JBTV

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JBTV
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Created byJerry Bryant
StarringJerry Bryant (Host)
Greg Corner (Co-Host)
Country of originUnited States
Production
Executive producerJerry Bryant
Camera setupSony HDW-F900, Sony PMW-EX3, Sony PDW-350 XDCAM, Sony Z1U
Running time60 minutes (Saturdays, 7:00pm, 8:00pm and 10:00pm, Sundays, 7:00pm and 8pm, Wednesdays, 11:00pm)
Production companyJBTV Studios
Release
Original network WGBO, Ch. 66
(1986-2016)
WJYS, Ch. 62.1 & 62.4 (Heartland affiliate); Saturdays 1am CT, Ch. 62.3 (Charge! affiliate); Wednesday 11:30pm CT
(2016-Present)
Original releasepresent

JBTV (a.k.a. JBTV Music Television) is a Chicago-area broadcast, weekly 60-minute music television show featuring live in-studio performances, music videos, and music-related interviews from emerging and established musicians. Based in Chicago, Illinois, JBTV has over a 30-year history. It was created and hosted by Jerry Bryant in 1986. As of the show's 32nd season, Jerry Bryant and Greg Corner are the show's main hosts.

Contents

The show is broadcast locally on WJYS-TV in Chicago on Saturday at 1am CT, on both the main channel at 62.1, and the third sub-channel at 62.4, which carries Heartland, with re-broadcast on Wednesday at 11:30pm CT on the second sub-channel at 62.3, which carries Charge!. It posts all of its aired content on its website, as well as exclusive, live streams of in-studio performances and behind-the-scenes footage showcasing visiting bands and the show's production team.

Format

Original format (1986–2016)

In its original format a band or solo performer would visit the JBTV studio for an interview with owner and host Jerry Bryant, selecting a number of music videos (both the artist's and their own favorite videos) that would be shown in the aired episode. JBTV is currently on broadcast television WJYS-62 in Chicago Wednesday nights at 11pm with New Music Videos and live JBTV performances. JBTV is currently hosting live in-studio performances with new artists and established bands.

Broadcast schedule

JBTV is broadcast weekly on WJYS. Episodes air weekly on Saturday nights at 1am CT on Ch. 62.1 & 62.4, with re-airing on Wednesday nights at 11:30pm CT on Ch. 62.3

Notable guests

Awards

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References

  1. "About JBTV". JBTV.
  2. "2010 Chicago Emmy Recipients" (PDF).
  3. "2014 Chicago Silver Circle Honorees".