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Type | Broadcast television network (classic TV) |
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Country | United States |
Broadcast area | Nationwide (66% OTA coverage) [1] |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Picture format | 720p HDTV master feed (downscaled to 480i SDTV widescreen on most OTA affiliates) |
Ownership | |
Owner | |
Parent | WAM TV Limited Partnership |
Sister channels | |
History | |
Launched | June 25, 2024 |
Links | |
Website | metvtoons |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
See list of affiliates | |
Streaming media | |
Service(s): | Frndly TV, Philo [2] |
MeTV Toons is an American broadcast television network operated by Weigel Broadcasting, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. Launched on June 25, 2024, as a spin-off of MeTV, the network's programming will mainly consist of vintage cartoon reruns, featuring 20th century animation from the libraries of Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, Universal Pictures and Fleischer Studios among others, along with a few 2000s series.
Trademark registrations for MeTV Toons were first filed in March 2023, with originally considered names for the network being "Toon TV" or "Toony TV" (a name likely inspired by the mascot of the MeTV original program Toon In with Me Toony the Tuna.)
On May 1, 2024, Variety and TVLine revealed Weigel was partnering with Warner Bros. Discovery on MeTV Toons, which was billed as a 24/7, free-to-air television network dedicated to broadcasting classic animated programming. The stories were quietly withdrawn as the embargo for the information hadn't been lifted yet. TheDesk.net subsequently published its own story about the premature announcement, which noted that Weigel was also working with Paramount Pictures, MGM Studios, Universal Pictures and a number of other content studios. [3]
The following day, Weigel officially announced the launch of the channel, which would take place on June 25 (launching with a marathon of the pilot episodes of all the non-compilation programs on the service, with the inaugural program at 6am Eastern/5am Central time being Captain Planet and the Planeteers ). [4] The channel will follow a similar format to the formative years of Warner Bros. Discovery's Cartoon Network and Boomerang.
Officials at Weigel said MeTV Toons will be distributed in three forms: as a broadcast channel available in many cities through over-the-air television and on cable, and as a streaming channel that will be distributed across subscription-based services. Also planned is a "complimentary offering for ad-supported streaming services".
Broadcast affiliates include those owned by Weigel itself, as well as those operated by Cox Media Group, Hubbard Broadcasting, Allen Media Group and Gray Television.
Frndly TV, which carries a number of other Weigel-owned channels, has been confirmed as a national distribution partner for the streaming variant of MeTV Toons; [5] Philo also has programming-related agreements with Weigel, and says it is working to add the network. [6]
The programs featured on the main MeTV network in the morning hours (such as Looney Tunes , Merrie Melodies , Tom and Jerry , Popeye and Woody Woodpecker ) also airs on MeTV Toons. In addition, the network's programming features cartoons not seen on the MeTV block (such as Scooby-Doo , Yogi Bear and Casper the Friendly Ghost ) and classic anime titles (such as Speed Racer and Marine Boy ). MeTV Toons also airs various UK-produced Supermarionation programs overnight, such as Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons . [7]
Original content for the network is planned, which animation historian Jerry Beck will help produce. Bob Bergen, the modern voice actor for Porky Pig, is the promotional announcer for the network. [8]
An asterisk (*) indicates that the program is also airing on sister channel MeTV.
Title | Premiere date | Notes | Source(s) |
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Toon In with Me * | June 25, 2024 |
Title | Premiere date | Notes | Source(s) |
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Harvey Toon Takes | June 25, 2024 |
The network is available on the following OTA stations as well as the paid streaming services Frndly TV and Philo. [1] [2]
City of license/market | Station [1] | Virtual channel | Primary affiliation | Owner | Date of affiliation | Notes |
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Alabama | ||||||
Huntsville | WAAY-TV | 31.8 | ABC | Allen Media Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Mobile | WMBP-LD | 31.4 | Telemundo | Gray Television | June 25, 2024 | |
Montgomery | WBMM | 22.3 | The CW Plus | Bahakel Communications | June 25, 2024 | |
Arizona | ||||||
Phoenix | KEJR-LD | 40.2 | MeTV+ | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Kingman | KMOH-TV | 6.5 | MeTV | June 25, 2024 | ||
Tucson | KVOA | 4.4 | NBC | Allen Media Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | Replaced This TV |
California | ||||||
Chico | KHSL-TV | 12.8 | CBS | Allen Media Broadcasting | July 3, 2024 | |
Fresno | KGMC | 43.5 | Estrella TV | Cocola Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | Replaced Antenna TV |
Los Angeles | KSFV-CD | 27.1 | – | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | Replaced Jewelry Television |
Monterey | KMBY-LD | 27.5 | MeTV | Cocola Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
San Francisco | KTLN-TV | 68.6 | H&I | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Colorado | ||||||
Glenwood Springs | KREG-TV | 3.8 | MeTV | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Grand Junction | KKCO | 11.5 | NBC | Gray Television | June 25, 2024 | |
Connecticut | ||||||
Hartford (New Haven) | WHCT-LD | 35.8 | MeTV | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Bridgeport | WZME | 43.4 | Story Television | June 25, 2024 | ||
Delaware | ||||||
Wilmington (Philadelphia) | WDPN-TV | 2.10 | MeTV | Maranatha Broadcasting Company | June 25, 2024 | |
District of Columbia | ||||||
Washington, D.C. | WDME-CD | 48.5 | MeTV | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Florida | ||||||
Gainesville | WTGB-LD | 19.3 | N/A | Gray Television | June 26, 2024 | |
Jacksonville | WJAX-TV | 47.4 | CBS | Cox Media Group | June 26, 2024 | |
Miami | WBFS-TV | 33.7 | Independent | CBS News and Stations | June 25, 2024 | |
Orlando | WFTV | 9.4 | ABC | Cox Media Group | June 26, 2024 | |
Panama City | WPFN-CD | 22.5 | Independent | Destination Network | June 25, 2024 | |
Tampa | WTOG | 44.6 | CBS News and Stations | June 25, 2024 | ||
West Palm Beach | WBWP-LD | 19.8 | Daystar Español | Roseland Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Georgia | ||||||
Atlanta | WKTB-CD | 47.7 | Telemundo | Gray Television | June 25, 2024 | |
Macon | WPGA-TV | 58.5 | MeTV | June 25, 2024 | ||
Hawaii | ||||||
Honolulu | KIKU | 20.2 | Independent | Allen Media Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Idaho | ||||||
Boise | KNIN-TV | 9.4 | Fox | Marquee Broadcasting | July 9, 2024 | |
Twin Falls | KYTL-LD | 17.5 | America's Voice | i84 Broadcasting Company | June 26, 2024 | |
Illinois | ||||||
Chicago | WCIU-TV | 26.7 | CW | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Rockford | WREX | 13.2 | NBC | Allen Media Broadcasting | June 26, 2024 | |
Indiana | ||||||
Evansville | WEVV-TV | 44.5 | CBS | Allen Media Broadcasting | June 26, 2024 | |
WZDS-LD | 5.6 | H&I | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | ||
Indianapolis | WUDZ-LD | 28.7 | Buzzr | Innovate Corp. | June 25, 2024 | |
South Bend | WCWW-LD | 25.3 | CW | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Iowa | ||||||
Des Moines | KDIT-CD | 45.4 | Catchy Comedy | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Waterloo | KWWL | 7.6 | NBC | Allen Media Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Kansas | ||||||
Lawrence (Kansas City) | KGKC-LD | 39.7 | Telemundo | SagamoreHill Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Kentucky | ||||||
Bowling Green | WNKY-LD | 35.4 | Ion | Marquee Broadcasting | July 9, 2024 | |
Lexington | WTVQ-DT | 36.4 | ABC | Morris Multimedia | June 25, 2024 | |
Louisville | WBNA | 21.7 | Independent | Word Broadcasting Network | June 25, 2024 | |
Paducah | WQWQ-LD | 9.4 | Telemundo | Gray Television | June 26, 2024 | |
Louisiana | ||||||
Monroe | KMLU | 11.8 | MeTV | Legacy Broadcasting | July 1, 2024 | |
New Orleans | KNOV-CD | 41.6 | Independent | Destination Network | July 9, 2024 | |
Maryland | ||||||
Salisbury | WGDV-LD | 32.4 | WeatherNation TV | Marquee Broadcasting | July 1, 2024 | |
Massachusetts | ||||||
Boston | WMFP | 62.3 | Shop LC | WRNN-TV Associates | June 25, 2024 | |
Michigan | ||||||
Flint | WJRT-TV | 12.7 | ABC | Allen Media Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Kalamazoo | WLLA | 64.7 | Independent | Christian Faith Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Minnesota | ||||||
Minneapolis | KSTC-TV | 5.6 | Independent | Hubbard Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Rochester | KXLT-TV | 47.3 | Fox | Gray Television | June 26, 2024 | |
Mississippi | ||||||
Greenwood | WMEL-LD | 13.4 | MeTV | Legacy Broadcasting | July 1, 2024 | |
Tupelo | WLOV-TV | 27.5 | The CW Plus | Morris Multimedia | June 25, 2024 | |
Jackson | WLOO | 35.5 | MyNetworkTV | American Spirit Media | June 26, 2024 | |
Missouri | ||||||
St. Louis | KNLC | 24.2 | MeTV | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | Replaced NLEC-TV |
Kansas City | KGKC-LD | 39.7 | Telemundo | SagamoreHill Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
New Jersey | ||||||
Middletown (New York City) | WJLP | 33.2 | MeTV | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
New Mexico | ||||||
Carlsbad | KKAC | 19.5 | Story Television | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Silver City | KKAD | 10.5 | Start TV | June 25, 2024 | ||
New York | ||||||
Albany | WNYA | 51.4 | MyNetworkTV | Hubbard Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Plattsburgh | WYCI | 40.7 | Gray Television | June 25, 2024 | ||
Rochester | WBGT-CD | 46.6 | Vision Communications | June 26, 2024 | ||
Syracuse | WMJQ-CD | 40.3 | MeTV | Renard Communications | June 25, 2024 | |
Nevada | ||||||
Ely | KKEL | 27.8 | Story Television | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Las Vegas | KHSV | 21.6 | MeTV | Howard Stirk Holdings | June 25, 2024 | Displaced NTD to another subchannel |
North Carolina | ||||||
Charlotte | WCCB | 18.9 | CW | Bahakel Communications | June 25, 2024 | |
Ohio | ||||||
Cleveland | WOCV-CD | 35.3 | Catchy Comedy | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Dayton | WHIO-TV | 7.4 | CBS | Cox Media Group | June 26, 2024 | |
Oklahoma | ||||||
Oklahoma City | KTUZ-TV | 30.7 | Telemundo | Tyler Media Group | June 25, 2024 | |
Tulsa | KMYT-TV | 41.5 | MyNetworkTV | Imagicomm Communications | June 26, 2024 | Replacing This TV |
Oregon | ||||||
Eugene | KEZI | 9.6 | ABC | Allen Media Broadcasting | June 26, 2024 | |
Portland | KJYY-LD | 29.8 | Telemundo | SagamoreHill Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Salem | KJWY-LD | 21.8 | June 25, 2024 | |||
Pennsylvania | ||||||
Johnstown | WTOO-CD | 50.6 | H&I | Sonshine Family Television | June 25, 2024 | |
Pittsburgh | WOSC-CD | 61.1 | – | The Videohouse | June 25, 2024 | Replaced Rewind TV |
South Carolina | ||||||
Columbia | WOLO-TV | 25.9 | ABC | Bahakel Communications | June 25, 2024 | |
Greenville | WWYA-LD | 28.2 | Movies! | Carolina Christian Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Myrtle Beach | WFXB | 43.9 | Fox | Bahakel Communications | June 25, 2024 | |
South Dakota | ||||||
Sioux Falls | KSFY-TV | 13.6 | ABC | Gray Television | June 25, 2024 | |
Tennessee | ||||||
Jackson | WBBJ-TV | 7.5 | ABC | Bahakel Communications | June 25, 2024 | |
Memphis | WTME-LD | 35.6 | Telemundo | Gray Television | June 26, 2024 | |
Nashville | WJFB | 44.8 | MeTV | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Texas | ||||||
Belton | KNCT | 46.7 | CW | Gray Television | June 25, 2024 | |
Corpus Christi | KQSY-LD | 30.5 | Catchy Comedy | Channel 7 of Corpus Christi, Inc. | June 25, 2024 | |
Dallas–Fort Worth | KAZD | 55.3 | Spectrum News 1 simulcast | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Fredericksburg–San Antonio | KCWX | 2.5 | MyNetworkTV | Corridor Television, L.L.P. | June 25, 2024 | Replaced Quill |
Houston | KPRC-TV | 2.5 | NBC | Graham Media Group | July 1, 2024 | Replacing Get |
Lubbock | KMYL-LD | 14.5 | MyNetworkTV | Gray Television | June 25, 2024 | Replaced Jewelry Television |
Utah | ||||||
Cedar City–Salt Lake City (St. George) | KCSG | 8.8 | MeTV | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Virginia | ||||||
Richmond | WWBK-LD | 28.1 | – | Innovate Corp. | June 25, 2024 | |
Washington | ||||||
Bellingham | KVOS-TV | 12.9 | Univision | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
Seattle | KFFV | 44.7 | MeTV | |||
West Virginia | ||||||
Parkersburg | WIYE-LD | 26.3 | CBS | Gray Television | June 25, 2024 | |
Wisconsin | ||||||
Crandon | WMOW | 4.3 | ABC | Allen Media Broadcasting | June 26, 2024 | |
Eau Claire | WQOW | 18.3 | June 26, 2024 | |||
Shawano (Green Bay–Appleton) | WMEI | 31.2 | MeTV | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | |
La Crosse | WXOW | 19.3 | ABC | Allen Media Broadcasting | June 26, 2024 | |
Madison | WKOW | 27.3 | June 25, 2024 | Replaced ThisTV | ||
Milwaukee | WMLW-TV | 49.5 | Independent | Weigel Broadcasting | June 25, 2024 | Replaced MeTV+ and moved to WYTU-LD 63.3 |
Wausau | WAOW | 9.3 | ABC | Allen Media Broadcasting | June 26, 2024 |
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