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unusual facts about Local programming


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Local programming TV stations in an area can sign-up or even be required to be carried on cable, but content providers like TLC cannot.


Arthur R. Miller

His weekly television titled Miller's Court was aired on Boston's WCVB-TV from 1979-1988 and was the first American TV show dedicated to the exploration of legal issues.


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Bill Cardille

After years of hosting many other local shows on WIIC (at a time where local stations often produced a significant amount of local programming), Cardille became host of the show for which he is probably best known: Chiller Theatre, a late night Saturday program that showed horror and science fiction films.

CBUT-DT

In recent years, CBUT, as with all CBC-owned stations, had de-emphasized local programming in favour of network programming out of Toronto.

Channel M

By the start of 2012, all remaining local programming had been removed from the schedule, resulting in a schedule consisting of simulcasts of Real Radio North West and Euronews and acquired programming from The Community Channel.

CKLU-FM

Local programming has included Lunch with the Trinnie, which profiles the city's local multicultural communities, City Spins, which features interviews and music by local musicians, All My Friends Radio, and Minotaur Hour, hosted by musician Nathan Lawr.

CKRW-FM

Some CKRW programming can also be heard on CFYT-FM in Dawson City which repeats CKRW during hours that local programming is not broadcast.

Denvor Fairweather

According to the show's website, Fairweather sees the need for better quality local programming and was motivated to create Noh Matta Wat!, a drama series, in 2005.

Forth 2

On 3 June 2013, station owners Bauer Radio announced Forth 2 would axe its remaining local programming with the weekday breakfast show, presented by Bob Malcolm, replaced with a networked show hosted by Robin Galloway from Monday 1 July 2013 across Bauer's network of AM stations in Scotland.

KCXP-LP

The station, known on cable as TV Aspen, carries the market's first local TV Newscast and a mixture of local programming like Showcase Aspen and programs from the Resort Sports Network.

KKFN

KKFN also carries Local programming includes The Morning Show (Mike Evans, Nate Lundy, and Vic Lombardi) from 6am-9am, Drew and Scott(Scott Hastings and Drew Goodman) from 12 PM-3 PM, The Drive (Alfred Williams and Darren "D-Mac" McKee) from 3 PM-6PM, and Clough Talk (Sandy Clough) from 9AM-12PM.

KUIL-LD

In 2003, KVHP established KUIL-LP, as a way to provide local programming just for that region, plus alternate coverage of sports that are more relevant to the Beaumont market (such as Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys football).

Northsound 2

On 3 June 2013, station owners Bauer Radio announced Northsound 2 would axe its remaining local programming with the weekday breakfast show, then presented by John McRuvie, replaced with a networked show hosted by Robin Galloway from Monday 1 July 2013 across Bauer's network of AM stations in Scotland.

West Sound

On 3 June 2013, station owners Bauer Radio announced West Sound would axe its remaining local programming with the weekday breakfast show, then presented by Kenny Campbell, replaced with a networked show hosted by Robin Galloway from Monday 1 July 2013 across Bauer's network of AM stations in Scotland.

WSST-TV

WSST-TV is a locally-owned independent station in the South-Central Georgia town of Cordele, featuring news and other local programming for the region—more than any other station, plus top-rated syndicated fare, like Extra, Martha Stewart, Entertainment Tonight, The People's Court, Matlock and many more.

WTBQ

Boortz' old 10 am-noon time slot now features local programming, while Clark Howard was moved up an hour to 1-3pm, John Tesh now starting at 3pm.

WVVH-CD

In addition to its network programming, WVVH-CD also shows local programming, such as the Hampton Classic Horse Show, Hamptons International Film Festival, and the Bridgehampton Road Rally, as well as a local newscast.