WJW-TV at Channel 8 to be sold to Lorimar Telepictures
Local station WJW Channel 8 faces sale along with six other Kohlberg Kravis Roberts holdings to Lorimar Telepictures for about 1.85 billion dollars. The deal includes six of seven stations in the group, highlighting major media consolidation and industry talks.
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Wjw-Tv
Channel 8
Monty
Lorimar- Telepictures Corp
Lorimar-Telepictures
Dallas
Channel
Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co
Channel sale shocks Storer Communications staff
Kohlberg Kravis last year from Storer Communications. It caught a lot of us by surprise says an employee. Station Manager Virgil Dominic would not confirm. General Manager C. David Whitaker was away when the sale was disclosed amid rumors he was in California. An employee denies learning of the sale from a memo on the wall.
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Kohlberg Kravis
Storer Communications
Virgil Dominic
C. David Whitaker
California
Channel
Channel deal rumors ripple through station staff
By Wednesday some staff members had not heard the news about a major deal affecting Channel 8. The sale is not expected to disrupt CBS driven programming, though rumors circulated about the new boss. Other stations involved include WAGA, WSBK, WSBK Detroit, WITI, KCST, and WTVJ. WIW had been purchased by Storer in 1954. The Channel agreement was the week's largest event, with two additional items noted.
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Channel 8
CBS Network
WAGA
Atlanta
WSBK
Boston
Detroit
WITI
Milwaukee
KCST
San Diego
WTVJ
Miami
Cleveland Broadcaster John Darling Wins Six Stations
John Darling Win Communications of Cleveland reaches agreement to buy six radio stations across Indiana Illinois Oklahoma and Iowa awaiting FCC approval. WIN led by Walt Tiburski former WMMS FM manager, acquires from Mid-America Audio Video Inc while Jacor Communications pursues WLW AM and expands its Cincinnati based footprint. Jack Reynolds returns to WBBG afternoon drive 3 to 8 PM after prior 6 to midnight shift.
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Ilinois
Oklahoma
Iowa
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Walt Tiburski
Wmms-Fm
Mid-America Audio Video Inc
Kankakee
Jacor Communications
WBBG
WMJS
Larry Robinson
Wlw-Am
Cincinnati
Jacor
Terry S. Jacobs
Jacobs
Jack
Jack Reynolds
Reynolds
John Lanigan
Wuab-Tv
Channel 43
TV Highlights and Movies Listing By Time and Channel
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Angela Lansbury
Steve Railsback
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Elizabeth Montgomery
Cliff Potts
Glenn Ford
Chuck Connors
Clint Eastwood
Tyne Daly
Dirty Harry
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the Preacher
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Remington Steele
Remington
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Ace
Gopher
Marion Ross
Michael Winslow
Magnum, P.I
Higgins
Robin Masters
Tom Hanks
Tawny Kitaen
Jane Fonda
Dolly Parton
Chuck Norris
Ron Silver
Televised Nighttime Lineup With Classic Films And Sitcoms
A busy grid showcases Earth invasion horror in Manhattan high rise, classic comedies and crime dramas across networks. Films include D A R Y L 1985, Bloodbrothers 1978, Helter Skelter 1975, Vigilante Force 1976, Castle of Fu Manchu 1972, Little Treasure 1985, Beach Girls 1982, Young Lady Chatterley 1977, and Attack of the Killer Tomatoes 1977. News and talk segments air on LP networks with star hosts and archival clips.
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George Clinton
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George DiCenzo
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Nature D
Blue Hawai
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Howe
Ben Casey
Ana Iwitather
Lady
Chailestey
Bloodbrothers
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