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In 1954, WABD and DuMont moved into the $5 million DuMont Tele-Centre at 205 E. 67th Street , inside the shell of the space formerly occupied by [[Jacob Ruppert]]'s Central Opera House. By February 1955, DuMont realized it could not continue in network television, and decided to shut down network operations and operate WABD and WTTG as independents.
In 1954, WABD and DuMont moved into the $5 million DuMont Tele-Centre at 205 E. 67th Street , inside the shell of the space formerly occupied by [[Jacob Ruppert]]'s Central Opera House. By February 1955, DuMont realized it could not continue in network television, and decided to shut down network operations and operate WABD and WTTG as independents.


After DuMont aired its last network broadcast in August 1956, DuMont spun off WABD and WTTG as the "DuMont Broadcasting Corporation," which later changed its name to Metropolitan Broadcasting (and later Metromedia). The New York station's call letters were eventually changed to WNEW-TV, to match with co-owned WNEW-AM (now [[WBBR]].) Still, more than 45 years later, New York's Channel 5 is still headquartered at 205 East 67th Street, which was later renamed the Metromedia Telecenter, then the current Fox Broadcasting Center.
After DuMont aired its last network broadcast in August 1956, DuMont spun off WABD and WTTG as the "DuMont Broadcasting Corporation," which later changed its name to Metropolitan Broadcasting (and later Metromedia). The New York station's call letters were eventually changed to <b>WNEW-TV</b>, to match with co-owned WNEW-AM (now [[WBBR]].) Still, a half-century later, New York's channel five is still headquartered at 205 East 67th Street, which was later renamed the Metromedia Telecenter, then the current Fox Broadcasting Center.


In the 1960s, WNEW-TV ran on a low budget like the other two major New York independents ([[WWOR-TV|W(W)OR-TV]] and [[WPIX]]). But in the late 1960s and early 1970s, WNEW acquired some of the best off network sitcoms, cartoons, and first run syndicated shows. By the 1970s, WNEW was New York's leading independent station, even though its rivals had become [[superstation]]s. WNEW-TV was far more popular in New York itself, as well as the Philadelphia area, where the station was available on cable until the late 1980s.
In the 1960s, WNEW-TV ran on a low budget like the other two major New York independents ([[WWOR-TV|W(W)OR-TV]] and [[WPIX]]). But in the late 1960s and early 1970s, WNEW acquired some of the best off network sitcoms, cartoons, and first run syndicated shows. By the 1970s, WNEW was New York's leading independent station, even though its rivals had become [[superstation]]s. WNEW-TV was far more popular in New York itself, as well as the Philadelphia area, where the station was available on cable until the late 1980s.
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In [[1986]], [[Rupert Murdoch]], after buying [[20th Century Fox]], purchased the Metromedia television stations, including WNEW-TV. Fox changed the call letters to '''WNYW''', and it and the other Metromedia stations formed the cornerstone of the Fox network, with WNYW as the flagship station.
In [[1986]], [[Rupert Murdoch]], after buying [[20th Century Fox]], purchased the Metromedia television stations, including WNEW-TV. Fox changed the call letters to '''WNYW''', and it and the other Metromedia stations formed the cornerstone of the Fox network, with WNYW as the flagship station.


Initially, WNYW's schedule didn't change that much, as Fox only programmed a few nights a week for a couple hours, so the rest of the broadcast day was not affected. However, in [[August 1988]], the station abruptly dropped the morning cartoons in favor of a morning newscast called '''Good Day New York'''. The station was the first Fox station with a weekday morning newscast (even [[WSVN]] in [[Miami]] would not count because in 1988 it was an [[NBC]] affiliate and would not switch to Fox until January 1989).
Initially, WNYW's schedule didn't change that much, as Fox only programmed a few nights a week for a couple hours, so the rest of the broadcast day was not affected. However, on [[August 2]], [[1988]], the station abruptly dropped the morning cartoons in favor of a morning newscast called '''Good Day New York'''. The station was the first Fox station with a weekday morning newscast (even [[WSVN]] in [[Miami]] would not count because in 1988 it was an [[NBC]] affiliate and would not switch to Fox until January 1989).


In the 1990s, WNYW continued to air off network sitcoms in the evenings and children's programs from [[Fox Kids]] in the 2-5 PM slot. In addition, the station the mid-mornings and early afternoons, the station began running mostly syndicated talk shows, court shows, and other reality programs as well as a midday newscast. In 1994, Fox affiliated with a lot of former network affiliates with strong news operations, eventually buying most of these stations. Fox now owned a lot of stations with 5 and 6 PM newscasts. Still, the station kept airing sitcoms at night for some time.
In the 1990s, WNYW continued to air off network sitcoms in the evenings and children's programs from [[Fox Kids]] in the 2-5 PM slot. In addition, the station the mid-mornings and early afternoons, the station began running mostly syndicated talk shows, court shows, and other reality programs as well as a midday newscast. In 1994, Fox affiliated with a lot of former network affiliates with strong news operations, eventually buying most of these stations. Fox now owned a lot of stations with 5 and 6 PM newscasts. Still, the station kept airing sitcoms at night for some time.

Revision as of 09:09, 23 January 2006

For the former shortwave radio station WNYW, see WYFR

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WNYW, "FOX5" is the flagship TV station of the Fox Broadcasting Company. It is located in New York City and serves the Tri-state Area. As of 2005, the station's analog and digital broadcasts originate from the Empire State Building. The station is seen via satellite in the U. S. through Dish Network and DirecTV, with DirecTV providing coverage to Latin America.

History

The station traces its history to 1938, when Allen B. DuMont founded W2XWV, an experimental station. On May 2, 1944, the station received its commercial license—the third in New York—as WABD (after Dumont's initials), and became the flagship of the DuMont Television Network.

In 1954, WABD and DuMont moved into the $5 million DuMont Tele-Centre at 205 E. 67th Street , inside the shell of the space formerly occupied by Jacob Ruppert's Central Opera House. By February 1955, DuMont realized it could not continue in network television, and decided to shut down network operations and operate WABD and WTTG as independents.

After DuMont aired its last network broadcast in August 1956, DuMont spun off WABD and WTTG as the "DuMont Broadcasting Corporation," which later changed its name to Metropolitan Broadcasting (and later Metromedia). The New York station's call letters were eventually changed to WNEW-TV, to match with co-owned WNEW-AM (now WBBR.) Still, a half-century later, New York's channel five is still headquartered at 205 East 67th Street, which was later renamed the Metromedia Telecenter, then the current Fox Broadcasting Center.

In the 1960s, WNEW-TV ran on a low budget like the other two major New York independents (W(W)OR-TV and WPIX). But in the late 1960s and early 1970s, WNEW acquired some of the best off network sitcoms, cartoons, and first run syndicated shows. By the 1970s, WNEW was New York's leading independent station, even though its rivals had become superstations. WNEW-TV was far more popular in New York itself, as well as the Philadelphia area, where the station was available on cable until the late 1980s.

In 1986, Rupert Murdoch, after buying 20th Century Fox, purchased the Metromedia television stations, including WNEW-TV. Fox changed the call letters to WNYW, and it and the other Metromedia stations formed the cornerstone of the Fox network, with WNYW as the flagship station.

Initially, WNYW's schedule didn't change that much, as Fox only programmed a few nights a week for a couple hours, so the rest of the broadcast day was not affected. However, on August 2, 1988, the station abruptly dropped the morning cartoons in favor of a morning newscast called Good Day New York. The station was the first Fox station with a weekday morning newscast (even WSVN in Miami would not count because in 1988 it was an NBC affiliate and would not switch to Fox until January 1989).

In the 1990s, WNYW continued to air off network sitcoms in the evenings and children's programs from Fox Kids in the 2-5 PM slot. In addition, the station the mid-mornings and early afternoons, the station began running mostly syndicated talk shows, court shows, and other reality programs as well as a midday newscast. In 1994, Fox affiliated with a lot of former network affiliates with strong news operations, eventually buying most of these stations. Fox now owned a lot of stations with 5 and 6 PM newscasts. Still, the station kept airing sitcoms at night for some time.

In the Fall of 2001, WNYW dropped the Fox Kids weekday block and moved it to co-owned UPN affiliate WWOR-TV, which ran for a few more months before being cancelled at the end of the year. Fox Kids would sell the rights to their children's block to 4Kids Entertainment, who would revamp with all-new Saturday morning programs in the Fall of 2002 as Fox Box, later renamed "4KidsTV".

Former callsigns

  • 1944–1956: WABD
  • 1956–1986: WNEW-TV
  • 1986–present: WNYW Fox 5 New York

Logos

  • WABD logo from 1950 to 1956
    WABD logo from 1950 to 1956
  • WNEW logo from 1970 to 1975
    WNEW logo from 1970 to 1975
  • WNEW logo from 1975 to 1982
    WNEW logo from 1975 to 1982
  • WNEW logo from 1982 to 1985
    WNEW logo from 1982 to 1985
  • WNEW 40th Anniversary logo
    WNEW 40th Anniversary logo
  • WNEW logo used from 1985 to 1986
    WNEW logo used from 1985 to 1986
  • WNYW logo from 1986 to 1987
    WNYW logo from 1986 to 1987
  • WNYW logo from 1987 to 1988
    WNYW logo from 1987 to 1988
  • WNYW logo used from 1988 to 1993
    WNYW logo used from 1988 to 1993
  • Fox 5 logo from 1993 to 1996
    Fox 5 logo from 1993 to 1996
  • WNYW logo from 1996 to 2001
    WNYW logo from 1996 to 2001
  • The Present Fox 5 logo, used since 2001
    The Present Fox 5 logo, used since 2001

News

The station is home to one of America's longest-running primetime local newscasts. The 10 O’clock News (now FOX5 News at 10) premiered on March 13, 1967, as New York's first primetime newscast. For many years, the broadcast has begun with an announcer asking, "It's 10pm—do you know where your children are?" Other TV stations in the country adopted this practice.

WNYW also aired a newscast in the late 1980s/early 1990s known as FOX News At Seven.

In 1988, WNYW started a local morning news program called "Good Day New York," a sort of local version of the Today Show or Good Morning America. In 1991 a new and eventually very popular music package was composed for the show by Edd Kalehoff, a New York composer who is best known for composing the themes and music cues for several game shows, notably The Price is Right.

Since the Fox takeover, WNYW's newscasts has been becoming more tabloid in style and has been fodder for jokes, even to the point of being parodied on Saturday Night Live.

In 2002, WNYW added a 5-6:30 pm newscast on weekdays, giving the station around 42 hours a week of local news, which is the most of any television station in New York City.

In 2004, WNYW signed a deal with veteran New York City anchorman Ernie Anastos, who was anchoring the 5PM and 11PM newscasts at WCBS-TV at that time. He would start anchoring the 5PM, 6PM and 10PM newscasts in July 2005.

In December 2005, WNYW and WWOR-TV shared resources when portions of Good Day New York was simulcast on both stations due to the 2005 New York City transit strike. Reporters from WWOR-TV appeared on GDNY during the strike.

Newscasts

Weekdays

  • Good Day New York, First Edition 5:00-7:00AM
  • Good Day New York 7:00-9:00AM
  • FOX5 Live 11:30AM-12:00 PM
  • FOX5 News at 5:00 5:00-6:00PM
  • FOX5 News at 6:00 6:00-6:30PM
  • FOX5 News at 10:00 10:00-11:00PM

Saturday

  • FOX5 News at 6:00 6:00-6:30PM
  • FOX5 News at 10:00 10:00-11:00PM

Sunday

  • FOX5 News at 6:00 6:00-6:30PM
  • FOX5 News at 10:00 10:00-11:00PM

Branding

The station is also known for starting the trend of stations using their network and channel number (or cable channel number) as their on-air name. After Fox bought the station, it began calling itself "Fox Television Channel 5 New York". Soon after the Fox network premiered, the station shortened its on-air name to "Fox Channel 5" and later shortened that to the current "FOX5". However, this practice dated in another form to its days as WNEW. At that time, its main ID was "WNEW-TV, channel 5, Metromedia New York."

In the early days of it's association with Fox Television, WNYW reporters would end their reports by saying "I'm (name) Fox News, Channel 5". This sign off would later be shortened to Fox News, then later it became FOX5 News, as to avoid confusion with the Fox News Channel.

Personalities

References

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