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Springfield Television

In this article we will explore the topic of Springfield Television in depth, investigating its origins, evolution over time and its relevance today. Throughout history, Springfield Television has played a fundamental role in various aspects of society, from its influence on culture and art to its impact on science and technology. Through a comprehensive analysis, we will examine the different perspectives and discussions surrounding Springfield Television, seeking to shed light on its implications and possible future developments. Likewise, we will consider the opinions of experts in the field and take into account the experiences and testimonies of those who have closely experienced the influence of Springfield Television in their lives.

Springfield Television Corporation was a group owner of television stations based in Springfield, Massachusetts. The company was founded by William Lowell Putnam III, who launched the company's first television station, WWLP, on March 17, 1953. (Putnam was the son of politician and businessman, Roger Putnam. He was also a former trustee of the Lowell Observatory, founded by his great-uncle, astronomer Percival Lowell.)

The company owned five television stations during its lifetime, no more than four at any given time.

The company folded in 1984 with Putnam's retirement, and the sale of its remaining stations—WWLP, WKEF in Dayton, Ohio, and KSTU in Salt Lake City, Utah—to Adams Communications.

Former stations

Market Station Years Owned Today
Springfield, MA WWLP 22**
(NBC)
1953-1984 NBC affiliate owned by Nexstar Media Group
Greenfield, MA WRLP-TV 32**
(NBC; repeater of WWLP, to 1974)
(independent; 1974–1978)
1957-1978 Defunct, went dark April 9, 1978; frequency never reactivated
Worcester - Boston, MA WJZB-TV 14
(NBC; repeater of WWLP)
1958-1969 Defunct, went dark after a fire in Spring 1969, shortly after its sale to Evans Broadcasting; frequency never reactivated
Dayton, OH WKEF 22
(ABC, 1966–1979)
(NBC, 1980–2004)
1966-1984 ABC affiliate owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group
Salt Lake City, UT KSTU 20**
(independent)
1978-1984 Fox affiliate owned by the E. W. Scripps Company, operating on channel 13 under a different license

References

  • Putnam, Kitty Broman; Putnam, William Lowell (2011). How We Survived in UHF Television. Flagstaff, Arizona, United States: Light Technology (published 2012). ISBN 978-1-62233-696-8.