The WB Television Network (commonly shortened to The WB and short for Warner Bros.) was an Americantelevision network that was first launched on broadcast television on January 11, 1995 as a joint venture between the Warner Bros. Entertainment division of Time Warner and the Tribune Broadcasting subsidiary of the Tribune Company, with the former acting as controlling partner. The network principally aired programs targeting teenagers and young adults between the ages of 13 and 34, with the exception of its weekday daytime and Saturday morning program block, Kids' WB, which was geared toward children ages 7 to 12.
On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment announced plans to shut down the network and launch The CW later that same year. The WB Television Network shut down on September 17, 2006, with select programs from both it and competitor UPN (which had shut down two days earlier) moving to The CW when it launched the following day, September 18.
Time Warner re-used The WB brand for an online network that launched on April 28, 2008, about 18 months after The WB Television Network ceased broadcasting operations. Until it was discontinued in December 2013, the website allowed users to watch shows aired on the former television network, as well as original programming and shows formerly hosted on the now-defunct In2TV service (which itself was created prior to Time Warner's spinoff of AOL). The website could only be accessed within the United States.
In countries where most networks broadcast identical, centrally originated content to all of their stations and where most individual television transmitters therefore operate only as large "repeater stations", the terms "television network", "television channel" (a numeric identifier or radio frequency) and "television station" have become mostly interchangeable in everyday language, with professionals in television-related occupations continuing to make a differentiation between them. Within the industry, a tiering is sometimes created among groups of networks based on whether their programming is simultaneously originated from a central point, and whether the network master control has the technical and administrative capability to take over the programming of their affiliates in real-time when it deems this necessary – the most common example being during national breaking news events.
In addition to carrying WB programming, it also maintained a master schedule of syndicated programming that aired simultaneously on all WB 100+ affiliates outside of designated network programming time periods, essentially structuring the service as a de facto national feed of The WB. Programming and promotional services for The WB 100+ were housed at The WB's corporate headquarters in Burbank, California; engineering and master control operations were based at the California Video Center in Los Angeles.
presentation written and produced by XcitableBoy Productions for The WB television network.
published: 03 Aug 2012
The WB Signs Off
The final promo of the WB. I figured this is a little piece of television history, it's the first major network I've seen sign off. UPN acutally shut down first, but not many parts of the country got the station on their final night.
published: 18 Sep 2006
WB's Night of Favorites and Farewells (2006) VHS-Rip
The Night of Favorites and Farewells was a one-time special lineup that aired on The WB on September 17, 2006. It consisted of pilot episodes for some of the network's most popular and longest-running shows.
published: 31 Mar 2021
The WB television network 1995 - 2006
A Network that captured a generation with a numerious of hit shows.
published: 16 Aug 2013
CNTwo - The WB Frog Medley
UPDATE 2.0.VERSION: https://youtu.be/QZjyWGDxydo
Here's something I made for the 21st Anniversary of the then-defunct TV Network, The WB.
Software: Sony Vegas Pro 13
DISCLAIMER: I do not own anything in this video. Everything is copyright to their respective owners. This video is for archival entertainment purposes, not for profit.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
published: 17 Jan 2016
The WB Network Promo's & Bumper's
A mix of bumpers from roughly 1999 to 2003
extend clips are made by myself from a mix of different bumpers.
regular promos between.
published: 01 Oct 2022
The WB Television Network (Rare Promo) 1080p AI Upscale
published: 03 Jan 2022
UPN: The Rise of the 5th TV Network (pt. 1)
-- Full disclosure: I made this video when I was 15 and had no clue what I was doing. This video is a bit of a mess and I am not proud of it. I especially think my characterizations of the network's conception and of its focus on Black audiences are lacking. Read more at https://www.connro.com/corrections --
After Fox shocked the nation by expanding the Big 3 to the Big 4, TV veteran Paramount perked up, took notice, and promptly got to work creating a network they hoped would see the same level of success as Fox, and would change the Big 4 to the Big 5. In 1995, UPN was launched to achieve just that. However, in spite of high hopes and enormous dollar signs, UPN was never able to escape a reputation of mediocrity, and after 11 years of little success, time was up and the plug was pulle...
The final promo of the WB. I figured this is a little piece of television history, it's the first major network I've seen sign off. UPN acutally shut down fir...
The final promo of the WB. I figured this is a little piece of television history, it's the first major network I've seen sign off. UPN acutally shut down first, but not many parts of the country got the station on their final night.
The final promo of the WB. I figured this is a little piece of television history, it's the first major network I've seen sign off. UPN acutally shut down first, but not many parts of the country got the station on their final night.
The Night of Favorites and Farewells was a one-time special lineup that aired on The WB on September 17, 2006. It consisted of pilot episodes for some of the ne...
The Night of Favorites and Farewells was a one-time special lineup that aired on The WB on September 17, 2006. It consisted of pilot episodes for some of the network's most popular and longest-running shows.
The Night of Favorites and Farewells was a one-time special lineup that aired on The WB on September 17, 2006. It consisted of pilot episodes for some of the network's most popular and longest-running shows.
UPDATE 2.0.VERSION: https://youtu.be/QZjyWGDxydo
Here's something I made for the 21st Anniversary of the then-defunct TV Network, The WB.
Software: Sony Vegas...
UPDATE 2.0.VERSION: https://youtu.be/QZjyWGDxydo
Here's something I made for the 21st Anniversary of the then-defunct TV Network, The WB.
Software: Sony Vegas Pro 13
DISCLAIMER: I do not own anything in this video. Everything is copyright to their respective owners. This video is for archival entertainment purposes, not for profit.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
UPDATE 2.0.VERSION: https://youtu.be/QZjyWGDxydo
Here's something I made for the 21st Anniversary of the then-defunct TV Network, The WB.
Software: Sony Vegas Pro 13
DISCLAIMER: I do not own anything in this video. Everything is copyright to their respective owners. This video is for archival entertainment purposes, not for profit.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
-- Full disclosure: I made this video when I was 15 and had no clue what I was doing. This video is a bit of a mess and I am not proud of it. I especially think...
-- Full disclosure: I made this video when I was 15 and had no clue what I was doing. This video is a bit of a mess and I am not proud of it. I especially think my characterizations of the network's conception and of its focus on Black audiences are lacking. Read more at https://www.connro.com/corrections --
After Fox shocked the nation by expanding the Big 3 to the Big 4, TV veteran Paramount perked up, took notice, and promptly got to work creating a network they hoped would see the same level of success as Fox, and would change the Big 4 to the Big 5. In 1995, UPN was launched to achieve just that. However, in spite of high hopes and enormous dollar signs, UPN was never able to escape a reputation of mediocrity, and after 11 years of little success, time was up and the plug was pulled on UPN. So how did a network that launched with big dreams and gigantic corporate backing fall by the wayside? The story is long, so grab a snack, sit back, and listen up as we explore the factors that led to UPN’s rise and eventual fall.
The New York Times article I used briefly in the video with the headline “UPN Network Cancels 4 of Its 5 Programs” is really entitled “UPN Cancels 3 of Its 4 Programs”. However, the article was mistaken, and was even amended in a later issue to account for a series that was excluded from the original article.
-- Full disclosure: I made this video when I was 15 and had no clue what I was doing. This video is a bit of a mess and I am not proud of it. I especially think my characterizations of the network's conception and of its focus on Black audiences are lacking. Read more at https://www.connro.com/corrections --
After Fox shocked the nation by expanding the Big 3 to the Big 4, TV veteran Paramount perked up, took notice, and promptly got to work creating a network they hoped would see the same level of success as Fox, and would change the Big 4 to the Big 5. In 1995, UPN was launched to achieve just that. However, in spite of high hopes and enormous dollar signs, UPN was never able to escape a reputation of mediocrity, and after 11 years of little success, time was up and the plug was pulled on UPN. So how did a network that launched with big dreams and gigantic corporate backing fall by the wayside? The story is long, so grab a snack, sit back, and listen up as we explore the factors that led to UPN’s rise and eventual fall.
The New York Times article I used briefly in the video with the headline “UPN Network Cancels 4 of Its 5 Programs” is really entitled “UPN Cancels 3 of Its 4 Programs”. However, the article was mistaken, and was even amended in a later issue to account for a series that was excluded from the original article.
The final promo of the WB. I figured this is a little piece of television history, it's the first major network I've seen sign off. UPN acutally shut down first, but not many parts of the country got the station on their final night.
The Night of Favorites and Farewells was a one-time special lineup that aired on The WB on September 17, 2006. It consisted of pilot episodes for some of the network's most popular and longest-running shows.
UPDATE 2.0.VERSION: https://youtu.be/QZjyWGDxydo
Here's something I made for the 21st Anniversary of the then-defunct TV Network, The WB.
Software: Sony Vegas Pro 13
DISCLAIMER: I do not own anything in this video. Everything is copyright to their respective owners. This video is for archival entertainment purposes, not for profit.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
-- Full disclosure: I made this video when I was 15 and had no clue what I was doing. This video is a bit of a mess and I am not proud of it. I especially think my characterizations of the network's conception and of its focus on Black audiences are lacking. Read more at https://www.connro.com/corrections --
After Fox shocked the nation by expanding the Big 3 to the Big 4, TV veteran Paramount perked up, took notice, and promptly got to work creating a network they hoped would see the same level of success as Fox, and would change the Big 4 to the Big 5. In 1995, UPN was launched to achieve just that. However, in spite of high hopes and enormous dollar signs, UPN was never able to escape a reputation of mediocrity, and after 11 years of little success, time was up and the plug was pulled on UPN. So how did a network that launched with big dreams and gigantic corporate backing fall by the wayside? The story is long, so grab a snack, sit back, and listen up as we explore the factors that led to UPN’s rise and eventual fall.
The New York Times article I used briefly in the video with the headline “UPN Network Cancels 4 of Its 5 Programs” is really entitled “UPN Cancels 3 of Its 4 Programs”. However, the article was mistaken, and was even amended in a later issue to account for a series that was excluded from the original article.
The WB Television Network (commonly shortened to The WB and short for Warner Bros.) was an Americantelevision network that was first launched on broadcast television on January 11, 1995 as a joint venture between the Warner Bros. Entertainment division of Time Warner and the Tribune Broadcasting subsidiary of the Tribune Company, with the former acting as controlling partner. The network principally aired programs targeting teenagers and young adults between the ages of 13 and 34, with the exception of its weekday daytime and Saturday morning program block, Kids' WB, which was geared toward children ages 7 to 12.
On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment announced plans to shut down the network and launch The CW later that same year. The WB Television Network shut down on September 17, 2006, with select programs from both it and competitor UPN (which had shut down two days earlier) moving to The CW when it launched the following day, September 18.
Time Warner re-used The WB brand for an online network that launched on April 28, 2008, about 18 months after The WB Television Network ceased broadcasting operations. Until it was discontinued in December 2013, the website allowed users to watch shows aired on the former television network, as well as original programming and shows formerly hosted on the now-defunct In2TV service (which itself was created prior to Time Warner's spinoff of AOL). The website could only be accessed within the United States.
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