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‘This’ Appeals to KWWL

Will replace Weather Plus on its digital tier

By Michael Malone -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/8/2009 12:32:00 PM

KWWL Cedar Rapids has opted for the entertainment network This TV to replace Weather Plus on its digital tier. Owned by

Quincy Newspapers

, KWWL also offers the vintage program channel RTN as a digital channel.
“This TV gives Eastern Iowans a new entertainment opportunity,” said KWWL Station Manager Kim Leer. “And viewers will reap the benefit of another free over-the-air station with material from the world’s largest film and television library.”

This TV is a joint venture between MGM and Weigel Broadcasting

, tapping a 4,000-title film library. The ad-supported channel launched Nov. 1. 
This TV can be found on Channel 7.2 and RTN on 7.3
 

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