The WB Television Network launched on this day in 1995. It was a joint venture between Warner Bros. Entertainmen and the Tribune Broadcasting subsidiary of the Tribune Company. The network principally aired programs targeting teenagers and young adults between the ages of 12 and 34. As the NY flagship station, WPIX created a campaign of local spots to create buzz for the new network. The creative director at the time wanted to connect with our younger audiences and recruited a group of young adu

2.8K views · 68 reactions | BILL JORGENSEN'S FAMOUS LINE: Many news anchors back in the day had signature lines to close their newscasts. Bill Beutel's was "good luck, be well." Roger Grimsby's was "hoping your news is good news." Here, from July 1981, is Bill Jorgensen's famous saying — "thank you for your time this time, until next time" — PLUS a nice extended cut of the Action News theme! | WPIX Archives | Facebook