Tribune has big plans for WGN

[dfergie]

Cable channel to rerun 'Entourage,' '30 Rock'

By CYNTHIA LITTLETON

During the past year, Tribune has quietly been committing significant dollars to off-network acquisitions for the channel, something WGN has rarely done in its 30-plus years on the air.

But that will change as of next fall. WGN America intends to rebrand itself as a haven for contempo comedy skeins with a primetime block of reruns that will include "How I Met Your Mother," "Entourage," "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "The New Adventures of Old Christine." In fall 2011, "30 Rock" will join the lineup, with more shows to come.

Source & More: variety.com

 

[Yakuman]

I'd be happy if they gave us back "Corner Gas." From the looks of it WGN is going to become a clone of the "Very Funny" incarnation of TBS.

 

[Stargazer]

WGN was kind of unique with some of its offerings. Now its going the way of some of the other channels. Its all about trying to get more market share.

 

[Joe The Dragon]

any planing to make cltv national?