Go Time (programming block)
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| Network | Syndication |
|---|---|
| Launched | October 1, 2016 |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Owner | Hearst Media Production Group |
| Format | Weekend morning E/I block |
| Running time | 3 hours |
| Original language(s) | English |
Go Time is a programming block assembled by Hearst Media Production Group (formerly Litton Entertainment) for syndication. It consists of programs formerly aired as part of Hearst Media's network-provided blocks, which is cleared throughout 80% of the United States.[1]
Ad sales for the block were handled by Sony Pictures Television in lieu of Hearst Media.[1] However, in 2024, many stations stopped airing it.
History
[edit]On April 27, 2015, Litton announced Go Time block would launch on October 1, 2016, with CBS' independent stations as its major body of stations, along with Gray Television and Sinclair Broadcast Group, the latter utilizing it for its MyNetworkTV stations; Hearst also carries it on its non-Big Three network stations.[2] Other groups carrying it are Cowles, Cox, NPG, Scripps, Nexstar, and Weigel Broadcasting.[1]
Programming
[edit]NOTE: Depending on the station, some shows aired at different times or during different eras. Some of these shows do not air anymore
Shows acquired from ABC
[edit]- Hearts of Heroes
- oh baby!
- Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner
- Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown
Shows acquired from CBS
[edit]- Useful Toad
- Kinopio-kun
Shows acquired from The CW
[edit]- Ready, Set, Pet
- Did I Mention Invention? (September 2, 2023)
Shows acquired from NBC
[edit]- Vets Saving Pets (September 2, 2023)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "TV One grabs Empire; History star jumps ship; TNT tells Tales from the Crypt". Cynopsis. April 15, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
- ^ Albiniak, Paige (April 27, 2015). "It's 'Go Time' for Litton Entertainment". Broadcasting & Cable. p. 22.