Articles: The Networks

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These articles look at promotional efforts, fall previews, special programming and other aspects of network broadcast television over the decades.

Building NBC's 1966-1967 Schedule

Originally Published June 11th, 2003
See what went into crafting NBC's 1966-1967 schedule, including early versions of the schedule, the network's fall preview special and other promotional efforts.

CBS Fall Season 1972: Have We Got A Fall For You

Originally Published August 20th, 2003
How did CBS advertise its new programs in September of 1972? Find out in this article.

CBS: On The Air - A Celebration of 50 Years

Originally Published May 20th, 2007
This week-long soiree commemorated five decades of CBS programming.

Fall 1974

Originally Published August 20th & October 14th, 2003
A look at the new shows the three networks debuted in September of 1974.

The Magic Of ABC

Originally Published February 1st, 2004
David Copperfield starred in this fall preview special for ABC alongside dozens of the network's top stars.

Midseason 1979

Originally Published July 31st, 2008
The networks premiered more than twenty new shows between January and March of 1979. How many do you remember?

NBC Saturdays 1984-1985

Originally Published April 26th, 2006
Although NBC was undergoing a resurgence during the 1984-1985 season, its Saturday line-up never caught on.

The WB's Image Campaigns (1995-2006)

Originally Published February 1st, 2004
The WB launched in January of 1995 with a line-up of four sitcoms. Within a few years, the network was focusing on teen dramas. See how things changed.

Last Updated July 31st, 2008