Miss ‘Bonanza’ & ‘Gunsmoke’? MeTV’s New Spinoff Channel WEST Brings Westerns Back to TV
It’s not their first rodeo: A new all-Western TV channel called WEST will launch this fall, bringing favorite nostalgic Western shows including Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Maverick, The Virginian, Rawhide, Wagon Train, The Big Valley, The Wild Wild West and others back to our TV screens.
“WEST will be dedicated 24/7 to showcasing the most beloved and iconic classic TV Western series, with a massive library of titles that will make this the premier Western network on television,” said Neal Sabin, vice chairman of Weigel Broadcasting Co. “Featuring compelling story lines and narratives with universal adult appeal, the programs on WEST promise to transport viewers on an entertainment journey filled with excitement and adventure.”
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“We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the WEST network, a move that has been driven by years of client feedback and growing demand,” added Jeff Nash, SVP of network sales for Weigel. “This expansion represents another major milestone for us, and we’re proud to deliver exactly what our partners have been asking for.”
The Weigel Broadcasting Co. also oversees MeTV, MeTV Toons, Start TV, Heroes & Icons, Catchy Comedy, MeTV+, Story Television, Dabl and MOVIES! WEST will be available on broadcast television across the nation sometime this fall.
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September 2021
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