Due to popular demand, here are the current schedules for all the RTN affiliates. RTN is available on digital broadcasts. Only RTN shows are listed on the schedules (other slots syndicated stuff, paid programming, etc). Denver, CO; St. Louis, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; Las Vegas, NV; Buffalo, NY; Little Rock, AR; Lexington, KY; Springfield, MO; Spokane, WA; Syracuse, NY; Cedar Rapids/Waterloo, IA; Burlington, VT; Savannah, GA; Ft. Smith/Fayetteville, AR; Myrtle Beach/Florence, SC; Eugene, OR; Panama City, FL; Alexandria, LA; and Cheyenne, WY/Scottsbluff, NE have or will have RTN programming. Here are the programming channels as of now:

KCBU, Salt Lake City
Weekdays
1:00PM Rahwide
2:00PM Gunsmoke
3:00PM Have Gun Will Travel
3:30PM Have Gun Will Travel
4:00PM Wild Wild West
5:00PM Perry Mason
6:00PM The Beverly Hillbillies
6:30PM The Brady Bunch
7:00PM Mork & Mindy
7:30PM Happy Days
8:00PM The Lucy Show
8:30PM Hogan's Heroes
9:00PM Hawaii Five-0
10:00PM Mission: Impossible
11:00PM Streets of San Francisco

Saturdays
2:00PM Streets of San Francisco
3:00PM Twilight Zone
3:30PM Twilight Zone
4:00PM Wild Wild West
9:00PM Twilight Zone
10:00PM Movie

Sundays
6:00PM Retro Jams


KFDF Fayetville, AR
Mondays
7:00PM Mission: Impossible
8:00PM Mission: Impossible

Tuesdays
7:00PM Little House on the Prairie
8:00PM Little House on the Prairie

Wednesdays
7:00PM Wild Wild West
8:00PM Gunsmoke

Thursdays
7:00PM Matlock
8:00PM Matlock

Fridays
7:00PM Perry Mason
8:00PM Hawaii Five-0

Saturdays
1:00PM Gunsmoke
2:00PM Wild Wild West
3:00PM Perry Mason
4:00PM Hawaii Five-0
8:00PM Star Trek

Sundays
7:00PM Star Trek


KQUP Spokane, WA
Weekdays
6:00PM The A-Team

Mondays
8:00PM Quincy
9:00PM Quincy

Tuesdays
8:00PM Rockford Files
9:00PM Rockford Files

Wednesdays
8:00PM The A-Team
9:00PM The A-Team

Thursdays
8:00PM Magnum, P.I.
9:00PM Magnum, P.I.

Fridays
8:00PM Kojak
9:00PM Kojak


KKYK Little Rock, AR
Weekdays
11:00AM Mission: Impossible
1:00PM Streets of San Francisco
4:00PM Mork & Mindy
4:30PM Get Smart
5:00PM Little House on the Prairie
6:00PM Wild Wild West
7:00PM Perry Mason
8:00PM Matlock
9:00PM Hawaii Five-0
10:00PM Gunsmoke
11:00PM Perry Mason

Saturdays
8:00PM Movie
10:00PM Hogan's Heroes

Sundays
7:00PM Movie
9:00PM Perry Mason
10:00PM Hogan's Heroes
11:00PM Mission: Impossible



KTVC Eugene, OR
Weekdays
7:00PM Perry Mason

Mondays
8:00PM Hawaii Five-0
9:00PM Hawaii Five-0

Tuesdays
8:00PM Mission: Impossible
9:00PM Mission: Impossible

Wednesdays
8:00PM Matlock
9:00PM Matlock

Thursdays
8:00PM Wild Wild West
9:00PM Wild Wild West

Fridays
8:00PM Get Smart
8:30PM Get Smart

Saturdays
7:00PM Little House on the Prairie
9:00PM Hogan's Heroes
9:30PM Hogan's Heroes

Sundays
7:00PM Little House on the Prairie



KWCE Alexandria, LA
Weekdays
9:30AM The Lucy Show
10:00AM Happy Days
10:30AM Laverne & Shirley
11:00AM Little House on the Prairie
12:00PM Hawaii Five-0
1:00PM Matlock
2:00PM Rockford Files
4:00PM Wild Wild West
5:00PM Kojak
6:00PM The Andy Griffith Show
7:00PM The A-Team
8:00PM Magnum, P.I.
9:00PM Quincy
11:00PM Mission: Impossible

Saturdays
7:00PM Magnum, P.I.
8:00PM Movie
10:00PM Quincy
11:00PM Magnum, P.I.

Sundays
6:30PM Mork & Mindy
7:00PM Retro Jams
9:00PM Mission: Impossible


KWWF Cedar Rapids, IA
Weekdays
8:30AM Perry Mason
11:00AM Little House on the Prairie

Mondays
7:00PM Hawaii Five-0
8:00PM Hawaii Five-0

Tuesdays
7:00PM Mission: Impossible
8:00PM Mission: Impossible

Wednesdays
7:00PM Matlock
8:00PM Matlock

Thursdays
7:00PM Wild Wild West
8:00PM Wild Wild West

Fridays
7:00PM Get Smart
7:30PM Get Smart
8:00PM Hogan's Heroes
8:30PM Hogan's Heroes


WBIF Panama City, FL
Weekdays
12:00PM Perry Mason
1:00PM Streets of San Francisco
2:00PM Little House on the Prairie
3:00PM Wild Wild West
4:00PM The Brady Bunch
5:30PM Cheers
7:00PM Mission: Impossible
8:00PM Matlock
9:00PM Hawaii Five-0

Saturdays
7:00PM Mission: Impossible


WNGS Buffalo, NY
Weekdays
11:00AM Family Ties
11:30AM The Beverly Hillbillies
12:00PM Get Smart
12:30PM Hogan's Heroes
1:00PM Mork & Mindy
1:30PM Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C
2:00PM Little House on the Prairie
3:00PM Happy Days
3:30PM The Lucy Show
4:00PM Streets of San Francisco
5:00PM Perry Mason
6:00PM Wild Wild West
7:30PM Cheers
8:00PM Mission: Impossible
9:00PM Hawaii Five-0
10:00PM Matlock
11:00PM Cheers
11:30PM The Andy Griffith Show

Saturdays
7:00PM Mission: Impossible
8:00PM Gunsmoke
9:00PM Rawhide
10:00PM Wild Wild West

Sundays
3:30PM The Andy Griffith Show



WPXS St. Louis, MO
Weekdays
7:00PM Happy Days
7:30PM Laverne & Shirley
8:00PM The Brady Bunch
8:30PM Family Ties
9:00PM The Beverly Hillbillies
9:30PM Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C
10:00PM My Three Sons
10:30PM Hogan's Heroes
11:00PM Wild Wild West


KDEV-LP Denver, CO
Weekdays
4:00PM Little House on the Prairie
5:00PM Perry Mason
6:00PM Mission: Impossible
7:00PM Matlock
8:00PM Hawaii Five-0
9:00PM Wild Wild West



WBLU-LP Lexington, KY
Weekdays
10:00AM Little House on the Prairie
11:00AM Perry Mason
2:00PM Wild Wild West
3:00PM Mission: Impossible
6:00PM Mission: Impossible
10:00PM Hawaii Five-0
11:00PM Cheers

Saturdays
5:00PM Mission: Impossible

Sundays
2:30PM The Brady Bunch
5:00PM Wild Wild West

Thanks for doing this! I've been trying to find all the affiliates' schedules but to no avail. I'll mark these changes and add them to my "Where to find classic series..." post which I haven't updated for a few weeks. I was wondering what the programming will look like when RTN goes national this summer. What have you heard so far? I'll assume that all stations will then follow the same schedule. If they stick to this formula, it should be sensational. I know some folks here are excited about ION, but I'd say that RTN's schedule is better, in particular the St. Louis and Buffalo channels, even though I'm willing to guess that ION's ratings are a little better. Oh well, there's no accounting for taste.

In case anyone wasn't aware, the Buffalo RTN affiliate can be streamed here:

http://web.archive.org/web/20060408161858/http://www.retrotelevision.net/genericstream.html

wil this be on direct tv anytime soon just asking that all from look of schedule dont look it be in pa anytime soon

MrBrand: Have you tried watching the streaming video when the actual RTN progams are on? I wonder if it is blacked out?

MrBrand: Have you tried watching the streaming video when the actual RTN progams are on? I wonder if it is blacked out?

Yes, I actually checked it last night to be certain it was working before posting the link and caught part of Mission: Impossible.

Thanks alot for posting this since Louisville, KY is too lame to have an affiliate I can watch it streaming online from Buffalo.

I see no 1950's sitcoms at all, and the only other 1950's shows I see listed are dramas and westerns: Perry Mason, Have Gun-Will Travel and two shows which started in 1959 and barely qualify as being in the 1950's decade (Twilight Zone and Rawhide). Gunsmoke spanned 1955-1975, but as TV Land does, they probably won't show any of the B&W episodes from pre 1965 (not that I care).

Again, another channel with an averison to anything from the 1950's. (I am surprised they are going to broadcast anything filmed in black and white at all).

My locale (KDEV) only lists 6 one-hour shows and they're all dramas. I guess the rest of the time will be filled up with "paid programming" (infomercials) and locally selected programs (no hope there either).

I see the TV listing supplement in my local paper (Denver) doesn't even list the Retro station for the area (KDEV channel 39) even though all the other low-power UHF analog channels are listed. It's hardly necessary to mention, Comcast Cable doesn't carry it at all.

Now, where's that 'bowtie' UHF antenna I used to have?

V20. I have to agree. I am a huge fan of many B&W shows but I have a feeling we may NEVER see them again unless they somehow make it to dvd, legit or otherwise. :(

On the streaming ... yes, you can see the actual episodes they are airing. It's not blacked out. What would be the point then?

Storrs19, I never would have guessed when I was watching all those great 1950's shows on N@N and CBN's Family Channel in the 1980's that in fifteen years, they would have COMPLETELY disappeared from every channel in the entire nation, whether cable or on-air broadcast AND that almost none of them would be available for purchase.

I can remember coming home from middle school in the late 1960's and watching an entire late afternoon of 1950's and 60's greats. (For example, I can remember watching Anne Francis as Honey West with her pet ocelot.) I can remember in 1975, the local NBC affiliate broadcast an entire summer of George and Gracie at 3:30 in the afternoon. I had never even heard of G&G, I assumed Burns and Allen was a show about two men(!). I fell in love with her zany, daffy logic. I watched it every afternoon for the entire three months.)

I remember feeling saddened when my mother told me that Gracie had died back in the 1960's.

I sure hope that Kenner get's This Channel

I sure hope that Kenner get's This Channel


In your case, I think that KWCE Alexandria, LA might be your best bet. Can you get that where you live? If not, use the link from MrBand to watch the Buffalo channel. It's got some good stuff on it!

I guess I will have to go back to radio :lol:
On XM Channel 164 they air: Jack Benny, Burns & Allen, The Great Gildersleeves, Fibber McGee & Molly, Abbott & Costello, Stan Freeburg, Dragnet, Superman, and a ton of other good programs including Lux Radio Theater.

Oh wow, this feed is awesome!

I'm watching The Beverly Hillbillies now ... up next is Get Smart. Too bad I have to go into work!

I get the Buffalo one live here at school but I never have time to watch it so it's nice to have the feed... they were showing "My Three Sons" and "Laverne & Shirley" not too long ago, I wish those would come back but it's still a great lineup!

I watched this station for about a week and a half. Now it doesn't stream. Am I doing something wrong/ I am doing nothing diffeerent. HELP!

Oh wow, this feed is awesome!

I'm watching The Beverly Hillbillies now ... up next is Get Smart. Too bad I have to go into work!
Plus in the afternoon on that feed they have Gomer Pyle usmc & The Lucy Show.

I watched this station for about a week and a half. Now it doesn't stream. Am I doing something wrong/ I am doing nothing diffeerent. HELP!
here is a direct link to the stream at
http://64.66.67.49:22710

here is a direct link to the stream at
http://64.66.67.49:22710


It doesn't work. I've tried it 4 times.

It streams for me.

I sure hope that I get this Network

I sure hope that I get this Network
so do I

It doesn't work. I've tried it 4 times.
just open your window media player and then click open url and then copy and paste the link in your window media player then it will start playing.

It started to work again a couple days later. Thanks to all for your help. Is it possible to get live streams of any of the other stations listed. You can get their home pages, but a computer dummy like myself hasn't been able to figure out to access any live streams from any of them. Thanks, Bob

Not to be a pain, but now there is sound with a blue screen. What trick to you computer geniuses have to help a computer novice out.

It's not working for me at all. I just see a black screen, no sound or anything. It usually works.

have anybody seen this site

http://retrovision.tv it show abunch classic televsion show.

Good news! The feed is working again! Here it is in case you missed it before:

http://web.archive.org/web/20060408161858/http://www.retrotelevision.net/genericstream.html

Let's hope this time it's permanent!

This is Awsome News

Is there anything new on this network? Are they going to release any kind of further information before July 7th? I hope they will eventually expand and make their services available to DirecTV so we can just forget TV Land even exists anymore and enjoy something with quality programming methods!!!

Is there anything new on this network? Are they going to release any kind of further information before July 7th? I hope they will eventually expand and make their services available to DirecTV so we can just forget TV Land even exists anymore and enjoy something with quality programming methods!!!


You want to know what bugs me? To me, RTN seems to be unfairly overshadowed, on this board anyway, by other stations like ION and American Life TV, neither of whom, in my opinion anyway, even come close to offering the variety and quality of programming that RTN does, and that's while it's still a regional network! That's just not fair!

One other cool thing I've discovered about RTN Buffalo: Along with its normal lineup of 60s sitcoms, they also offer feeds of baseball games from the Yankees, Mets, and Indians. Tonight it's Yankees vs Mets! Sure beats "National Bingo Night" any day!

I guess there just isn't 'contact' with them? I guess ION is more widespread, but there are quite a few on this board that get this network.

Pavanbadal, are there any plans to start covering this network after it goes 'national?' If the other ones are covered it seems logical that this one be also.

Sal, what more can we do about RTN right now? We gave all of the lineups for each local. As of this writing, all they are a handful of local stations. Yes, they have good programming...no doubt. I give the edge to AmericanLife...they air shows unedited. That is covered much more because they are a national cable channel.

TV Land Fan, we don't have any additional details yet on RTN's national launch, but we will certainly cover it.

Sal, what more can we do about RTN right now? We gave all of the lineups for each local. As of this writing, all they are a handful of local stations. Yes, they have good programming...no doubt. I give the edge to AmericanLife...they air shows unedited. That is covered much more because they are a national cable channel.

TV Land Fan, we don't have any additional details yet on RTN's national launch, but we will certainly cover it.


Did u get my email?????

Yes

When watching the stream, is anybody else getting a blue screen but still able to hear what's going on??

Yes I am, right now at 2:55 P.M. 6/29/07

Me too! Ugh! 6/29/07 8:12 PM.

I just started watching the feed regularly on Monday. This channel is very addicting. So far, I watched The Nanny, Mad About You, Family Ties, The Beverly Hillbillies, Get Smart, Hogan's Heroes, Happy Days, The Lucy Show, Hawaii Five-O, Matlock, Cheers, and Andy Griffith. I could see something was wrong on Wednesday. The picture started getting really bad. Hopefully, if it's fixed, the stream will be better. I hope it goes to DISH Network when it goes National so we can watch it on regular TV.

I hope this is just a temporary thing. I remember a few weeks ago the RTN feed had the same problem and it was fixed a few days later. What I'm hoping for is that it will clear up before the channel goes national July 7, which is only a week away. Speaking of which, does anyone know what the schedule will look like after that? The suspense is killing me!

I'm having the blue screen problem as well.06/30/07 4:37 PM

Well, the 7th has come and gone, what's going on with RTN? Can anyone that gets the network enlighten those of us that don't have access to it. Has the schedule changed, logo, anything? Thanks!

I hope this is just a temporary thing. I remember a few weeks ago the RTN feed had the same problem and it was fixed a few days later. What I'm hoping for is that it will clear up before the channel goes national July 7, which is only a week away. Speaking of which, does anyone know what the schedule will look like after that? The suspense is killing me!


goes national does that mean it be everywhere like on direct tv n stuff it passed july 7th

I have searched everywhere online and can't find a thing. No schedule, no press releases, no stations, no official website, nothing. Wonder why they're so mum about it???

Has anyone ever tried to email Equity Broadcasting? I emailed them the other day, asking about RTN but no response. Do they usually not answer their emails?

Now the Internet stream isn't working. It hasn't since before going national or maybe it was the same day, I'm not sure which.

Should we be getting suspicious?

Welcome back Pavanbadal. Have you heard anything on what this network is doing and their future plans yet?

The stream still isn't working.

Thanks TV Land Fan. I've left several messages to RTN. No responses yet. It certainly isn't national yet, as you all know. I'll let you all know when something is released or if I hear anything.

Here is some news finally...but it isn't anything about national:


RTN to Launch in Raleigh-Durham


Aug. 15 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Capitol Broadcasting to bring RTN programming to Raleigh-Durham. The new affiliate will launch Sept. 10 on Capitol Broadcasting's WRAZ-DT, a station that reaches more than 22 counties in North Carolina.

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum."

The digital revolution has begun to take shape and it is clear that RTN and WRAZ will be leading the charge in Raleigh Durham," said Mark Dvornik, RTN's Executive Vice President. "RTN brings a powerful brand to each market and WRAZ joins a growing list of affiliates looking to monetize their spectrum with a branded localized network."

"I'm a big fan of the classic programs on RTN", said Capitol Broadcasting President and CEO Jim Goodmon. "This is a great broadcast service with family- friendly programming, and we are looking forward to bringing it to the market and adding more local programs to it as we move forward."

what is the scheduled going to be like

RTN to Launch in Pittsburgh

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 17 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it has entered into an agreement with COX Broadcasting to bring RTN programming to Pittsburgh. The new affiliate will launch Oct. 15 on COX's WPXI-DT, a station that reaches more than 1.1 million households in one of the nation's top-25 markets.

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum."

I can't tell you how often viewers call me asking us to bring classic programming back to modern television," said Mark Barash, Director of Programming at WPXI. "So, we'll take classic network shows and mix in some of WPXI's rich history of local programming favorites to provide television that will be appointment viewing."

"We are excited to announce our partnership with COX Television and WPXI," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "WPXI has a history of providing quality television for the people of Pittsburgh, and RTN will continue that tradition with our Prime Time All the Time schedule."

WPXI, Pittsburgh's NBC affiliate, celebrates their 50th anniversary this year. The station plans to move to a 66,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility in Pittsburgh's Summer Hill neighborhood by the fall of 2007.

Retro Television Network to Launch in San Francisco

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 20 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Young Broadcasting to launch an RTN affiliate in San Francisco. The new affiliate will launch Oct. 1 on the digital stream of KRON, Young Broadcasting's flagship station that reaches more than 2 million households in one of the nation's top-5 markets.

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, including Hawaii 5-0, Matlock, Mission: Impossible and Streets of San Francisco, in addition to local programming. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

"Our new agreement with Retro Television Network (RTN) will allow KRON4 to provide the San Francisco market with a new viewing option that will be a complimentary blend of the station's local programming and news with RTN's Prime Time all the Time classic hit show format," said Deb McDermott, President of Young Broadcasting. She added, "Thanks to RTN's unique turn key operation KRON4 expands its market presence with a new advertising-supported digital network brand, which fits perfectly with Young Broadcasting's strategic goal of developing new revenue streams."

"Young Broadcasting operates stations who have established brand and identity," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "KRON-TV has been broadcasting to Bay area viewers for over 50 years and has established a powerful identity in the marketplace. RTN is proud to have such a strong partner in San Francisco."

"KRON-TV and RTN are set to bring Bay area viewers a new network on our digital channel featuring classic shows from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s," said Mark Antonitis, President and General Manager of KRON. "We believe that Bay Area viewers will love seeing these hit shows, in addition to the local programming and news that will complement the network."

Going national one city at a time...

Yeah, hopefully it'll eventually be national. This isn't what we were wanting, but it'll probably go national sometime.

Two bits of news:


RTN Acquires Broadcast Rights to Hip Hop Harry

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 23 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it has acquired the over-the-air broadcast rights for weekend mornings for the Emmy-nominated children's show Hip Hop Harry. Under the terms of the agreement, the network will air the program on Saturday mornings in all RTN markets, beginning in mid-September. Hip Hop Harry is produced by C to the B Productions.

Hip Hop Harry is a musically-based, live action program designed to entertain, educate and inform pre-school aged children. The program, which prides itself in creating social, emotional, cognitive, health, physical and creative experiences for its young viewers, received an Emmy Nomination this year for "Outstanding Pre-School Children's Series" and was a Parents' Choice Approved Winner in 2007.

"We are thrilled to add such a quality program to our Saturday morning children's block," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Hip Hop Harry is the perfect companion to the quality of programming offered by RTN."

"I'm very pleased that RTN will be making Hip Hop Harry accessible to children across the country," said Claude Brooks, CEO of C to the B Productions and Creator and Executive Producer of Hip Hop Harry. "We are excited to be airing on a network that is clearly dedicated to excellent programming."

RTN, is currently available in Alexandria, LA; Buffalo, NY; Cedar Rapids, IA; Denver, CO; Eugene, OR; Ft. Smith, AR; Las Vegas, NV; Lexington, KY; Little Rock, AR; Myrtle Beach, SC; Panama City, FL; Salt Lake City, UT; Savannah, GA; Spokane, WA and St. Louis, MO. The network
recently announced that it will also launch in Raleigh-Durham, Pittsburgh and San Francisco this fall.



RTN to Launch a Green Bay Affiliate

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 23 -- Retro Television Network (RTN) which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it has entered into an agreement to launch an RTN affiliate in Green Bay, adding more than 430,000 households to the network's viewing area. The new affiliate will launch Oct. 1 on WBAY-TV/DT, a digital stream of Young Broadcasting's ABC affiliate WBAY-TV.

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. The network is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

"Our new agreement with RTN will allow WBAY-TV to provide the Green Bay market with a new viewing option that will be a complementary blend of the station's local programming and news with RTN's Prime Time all the Time classic hit show format," said Deb McDermott, President of Young Broadcasting.

"WBAY is pleased to offer another choice to our viewers with this new entertainment channel," adds Don Carmichael, General Manager of WBAY-TV.

"WBAY-TV has been broadcasting in the Green Bay market for 54 years and we are excited to partner with such a strong station to introduce RTN programming in the area," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN.

Sounds good, hopefully it won't take them too long to be national.

RTN to Launch in Albany

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 27 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation(Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it plans to launch a new affiliate on the digital channel of Albany's ABC station, adding more than 550,000 households to RTN's rapidly expanding footprint.

The new network will launch Oct. 1 on WTEN-TV, a Young Broadcasting station that serves upstate New York, western Massachusetts and southern Vermont.

RTN, which is home to dozens of hit shows such as Matlock, Mission: Impossible, Hawaii 5-0 and Streets of San Francisco, is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. The network is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

"RTN offers some of the best programming from years past and we believe that our viewers will positively respond to the network's Prime Time all the Time lineup," said Rene Laspina, General Manager of WTEN-TV.

"Thanks to RTN's unique, turn-key operation, WTEN-TV expands its market presence with a new advertising-supported digital network brand, which fits perfectly with Young Broadcasting's strategic goal of developing new revenue streams," added Deb McDermott, President of Young Broadcasting.

"We are excited to expand our relationship with the great team at Young Broadcasting," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "WTEN-TV offers a broad footprint and a strong community presence, which we believe will be great assets as we introduce RTN programming in the market."

More cities all the time

RTN Announces New Affiliate in Reno



LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 29 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it has entered into an agreement with COX Broadcasting to bring RTN programming to Reno, NV. The new affiliate will launch Jan. 7, 2008, on a digital channel of COX's KRXI-TV, a FOX affiliate that reaches more than 260,000 households in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area.

RTN, which is home to dozens of hit shows such as Matlock, Mission: Impossible and Hawaii 5-0, is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. The network is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

"RTN-Reno offers our viewers a step back in time to see all of the great shows of the past," said Steve Cummings, General Manager of KRXI-TV. "It is a real viewing opportunity for our audiences in Northern Nevada."

"RTN-Reno viewers will delight in seeing a young Michael Douglas in The Streets of San Francisco, one of the original procedurals that spawned many of today's hit shows," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN, "and they will enjoy hearing Robin Leach say 'champagne wishes and caviar dreams' in Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous on their very own 'Prime Time all the Time' schedule."

Now the Internet stream isn't working. It hasn't since before going national or maybe it was the same day, I'm not sure which.

Should we be getting suspicious?


It's working now! I wonder for how long. Maybe someone should get a pool started. I give it 4 weeks tops. Of course, it's no surprise to me. What do you expect? It's from Buffalo! They're used to screwing things up...especially their sports teams! :lol: :lol: :lol:



http://web.archive.org/web/20060408161858/http://www.retrotelevision.net/genericstream.html

Whoa! I wasn't expecting it to come back. I wonder how long it's been working. At least we get to see some awesome shows again.

RTN Renews Affiliations in Savannah and Myrtle Beach/Florence


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 18 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that Media General has renewed its RTN affiliations in Savannah, GA and Myrtle Beach/Florence, SC for another year. RTN, which originally launched in both markets in the fall of 2006, currently airs on a digital stream of WSAV, the NBC affiliate in Savannah, and WBTW, the CBS affiliate in Myrtle Beach/Florence.

RTN is a television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with hit shows. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

"The viewers in Savannah and Myrtle Beach/Florence have positively responded to RTN's lineup and we are pleased to continue offering them another programming option," said John Cottingham, Senior Vice President of
Media General's Broadcast Stations.

Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN, said, "Media General is one of the early adopters of both RTN and the C.A.S.H. system and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them."

Whoa! I wasn't expecting it to come back. I wonder how long it's been working. At least we get to see some awesome shows again.
I knew about this when it was posted, but never bothered to try it again so far. Too bad I missed a month of it since it went back. Hope it's still working. I assume it still is, since no one's posted otherwise. I'll be sure to try it again.

RTN to Launch in Three New Markets



LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 9 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Barrington Broadcasting Group to launch RTN affiliations in Toledo, OH, Colorado Springs, CO, and Traverse City, MI. The new affiliates will launch on Oct. 11 on the digital streams of WNWO, Toledo's NBC affiliate, KXRM, Colorado Springs' FOX affiliate, and WPBN, Traverse City's NBC affiliate. RTN will be replacing The Tube Music Network, which originally aired on these digital channels.

"We couldn't be more pleased to deliver this terrific RTN Network programming to Toledo, Colorado Springs and Traverse City," said Darlene
Goldsberry, Barrington Broadcasting Group's Director of Programming. "RTN provides a unique and wonderful offering to our viewers and we believe they will enjoy it."

"We are proud to add three Barrington stations to the growing list of RTN affiliates broadcasting our 'Prime Time all the Time' schedule," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "RTN viewers in each of these markets will enjoy hearing Robin Leach say 'champagne wishes and caviar dreams' in Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous or watching Michael Douglas' break-out role in Streets of San Francisco, while also laughing along with Don Adams in Get Smart."

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

does anyone know a schedule for Pittsburgh yet, or where you can find 1?

RTN to Launch in Three New Markets



LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 9 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Barrington Broadcasting Group to launch RTN affiliations in Toledo, OH, Colorado Springs, CO, and Traverse City, MI. The new affiliates will launch on Oct. 11 on the digital streams of WNWO, Toledo's NBC affiliate, KXRM, Colorado Springs' FOX affiliate, and WPBN, Traverse City's NBC affiliate. RTN will be replacing The Tube Music Network, which originally aired on these digital channels.

"We couldn't be more pleased to deliver this terrific RTN Network programming to Toledo, Colorado Springs and Traverse City," said Darlene
Goldsberry, Barrington Broadcasting Group's Director of Programming. "RTN provides a unique and wonderful offering to our viewers and we believe they will enjoy it."

"We are proud to add three Barrington stations to the growing list of RTN affiliates broadcasting our 'Prime Time all the Time' schedule," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "RTN viewers in each of these markets will enjoy hearing Robin Leach say 'champagne wishes and caviar dreams' in Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous or watching Michael Douglas' break-out role in Streets of San Francisco, while also laughing along with Don Adams in Get Smart."

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.


Just the other day, I found out about the demise of the Tube Network and was thinking that RTN would be a natural on the now empty WPIX digital channel in NY.

Let's hope WPIX-DT gets RTN...it might be enough for me to get digital cable finally.

RTN to Launch in Three New Markets



LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 9 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Barrington Broadcasting Group to launch RTN affiliations in Toledo, OH, Colorado Springs, CO, and Traverse City, MI. The new affiliates will launch on Oct. 11 on the digital streams of WNWO, Toledo's NBC affiliate, KXRM, Colorado Springs' FOX affiliate, and WPBN, Traverse City's NBC affiliate. RTN will be replacing The Tube Music Network, which originally aired on these digital channels.

"We couldn't be more pleased to deliver this terrific RTN Network programming to Toledo, Colorado Springs and Traverse City," said Darlene
Goldsberry, Barrington Broadcasting Group's Director of Programming. "RTN provides a unique and wonderful offering to our viewers and we believe they will enjoy it."

"We are proud to add three Barrington stations to the growing list of RTN affiliates broadcasting our 'Prime Time all the Time' schedule," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "RTN viewers in each of these markets will enjoy hearing Robin Leach say 'champagne wishes and caviar dreams' in Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous or watching Michael Douglas' break-out role in Streets of San Francisco, while also laughing along with Don Adams in Get Smart."

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

Oh my freaking God! For once I am actually glad I live in the Toledo area. Thank you so much for this great news, Pav. I can't wait to finally check out RTN.

does anyone know a schedule for Pittsburgh yet, or where you can find 1?

Effect. Oct. 15 on WPXI-DT Pittsburgh, PA:

Weekdays
10:00 AM I Love Lucy
10:30 AM I Love Lucy
11:00 AM Gomer Pyle
11:30 AM My Three Sons
12:00 PM Magnum P.I.
1:00 PM Quincy
2:00 PM Cannon
3:00 PM The Fugitive
4:00 PM Little House
5:00 PM Love American Style
5:30 PM Get Smart
6:00 PM Laverne & Shirley
6:30 PM Happy Days
7:00 PM Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous
8:00 PM Hawaii Five-O
9:00 PM Streets of San Francisco
10:00 PM Rockford Files
11:00 PM Mission Impossible
12:00 AM Ironside
1:00 AM The Untouchables

Saturdays
7:00AM Love 2 Talk (E/I)
7:30AM Love 2 Talk (E/I)
8:00AM Love 2 Talk (E/I)
8:30AM Love 2 Talk (E/I)
9:00AM Hip Hop Harry (E/I)
9:30AM Hip Hop Harry (E/I)
10:00AM Family Affair
10:30AM Family Affair
11:00AM Petticoat Junction
11:30AM Petticoat Junction
12:00PM Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew
1:00PM Rawhide
2:00PM Marshall Dillon
3:00PM Gunsmoke
4:00PM Wild Wild West
5:00PM RTN Mystery Theater
7:00PM A-Team
8:00PM A-Team
9:00PM Hawaii Five-O
10:00PM Kojak
11:00PM Off Beat Cinema

Sundays
10:00AM Family Ties
10:30AM Family Ties
11:00AM Family Affair
11:30AM Family Affair
12:00PM Brady Bunch
12:30PM Brady Bunch
1:00PM Mork & Mindy
1:30PM Mork & Mindy
2:00PM Marshall Dillon
3:00PM Gunsmoke
4:00PM Wild Wild West
5:00PM The Fugitive
6:00PM Star Trek
7:00PM Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous
8:00PM Knight Rider
9:00PM A-Team
10:00PM Hogan's Heroes
10:30PM Hogan's Heroes
11:00PM The Honeymooners
11:30PM The Honeymooners
12:00AM It Takes A Thief

Effect. Oct. 15 on WPXI-DT Pittsburgh, PA:

Weekdays
10:00 AM I Love Lucy
10:30 AM I Love Lucy
11:00 AM Gomer Pyle
11:30 AM My Three Sons
12:00 PM Magnum P.I.
1:00 PM Quincy
2:00 PM Cannon
3:00 PM The Fugitive
4:00 PM Little House
5:00 PM Love American Style
5:30 PM Get Smart
6:00 PM Laverne & Shirley
6:30 PM Happy Days
7:00 PM Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous
8:00 PM Hawaii Five-O
9:00 PM Streets of San Francisco
10:00 PM Rockford Files
11:00 PM Mission Impossible
12:00 AM Ironside
1:00 AM The Untouchables

Saturdays
7:00AM Love 2 Talk (E/I)
7:30AM Love 2 Talk (E/I)
8:00AM Love 2 Talk (E/I)
8:30AM Love 2 Talk (E/I)
9:00AM Hip Hop Harry (E/I)
9:30AM Hip Hop Harry (E/I)
10:00AM Family Affair
10:30AM Family Affair
11:00AM Petticoat Junction
11:30AM Petticoat Junction
12:00PM Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew
1:00PM Rawhide
2:00PM Marshall Dillon
3:00PM Gunsmoke
4:00PM Wild Wild West
5:00PM RTN Mystery Theater
7:00PM A-Team
8:00PM A-Team
9:00PM Hawaii Five-O
10:00PM Kojak
11:00PM Off Beat Cinema

Sundays
10:00AM Family Ties
10:30AM Family Ties
11:00AM Family Affair
11:30AM Family Affair
12:00PM Brady Bunch
12:30PM Brady Bunch
1:00PM Mork & Mindy
1:30PM Mork & Mindy
2:00PM Marshall Dillon
3:00PM Gunsmoke
4:00PM Wild Wild West
5:00PM The Fugitive
6:00PM Star Trek
7:00PM Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous
8:00PM Knight Rider
9:00PM A-Team
10:00PM Hogan's Heroes
10:30PM Hogan's Heroes
11:00PM The Honeymooners
11:30PM The Honeymooners
12:00AM It Takes A Thief


Pavan,
You mentioned on the blog that you have an interview with RTN coming up. If possible, please ask them if there are plans to add a NY affiliate. This schedule is great! Thanks.

when wil direct tv pittsburgh get it i dont get wpix yet use to when i lived my other state.

This is wonderful. If it comes to my area, I will croak. They have the concept down pat!

I wonder if there are going to be more special syndicated feeds for subchannels launched in the future like RTN.

Pavan,
You mentioned on the blog that you have an interview with RTN coming up. If possible, please ask them if there are plans to add a NY affiliate. This schedule is great! Thanks.

Oh, you bet I'm asking about NYC. That is my market!

This station looks wonderful....I see Pittsburgh is airing I Love Lucy. Haven't seen any of the other affiliates airing that if I can recall correctly.

This station looks wonderful....I see Pittsburgh is airing I Love Lucy. Haven't seen any of the other affiliates airing that if I can recall correctly.

I Love Lucy is general syndication and not RTN. RTN affiliates can compete in the general syndication marketplace just as much as regular stations can (the Lexington KY RTN station's actually a majority syndicated programming, for example).

i looked on wpxi .com and asked my direct tv server and they dont carry it and i saw schedule on wpxi .com pittsburgh pa it didnt mention this schedule at all wierd

You need digital cable to view it. You're not in Pittsburgh, are you?

no im in pennsylvania digital cable sucks.

WHat ever happened to RTN going 'national?' Did we ever figure out what that even meant? I am assuming they meant all of the subchannels would be airing the same thing, and that is obviously not the case. They have a great thing going and I think the HD subchannels may give some much-needed variety to free/over the air television (and digital cable as well).

TV Land Fan: They are going national. That is what these affiliates turning RTN's are. They never said they were going to be a one-feed national cable/broadcast network. RTN is a network airing on digital feeds (not HD feeds, it is DT feeds) of a local channel catering to the local channel's programming needs.

They have announced quite a few local channels, and I'm sure there is much more to come. Let's hope they will be on more than 90% of the country soon.

COX Television Adds Third RTN Affiliate

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 12 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that COX Television plans to add a third RTN affiliate on its El Paso, TX station. The network will launch in 2008 on a digital stream of KFOX-TV, the local FOX affiliate that serves the El Paso, TX / Las Cruces, NM market.

"So far, three COX stations are affiliated with RTN and the reason for this positive response is because their schedule offers a cohesive program
niche that we can effectively market to viewers," said Bruce Baker, Executive Vice President of COX Television. "Additionally, clients can relate to RTN both in terms of program environment and target market, so it is a great combination."

"Viewers in these three COX Television markets will fall in love all over again with Love, American Style and will be on the edge of their seats as Dr. Richard Kimble, played by David Jansen, is The ugitive on the run trying to prove his innocence," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "In the evening, audiences will enjoy seeing Robert Stack as Elliot Ness in The Untouchables."

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

RTN will launch in Pittsburgh on COX's WPXI-DT this Monday (October 15) and in Reno on COX's KRXI-DT on January 1.

Maybe COX will added it here in New Orleans Soon

TV Land Fan: They are going national. That is what these affiliates turning RTN's are. They never said they were going to be a one-feed national cable/broadcast network. RTN is a network airing on digital feeds (not HD feeds, it is DT feeds) of a local channel catering to the local channel's programming needs.

They have announced quite a few local channels, and I'm sure there is much more to come. Let's hope they will be on more than 90% of the country soon.Now I understand. Hopefully they'll be on in the markets like NYC, LA, Chicago, etc soon. That would be a big leap towards being available nationally.

If anyone happens to stumble upon the RTN schedule for WNWO in Toledo, please post it :) I've looked all over for a schedule and I can't fine one.

If anyone happens to stumble upon the RTN schedule for WNWO in Toledo, please post it :) I've looked all over for a schedule and I can't fine one.

I'll see what I can find, though it might not be until Monday now since the work week is over. Toledo launched the RTN feed yesterday on one of the digital streams of WNWO-DT, did it not?

Maybe COX will added it here in New Orleans Soon No, in Salina - :)

I'll see what I can find, though it might not be until Monday now since the work week is over. Toledo launched the RTN feed yesterday on one of the digital streams of WNWO-DT, did it not?

Actually, while it said it was supposed to launch yesterday, I think it launched real early this morning. So far I've been figuring out some of the schedule the hard way, by watching or recording, lol.

So far I'm not too impressed with my area's feed. Not many sitcoms and mostly cop shows. I did enjoy watching Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous this morning, though.

How do I know if I get this channel? My closest affiliate would be Columbus, Ohio, and I have Time Warner Cable(digital cable too)

Pavan will let us know witch Affiliate will be getting RTN

why is the stream not working?

What Stream is not working

The stream that streams the buffalo affiliate on the internet.

any new york channels

any new york channels
There's one in Buffalo,New York,Not New York City.

Does RTN not have access to I Love Lucy? I think there's like one affiliate (WPXI) airing it, which someone said could be acquired for that network.

This show is so big it seems everyone would have it airing unless there were restrictions in a certain market.

The stream buffers and connects to media and then it just says "Ready" but no video starts.

what is the website

The stream buffers and connects to media and then it just says "Ready" but no video starts.
That's what I got too. That stinks. I watched it for a while before but didn't get to watch it since it started working again. Too bad it's off again.

I wish they'd hurry up and announce some new affiliates this week. I guess it's a slow-going process.

BTW, did anyone ever find the Toledo schedule? I was curious to see what they've got going.

what is the website
http://web.archive.org/web/200604081...ricstream.html let's hope it works again soon.

I live near Pittsburgh and just happened upon this station, it's fantastic!! Only problem is I am switching to Dish Network. Is this station on Dish?
Thanks!!

Pavan,
You mentioned on the blog that you have an interview with RTN coming up. If possible, please ask them if there are plans to add a NY affiliate. This schedule is great! Thanks.


Also, I'd like for you to ask if RTN's plans are for the greater Los Angeles/Southern California metropolitan area (in 2008?) It would be great now that The Tube music video channel is gone that KTLA Channel 5 (CW) should replace it with RTN's classic programming (digital 5.1) or KDOC-TV Channel 56 (Ind.) in Anaheim, California (Orange County) should get RTN programming even though the station's slogan is Endless Classics, it airs some great classic shows on its main broadcast channel daily and a few shows on weekends.

Thanks! :)

I don't think satellite company's have DT feeds, only digital cable. Though, I could be wrong. Check with Dish Network.

I have already asked them about the top markets (NY, LA, Chicago), so you'll see that in my interview! It should be posted by next week.

I live near Pittsburgh and just happened upon this station, it's fantastic!! Only problem is I am switching to Dish Network. Is this station on Dish?
Thanks!!

I don't think RTN's available on either satellite service as of yet.

RetroTelevision.net is semi-live again:

http://www.retrotelevision.net/

The Site is Under Construction

Now it's saying the stream in unavailable.

Pavan, any idea when you'll be putting the interview up? I hope they announce some more affiliates soon.

My interview was done via e-mail rather than phone, so I'm just waiting for their responses. They said by this weekend, so if all goes well the interview will go up Monday on the blog!

I cant wait to see Monday's Blog

I just got digital yesterday and I have WPXI RTN. Too bad the picture is messed up.

This is a great Classic Channel too bad I do not have this Channel

I hope RTN isn't losing steam. They haven't announced any new affiliates the past couple of weeks :(

give it time I sure they will Announced more station Affiliate Very Soon

RTN to Launch in Lafayette


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 31 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it plans to launch an RTN affiliate in Lafayette, LA. The new affiliate will launch Nov. 1 on KDCG and will air in Lafayette on COX Communications cable channel 9.

"RTN programming will fill the local airwaves with Magnum P.I., Hawaii 5-0, Matlock, Mission: Impossible and many more great hit shows," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Lafayette viewers will laugh along with Michael J. Fox, as Alex Keaton, in Family Ties and Ron Howard, as Richie Cunningham, in the timeless hit Happy Days."

"All of us at KDCG TV22 are excited to bring RTN's classic hit series to viewers throughout the nine parishes we serve," said Bobby Dupre, President of KDCG. "RTN's 'Prime Time All the Time' programming will complement our strong slate of local shows and allow us to continue providing a family-friendly environment for advertisers and viewers alike."

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

Good to hear something from them...come on RTN, keep signing more affiliates!

I wish they would air some more of those CBS sitcoms instead of all of those dramas that most of the affiliates have a lot of. Stuff like My Three Sons, I Love Lucy, Hogan's Heroes, Happy Days, Andy Griffith, Gomer Pyle, Laverne and Shirley, The Honeymooners, Brady Bunch, etc.

RTN launched its affiliate in Lafayette today. I can't wait to get home from work and check it out!

I found this on TitanTV....for anyone that's interested, the weekday schedule for KDCG/Alexandria, LA. They're airing a lot of their own programming too, so where there's spaces they air non-RTN shows. What's up with Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous airing on every station? That's sort of a strange show for a 'retro tv' network, IMO.


8:00AM Magnum, P.I.
9:00AM Hawaii-Five O
10:00AM Rockford Files
11:00AM Streets of San Fransisco

12:30PM Love, American Style
1:00PM Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
2:00PM Quincy
3:00PM Little House on the Prairie
4:00PM Family Ties
4:30PM Happy Days

8:00PM Matlock
9:00PM Magnum, P.I.
10:00PM Hawaii-Five O
11:00PM Mission: Impossible
12:00AM Get Smart
12:30AM Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

Not bad...you're lucky, HE Pennypacker!

what about 12:00 pm

They're airing their own programming in the times I didn't list, shows I've never heard of....you can see the whole schedule at: http://kdcg.titantv.com/apg/ttv.aspx?siteid=49977

What's Coking airs at 12:00 pm

Yes indeed--was surprised to come home last night and see Hawaii 5-0 and Mission Impossible playing!!! :D And FWIW, KDCG is a fully operational broadcast station--not a digital subchannel of another station. They produce their own local newscast, plus local culture oriented shows such as a Cajun music showcase. Sure the heck beats the Sportsman Channel stuff they were airing most of the time!!

I found this on Equity's website, but it was never posted here....from last Tuesday:

RTN To Launch This Week in Santa Barbara

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct 30, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Smith Broadcasting to add an RTN affiliate in Santa Barbara, CA. The network will launch today (October 30) on a digital stream of KEYT, the ABC affiliate that serves the Santa Barbara / Santa Maria / San Luis Obispo market.

"RTN viewers in Santa Barbara will be treated to one the greatest comedic actors of our time with Robin Williams in Mork & Mindy," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "In addition, KEYT-DT viewers will enjoy many other favorites from RTN's 'Prime Time all the Time' lineup, including Perry Mason, Matlock and Michael Landon in Little House on the Prairie."

"We are excited to partner with RTN to compliment our MyNetwork programming, offering an innovative and creative approach to programming for the Central Coast," said Cathy Jacquemin, Vice President and General Manager of KEYT.

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

KEYT-DT / MyRTN will replace KCOP on Santa Barbara area cable systems.

About Equity Media Holdings Corporation

Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA) is a growing broadcaster with multiple sources of revenue and value in its operations that include its Broadcast Station Group, Spectrum Holdings Division and Broadcast Services Division. Equity Media is one of the largest owners and operators of television stations in the United States, currently owning stations in 41 markets that cover more than 32% of the U.S. population. It is the second largest affiliate group of the top ranked Univision and TeleFutura networks, two networks driven by the growth of the Hispanic population in the U.S. Equity Media's proprietary Centralized Automated Satellite Hub (C.A.S.H.) system and Retro Television Network provide centralized content distribution services, which Equity Media believes are unique within the media industry. For more information, please visit www.EMDAholdings.com.

SOURCE Equity Media Holdings Corporation

RTN Announces Expansion to Roanoke


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 8 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Albritton Communications to bring RTN programming to Roanoke, VA. The network will launch in April 2008 on a digital stream of WSET-TV, Albritton's ABC affiliate that serves the Roanoke/Lynchburg area.

"We are excited to be a part of this growing network. It is ironic that our future success will be generated from prime time hits of the past," said Randy Smith, President and General Manager of WSET-TV. "We are proud to be able to take the hits of our generation and offer them to the next."

"Viewers will love seeing Raymond Burr as a wheelchair-bound detective in the critically-acclaimed Ironside," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "In addition, viewers can escape to Hawaii each weeknight while watching Jack Lord in Hawaii 5-0 and Tom Selleck in Magnum P.I."

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

Market by market, their footprint is slowly expanding! Yes!

RTN Announces Expansion to Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 9 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Albritton Communications to bring RTN programming to the Harrisburg-Lancaster- Lebanon-York, PA market. The network will launch in April 2008 on a digital stream of WHTM-TV, Albritton's ABC affiliate that serves Harrisburg and the entire Susquehanna Valley.

"The transition to digital opens so many possibilities for broadcasters," said Joe Lewin, General Manager of WHTM-TV. "The RTN affiliation gives WHTM something we have been seeking - entertaining content that will attract viewers. It is really a great beginning for us."

"Local viewers are going to be treated to Raymond Burr in his two hit shows, Perry Mason and Ironside," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "And viewers will laugh along with the antics of Jim Nabors in Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. and Don Adams in Get Smart."

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

Two announcements in a day!

RTN Adds Affiliate in Tyler, TX

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 9 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it plans to bring RTN programming to Tyler, TX. The new affiliate will launch early next year on a digital stream of KYTX-TV, the CBS affiliate that serves the Tyler / Longview market.

"For My Texas TV (MYTX), our second channel, RTN is a perfect fit," said Phil Hurley, General Manager of KYTX-TV. "We have the channel positions, professional sports, local news and second-channel experience and RTN has the classic programming, innovative delivery and traffic systems and a strategy to build a solid second-channel network."

"Love, American Style and the show that was launched from it, Happy Days, will entertain RTN viewers in Tyler," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "In addition, audiences will love seeing Robert Conrad as Cannon, Michael Douglas in The Streets of San Francisco and Robert Stack in The Untouchables, to name a few."

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

Hi There!

Since I live in Santa Barbara, California, I thought I'd post the schedule for the RTN channel here.

It's an odd mix, as they show MyNetwork shows, and a lot of infomercials.

Monday-Friday

12 AM The Untouchables
1 AM - 9 AM Paid Programming
9 AM Perry Mason
10 AM Matlock
11 AM - 12 PM Jury Duty
12 PM Judge Mathis
1 PM Little House On The Prairie
2 PM Love, American Style
2:30 PM Get Smart
3 PM Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous
4 PM Happy Days
4:30 PM Laverne & Shirley
5 PM The Brady Bunch
5:30 PM Mork & Mindy
6 PM - 7 PM Friends
7 PM - 8 PM Family Guy
8 PM - 10 PM MyNetworkTV Programming
10 PM - 11 PM South Park
11 PM TMZ
11:30 PM LatiNation


Saturday

12 AM Streets Of San Francisco
1 AM - 7 AM Paid Programming
7 AM - 9 AM Love 2 Talk
9 AM - 10 AM Hip Hop Harry
10 AM Bonanza
11 AM Rawhide
12 PM Gunsmoke
1 PM The Wild, Wild West
2 PM LatiNation
2:30-5 PM Various Sports Shows
5 PM The Brady Bunch
5:30 PM Mork & Mindy
6 PM - 7 PM Friends
7 PM - 8 PM Family Guy
8 PM - 10 PM MyNetwork Programming
10 PM - 11 PM South Park
11 PM 24


Sunday

12 AM Without A Trace
1 AM The Untouchables
2 AM - 9 AM Paid Programming
9 AM The Fugitive
10 AM Bonanza
11 AM Rawhide
12 PM Gunsmoke
1 PM The Wild, Wild West
2 PM - 3 PM The Twilight Zone
3 PM Stargate: Atlantis
4 PM - 5 PM Masterminds
5 PM 24
6 PM Without A Trace
7 PM Mission : Impossible
8 PM The A- Team
9 PM Knight Rider
10 PM - 11 PM The Twilight Zone
11 PM Stargate: Atlantis

Thanks for sharing that. They do have sort of an odd mix.

Let's hope they're in all 50 (or at least 48) of the states by the end of the year.

I am hoping that RTN coms to New Orleans

We hope to have our RTN interview this week. Keep your fingers crossed! In the mean time, RTN did speak to B&C for an article:



More Stations Get Retrofitted -- With Retro Television Network (RTN), vintage TV goes digital



By Michael Malone -- Broadcasting & Cable, 11/12/2007

Is the Fonz still cool with viewers nearly a quarter-century since Happy Days last aired? Apparently so, as numerous stations have signed up Retro Television Network (RTN) for their digital channels. With multicast channels The Tube tanking last month and Motor Trend TV spinning its wheels prior to launch, station groups have shown a sudden interest in bringing their “Aayyyy” game by offering reruns of vintage hits like Happy Days, Get Smart and Mission: Impossible, packaged in locally customized formats.

“It's primetime all the time,” says RTN Executive Vice President Mark Dvornik, “and we can highly customize it to an individual market.”

Last spring, RTN parent Equity Broadcasting Corp., which owns a variety of stations across the country, worked out a deal with CBS Television Distribution to run programs from CBS' vast library. But what separates RTN from the “all classics, all the time” format of cable channel TV Land is that the feed can be tweaked to reflect the local market.

That might include sports, with KQUP Pullman (Wash.) airing 70 Seattle SuperSonics games a year on RTN; or local news from either the station or RTN itself. The network can draw on Equity's Little Rock-based anchor crew to provide news segments. “Everybody's embracing the local,” says Dvornik, the former EVP and general sales manager at Paramount Television Group, who joined RTN earlier this year. “We want [stations] to be as local as they can be.”

Dvornik also points out that unlike TV Land, RTN does not air multiple episodes of one series throughout the day. The network also sets itself apart with “retromercials”–decades-old spots that are familiar to viewers of a certain age, such as the famed heart-tugging PSA featuring the Indian on horseback, a fat tear welling up as he sees litter strewn across the terrain.

Stations are increasingly seeking to monetize their digital channels, and RTN has closed a rash of deals of late. In recent weeks, the network announced partnerships with station groups including Barrington, Young, Cox, Allbritton and Scripps, to air the vintage programs on the digital doppelgangers of stations such as KRON San Francisco, WXYZ Detroit and WSET Lynchburg. Stations agree to a 50-50 commercial split with RTN, and pay a monthly service fee.

At presstime, there were 24 RTN affiliates up and running nationwide, with as many as 10 more set to launch in the near term. Sources say Media General and Raycom are each considering RTN for system-wide placement as well (The Tube launched on Raycom stations in 2005). A few big broadcasting players are also rumored to have inquired about buying into the network.

There are a growing number of multicast options for stations, such as WeatherPlus and AccuWeather; the LATV network for Hispanic viewers; and the .2 Network, offering popular films and series, which debuts in February.

Tommy Schenck, who launched RTN on Capitol's WRAZ Raleigh in August, says the local Hispanic community, while substantial, wasn't quite large enough to merit a digital channel. But there were enough family-oriented viewers for RTN. While he doesn't have ratings information yet, he says anecdotal evidence shows RTN connecting with viewers. “We've had a lot of comments, and they've all been favorable,” says the WRAZ VP/general manager. “I get a lot of 'I can watch that with my kids!'”

The same goes for KQUP, which General Manager Rod Hall says started airing RTN almost two years ago. Year-over-year ratings went up 60% from the channel's previous life as a UPN outlet to its reincarnation as the home of musty cop dramas like Hawaii 5-0 and Hunter. “There are a lot of baby boomers like me out there,” says Hall.

While a station may not get rich running reruns of Sanford and Son, some consultants say there remains a healthy market for the old shows, which often find new fans when kids tune in with their parents. Bill Hague, Senior V.P. of media research firm Frank N. Magid Associates, says RTN represents a unique foil to all-day weather and traffic. “I don't know if it'll bring in the tonnage better than 24/7 news, but it's an interesting counter-programming play,” he says.

Dvornik believes the quality of the CBS trove transcends time. “These shows feature the best directors, best writers and best actors that Hollywood had to offer,” he says. “The crime dramas, in particular, are prequels to the hit procedural shows we love today.”

And with RTN's various series long since retired, talk of current shows suspending production due to the writers' strike only makes the classic fare more attractive. “We're strike-proof,” says Dvornik. “None of this affects the business we're doing.”

RTN to Launch in Montgomery


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 12 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Raycom Media to bring RTN programming to Montgomery, AL. The network will launch December 3 on a digital stream of WSFA-TV, Raycom's NBC affiliate that serves the Montgomery-Selma area.

"We're excited to offer our viewers quality programming with an additional digital channel," said Ken Selvaggi, Vice President and General Manager of WSFA-TV. "We've focused on serving viewers well for the past 53 years in the Montgomery area and this new entertainment option will bring many moments of family enjoyment."

"We are thrilled to partner with Raycom in their home market on their flagship station WFSA-TV," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Viewers in Montgomery will soon be enjoying RTN's 'Primetime All the Time' lineup."

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

I liked the article. It makes a lot of sense. I'm glad a company finally is seeing the potential old shows STILL may have. I don't think viewers are asking for too much when they ask for these old programs to be brought back on the air. They are classics, with good writing, acting and many people grew up watching these shows, and newer generations can discover them as well, increasing their popularity. I'm 18 and rather prefer these old shows to the new ones.

I can't wait to see if RTN will ever enter Connecticut.

Yes! More affiliates!

What's this .2 Network? Sounds interesting.

Yes! More affiliates!

What's this .2 Network? Sounds interesting.

.2 is owned by Guardian Enterprise and will launch on local stations in February. They recently cut a deal with Sony to air something like four of their shows. .2, like RTN, will mostly be available on broadcast station's digital signals - ideally their x.2 channel.

Here is our long-awaited interview with RTN:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2007/11/sitcomsonlinecom-exclusive-interview.html

Let me know what you all think. I hope you enjoy it and learned something. We also have a contest set-up for to win 10 free RTN t-shirts!

Pavan,

Great interview! Thanks for working in the question about an RTN affiliate in the NYC market. I emailed WPIX about adding RTN a few weeks back, so they certainly know how I feel! I can't help but think that their reticence on the matter is a hopeful sign of things to come.

Nice interview! I wonder if they'll add any shows in the near future. Can they get library content from any of the other studios (Warner, Sony, 20th, Universal) like they have one with Paramount, or does ION have those tied up (well, not 20th)? Since they are both broadcast...

RTN Adds Atlanta Affiliate

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 20 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will partner with COX Television to bring RTN programming to Atlanta, the nation's 8th largest television market. The new affiliate will launch on a digital stream of WSB- TV in January.

WSB-TV is COX Television's flagship station that serves as the ABC affiliate in Atlanta. The station, which is the oldest television station in Georgia, began broadcasting in 1948 and is one of the premier ABC affiliates in the nation.

"WSB-TV is a market leader in Atlanta and we are thrilled to partner with Cox's flagship station," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Viewers in Atlanta will soon enjoy RTN's 'Primetime All The Time' line-up, including Matlock, Hawaii 5-0, Magnum P.I., Mission: Impossible, Love American Style, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and Love, American Style."

"We have looked hard at different options that are out there to get us going with a subchannel and we think this programming line-up is totally family-friendly and combines many of the real classics that have entertained generations of television viewers," said Bill Hoffman, General Manager of WSB- TV. "Good programs are timeless and this is a wonderful collection of shows that are just that."

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

RTN honored the late Dick Wilson with a retromercial today. You can see it on our blog:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2007/11/day-16-wgas-writers-strike-rtn-adds.html

RTN is a class act. I know they none of them call themselves classic TV channels anymore, but this will probably end up being MUCH better than Nick @ Nite, TBS, TV Land, or the others EVER were. Great to see them moving in to a larger market.

RTN to Launch in Seattle


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 21 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will partner with COX Television to bring RTN programming to Seattle, the nation's 14th largest television market. The new affiliate will launch in January on a digital stream of KIRO-TV, Seattle's CBS affiliate.

"Fans of great television will fall in love with RTN's 'Primetime All the Time' lineup," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Viewers will love seeing Don Adams and Barbara Feldon in Get Smart, prior to next summer's hit movie starring Steve Carell as Maxwell Smart and Anne Hathaway as Agent 99, and will enjoy escaping to Waikiki Beach each evening as they watch Hawaii 5-0 and Magnum P.I. In addition, the weekends are a cavalcade of hit shows, including It Takes a Thief, Gunsmoke, A-Team, Knight Rider, Emergency, Wild, Wild West and many more."

"We're excited that Western Washington viewers and advertisers will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the best classic television programming," said Eric Lerner, Vice President and General Manager of KIRO-TV. "Even if you didn't grow up watching Mission: Impossible, Happy Days or Hawaii 5-0, these shows are still fun to watch and we can't wait to get started with RTN."

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

does dish network get it

RTN is a broadcast network, not a cable channel, so unless Dish decides to add a local affiliate to its package, I don't see RTN being on Dish or DirecTV.

figures k thanks reason i asked il b e gettign dish soon so thought i check how can i get it just get cable or

Actually, if you have a set with a digital TV tuner/VCR tuner/DVD recorder tuner and an antenna you can get it. If you have a analog set you can get a converter box early next year and get it that way.

I get mine on cable because the local affiliate has must-carry status.

we need new york cmon. we never get the good channels on cable like boomerang,rtn,american life

It's certainly a welcome channel, but too bad the Atlanta version is only on digital. I'd love to see Love American Style.

Hopefully Oklahoma City will get RTN some time soon.

The same for my part of Louisiana

RTN Adds Second Capitol Broadcasting Station


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 7 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will be adding a second Capitol Broadcasting Company station as an RTN affiliate. RTN will launch on a digital stream of WMYT in Charlotte, NC, the nation's 25th largest television market, in 2008.

"We are very happy with RTN in Raleigh/Durham and are excited about launching it in Charlotte," said Capitol Broadcasting President and CEO Jim Goodmon.

"We are excited to expand our relationship with Capitol Broadcasting in Charlotte after our successful launch of RTN in September with WRAZ in Raleigh-Durham," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President RTN. "The 'Primetime All The Time' line-up, including Perry Mason, Rockford Files, Hawaii Five-0, Magnum P.I. and Mission: Impossible, will hit the airwaves of Charlotte shortly."

"WMYT My TV12 is thrilled to bring a new, free, over-the-air broadcast network to viewers in the Charlotte television market. RTN has outstanding programming that is suitable for viewing by the entire family," said Will Davis, General Manager of WMYT and WJXY.

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

RTN Adds Tri-Cities Affiliate


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 14 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation , announced today that it will partner with Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation to launch RTN programming on a digital stream of WKPT-TV, Tri-Cities' ABC affiliate. The new affiliate will begin airing RTN programming on December 21 on WKPT-DT, Tennessee's first digital television station, and will also be available over-the-air on WOPI-CA, Channel 9.

"RTN will be available to viewers on both analog and digital starting next week," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "We are excited to bring our 'Primetime All the Time' lineup to the local viewers."

"WKPT-TV is so pleased to be able to air again some of the great programs we've telecast during our 38-year history," said George DeVault, President of Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation. "We are excited to join such an excellent lineup of other RTN affiliates."

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

RTN to Launch in Phoenix, Bringing Total Number of Affiliates to 40


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 19 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation , announced today that it will partner with Londen Media Group to bring RTN programming to Phoenix, the nation's 12th largest television market. The new affiliate will launch next year on KAZT-DT, bringing the network's total number of affiliates to 40.

"In 2008, Phoenix viewers will enjoy RTN's 'Primetime All The Time' lineup of hit shows, including Get Smart, Hogan's Heroes, Hawaii 5-0, A-Team, Mission: Impossible and the original Knight Rider," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN.

"RTN is the ideal choice for our digital future," said Ron Bergamo, General Manager of KAZT-TV. "We were impressed with their state-of-the-art operations and their ease of integration with our systems and are thrilled to have the ability to serve an audience with programming that has stood the test of time."

RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

I don't ever see Retro Televison coming to New Orleans

My market still doesn't have it either. We do have two Media General stations, and I think RTN affiliates with some of their stations, so maybe one of them will add it soon. If we could only get RTN and ION, I'd be set..

RTN Adds Two More Media General Affiliates


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec 21, 2007 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation, announced today that it has entered into agreements with Media General to bring RTN programming to Augusta, GA and Jackson, MS. The new affiliates will launch early next year on a digital stream of WJBF, the ABC affiliate in Augusta, and WJTV, the CBS affiliate in Jackson.

"We are thrilled to add two more Media General stations to be a part of RTN and provide additional programming for our viewers," said Steve Gleason, Vice President of Programming for Media General.

"Viewers in Jackson and Augusta, as part of RTN's 'Primetime All the Time' lineup, will enjoy watching James Garner in Rockford Files, Bob Crane in Hogan's Heroes, Raymond Burr in Ironside, Robert Young in Marcus Welby, M.D. and Michael Douglas in Streets of San Francisco, as well as many more hit shows," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN.

"All of us at WJBF are proud to announce our partnership with RTN for our digital channel," said Bill Stewart, Vice President and General Manager of WJBF. "Through our research, we feel that RTN offers our viewers quality television programming along with our local programming, news and weather. We are all very excited to have the opportunity to offer this kind of product to our viewers."

RTN is a television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

Media General currently airs RTN on its NBC affiliate in Savannah, GA (WSAV) and its CBS affiliate in Myrtle Beach/Florence, SC (WBTW).

Here's what's airing on WKPT-DT 3 and WOPI-CA 9 in the Tri-Cities starting yesterday... all slots not listed are either local or infomercials.

WEEKDAYS
10AM Streets of San Francisco
11AM Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
12PM Love, American Style
1PM Cannon
2PM The Fugitive
3PM Kojak
4PM The Rockford Files
5PM Get Smart
5:30PM Hogan's Heroes
6PM Ironside
8PM Matlock
9PM Hawaii Five-O
10PM Magnum, PI
11PM Mission: Impossible
12AM The Untouchables


WEEKENDS

10AM Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew (Sat) Buck Rogers (Sun)
11AM Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew (Sat) Alias Smith and Jones (Sun)
12PM Bonanza
1PM Rawhide
2PM Gunsmoke
3PM The Wild, Wild West
4PM Emergency!
5PM RTN Mystery Theatre (Sat) The Monkees (Sun)
6PM Airwolf (Sun)
7PM Knight Rider
8PM The A-Team (Sat) Knight Rider (Sun)
9PM The A-Team
10PM Airwolf (Sat) Alfred Hitchcock (Sun)
11PM Off Beat Cinema (Sat) It Takes a Thief (Sun)
12AM It Takes a Thief (Sun)


Greg

RTN Adds a Media General Affiliate in Providence

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Dec. 27 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Media General to bring RTN programming to Providence, RI. The new affiliate, which is the 5th Media General station to sign with RTN, will launch early next year on a digital stream of WJAR, the NBC affiliate in Providence.

"We're thrilled to be able to bring RTN to Providence and New Bedford," said Lisa Churchville, General Manager of WJAR. "It's a fun schedule of programs that we all remember fondly -- comfort TV!"

"Media General was an early adopter of RTN and the company continues to sign more affiliates," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Our 'Primetime all the Time' lineup is exciting for viewers because they are able to enjoy their favorite stars throughout the day, including Ron Howard and Henry Winkler in Happy Days, James Rockford in Rockford Files, Peter Graves in Mission: Impossible, Jack Lord in Hawaii-5-0, Clint Eastwood in Rawhide, David Janssen in The Fugitive, Lorne Greene and Michael Landon in Gunsmoke and Raymond Burr in Perry Mason and Ironside."

RTN is a television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

Hopefully with all of these Media General stations signing on, WSPA-TV in Greenville, SC will get it soon.

maybe in 2008 New Orleans will get RTN Network

any idea when its coming to albany,ny? and if so will it also be in schenectady,ny?..i havent seen the channel on any lineups and have no clue where to look for it.

Equity Media's RTN Adds Birmingham Affiliate


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan 7, 2008 -- Retro Television Network, which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Media General to launch RTN programming in Birmingham on a digital stream of WVTM NBC 13. The new affiliate, which is the 6th Media General station to sign with RTN, will launch in the first quarter of this year.

"NBC 13 HD is excited about the addition of RTN to our digital channel," said Gene Kirkconnell, Vice President and General Manager of WVTM. "RTN offers additional quality programming to Alabama viewers. The lineup is a nostalgic compliment to our NBC shows, local programming, weather, news and sports."

"RTN's 'Primetime All The Time' line-up is going to be on the air soon in the Birmingham market with continuous hits throughout the day, including Love, American Style, Get Smart and Happy Days," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Viewers in Birmingham can also watch iconic stars Michael Douglas in Streets of San Francisco, Telly Savalas in Kojak, Jack Lord in Hawaii 5-0 and Raymond Burr in both Perry Mason and Ironside."

RTN is a television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters with a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.

Any idea when these RTN stations will launch, that are supposed to come this month?

WSB/Atlanta
KIRO/Seattle

Equity Media's RTN to Launch in Orlando


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 10, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that COX Television plans to add a sixth RTN affiliate on its Orlando station. The network will launch in the first quarter of this year on WRDQ-DT in Orlando, the nation's 19th largest television market.

"We are pleased to bring RTN's wonderful television programs back to our viewers," said Shawn Bartelt, Vice President / General Manager of WFTV and WRDQ. "RTN allows us to take their 'Classic TV' viewing experience and merge it with the 'TV DNA' that is our brand. This is a good marriage that we believe our viewers will enjoy."

"We are excited about adding the 6th Cox station to our growing affiliate lineup," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Orlando viewers will soon be able to enjoy some of their favorite shows from years past with RTN's 'Prime Time all the Time' lineup."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

I starting to think that this Network is not coming to New Orleans

I can remember coming home from middle school in the late 1960's and watching an entire late afternoon of 1950's and 60's greats.

RTN Announces Agreement With Quincy Newspapers, Adding 11 New Stations


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 24, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Quincy Newspapers, Inc. (QNI) to launch RTN programming on 11 stations. The new affiliates will air on the digital streams of KWWL (Cedar Rapids/Waterloo/Iowa City/Dubuque, IA), WKOW (Madison, WI), WSJV (South Bend/Elkhart, IN), WVVA (Bluefield/Beckley/Oak Hill, WV), KXLT (Rochester, MN/Mason City, IA/Austin, MN), KTIV (Sioux City, IA), WREX (Rockford, IL), WXOW/WQOW (La Crosse/Eau Claire, WI) and WAOW/WYOW (Wausau/Rhinelander, WI).

"QNI is excited to have 11 owned and/or operated stations partner with RTN," said Ralph M. Oakley, Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of Quincy Newspapers, Inc. "The combination of their primetime hits from yesterday coupled with our local/regional news and programming will be a big hit with our viewers and advertisers. Their network fits well into our stations' digital strategies."

"Today, we are excited to announce our group deal with QNI Broadcast group and their fine team of managers in each market," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Retro Television Network and our 'Primetime All the Time' lineup will fill more airwaves delivering the very best hits of yesterday."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

WOAH! This makes up for the lack of RTN news lately. Hopefully we'll see some more group deals in the future to help them expand faster.

BTW, PB.....do you think they will get any new shows this year? They've been running the same for quite a while now. It'd be nice to see some more stuff like Bewitched, Green Acres, Mary Tyler Moore, Hart to Hart, etc.

WOAH! This makes up for the lack of RTN news lately. Hopefully we'll see some more group deals in the future to help them expand faster.

BTW, PB.....do you think they will get any new shows this year? They've been running the same for quite a while now. It'd be nice to see some more stuff like Bewitched, Green Acres, Mary Tyler Moore, Hart to Hart, etc.

Sigh. Still no NYC affiliate.

I'd be perfectly happy if their current shows remained until it launches in my area.

Yeah, same for me, I was just wondering if they have explored adding some more shows....surprised they haven't added that many in the larger markets yet, though.

WOAH! This makes up for the lack of RTN news lately. Hopefully we'll see some more group deals in the future to help them expand faster.

BTW, PB.....do you think they will get any new shows this year? They've been running the same for quite a while now. It'd be nice to see some more stuff like Bewitched, Green Acres, Mary Tyler Moore, Hart to Hart, etc.

They only have rights to Paramount shows and some Universal really.

I wonder if there are any plans to have an RTN Canada. Since last fall, Canadian stations have reduced the number of classic 60s series that they've shown, so a channel that would have stuff like "Beverly Hillbillies", "Get Smart", "Gilligan's Island", "Bewitched", and similar shows from that era would be very welcome up here. The closest RTN station in my area is the Buffalo one but that doesn't work very well. Its UHF signal can't reach across the border, none of the cable companies in my area carry it, and the Net streaming shuts down every so often. So I'd say that this is overdue.

Yeah, maybe there will be a Canadian version someday - but I'd expect them to further solidify their presence in the US before they go branching out.

At least someone has the guts to program classic TV the way it should be done. TV Land is so pathetic at it. They certainly are doing a good job. Hopefully they won't be under the pressure like TBS, Nick@Nite, TV Land, etc. are under to worry so much about advertising/ratings.

Oh sure...go to every backwards-ass market in Iowa, but not the biggest one. :rolleyes:

Oh sure...go to every backwards-ass market in Iowa, but not the biggest one. :rolleyes:


OK, you've got me on this one. What IS the biggest backwards-ass market in Iowa? I don't know because I've never been there.

NoTopeka,Wichita,KS,Kirksville,Columbia,Springfield,Jolpin,KC,MO ones yet.

Wow... pretty much every other market in Wisconsin except for Milwaukee. That's just not right.

Yeah....I'm surrounded by markets that carry it, but my market doesn't. Luckily, they seem to sign with Media General a lot, and they have two stations in my market, so maybe sometime soon.

Is RTN ever going to be in Los Angeles? We definitely need good TV here!

Is RTN ever going to be in Los Angeles? We definitely need good TV here!


We do have GREAT TV in Los Angeles.

KDOC 56 have an awesome lineup.

their logo is "Endless Classics."


maybe, RTN would end up on KDOC 56.

It is natural for them.

Equity Media's RTN Adds Two Media General Affiliates


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 29, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Media General to bring RTN programming to Mobile, AL/Pensacola, FL and Columbus, GA. The new affiliates will launch in the second quarter of this year on a digital stream of WKRG, the CBS affiliate in Mobile/Pensacola, and WRBL, the CBS affiliate in Columbus.

"We are excited to bring RTN to the viewers in two more markets, Mobile, AL-Pensacola, FL and Columbus, GA-Opelika, AL," said Steve Gleason, Vice President of Programming for Media General.

"RTN's 'Prime Time All the Time' lineup is an exciting format that complements local programming," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Media General is a valued partner and we are excited to expand our relationship to two more markets. This now makes eight Media General stations that have affiliated with RTN."

"I am very pleased that we are a partner of RTN," said Otis Pickett, General Manager of WRBL. "The programming is clearly a plus for our viewers and advertisers as we move forward with a very competitive digital platform."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

what channel is this station going to be on in Mobile Alamba

I think you missed this one Pav.....just stumbled on it

RTN to Launch Two Louisiana Affiliates


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb 1, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will partner with White Knight Broadcasting to bring RTN programming to Shreveport (KSHV-DT) and Baton Rouge (KZUP-CA). The network will launch late this year in both markets.
"We are excited to be the new RTN affiliate in both Baton Rouge and Shreveport," said Sheldon Galloway, Vice President of White Knight Broadcasting, Inc. "We believe RTN will add value to our use of our spectrum and provide countless hours of entertainment for our viewers."
"Retro Television Network is helping broadcasters in each market reach their goals of delivering quality programming on their digital channel," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Adding Baton Rouge and Shreveport affiliates extends the 'Prime Time All the Time' lineup reach to viewers throughout Louisiana."
RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.
Under the terms of the agreement, RTN programming will also air an additional four to seven hours a day on Shreveport's My Network affiliate, KSHV.
About Equity Media Holdings Corporation
Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA) is a growing broadcaster with multiple sources of revenue and value in its operations that include its Broadcast Station Group, Spectrum Holdings Division and Broadcast Services Division. Equity Media is one of the largest owners and operators of television stations in the United States, currently owning stations in 41 markets that cover more than 32% of the U.S. population. It is the second largest affiliate group of the top ranked Univision and TeleFutura networks, two networks driven by the growth of the Hispanic population in the U.S. Equity Media's proprietary Centralized Automated Satellite Hub (C.A.S.H.) system and Retro Television Network provide centralized content distribution services, which Equity Media believes are unique within the media industry.

I wonder if the schedule will ever go 24 Hours

I was going to post the Louisiana ones today, just got the e-mail. And RTN is 24/7 in many areas already. Here is another RTN announcement from today:

RTN Adds Affiliate in Wichita/Hutchinson


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 4, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will launch an RTN affiliate in Wichita/Hutchinson, KS. The network will begin airing in the second quarter of this year on KGPT, a Great Plains Television Network station.

"RTN provides solutions to broadcasters with our 'Prime Time All the Time' lineup," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Viewers in Wichita will enjoy seeing some of the best shows that Hollywood had to offer."

"RTN gives KGPT the programming platform to provide its viewers the best in classic television," said John Pappert, General Manager of KGPT. "The turnkey services that RTN will provide for KGPT will enable the station to grow its audience and stature in the Wichita/Hutchinson DMA. We are very pleased to have the opportunity to work with RTN."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

When they say 24/7, does that mean no infomercials? I know a lot of the affiliates air RTN from 10AM-1AM or so and paid programming the rest of the time. Are the 24/7 ones 24 hours straight of shows without infomercials, like TV Land?

They probably have informercials in late nights, you'll have to check a particular station for details.

what is the website again

You have to check a station's website or local listings.

RTN Announces Two South Dakota Affiliates


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 4, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will launch RTN affiliates in two South Dakota markets, Sioux Falls and Rapid City. In Sioux Falls, the network will begin airing in March on KAUN, a station owned by J.F. Broadcasting that currently airs ION Television. In Rapid City, RTN programming will launch this summer on a digital stream of KOTA, the local ABC affiliate that is owned by Duhamel Broadcasting.

"KOTA-TV in Rapid City is pleased to have RTN scheduled for our digital secondary channel," said Monte Loos, Operations Manager for Duhamel Broadcasting. "The programming on RTN is a perfect match for our area."

"We are excited to announce the addition of two new affiliates in South Dakota, with Sioux Falls and Rapid City," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "RTN will deliver classic hit shows throughout the day along with local content from our partners."

"We are very pleased to announce our RTN affiliation in Sioux Falls," said Jim Simpson, President and CEO of J.F. Broadcasting. "This great lineup of retro programming is going to be a hit for our viewers and clients."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

RTN to Launch Affiliate in Rio Grande Valley


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb 5, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will bring RTN programming to Harlingen/Weslaco/Brownsville/ McAllen, TX. The new affiliate is scheduled to air later this year on a digital stream of the market-leading ABC affiliate, KRGV.

"KRGV is thrilled to be a member of the RTN Team," said John Kittleman, General Manager of KRGV. "The highest quality programming and the ease of operation is a combination we could not pass up. We are excited about the future and the opportunities that RTN will bring to KRGV multi-casting efforts."

"We are excited to partner with KRGV, a market leader," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "RTN provides local broadcasters a new and exciting option for their multicast channel with our 'Prime Time All the Time' lineup."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

RTN Announces Affiliate in Salisbury


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb 6, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will launch an RTN affiliate in Salisbury, MD. The network will begin airing on WRDE in the 4th quarter of this year on the station's digital channel. The station is currently being acquired by XBC Broadcasting, LLC, pending FCC approval.

"Retro Television Network offers quality programming that viewers can enjoy seven days a week," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Hit shows never go out of style and we look forward to bringing our 'Prime Time All the Time' lineup to the local viewers."

"The RTN concept is unbeatable!" said Bob Backman, Partner, XBC Broadcasting Company, LLC. "Quality programming that viewers and buyers know and love, turn-key local and network operation, and real affiliate support in every area. RTN is the solution for great local digital broadcasting!"

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

RTN to Launch in Champaign/Springfield/Decatur, IL


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb 8, 2008 -- Retro Television Network, which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will partner with GOCOM Media of Illinois to bring RTN programming to Champaign/Springfield/Decatur, IL. The network will launch early next year on one of the digital streams of WRSP/WBUI.

"We're excited about not only the viewer friendly appeal of the 'best of yesterprime', but also the flexibility of the programming," said Ric Gorman, CEO of GOCOM Media. "To be able to offer this to our market and advertisers is a win-win application of our digital spectrum."

"RTN is a powerful option for broadcasters that want the local flexibility with a national brand," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "The 'Prime Time All the Time' schedule provides viewers with hit shows to watch throughout the day."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

Come to SE Louisiana, already, damn it!

I'm so jealous, my uncle has RTN and I don't, hopefully I'll get it next year during the switch to digital

Weekday schedule for RTN Atlanta; WSB-DT2:

10:00AM Little House on the Prairie
11:00AM Perry Mason
12:00PM Love American Style
12:30PM The Brady Bunch
1:00PM Cannon
2:00PM The Fugitive
3:00PM The Streets of San Francisco
4:00PM Kojak
5:00PM Get Smart
5:30PM Hogan’s Heroes
6:00PM Rockford Files
7:00PM Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
8:00PM Matlock
9:00PM Hawaii Five-O
10:00PM Magnum
11:00PM Mission: Impossible
12:00AM The Untouchables

Allbritton Adds a Third RTN Affiliate


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 21, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Allbritton Communications to bring RTN programming to Washington, D.C. The new affiliate will launch late this year on a digital stream of Washington, D.C.'s ABC affiliate, WJLA-TV.

"The quality of our network can be found in the top broadcasters that have signed up to affiliate with RTN for their multicasting option," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "We are excited that Allbritton has added their flagship station to the growing list of affiliates."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

Allbritton began airing RTN's "Prime Time All the Time" lineup today on a digital stream of WSET-TV (Roanoke-Lynchburg, VA). RTN is scheduled to launch later this year on a digital stream of WHTM-TV (Harrisburg-Lancaster, PA).

I just found out that apparently I get RTN. Have to watch it

RTN Announces Group Deal With Four Points Media


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Mar 10, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation, announced today that it will partner with Four Points Media Group to add RTN affiliates in Austin, TX, Utah, and West Palm Beach, FL. The new affiliates will launch this year in Austin on a digital stream of KEYE-TV, in Utah on analog station KUSG and in West Palm Beach on a digital stream of WTVX.

"We are delighted to be launching RTN in three of our markets," said Dick Reingold, Executive Director of Four Points Media Group. "RTN is fun television that will help us serve new viewers and advertisers."

Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN, said, "We are excited to announce our group deal with Four Points Media Group in their three top markets. We are proud to add these fine stations to our growing list of affiliates who carry our 'Prime Time All the Time' line-up."

"We're excited to marry RTN's 'Retro TV' brand to our already well-recognized KUTV 'Fresh Air' brand," said Dave Phillips, Vice President and General Manager of KUTV/KUSG. "Our loyal Utah viewers will appreciate our ability to offer fresh and local viewing choices that are both informative and entertaining."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

RTN Adds Affiliate in Evansville, IN


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Mar 12, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it plans to add an RTN affiliate in Evansville, IN. The new affiliate will launch this summer on a digital stream of WEHT-TV, Evansville's ABC affiliate that is owned by Gilmore Broadcasting Company.

Doug Padgett, President and COO of WEHT-TV, said, "With the flexibility and turnkey nature of the RTN business model, it's the right place and the right time for us."

"Our audiences will watch prime time stars throughout the day on RTN, including James Garner in Rockford Files, Jack Klugman in Quincy, M.E., Raymond Burr in Ironside, Jack Lord in Hawaii 5-O and Don Adams in Get Smart," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "On the weekends, viewers will see The Partridge Family, The Monkees, The A-Team, Knight Rider, Kojak, Airwolf, Gunsmoke, The Wild Wild West and many more."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

I am really starting to think that New Orleans is not going to get The RTN Network.

Sometime ago I saw a commercial about this station for the Tri-Cities by us, so I may eventually check it out.

(One of the cities is in both VA and TN, while the other two are both in TN)

I haven't seen one since, but it'd be nice to have the channel.

West Palm! My old stomping grounds! I lived in the West Palm area for 15 years and often watched WTVX. It was an independent station before it became a UPN/WB affiliate. Interesting that RTN'll be on its digital channel now

RTN to Launch in Fresno


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Mar 13, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Trans-America Broadcasting Corporation to launch an RTN affiliation in Fresno, CA. The network will begin airing in April on a digital stream of KAIL-TV.

"We are thrilled to partner with RTN and the great programming that they bring to the table," said Robert M. Jenkins, II, Program Director for KAIL-TV. "Without quality programming, broadcasting on our .2 would be a waste of our time and resources. The network's lineup features programs that we have successfully aired on our primary channel."

"Very soon, viewers will see RTN's 'Prime Time All the Time' lineup with hit shows like Perry Mason, The Rockford Files, Magnum, P.I. and Hawaii 5-0, said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "The weekend lineup will include Emergency!, Kojak, Airwolf, The A-Team, Knight Rider and The Wild Wild West.

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent.

RTN will honor Hogan's Heroes' Ivan Dixon, who passed away Sunday, with a marathon tonight on many of their affiliates:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/03/remembering-ivan-dixon-rtn-salutes-with.html

RTN Adds Affiliate in Evansville, INThat makes me mad. Evansville gets an RTN station and yet my city Fort Wayne, a larger city in the same state, doesn't. :rolleyes:

Very interesting lineup! wish some of those were on my RTN lineup.

I like the RTN bug on the bottom of the screen during the holidays. For Easter, they have bunny ears on top of the RTN logo. These little things make me appreciate RTN even more. All you get from TVLand is a bug with an ad for High School Reunion.

Sometime ago I saw a commercial about this station for the Tri-Cities by us, so I may eventually check it out.

(One of the cities is in both VA and TN, while the other two are both in TN)

I haven't seen one since, but it'd be nice to have the channel.


I'm in the Tri-Cities area. RTN is on 19.3 on over-the-air digital, and on all the area cable systems on the digital tier. If you live in Kingsport or parts of Bristol, you can also pick it up on channel 9 on over-the-air analog.


Greg

The RTN website known as RTNville, is now up and running! The site address is www.retrotelevision.net. It is still somewhat under construction, but you may be glad to know they give an e-mail address and contact information to leave feedback.

Finally we get to see what shows they have access to. I find it odd that they have I Love Lucy, Leave it to Beaver, and Star Trek yet nobody carries them? Seems those would get choice above Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. What gives?

Gosh, they sure do have a good portfolio of shows.

RTN Announces Agreement With Citadel Communications, Adding 3 New Stations


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Apr 2, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Citadel Communications Company to launch RTN programming in three markets. The new affiliates will air on the digital streams of WOI-TV (Des Moines-Ames, IA), KLKN-TV (Lincoln, NE) and WHBF-TV (Davenport, IA/Rock Island-Moline, IL).

"We look forward to the launch of RTN in three of our markets. Viewers will benefit from RTN's classic program line-up, advertisers will benefit from RTN's family-friendly program environment and our stations will benefit from RTN's turnkey secondary digital channel solution," said Ray Cole, President and COO of Citadel Communications Company. "Like the programming on RTN, it's a 'classic' win-win."

"Today we are announcing a three-market deal for RTN with Citadel Communications to carry our 'Prime Time All the Time' lineup," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Citadel's strong management team in each of their markets makes them an ideal network affiliate."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent. RTN is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA).

The RTN website known as RTNville, is now up and running! The site address is www.retrotelevision.net. It is still somewhat under construction, but you may be glad to know they give an e-mail address and contact information to leave feedback.


I tried going there, but the thing ask for a username and password before I evern get to the site! Then tells me I'm not authorized to view the page!
WTF???:crazy:

Same here. I have been checking for a while waiting for that website and was thrilled to see the announcement here that it was now up. When I went there I had the same problem you did.:confused: :confused:

from broadcasting and cable

Grave Money Trouble for Retro Television Network Parent
Equity Media Holdings Files Amended Annual Report, Cites 'History of
Losses'
By Michael Malone

Retro Television Network parent Equity Media Holdings has hit money
troubles, according to an "amended annual report" it issued earlier
this week.

The Little Rock, Ark.-based broadcaster owns 23 full-power stations
and a total of 121 "stations, licenses and permits," according to its
Web site, including substantial Spanish-language holdings. Equity also
owns RTN, which offers vintage programming like Get Smart and Mission:
Impossible on station partners' digital channels.

RTN has been signing up affiliates at a rapid clip, inking a deal with
a trio of Citadel Communications stations in the Midwest this week.
But according to the report, Equity is bleeding money, and it may
continue to do so for some time.

"The company has a history of losses," the report read. "The company
had a loss from operations of $33.4 million for the year ended Dec.
31, 2007, as compared with a net loss of $14.9 million for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2006. There can be no assurance that the company will
become or remain profitable or that losses will not continue to
occur."

The report also said Equity must find new funding, and fast, to stay
afloat.

"The company's existing capital resources are not sufficient to fund
operations," it read. "If the company is unable to obtain adequate
additional sources of capital in the near term, it will need to cease
all or a portion of its operations, seek protection under U.S.
bankruptcy laws and regulations, engage in a restructuring or
undertake a combination of these and other actions."

Equity's troubles were first reported in the Arkansas
Democrat-Gazette.

What happened? Now the website is gone, the WGNS online stream is not working at all, and this news comes that Equity Broadcasting is having problems. I knew it. It just had to happen that RTN is losing out. I surely hope RTN doesn't go away. But TVLand remains stable though and for what?

Damn it! I'll probably never get to enjoy this channel. :(

Well, I would hope Equity will try their best to salvage the RTN concept. Sell all of the affiliate stations and put those proceeds in to paying off debts/savings or either sell RTN to someone who can fund it. Or seek bankruptcy protection. Just keep RTN so I can at least see it. LOL

I hope this isn't PAX all over again..

RTN Adds Affiliate in Palm Springs


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Apr 4, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN) announced today that it will add a Palm Springs, CA affiliate next month on KDPX-TV. The station is available over-the-air on Channel 45 and on Time Warner Cable on Channel 14.

"We are very excited about our launch of RTN in Palm Springs. I think there is a real pent up demand in our market for a network like RTN," said James Primm, General Manager of KDPX-TV. "Over the past 10 years since we first went on the air, I have had many viewers ask us to bring them many of the programs we will now carry on RTN. Despite its emphasis on 'retro programming,' I think RTN is developing a network that makes sense for us and our viewers today."

Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN, said, "We look forward to bringing our 'Prime Time All the Time' lineup to viewers in Palm Springs."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent. RTN is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA).

COX Television to Add 7th RTN Affiliate


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Apr 9, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN) announced today that COX Television plans to add a 7th RTN affiliate on its Johnstown/Altoona/State College, PA station. The network's "Prime Time All the Time" lineup will launch early next year on a digital stream of WJAC-TV, COX's NBC affiliate in the market.

"RTN has generated lots of positive feedback to our station, so it makes all the sense in the world to expand this franchise to our nearby sister station, WJAC, in Johnstown," said WPXI and WJAC program director Mark Barash. "Once word of RTN gets out in the Johnstown, Altoona, and State College market, I think the viewers will respond as they have in Pittsburgh."

"We are excited to add another Cox Broadcasting station to RTN's growing affiliate body," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "The strength of our network is reflected in the strong local broadcasting partners we have affiliated with like WJAC-TV."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent. RTN is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA).

About Equity Media Holdings Corporation

Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA) is a growing broadcaster with multiple sources of revenue and value in its operations that include its Broadcast Station Group, Spectrum Holdings Division and Broadcast Services Division. Equity Media's proprietary Centralized Automated Satellite Hub (C.A.S.H.) system and Retro Television Network provide centralized content distribution services, which Equity Media believes are unique within the media industry. The Company is the second largest affiliate group of the top ranked Univision and TeleFutura networks, two networks driven by the growth of the Hispanic population in the U.S. For more information, please visit www.EMDAholdings.com.

Now that COX is getting RTN maybe we wil get The Channel

Finally was able to get into the website--wow, all the shows they have access to. Although I wish my RTN would dump Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous--sorry but that does not to be seen in reruns! That is an hour something else can air--two sitcoms or a good drama!

I will be glad when I can get this great Network

RTN Launches New Website - www.RTNville.com


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Apr 16, 2008 -- Retro Television Network (RTN) announced today that it has launched a new network website, www.RTNville.com. The website features extensive content about the network, including detailed show descriptions and a complete list of RTN affiliates.

"We are thrilled to have a website that showcases RTN programming," said RTN's Neal Ardman. "I believe that RTNville.com is the perfect next step for our network."

RTN is the first completely-customizable, national television network to provide a 24/7 digital feed of hit shows to each of its affiliates. The network's unique design allows each affiliate to remain in complete control while RTN runs the local and national master control from its central hub. RTN also offers customizable news and weather for each market, hosted by network-provided talent. RTN is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA).

In case anyone wasn't aware, the Buffalo RTN affiliate can be streamed here:

http://web.archive.org/web/20060408161858/http://www.retrotelevision.net/genericstream.html


This stream is back now back and i`m watching this steam now.

I'm not sure how to take the news that I'm about to write so I'll give it to you straight and you tell me what you think.


Last week, I saw the new RTN website for the first time, and I was very impressed with the shows that they have on their network, so much so that I decided to tell them about it. I wrote an e-mail to them explaining how I love their programming lineup but rarely get a chance to watch it since the Buffalo RTN station in my area can't be seen on my TV, not to mention their online digital stream is often unreliable. So, with all the bravery I could muster, I posed this question to them:

Is there any possible way that you can add RTN affiliates in Canada?


Sounds pretty funny, doesn't it? RTN in Canada? Impossible, you say? That's what I was thinking. After I sent the message, I wondered about a couple of things. The first was if they would take the time to answer me back. The next was if they would give me a standard brush-off message, like when you send your resume to a company and are immediately rejected. Instead, the reply they sent me earlier today was short and certainly sweet. Here's what they wrote:


We are looking into it. Thanks for the suggestions!


Not exactly the definite "No" that I was expecting. To me, this sounds more like a "Maybe", and that's certainly room for optimism. even if at this point it's only cautious optimism. All I know is, if it wasn't an option before, it is now. They seemed to like the ideas I gave them, and who knows if any further developments will occur? Right now, RTN in Canada is a long-shot at best but I'd like to think I got the ball rolling just a little. If anything should come of this, I will let you know quickly. Keep your fingers crossed!

I moved recently so I don't have RTN anymore, but at least I can watch the stream which is better than my RTN was

I too LOVE the feed. However, it's so unreliable. I wonder who runs the feed. I'm sure the actual station doesn't. They recently changed their schedule, but it still maintains variety. I became a fan of many older shows because of RTN. I watch The Beverly Hillbillies, Matlock, Andy Griffith, Cheers, and Hunter on the feed. They are not very old shows, but still the best. It's great and they have reasonable commercial breaks, and no pop-ups on screen, only an RTN logo on the bottom right.

I just found out a few days ago that I have a channel that has Retro. It's buried down in my digital channels. :woohoo:

pav, what's going on with RTN? I remember reading they were having serious financial troubles. Are they still accepting affiliates? Just wondering, sure hope they aren't folding.

I think more are coming soon.

KEYE-DT in Austin, TX launched its RTN programming today.

Here is the schedule

Weekdays
6am Marcus Welby, M.D.
7am Emergency!
8am Wild Wild West
9am Streets of San Fran
10am Leave it to Beaver (2x)
11am Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
12pm Happy Days/Laverne & Shirley
1pm Cannon
2pm The Fugitive
3pm Kojak
4pm Rockford Files
5pm Love American Style/Get Smart
6pm Ironside
7pm Perry Mason
8pm Magnum, P.I.
9pm Hawaii 5-0
10pm Simon & Simon
11pm Mission: Impossible
12am The Untouchables

Saturdays
6am The Lucy Show (2x)
7am My Bedbugs (2x)
8am Wild America/Hip Hop Harry
9am Hip Hop Harry/Oudoorsman
10am Hardy Boys: Nancy Drew
11am Hardy Boys: Nancy Drew
12pm Alias Smith & Jones
1pm Marcus Welby, M.D.
2pm Emergency!
3pm Baretta
4pm Airwolf
5pm Movie
7pm Knight Rider
8pm The A-Team
9pm The A-Team
10pm Alfred Hitchcock Hour
11pm Off-Beat Cinema

Sundays
10am Buck Rogers
11am Partridge Family (2x)
12pm Alias Smith & Jones
1pm Marcus Welby, M.D.
2pm Emergency!
3pm Baretta
4pm Airwolf
5pm The Monkees (2x)
6pm The A-Team
7pm The A-Team
8pm Knight Rider
9pm Knight Rider
10pm Alfred Hitchcock Hour
11pm It Takes a Thief
12am It Takes a Thief

Little Rock, AR, Wednesday, June 11, 2008 -- Early today KWWL the NBC/RTN station serving Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Iowa City was off the air due to flooding in its studios. To help keep the residents of these cities up to date on the latest news and weather, and to provide entertainment relief, RTN (Retro Television Network), owned by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), was able to get KWWL back on the air using satellite technology through its sister company C.A.S.H. Services.

“During this time of crisis for the citizens of Iowa, we felt the most important function we could provide was up-to-date accurate information from the trusted news source at KWWL NBC 7,” said Neal Ardman of RTN and C.A.S.H. Services.

As part of this service, RTN will be rebroadcasting KWWL NBC 7’s news, weather, and all NBC programming on KWWL’s RTN 7.3 as well as Equity’s owned and operated Waterloo/Cedar Rapids station KWWF.

"We can't say enough about the generous help that was offered by our friends at RTN," said Tom Allen, Vice President of KWWL. "More than a provider of programming for our digital channel, they are truly a partner who stepped forward to help us during this difficult time."

Earlier this year, when KATV 7, Little Rock’s ABC affiliate, tower fell C.A.S.H Services was able to get KATV back on the air in a matter of hours. KATV remains on the air today partially through C.A.S.H. Services.

“RTN values our relationship with our affiliates and are ready to step in and help them at a moment's notice in an emergency. RTN is known for its cutting edge use of technology through its C.A.S.H. System,” said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President RTN.

that a great schedule

Found this on RTN's website...viewer feedback. Good to see that they at least pay attention to their viewers... http://www.rtnville.com//mail.html

I want this network so bad.

I feel the same way

RTN in Detroit honoring Get Smart this Sunday:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/06/rtn-salutes-get-smart-as-new-movie.html

that is great news

RTN in Detroit honoring Get Smart this Sunday:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/06/rtn-salutes-get-smart-as-new-movie.html

Whoa - I didn't even know we had a RTN in Detroit-LOL. Now I'm gonna have to see what channel it's on in a few minutes :crazy:

That's great news for us who live in (or near) Detroit, though. I'm really looking forward to watching Get Smart tomorrow - I'll definitely be catching it on ABC at 7pm :D

Equity Media Receives Up to $37.5 Million in Asset Sales Transaction With Group Led by Largest Shareholder Henry Luken III

Assets Include Retro Television Network (RTN) Subsidiary and Certain Stations

Equity Media Has Option to Repurchase RTN

Equity Media Enters Into Amendment to Its Credit Facility With Lenders


LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 25, 2008 -- Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA) today announced it has closed an asset sales transaction with Luken Communications, LLC, a group led by Equity Media's largest shareholder Henry Luken III (the "Investors"). The Investors purchased Equity Media's Retro Television Network (RTN) subsidiary for $18.50 million. Equity Media has the option to repurchase RTN at any time during the next six months. Concurrently with the closing of the RTN sale, the Investors purchased for $1.50 million warrants to purchase up to 8,050,000 shares of Equity Media for $1.10 per share. Equity Media also has entered into asset purchase agreements with the Investors for the sale by Equity Media of certain television stations. Equity Media has received a $5 million prepayment on the stations sale from the Investors. The stations sale will be consummated, and Equity Media will receive the remaining payment of $12.5 million, upon receipt of FCC and certain other approvals. Following consummation of the station sales, Equity Media will continue to own and operate 100 stations in 35 markets representing 24.8% of U.S. television households based on Equity Media's current stations roster.

The transactions with the Investors were approved by a special committee of the board of the directors of Equity Media, which received an opinion from an independent investment bank that the consideration being received in the transactions was fair, from a financial point of view, for Equity Media's unaffiliated stockholders.

Equity Media will use a portion of the current proceeds from the transactions to retire a portion of its credit facilities in a principal amount of $17.5 million. The remaining current and future proceeds from the transactions will be used for working capital and to fund operations as Equity Media continues to explore ways to maximize shareholder value, including pursuing strategic partnerships, potential further sales of assets, cost cutting initiatives and additional financings. Equity Media has entered into an amended engagement agreement with Thomas Weisel Partners with respect to these efforts.

Equity Media has also executed an amendment to its existing senior secured credit facility.

The transaction overview with the Investors is as follows:

Sale of Retro Television Network

Equity Media today received $18.5 million in cash for all of the outstanding shares of Retro Programming Services, Inc. ("RTN"). RTN is a growing network with 73 affiliates that currently covers 38% of U.S. television households. Equity Media has the option ("RTN Option") to repurchase RTN for $27.75 million plus an amount equal to the capital and net operating expenditures invested by the Investors prior to the repurchase (together with a return on such expenditures at the rate of 12% per annum), which is exercisable at any time through December 24, 2008. The Investors received a license to utilize Equity Media's Central Automated Satellite Hub ("CASH") delivery technology in operating RTN. Equity Media will maintain the RTN operations center in Little Rock, Arkansas and create communications links between any new operations center created by Luken Communications, LLC. These operations centers will serve as backup to each other with the data required to operate each of the centers redundant.

As part of its engagement by Equity Media, Thomas Weisel Partners will explore strategic alternatives, including potentially working with strategic partners, for the repurchase of Retro Television Network during the option period and also will assist in identifying additional sources to help finance additional digital networks, similar to the RTN model, that Equity Media may develop using the CASH technology system. Management of Equity Media believes that the transaction with the Investors will allow for RTN to continue expanding affiliate relationships and its national reach during the option period. Equity Media will work with the Investors to assist in the continued growth of RTN as Equity Media makes efforts to realize on its current objective of repurchasing RTN.

Sale of Certain Television Stations

Equity Media has entered into an agreement with the Investors to sell certain television stations currently affiliated with Univision/Telefutura located in six markets including Amarillo (Texas), Waco (Texas), Fort Myers/Naples (Florida), Minneapolis (Minnesota), Oklahoma City (Oklahoma) and Tulsa (Oklahoma). Equity Media today received $5.0 million as an initial payment from the Investors, which is nonrefundable except in certain circumstances. Equity Media will receive an additional $12.5 million upon consummation of the stations sale, which is subject to Univision's right of first refusal held on these stations and customary Federal Communication Commission approval. Equity Media has the right to terminate the agreement prior to consummation of the sale, subject to certain provisions.

Warrant Purchase

Equity Media sold warrants to the Investors to purchase 8,050,000 shares of Equity Media's common stock at an exercise price of $1.10 per share, exercisable through September 7, 2009 (the "Luken Warrants"). The purchase price for the warrants was $1.5 million. In the event the Luken Warrants are exercised, the Investors' ownership stake would increase from approximately 20% ownership to approximately 30% ownership. In connection with the amended engagement agreement between Thomas Weisel Partners and Equity Media, Thomas Weisel Partners received warrants to purchase up to 1,075,279 shares on the same terms as the Luken Warrants, as well as a cash fee, in consideration of its assistance with the transactions with the Investors.

Amendment to Senior Secured Credit Facility

Equity Media has also entered into an amendment to its senior secured credit facility. Equity Media will use a portion of the current proceeds from the transactions with the Investors to pay down a portion of such credit facility. Following this pay down, approximately $38.5 million will be outstanding under the credit facility.

Equity Media previously announced a management realignment and will focus on leveraging its core assets as a digital delivery platform, disposing of non-core station assets, realizing increased revenue and cost reduction opportunities across Equity Media's media platform, and offering new opportunities for content delivery for digital networks and station owners.

"On behalf of the Board of Directors and management we are excited to have closed on the transactions. The proceeds of these transactions enable us to continue to offer the depth of our technology platform, television stations and new business opportunities for our partners and shareholders," said John E. Oxendine, Chief Executive Officer of Equity Media Holdings Corporation. "Equity Media has an exciting technology platform that complements management's mission to offer compelling media services to content owners, advertisers, and affiliates."

So is this good for RTN or bad for RTN? LOL

Maybe that's why we haven't heard of any new affiliates lately.

I heard back from Mark Dvornik of RTN (who we interviewed last year) and he says this is very exciting news and it is all positive for RTN. A step in the right direction.

Good to hear, pav...maybe Equity was holding them back with their financial troubles..

I don't get why RTN isn't on in Chicago, NYC, and LA....the three biggest markets. Are the major-market stations skeptical of it or something?

Well, Equity did buy three New York low power stations awhile back. Nothing has come of them yet.

Hi

Could someone help me with a question about RTN? I live in the San Francisco area and upon installing my digital converter box could not find the retro channel on any of the stations for KRON (4.1, 4.2, 4.3) which is listed as the affliate on the RTN website. Does anybody know if the listing on the website is an error? or am I do something wrong in locating digital channels on my box? Any help would be appreciated.

I meant to post this earlier....I don't believe KRON is affiliated with MyNetwork TV or RTN anymore. They appear to be totally independent now. :(

Pavan - a quick question - do you know if RTN is currently accepting affiliates (with the transition and all)? I was going to call all of my locals tomorrow and suggest that they add it, but I was wondering if it'd be a waste of time and I should do it later.

Thanks

Doesn't hurt to try. The sale of RTN was a good thing.

My RTN--KDCG (Lafayette/Opelousas, LA) has changed its schedule as of today.

here's the lineup
(central times)

8am-Dragnet (they played a B/W episode, but not sure if they will stick to the '50s version)
8:30-Adam-12
9am-Emergency!
10am-Ironside
11am-Marcus Welby M.D.
12noon-Local programming
12:30 Kate & Allie (i'm surprised!!)
1pm Quincy (new time slot)
2pm Simon & Simon (now weekdays)
3pm Rockford Files (new time slot)
4pm That's Incredible! (omg--can you believe!!)
4:30 That's Incredible!
5-7:30 Local programming
8 pm Magnum PI
9pm Kojak
10pm Unreliable Sources (what is this? Never heard of it)
11pm Incredible Hulk
12pm Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1am-onward--Informercials

ok, different--disappointed there is only 1 sitcom on the weekday lineup (down from 5!), but some shows here that have not been seen in my area in decades!!

I'll post the weekend lineup when I get a chance

KDCG Saturdays

(posting times only when RTN shows are on the schedule--other slots are other local programs/other syndicated fare not from RTN)

4pm- Wagon Train
5pm-Laredo
6pm-Alias Smith and Jones
7pm- Night Gallery
7:30-Alfred Hitchcock Presents
8pm-Airwolf
9pm- A-Team
10pm Knight Rider
11pm Off Beat Cinema

Sunday
3pm It Takes a Thief
4pm-10pm Same as Saturday
11pm Battlestar Galactica
12am Alfred Hitchcock Hour