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Blast from the past: Channel 6 ad from 1969

Orlando’s CBS station is known today at WKMG-Local 6. But 40 years ago, it was just WDBO-TV Channel 6. And the station’s newscast was known as “Newsbeat.” Here’s a newspaper advertisement from November 1969 promoting some of the shows on Channel 6 during the day — including a double dose…

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Guetzloe’s supporter strikes back at WKMG

Local 6 has been riding Tony Pipitone’s "The Guetzloe Files" as its showcase sweeps series this month. Now, a supporter of the political consultant is trying to get back at the station. She has created a Web site called www.boycottlocal6.com. The domain name was registered on Feb. 18. The woman…

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CW18 locks up Maury, Springer, Wilkos

If you’re a fan of Maury Povich, Jerry Springer and Steve Wilkos, you’ll be happy to hear this news. Hearst Television, parent of Orlando’s WKCF, has signed a deal to keep the  talk shows on CW18 though the 2014 season. According to TVNewsCheck.com, “For the 2009-10 season Maury posted a 2.0…

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