Three Markets Go Retro with Retro Television Network

Equity Media Holdings-Owned Channel Reaches Deal with Barrington Broadcasting Group

By Michael Malone -- Broadcasting & Cable, 10/8/2007 12:16:00 PM

Retro Television Network will partner with Barrington Broadcasting Group to launch RTN on the digital streams of WNWO Toledo, Ohio; KXRM Colorado Springs; and WPBN Traverse City, Mich.

RTN is replacing music channel The Tube, which “ceased its national broadcast,” according to its Web site.

Owned by Equity Media Holdings, RTN offers affiliates a customized feed made up mostly of classic shows like Get Smart and Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, along with local programming.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to deliver this terrific RTN network programming to Toledo, Colorado Springs and Traverse City,” Barrington director of programming Darlene Goldsberry said in a statement. “RTN provides a unique offering to our viewers and we believe they will enjoy it.”

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I would love to see the old variety shows again on TV, such as Perry Como, Andy Williams, et al. Since our local station just started up this month, I have not yet seen a listing of your daily schedule. I\'m looking forward to seeing many of the old shows again.
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I would love to see the old variety shows again on TV, such as Perry Como, Andy Williams, et al. Since our local station just started up this month, I have not yet seen a listing of your daily schedule. I'm looking forward to seeing many of the old shows again.

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