WNET went to 24/6 operation in the late 80's, guess WNET was one of the first PBS stations to have a 24 hour schedule. WTVS in Detroit during this time was also 24/6 station.
The closest they have to paid ads are announcements stating that the show is "supported by an underwriting grant from (company name and logo)", followed by an intentionally non-promotional comment about how the company supports public TV.
CRUD!
GenerousQuatD82 1 year ago
I have to say this, I liked the 80s version of 13's sign off better.
johnissoevil 2 years ago
Wait, WNET signs off still?
travelsonic 2 years ago
Only on late Sunday nights, but for only about an hour and a half.
johnissoevil 2 years ago
That seems kinda pointless
travelsonic 2 years ago
It is, but you must remember, PBS stations don't air informercials, and I don't think 13 cares to rerun anything from earlier in the week.
johnissoevil 2 years ago
Don't forget to watch the HD one posted by this account.
Blue387 2 years ago
At least they still acknowlege their Newark roots, despite having physical studios in NYC nowadays.
johnissoevil 3 years ago
they have to. it's the law.
raginrajan 3 years ago
WNET went to 24/6 operation in the late 80's, guess WNET was one of the first PBS stations to have a 24 hour schedule. WTVS in Detroit during this time was also 24/6 station.
dxtrfn80 3 years ago
I'm surprised that there is a station that still does an authentic sign-off! WNJN (New Jersey) used to do that but now they show cooking shows!
queenlibya 4 years ago
Where do they do the paid ads?
aric2007 4 years ago
The closest they have to paid ads are announcements stating that the show is "supported by an underwriting grant from (company name and logo)", followed by an intentionally non-promotional comment about how the company supports public TV.
MrUnidyne 4 years ago
they dont
asnycnow15 3 years ago
TEST PATTERNS RULE.
discoveralice 5 years ago
The WNET Sign off is on Sunday Night/Monday Morning at about 3:30am (sometimes as early as 2am) to usually 5 or 6am.
tsskiller 5 years ago
What are the former twin towers still doing there?
pannoni1 5 years ago 3
So much for the city that never sleeps.
TheEndAsWeKnowIt 5 years ago
WNET goes off the air? Prairie Public (North Dakota) airs 24/7, as does Detroit Public TV. For a NYC station, this is odd.
PsychoJason 5 years ago 10
Here in Las Vegas, KLVX used to shut down overnight on broadcast, but would continue 24 hours on cable. Now both feeds are 24 hours.
MrUnidyne 4 years ago
back it the 70-80s
every NYC station signed off daily
now only WNET SIGNS OFF
asnycnow15 3 years ago
KCET does this too, but their sign-offs are far nicer!
mbhfromla 5 years ago
AMEN!! This is the current signoff. Was in NYC last year, nice to see it here. Thanks, I'm glad someone has put this up. Thanks!! JG
goriajk 5 years ago