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Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
WEST-Western Entertainment Series Television To Launch This Fall
WEST-Western Entertainment Series Television is the 10th over-the-air national broadcast television ... More network from Weigel Broadcasting Co. Saddle up for the 10th over-the-air national broadcast television network from Weigel Broadcasting Co. The home of MeTV (and, MeTV Toons, Start TV, Heroes & Icons, Catchy Comedy, MeTV+, Story Television, Dabl and MOVIES!) has announced a fall 2025 launch for WEST-Western Entertainment Series Television, which will showcase a library of over 30 classic western-themed television series. The array of scripted programming slated for West-Western Entertainment Series Television includes Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Maverick, Rawhide, The Virginian, Wanted: Dead or Alive and Wagon Train. 'WEST will be dedicated 24/7 to showcasing the most beloved and iconic classic TV western series, with a massive library of titles that will make this the premier western network on television,' said Neal Sabin, Vice Chairman Weigel Broadcasting Co. in a statement. 'Featuring compelling story lines and narratives with universal adult appeal, the programs on WEST promise to transport viewers on an entertainment journey filled with excitement and adventure.' "We're thrilled to announce the launch of the WEST network, a move that has been driven by years of client feedback and growing demand,' sadded Jeff Nash, SVP Network Sales for Weigel. 'This expansion represents another major milestone for us, and we're proud to deliver exactly what our partners have been asking for." To whet your appetite for WEST, here are some fun factoids about their upcoming roster of western dramas. 1) Originally airing on CBS for 20 seasons, from 1955 to 1975, Gunsmoke produced a massive 635 episodes. A typical scripted series on a streaming service normally produces just 6 to 10 episodes per season. If it was 10, it would take that show 63 to 64 seasons to reach the Gunsmoke episode tally! If it was just 6…fuggedaboutit! The cast of the television show Gunsmoke are, clockwise from top left, James Arness as Marshal Matt ... More Dillion, Ken Curtis as Deputy Festus Haggen, Amanda Blake as Kitty Russell, and Milburn Stone as Doc Adams. 2) Lorne Greene as patriarch Ben Cartwright on Bonanza is considered by many to be the ultimate TV father. But Greene was only 13 years older than his on-screen sons, Pernell Roberts (Adam) and Dan Blocker ("Hoss"). (Original Caption) USA: Publicity photo from the TV series Bonanza, left to right are: Pernell ... More Roberts as Adam Cartwright; Dan Blocker as Hoss Cartwright; Mike Landon as Little Joe Cartwright; and Lorne Greene as Ben Cartwright. 3) When James Garner as Bret Maverick temporarily left Maverick after the third season following a legal dispute, Roger Moore pre-James Bond was added to the cast as cousin Beau Maverick. Once Garner returned, the two actors would often alternate as series leads, with an occasional episode featuring the two together. From the television show Maverick which aired from 1957-1962. MAVERICK - "Kiz" - Airdate: December 4, 1960. (Photo by ABC Photo Archives/Disney General ... More Entertainment Content via Getty Images) ROGER MOORE 4) The Virginian, the first 90-minute western drama, was renamed The Men from Shiloh in the final season in 1970 to 1971. It ran for nine seasons. THE VIRGINIAN — Pictured: (l-r) James Drury as The Virginian, Doug McClure as Trampas, Gary Clarke ... More as Steve Hill (Photo by NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) 5) Wanted: Dead or Alive, starring Steve McQueen, was originally introduced in a March 1958 episode of Trackdown, a 1957 to 1959 western drama featuring Robert Culp. It ran for three seasons (and 94 episodes). Portrait of American actor Steve McQueen (1930 - 1980) (as Josh Randall), perched atop a fence, in ... More the television series 'Wanted: Dead or Alive,' late 1950s or early 1960s. (Photo by Silver) LOS ANGELES - JULY 15: Portrait of Robert Culp. He portrays Hoby Gilman in the CBS television ... More western, Trackdown. Image dated July 15, 1957. Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images) 6) Airing for eight seasons (1957 to 1962 on NBC; 1962 to 1965 on ABC), Wagon Train was inspired by the films The Big Trail in 1930 and Wagon Master in 1950, which both featured Wagon Train star Ward Bond. In an unexpected connection to Star Trek, creator Gene Roddenberry described the original concept of the classic sci-fi entry as a 'Wagon Train to the Stars.' Gene L. Coon, a writer/producer on Star Trek who invented the Klingons and developed other elements of the Star Trek universe) wrote 23 episodes of Wagon Train. American actors Robert Horton (left) and Ward Bond (1903 - 1960) in a promotional portrait for the ... More television series 'Wagon Train', circa 1959. (Photo by Universal Pictures/)
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Weigel Broadcasting Embraces Cloud-Based Playout-to-Delivery Solution from Harmonic
Redefining Traditional Broadcast Workflows, Harmonic's VOS Media Software Reduces Costs and Streamlines Operations SAN JOSE, Calif., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that Weigel Broadcasting, a leading North American broadcaster, is simplifying video distribution with Harmonic's VOS® Media Software. Harmonic's cloud-native software offers state-of-the-art playout-to-delivery capabilities, including ATSC 1.0 centralcasting, unlocking significant cost savings and greater efficiency for Weigel. "As we continue to grow the number of stations we own and operate, we wanted a scalable, software-driven approach — not more racks of hardware," said Kyle Walker, vice president of technology at Weigel Broadcasting. "With Harmonic's end-to-end playout-to-delivery solution, we can easily add new stations by scaling compute power rather than piecing together stand-alone appliances. This has streamlined our workflows, increased efficiency and given us the flexibility for expansion without the complexities of a traditional broadcast infrastructure." Harmonic's VOS Media Software improves cost efficiencies for Weigel with a fully software-based, end-to-end workflow for ingest, centralcasting, advanced playout and branding, encoding, transcoding, statistical multiplexing and distribution. A built-in user interface enables seamless playlist monitoring and automated channel delivery via the web without requiring a complex automation system. Designed to scale, VOS Media Software empowers Weigel to expand its station lineup at any time, depending on data center capacity. Weigel can also enhance its broadcast channels by leveraging advanced capabilities on VOS Media Software, such as delay-line, PSIP fetch, Nielsen watermarking, Dolby upmix and AI captioning integration. "By adopting our cloud-native VOS Media Software, Weigel is at the forefront of innovation as one of the first broadcasters utilizing a next-generation playout-to-delivery solution," said Gil Rudge, senior vice president, products and Americas sales, video business at Harmonic. "With advanced capabilities and support for ATSC, OTT and split signal all on one platform, Weigel is leveraging VOS Media Software to streamline operations and future-proof its video delivery." Harmonic will demonstrate its innovative cloud solutions at the 2025 NAB Show, April 6-9, in Las Vegas at booth W2821. Further information about Harmonic and the company's solutions is available at About HarmonicHarmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally. The company revolutionized broadband networking via the industry's first virtualized broadband solution, enabling operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet services to consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements concerning Harmonic's business and the anticipated capabilities, advantages, reliability, efficiency, market acceptance, market growth, specifications and benefits of Harmonic products, services and technology are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties more fully described in Harmonic's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Harmonic as of the date hereof, and Harmonic disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. Harmonic, the Harmonic logo and other Harmonic marks are owned by Harmonic Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. About Weigel Broadcasting Co. Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated classic television network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network and the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector's Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, MeTV, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: Photo Link: Caption: Weigel Broadcasting is simplifying playout to delivery with Harmonic's VOS® Media Software. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Harmonic Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
