After 75 years, ABC7 continues to be the most-watched television station in Chicago.
During a time when milk was 34 cents a gallon, the average cost of a home was $1,250 and 1% of American households had televisions, the ABC station WENR-TV/Channel 7 made its television debut in Chicago onIn 1968, the station changed its call letters to WLS-TV, an acronym for the "World's Largest Store," after its sister radio station's previous owner, Sears, RoebuckAccording to John Idler, ABC 7 president and general manager, "Throughout our history, we have led the way...
The site of ABC 7's State Street Studio stands in what was originally a vaudeville house built in 1919 by famous Chicago architects C.W. Rapp and George L. Rapp. It was called the State-Lake Theater and featured live stage acts and movies. By the early 1940s, stage shows disappeared from the State-Lake Theater and it just served as a movie palace until it closed on June 28, 1984.
After 75 years, ABC 7 continues to be the most-watched television station in Chicago. The station has also been the top choice for news in Chicago, boasting No. 1 ratings year after year for decades. ABC 7's 10 p.m. news has captured the No. 1 spot for more than two decades and the station's 4, 5, and 6 p.m. newscasts have retained their No. 1 ranking for an extraordinary 30-plus years.- 1984 - Oprah Winfrey debuts as host of the station's AM CHICAGO.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Lemont limestone played a big role in early Chicago historyLimestone from Lemont and Joliet played a big role in rebuilding Chicago in the years following the Great Chicago Fire.
Weiterlesen »
Chicago weather: Flash flooding possible as heavy rain moves through areaA Flash Flood Warning is in effect for parts of the Chicago area Sunday morning.
Weiterlesen »
Chicago aldermen, activists call for police hearings to stay publicMove comes after arbitrator ruled officers accused of misconduct could opt to have their cases decided by a third party, which would be behind closed doors.
Weiterlesen »
Editorial: Should the city of Chicago run its own grocery store?We believe all Chicagoans should have access to fresh food. But we don’t think City Hall should be behind the deli counter.
Weiterlesen »
Week 2 updates: Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay BuccaneersThe 0-1 Chicago Bears will play the 1-0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in a Week 2 matchup. Here’s what you need to know before kickoff (noon, FOX).
Weiterlesen »