONCE AND A HALF MILLION DOLLAR MAN"
2:30AM #8YAU24 "LAST NEWHART, THE"


http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/11/wgn-americas-newhart-thanksgiving.html

No more Alf on Monday Night's from 8:00 pm until 9:00 pm CT Time

Nice to hear about WGN's constantly increasing amount of classic TV!

I like when a marathon doesn't have repeats like most other channels do.

What's replacing ALF on Monday nights?

AFV is back on Mondays starting 11/24.

Is WGN's Wednesday night newscast permanently being shortened to a half hour? The next two Wednesdays sitcoms are airing at 10:30 eastern.

The reason why WGN America is airing WGN News a Half Hour on Wednesday, November 18, 2008 from 9:00 pm until 9:30 pm and Corner Gas at 9:30 pm is Because WGN-CW9 is airing NBA Basketball from 9:30 pm until 12:00 am on WGN America.

When will the Christmas and New Year's marathons be announced? They're coming up fast.

I know I am looking forward to what ever Marathron's WGN will be airing

I noticed that "NewsRadio" aired Friday night at 10:30 on WGN! They aired the pilot episode. And according to imdb, they aired the 4th episode (which was the second episode produced, they must be airing them in production order) on Saturday at 3:00pm. This Friday will be the actual 2nd episode at 10:30. So "NewsRadio" came to WGN afterall.

WGN America sounds like they are useing Newsradio as Fill-in Programming

Christmas will be this week, but they have reduced the marathons unfortunately. I'll let you all know this week what is going to happen and what was going to happen. New Year's Eve is still on full force!

As for NewsRadio, yes it is being used as a filler only.

so I was right by saying WGN America is useing Newsradio as Fill-in Programming.

WGN America's Holiday programming:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/12/wgn-americas-2008-holiday-programming.html

I am looking forward to WGN's Christmas Programming Line up.

And what are you looking forward to? Sometimes you don't read what is posted, so not sure if you are just posting just to post.

I read the post my friend

Their Christmas lineup is disappointing. With all the good marathons they've done I was expecting a lot better.

It is too bad they removed the holiday sitcom blocks.

WGN's New Year's marathon is...
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/12/honeymooners-new-years-bash-nationally.html

i already knew haha i called them n they told me what it was also wrote them glad it honeymooners marathon be somethingto watch

I like what WGN is airing but they know about WPIX's tradition and completely stole it. They've been so original lately they shouldn't have taken WPIX's thunder. I predicted this would happen by the way in some older post/thread.

I like what WGN is airing but they know about WPIX's tradition and completely stole it. They've been so original lately they shouldn't have taken WPIX's thunder. I predicted this would happen by the way in some older post/thread.Yes, but WPIX only airs in one city. What about all the Honeymooners fans who don't get New York channels? It would be different if it was another national network that had that tradition.

wpix aires it once a year wgn aires it all the time i rather see it on wgn anytime

Yes, but WPIX only airs in one city. What about all the Honeymooners fans who don't get New York channels? It would be different if it was another national network that had that tradition.

I completely agree with you. I'm happy that many people can watch. All I was saying was that WGN stole WPIX's thing as I'm pretty sure they know the success WPIX has with that every year and want good ratings but you're right that WGN isn't stealing their thunder because it is only a local channel.

WPIX and WGN are both owned by Tribune. So they are together on this.

That's surprising to me lol

Just a note, some changes are coming in January. We will announce Monday. Teaser at the end of today's blog: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/12/tv-land-brings-back-all-in-family-other.html

are we allowed to take a gueses on this

How on earth would you guess? I didn't say if anything new was coming or asked people to guess. All I said was to expect changes...there is a new show coming, though, but that is all I'm saying.

is it a Cassic Show

I would guess that they are going to add either Gilligan's Island, Brady Bunch, or Taxi to their lineup. I hate the suspense lol!

I love the show In The Heat Of The Night!

I hope they rerun the series when they reach the end. I watch this every morning!:D

I know I was glad when In The Heat of The Night Returned to The WGN Schedule.