MOR-TV Launches MeTV new digital channel
“The Best of the Best of Classic TV 24 Hours a Day”
Tampa, FL (September 27, 2019) – Hearst owned and operated MOR-TV, one of America’s top Independent television stations, announced today that it launched America’s #1 classic television network, MeTV, adding it to its channel line-up alongside estrellaTV.
MeTV is a Weigel Broadcasting Company network and features the “best of the best” of classic television programs from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. The current program library includes over 100 series including MASH, The Brady Bunch, The Andy Griffith Show, Bonanza, Star Trek, Gilligan’s Island and Charlie’s Angels. On Monday, September 30th, MeTV will bring back one of TV’s most beloved animation hits, “The Flintstones” airing weeknights at 6p and 6:30p.
“We are beyond excited to add MeTV to our channel lineup” explains Pam Barber,President & General Manager of MOR-TV and MeTV Tampa Bay. “MeTV takes our audience on a nostalgic tour through the best programming of the 60s, 70 and 80s!”
MeTV “Memorable Entertainment Television” can be seen over the air at 32.2; and on cable on Spectrum 630; Frontier Fios 463; WOW 126, and Comcast 229.
ABOUT Weigel Broadcasting, Co.
Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a Chicago based family owned business since 1965. Weigel and its affiliated companies own and operate network and independent television stations in Chicago, Milwaukee and South Bend, Indiana. In addition, Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with “MeTV,” Memorable Entertainment Television being the number one rated and distributed network in the space, as well as the “Movies!” Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, “H&I” Heroes & Icons, and “DECADES” Network in partnership with the CBS Television Station Group.
ABOUT MOR-TV:
MOR-TV is a Hearst Television owned and operated television station in Tampa Bay and is one of America’s top Independent. MOR-TV features the best in off-network comedies, talk, dramas and more, featuring The Big Bang Theory, The Goldbergs, Mom, Last Man Standing, Modern Family, Family Guy, Chicago PD, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Tamron Hall and more. MOR-TV is also one of three stations in a group that includes thisTV Tampa Bay, a 24-hour over-the-air movie channel featuring blockbuster motion pictures, and estrellaTV Tampa Bay, the fastest growing Hispanic entertainment channel in America. MOR-TV’s website is www.mor-tv.com.
ABOUT HEARST TELEVISION:
Hearst Television owns and operates 34 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.
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