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Title: The News Station Quiz
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 01, 2008, 08:08:19 PM
Little bit different than "The News Station Game"

1st Question:
What does call letters KGW mean?

A. Knights of the Golden West
B. Keep Growing Wiser
C. Keep Growing Wider
D. Knights of the Gold West
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2008, 10:26:24 PM
B?
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 07:51:59 AM
Victor - 1

Next Question:
When did Ted Turner start CNN?

A. January 1, 1980
B. April 1, 1980
C. June 1, 1980
D. September 1, 1980
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 11:29:41 AM
C
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 11:39:00 AM
Victor - 2

Next Question:
What network did CNN2 (Now CNN Headline News) faced within 1982?

A. Financial News Network
B. Satellite News Channel
C. None of the above

Bonus point if you tell me when did the network end it's TV viewing? (Other words, when did the station got defunct?)
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 11:47:41 AM
A
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 12:22:40 PM
Victor - 2

Nope it was B. satellite news channel

Next Question:
What does CBS & ABC mean?

A. Columbia Broadcasting System & American Broadcasting Company
B. Columbia Broadcasting System & Australia Broadcasting Company
C. Cereal Broadcasting System & American Broadcasting Company
D. None of the above
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 12:33:41 PM
A
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Post by: Thecoolwriter on July 02, 2008, 12:48:34 PM
A
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 12:51:45 PM
Victor - 3
Writer323 - 1

Next Question:
Which one is a Disney-ABC owned station?

A. WABC
B. KFSN
C. WTVG
D. All of the above

If you select D., I will give you bonus points if you know the city or the Newscast Branding
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 12:53:46 PM
A
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Post by: Thecoolwriter on July 02, 2008, 12:56:32 PM
A
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 01:01:31 PM
Victor - 3
Writer323 - 1

The answer was actually D.

Next Question:

When did FNN (Financial News Network) went off the air?

A.) 1988
B.) 1990
C.) 1991
D.) 1986
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 01:04:17 PM
C
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 01:28:03 PM
Victor - 4
Writer323 - 1

Bonus points if you tell me which personalites were on FNN who are still on CNBC today

Next Question:

When did CNN FN Launch?

A.) 1988
B.) 1990
C.) 1995
D.) 1997
Title: Re: The News Station Quiz
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 01:36:02 PM
B?
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 01:42:13 PM
Victor - 4
Writer323 - 1

Wrong. Answer was C

Next Question:

What does Call Letters KOMO mean?

A.) K Olga Monutains Of hill
B.) pronounced "COMO"
C.) None of the above
D.) Means something else
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 01:42:33 PM
D
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Post by: ABC7 on July 02, 2008, 02:06:30 PM
C
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 02:14:24 PM
Victor - 4
Writer323 - 1

Wrong. Answer was B

Next Question:

What does Call Letters KING mean?

A.) KING of comedy
B.) KING of the world
C.) KING County
D.) KING World
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Post by: ABC7 on July 02, 2008, 02:25:56 PM
D
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 02:26:52 PM
C
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 03:47:01 PM
Victor - 5
Writer323 - 1

Next Question:

What's the name of NBC's news @ 6:30?

A.) NBC Nightly News
B.) NBC Evening News
C.) NBC World News
D.) NBC US News
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Post by: beanboy89 on July 02, 2008, 03:50:43 PM
A.) NBC Nightly News
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 03:54:26 PM
A
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 03:55:56 PM
Victor - 6
beanboy89 - 1
Writer323 - 1

Next Question:

What's the name of CBS's news @ 6:30?

A.) CBS Nightly News
B.) CBS Evening News
C.) CBS World News
D.) CBS US News
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Post by: ABC7 on July 02, 2008, 04:00:53 PM
B
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Post by: beanboy89 on July 02, 2008, 04:02:04 PM
B.) CBS Evening News
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 04:02:47 PM
B
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 04:05:41 PM
Victor - 7
beanboy89 - 2
ABC7 - 1
Writer323 - 1

Next Question:

What's the name of ABC's news @ 6:30?

A.) ABC Nightly News
B.) ABC Evening News
C.) ABC World News
D.) ABC US News
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 04:11:22 PM
C
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 04:13:48 PM
Victor - 8
beanboy89 - 2
ABC7 - 1
Writer323 - 1

Next Question:

What's the name of FOX's news @ 7:00 on FOX News Channel?

A.) FOX Report
B.) FOX Evening News
C.) FOX Special Report
D.) FOX News
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Post by: Mike M on July 02, 2008, 04:14:07 PM
B
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 04:22:15 PM
C
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Post by: ABC7 on July 02, 2008, 04:34:21 PM
A
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 04:38:52 PM
Victor - 8
beanboy89 - 2
ABC7 - 2
Writer323 - 1

Right now, i'm shocked @ mike & victor for getting this one wrong

Next Question:

What's the name of CNBC's morning program?

A.) Worldwide Exchange
B.) Squawk Box
C.) Squawk on the Street
D.) Power Lunch
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 04:40:25 PM
B
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Post by: ABC7 on July 02, 2008, 05:17:02 PM
C
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Post by: Mike M on July 02, 2008, 05:33:48 PM
roland, can anyone else besides you post a question? I'd like to post some.
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 05:39:53 PM
Victor - 9
beanboy89 - 2
ABC7 - 2
Writer323 - 1

Go ahead Mike, But i can change the scores
Title: Re: The News Station Quiz
Post by: Mike M on July 02, 2008, 06:20:24 PM
What is the name of WPVI's morning news broadcast?

A: Action News This Morning
B: Action News Mornings
C: Action News Today
D: Action News AM
Title: Re: The News Station Quiz
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 06:29:08 PM
A
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 08:04:48 PM
B
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 08:16:08 PM
Victor - 9
beanboy89 - 2
ABC7 - 2
Writer323 - 1

What is the name of WJZ's 5-6 AM Program?

A) Morning Edition
B) Rise n' Shine
C) First Edition
D) Eyeopener
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2008, 08:20:13 PM
B)

is not a choice :P
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 08:23:32 PM
That choice is B
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Post by: Mike M on July 02, 2008, 08:48:12 PM
Wait Roland, I didn't post the correct answer to my question yet. It's B.
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 03, 2008, 01:33:24 PM
Victor - 9
beanboy89 - 2
ABC7 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1

What is the name of KOMO's Newscast Branding?

A KOMO 4 News
B KOMO News 4
C NewsChannel 4
D Action News 4
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 03, 2008, 01:37:41 PM
B
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Post by: ABC7 on July 03, 2008, 01:58:43 PM
After the Connie Thompson clips I've watched, I should get this right.

A
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 03, 2008, 02:11:22 PM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
beanboy89 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1

What is the name of KATU's Newscast Branding?

A KATU News
B K-2 News
C K2 News
D K 2 News
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Post by: ABC7 on July 03, 2008, 02:23:45 PM
Aren't B-D exactly the same when pronounced?

D
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 03, 2008, 02:36:55 PM
But there's a dash for 2
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 05, 2008, 06:23:35 PM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
beanboy89 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1

Wrong. It's A

What is the name of WNEP's Newscast Branding?

A NewsCenter 16
B 16 News
C NewsChannel 16
D NewsWatch 16
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Post by: Localonthe8s on July 05, 2008, 06:48:41 PM
A
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 05, 2008, 07:55:43 PM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
beanboy89 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1

Wrong. It's D

Who left WTVJ after 35 years of doing the news in 1985?

A Bob Mayer
B Ralph Renick
C Tony Segreto
D Bob Weaver
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Post by: wxmediafan on July 07, 2008, 05:11:21 PM
Total Guess... haha D?
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 07, 2008, 05:27:39 PM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
beanboy89 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1

Wrong. It's B

What is the name of WQAD's newscast branding?

A Action NewsChannel 8
B NewsChannel 8
C WQAD NewsChannel 8
D Quad Cities NewsChannel 8
Title: Re: The News Station Quiz
Post by: Mike M on July 07, 2008, 05:46:42 PM
B
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Post by: wxmediafan on July 08, 2008, 02:25:51 AM
The answer is D

Technically, in it's news casts, the opening says "This is WQAD Quad Cities NewsChannel 8 at ..."
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 08, 2008, 10:45:05 AM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
beanboy89 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1
wxmediafan - 1

What is the name of WMAQ's newscast branding?

A Action 5 News
B NewsCenter 5
C NewsChannel 5
D NBC 5 News
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Post by: wxmediafan on July 08, 2008, 12:24:04 PM
Quote from: Roland on July 08, 2008, 10:45:05 AM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
beanboy89 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1
wxmediafan - 1

Wrong. It's B


No, it's D ;)  I should know, I live in the market

I think WMAQ's newscasts is D
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 08, 2008, 01:21:15 PM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
beanboy89 - 2
wxmediafan - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1

What is the name of WPLG's newscast branding?

A NewsWatch 10
B Channel 10 Eyewitness News
C Channel 10 News
D Local 10 News
Title: Re: The News Station Quiz
Post by: wxmediafan on July 08, 2008, 01:22:59 PM
Quote from: Roland on July 08, 2008, 01:21:15 PM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
beanboy89 - 2
wxmediafan - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1

What is the name of WPLG's newscast branding?

A NewsWatch 10
B Channel 10 Eyewitness News
C Channel 10 News
D Local 10 News
Did you give me a point for WQAD, or WMAQ?

I think WPLG's branding is D
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 08, 2008, 01:28:28 PM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
wxmediafan - 3
beanboy89 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1

WQAD & WMAQ

What is the name of WTOC's newscast branding?

A NewsWatch 11
B Channel 11 News
C NewsChannel 11
D THE NEWS
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Post by: wxmediafan on July 11, 2008, 12:39:46 PM
I'm going to take a gues and say B- Channel 11 News
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 11, 2008, 01:42:00 PM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
wxmediafan - 3
beanboy89 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1

Wrong. It's D

What is the name of WJCL's newscast branding?

A ABC 22 News
B Channel 22 News
C WJCL News
D WJCL ABC 22 News
Title: Re: The News Station Quiz
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 11, 2008, 08:50:09 PM
B?
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 11, 2008, 08:57:01 PM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
wxmediafan - 3
beanboy89 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1

Wrong. It's C

What is the name of WTGS's newscast branding?

A FOX 28 News
B Channel 28 News
C WTGS News
D WTGS FOX 28 News
Title: Re: The News Station Quiz
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 15, 2008, 05:18:48 PM
Let's get this game active again. I've posted a new question above this post
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Post by: Zach on July 15, 2008, 05:25:23 PM
Quote from: Roland on July 11, 2008, 08:57:01 PM
What is the name of WTGS's newscast branding?

A FOX 28 News
B Channel 28 News
C WTGS News
D WTGS FOX 28 News
A- Fox 28 News
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 15, 2008, 05:55:33 PM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
wxmediafan - 3
beanboy89 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1
chris121 - 1

What is the name of KDFW's newscast branding?

A FOX 4 News
B News 4 Texas
C NewsChannel 4
D Action 4 News
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Post by: Zach on July 15, 2008, 06:54:34 PM
A- Fox 4 News
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 15, 2008, 07:09:11 PM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
wxmediafan - 3
beanboy89 - 2
chris121 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1

What is the name of WTVJ's newscast branding?

A NBC 6 News
B NewsCenter 6
C NewsChannel 6
D Action 6 News
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Post by: Zach on July 15, 2008, 07:12:03 PM
A- NBC 6 News
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 15, 2008, 07:14:04 PM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
chris121 - 3
wxmediafan - 3
beanboy89 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1

What is the name of WSCV's newscast branding?

A Noticero 51
B Noticentro 51
C Noticias 51
D 51 Noticias
Title: Re: The News Station Quiz
Post by: Zach on July 15, 2008, 07:19:39 PM
B- Noticentro 51.
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 16, 2008, 01:27:49 PM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
chris121 - 3
wxmediafan - 3
beanboy89 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1

Wrong. It's A

Which TV Station was the 1st TV Station in the US?

A WRGB-TV/DT CBS 6
B WNBC-TV/DT NBC 4 New York
C WHDH-TV/DT 7 NBC
D WTVJ-TV/DT NBC 6
Title: Re: The News Station Quiz
Post by: Zach on July 16, 2008, 01:41:43 PM
:angry: YOU TRICKED ME!! I'M NOT SPANISH!! :angry:
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 16, 2008, 01:45:21 PM
Just answer the new question
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 19, 2008, 04:08:09 PM
Let's get this game active again
Title: Re: The News Station Quiz
Post by: ABC7 on July 21, 2008, 08:27:23 PM
WNBC
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Post by: TWCDude on July 21, 2008, 08:29:10 PM
New York City NBC channel 4.
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Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 21, 2008, 09:25:12 PM
Victor - 9
ABC7 - 3
chris121 - 3
wxmediafan - 3
beanboy89 - 2
Writer323 - 1
MikeM2010 - 1

Wrong. It's A

Which Station was the 1st TV Station in the US to have their TV station in Color?

A WRGB-TV/DT CBS 6
B WFXT-TV/DT FOX 25
C KOMO-TV/DT KOMO 4
D WTVJ-TV/DT NBC 6