When did The WB Television Network officially launch?
The network launched on the 11th of January 1995. It began with only one night of primetime programming featuring a two-hour Wednesday lineup of sitcoms.
Questions about The WB
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who were the key executives behind the creation of The WB in 1993?
Jamie Kellner served as president of the new venture after previously being president of Fox from 1986 to 1993. Garth Ancier joined as programming chief having served as Fox's head of programming from 1986 to 1989.
What was the highest rated episode in The WB history and when did it air?
7th Heaven attracted 12.5 million viewers for its the 8th of February 1999 episode. This represented the highest ratings The WB would ever see during its entire run.
Why did The WB shut down operations in September 2006?
CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment announced plans to shut down both UPN and The WB on the 24th of January 2006 to partner and launch a new broadcast television network called The CW. The network aired its final night of programming on the 17th of September 2006 with The Night of Favorites and Farewells.
How many shows moved from The WB to The CW for the 2006-07 season?
Seven shows from The WB were chosen to move to The CW for its inaugural 2006-07 fall schedule including 7th Heaven, Beauty and the Geek, Gilmore Girls, One Tree Hill, Reba, Smallville, and Supernatural.