WTVN-TV Sign-Off 1987 (now WSYX Channel 6 Columbus)

Here's the sign-off theme from WTVN-TV in Columbus, Ohio. Tom Burris, former WTVN-AM and WTVN-TV news reporter, is the announcer. The National Anthem is performed by The Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Christian Badea is the conductor.

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[cas2540]

Who is the CSO conductor in this spot? Is it Christian Badea or was is maybe a guest conductor?

[columbusmediatalk]

Yes, that was Badea.

[cjmascja]

does anyone remember a show that was on WTVN in the 60's? Lucy's Toy shop? I think? Thanks

[columbusmediatalk]

It's too bad local TV has gone by the wayside for syndicated crap and umpteen hours of "news." Lucy's Toyshop was on Channel 10. Channel 6 was famous for Bowling for Dollars and Romper Room.

[ASKconard]

A friend of mine has a WSYX sign-on from 1992. I think stations stopped doing the sign-on/sign-off in the mid 90's. I've seen WTTE sign off at night on Sundays, but its just a color bar. No dramatic orchestra.

[columbusmediatalk]

Maybe Sinclair just doesn't want to give "a tip of the hat" to their union! Mark Hyman would strongly object! lol

[jwsu2003]

I grew up in Columbus. This song reminds me of simpler times in elementary school. I would love to hear a clip of the entire "Spirit of Ohio" song. I still remember the "the Spirit of Ohio, on six!!!" part.

[dewlove]

I wish I could find the sign-off's for WOSU and WCMH. I miss them both alot since those were the two stations I most had the chance to see sign off. If anyone has those, please post! :)

[dtr0005]

@cjmascja Remember it? I still have two of the puppets that Lazarus sold - the best show for kids ever!

[clinton984]

Too bad they didn't keep these heritage calls.

[Gvieto]

Very unique way to sign off.

[PeerGynt1111]

Oh yes, the audience was singing.

[mtenor]

absolutely awful conductor and a joke of one

[ThomasHankyPank]

does anyone hear a choir during SSB

[oldbiddie]

Scary stories around the campfire with a flashlight under the chin:

Yes Children, back in the olden days, televison went OFF at night!AAGGGGH

[photobyalan]

That's hilarious. I was the person who edited that sign-off. I worked at WTVN/WSYX from 1984 to 1988, and producing the sign on/off was part of my job.