Jan 25 2006WB, UPN Fuse Into Something
The WB and UPN networks, long-time losers in the network wars, have announced a merger, forming a new entity called The CW Network. CBS CEO Leslie Moonves has deluded herself into thinking that:
The CW is going to be a real competitor -- a destination for young audiences and diverse audiences and a real favorite among advertisers.
The news arrives with the same impact as a neighborhood block sale, bringing unwanted items from several parties into a communal, still un-wanted body. Luckily, the merger promises viewers that flipping past WB and UPN programming will now take half as long.
Reader Comments
1. hafaball - January 25, 2006 6:00 AM
It's also funny since the WB is the whitest channel and UPN is the blackest. Now all they need is the Korean station and a Spanish station and they;re good to go.
2. TheCrusher - January 25, 2006 7:46 AM
"CBS CEO Leslie Moonves has deluded herself into thinking that:"
I hate to break this to you, but Leslie Moonves is a man. Actually, one of the most powerful media executives in the country.
3. Praz - January 25, 2006 10:53 AM
At least they got rid of the WB and UPN. Now if only they would do something about reality shows...
4. andrewthezeppo - January 25, 2006 10:53 AM
so, this is our last Feb on the Frog?
I'm sad, I heart the WB
5. xAgonyxScenex - January 25, 2006 3:59 PM
i'm sure this will be a booming success -_-'