Weigel Broadcasting has announced a fall launch for WEST (Western Entertainment Series Television) a new network that will be devoted solely to classic Western television series
The network will be available throughout the U.S. on Weigel Broadcasting’s television stations, with additional carriage and distribution partners to be announced.
“WEST will be dedicated 24/7 to showcasing the most beloved and iconic classic TV western series, with a massive library of titles that will make this the premier Western network on television,” said Neal Sabin, Vice Chairman Weigel Broadcasting Co. “Featuring compelling story lines and narratives with universal adult appeal, the programs on WEST promise to transport viewers on an entertainment journey filled with excitement and adventure.”
The library includes more than 30 series: Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Rawhide, Wanted: Dead or Alive, Have Gun, Will Travel, The High Chapparal, Wagon Train, The Big Valley, The Virginian, Wild Wild West, and many more.
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“We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the WEST network, a move that has been driven by years of client feedback and growing demand,” said Jeff Nash, SVP Network Sales for Weigel. “This expansion represents another major milestone for us, and we’re proud to deliver exactly what our partners have been asking for.”
WEST joins MeTV, MeTV Toons, Start TV, Heroes & Icons, Catchy Comedy, MeTV+, Story Television, Dabl and Movies! on the list of Weigel’s national broadcast networks.