When did KSAT-TV first go on the air in San Antonio?
KSAT-TV launched on the 21st of January 1957, as KONO-TV. The first program broadcast was the inauguration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, which aired at 10 a.m. that morning.
Questions about KSAT-TV
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did KSAT-TV change its name from KONO-TV?
The call sign changed to KSAT-TV on the 1st of February 1968, after The Outlet Company purchased the station from Mission Broadcasting. An FCC regulation at the time required stations under different ownership to use different base call signs, making the KONO name unavailable to the new owners.
Who owns KSAT-TV and what network is it affiliated with?
KSAT-TV is owned by Graham Media Group and is affiliated with ABC. The Washington Post Company, now Graham Holdings Company, acquired the station on the 22nd of April 1994, along with Houston sister station KPRC-TV.
What happened to KSAT anchor Michelle Lima?
Michelle Lima was killed on the 26th of March 1999, while covering a live newscast in southern Bexar County. She was struck by a truck on a dark rural frontage road and was pronounced dead two days later at age 30.
Did KSAT-TV almost lose its ABC affiliation?
Yes, in July 1990 management at rival station KENS explored switching to ABC, citing poor CBS programming. After negotiations stalled, both KENS and KSAT signed new affiliation agreements with CBS and ABC respectively in August 1990.
What movie featured KSAT-TV equipment and vehicles?
The 2000 comedy film Miss Congeniality used KSAT live trucks and microphones with the station's mic flags in a scene set at The Alamo in San Antonio. Actors portrayed a KSAT reporter and news photographer; none of the station's actual staff appeared in the film.