The CW Daytime
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The CW Daytime is an afternoon programming block broadcast by The CW Television Network
. It was formerly known as Daytime WB, which aired on the defunct The WB Television Network
.
Daytime WB was created because the former holder of its timeslot Kids' WB
shared more and more of its programming with Cartoon Network
because of the 1996 Turner
-Time Warner
merger. Eventually, Cartoon Network was out rating Fox Kids
, and airing Kids' WB! became financially unattractive as broadcast stations started showing only live-action talk shows and sitcom reruns in the afternoon to compete and go after a different audience, figuring children had all moved to watching cable networks in the afternoons.
On May 31, 2005, The WB announced the discontinuation of the weekday Kids' WB! block as of December 31, 2005. Kids' WB continued to air weekdays after this, but with redundant programming and theme weeks until January, and more promotion of Cartoon Network's afternoon Miguzi block and Kids' WB! Saturday during the transition. After Daytime WB started, Kids' WB's Saturday morning lineup was expanded by one hour.
The block continues on The CW
, which replaced The WB in their merger with UPN
on September 18, 2006, under the unofficial name: The CW Daytime. On-air promotions for the afternoon block (which air quite rarely) do not give it an actual name. The only description given by the network's website is that it's a "Monday-Friday afternoon block from 3:00-5:00PM (ET/PT) as well as a Sunday encore block from 5:00-7:00 PM (ET/PT) outside of prime time." The Sunday block (formerly a component of The WB's "Big Sunday" schedule) was discontinued in September 2009 when the network ended Sunday programming completely. Today, the majority of CW stations will air NBCUniversal syndicated talk shows Jerry Springer
, The Steve Wilkos Show
, and Maury
during daytime hours.
Since fall 2008, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution has held responsibility for the block. Since fall 2008, when The CW4Kids
block (currently known as Toonzai) premiered, 4Kids has shown one half hour of programming on The CW Daytime in the fall. A premiere episode of Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight
from the CW4Kids block aired in early September 2009 to promote the series, as well as the pilot for Tai Chi Chasers
in 2011. Previews for the block aired in 2008 and 2010.
On September 7, 2009, Warner Bros.'s The Tyra Banks Show
moved from first-run syndication exclusively to CW Daytime, with a repeat "best-of" segment in the first hour, while a new episode aired in the next hour. Banks
announced the discontinuation of the series in December 2009, with the program's finale coming in late May 2010.
For the 2010-11 season, the network aired one repeat episode of Banks' show (The Best of Tyra) per day until September 16, 2011. In the 2011-12 television season, the new daytime talk series Dr. Drew
's Lifechangers
, a program produced as had Tyra by Warner Bros. studio Telepictures
, airs an original episode in the first half hour, and an encore in the second.
The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network is a television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006–2007 television season. It is a joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network , and Time Warner's Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB...
. It was formerly known as Daytime WB, which aired on the defunct The WB Television Network
The WB Television Network
The WB Television Network is a former television network in the United States that was launched on January 11, 1995 as a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Tribune Broadcasting. On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Warner Bros...
.
History
Kids' WB
Kids' WB! was Warner Bros. American childrens programing division brand for The WB Television Network. In September 2006, the block moved to The CW Television Network. The CW is the result of The WB's merger with UPN in 2006...
shared more and more of its programming with Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
because of the 1996 Turner
Turner Broadcasting System
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. is the Time Warner subsidiary managing the collection of cable networks and properties started and acquired by Robert Edward "Ted" Turner starting in the mid-1970s. The company has its headquarters in the CNN Center in Atlanta, Georgia. TBS, Inc...
-Time Warner
Time Warner
Time Warner is one of the world's largest media companies, headquartered in the Time Warner Center in New York City. Formerly two separate companies, Warner Communications, Inc...
merger. Eventually, Cartoon Network was out rating Fox Kids
Fox Kids
Fox Kids was the Fox Broadcasting Company's American children's programming division and brand name from September 8, 1990 until September 7, 2002. It was owned by Fox Television Entertainment airing programming on Monday–Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings.Depending on the show, the...
, and airing Kids' WB! became financially unattractive as broadcast stations started showing only live-action talk shows and sitcom reruns in the afternoon to compete and go after a different audience, figuring children had all moved to watching cable networks in the afternoons.
On May 31, 2005, The WB announced the discontinuation of the weekday Kids' WB! block as of December 31, 2005. Kids' WB continued to air weekdays after this, but with redundant programming and theme weeks until January, and more promotion of Cartoon Network's afternoon Miguzi block and Kids' WB! Saturday during the transition. After Daytime WB started, Kids' WB's Saturday morning lineup was expanded by one hour.
The block continues on The CW
The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network is a television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006–2007 television season. It is a joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network , and Time Warner's Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB...
, which replaced The WB in their merger with UPN
UPN
United Paramount Network was a television network that was broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States from 1995 to 2006. UPN was originally owned by Viacom/Paramount and Chris-Craft Industries, the former of which, through the Paramount Television Group, produced most of the network's...
on September 18, 2006, under the unofficial name: The CW Daytime. On-air promotions for the afternoon block (which air quite rarely) do not give it an actual name. The only description given by the network's website is that it's a "Monday-Friday afternoon block from 3:00-5:00PM (ET/PT) as well as a Sunday encore block from 5:00-7:00 PM (ET/PT) outside of prime time." The Sunday block (formerly a component of The WB's "Big Sunday" schedule) was discontinued in September 2009 when the network ended Sunday programming completely. Today, the majority of CW stations will air NBCUniversal syndicated talk shows Jerry Springer
The Jerry Springer Show
The Jerry Springer Show is a syndicated television tabloid talk show hosted by Jerry Springer, a former politician, broadcast in the United States and other countries...
, The Steve Wilkos Show
The Steve Wilkos Show
The Steve Wilkos Show is a syndicated American tabloid talk show hosted by Steve Wilkos. The show debuted on September 10, 2007, two months after Wilkos' departure as director of security on The Jerry Springer Show.-History:...
, and Maury
Maury (TV series)
Maury is a syndicated American tabloid talk show hosted by Maury Povich.When the series first aired in 1991, the show was called The Maury Povich Show and was produced by MoPo Productions in association with Paramount Domestic Television...
during daytime hours.
Since fall 2008, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution has held responsibility for the block. Since fall 2008, when The CW4Kids
The CW4Kids
The CW4Kids is a Saturday morning cartoon block on The CW Television Network that premiered on May 24, 2008 in the place of Kids' WB...
block (currently known as Toonzai) premiered, 4Kids has shown one half hour of programming on The CW Daytime in the fall. A premiere episode of Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight
Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight
Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight is the Daytime Emmy Award-winning American adaptation of the Japanese tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Ryuki, the twelfth installment of the Kamen Rider Series. It was brought to television by Steve and Michael Wang and produced by Jimmy Sprague through Adness Entertainment...
from the CW4Kids block aired in early September 2009 to promote the series, as well as the pilot for Tai Chi Chasers
Tai Chi Chasers
Tai Chi Chasers Tai Chi Chasers Tai Chi Chasers ( is a South Korean action-adventure cartoon series.- Plot :From the 4Kids website:"After a strange and devastating attack on his home, a young boy named Rai is shocked to discover he’s a secret descendent of the Tigeroids: an ancient race of peaceful...
in 2011. Previews for the block aired in 2008 and 2010.
On September 7, 2009, Warner Bros.'s The Tyra Banks Show
The Tyra Banks Show
The Tyra Banks Show, also known as and shortened to Tyra or The Tyra Show, is an American talk show hosted by Tyra Banks. The last new episode aired on Friday, May 28, 2010.-2005-2009: Syndication:...
moved from first-run syndication exclusively to CW Daytime, with a repeat "best-of" segment in the first hour, while a new episode aired in the next hour. Banks
Tyra Banks
Tyra Lynne Banks is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, author and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model, but television appearances were her commercial breakthrough...
announced the discontinuation of the series in December 2009, with the program's finale coming in late May 2010.
For the 2010-11 season, the network aired one repeat episode of Banks' show (The Best of Tyra) per day until September 16, 2011. In the 2011-12 television season, the new daytime talk series Dr. Drew
Drew Pinsky
David Drew Pinsky , best known as Dr. Drew, is an American board-certified internist, addiction medicine specialist, and radio and television personality. He has hosted the nationally syndicated radio talk show Loveline since the show's inception in 1984. On television, he hosts the talk show Dr...
's Lifechangers
Lifechangers
Lifechangers is an half-hour daytime show hosted by Drew Pinsky. It premiered on September 19, 2011, as part of The CW Daytime.-Overview:...
, a program produced as had Tyra by Warner Bros. studio Telepictures
Telepictures
Telepictures is an American production company, currently operating as a label of Warner Bros. Television, with Hilary Estey McLoughlin currently serving as President...
, airs an original episode in the first half hour, and an encore in the second.
Former programming
- 8 Simple Rules8 Simple Rules8 Simple Rules is an American sitcom that originally aired on ABC from September 17, 2002, to April 15, 2005, with 76 episodes produced over three seasons. It is based on the self-improvement book of the same name. The show starred John Ritter until his death on September 11, 2003...
(2006) - All of UsAll of UsAll of Us is an American sitcom that premiered on the now-defunct UPN network in the United States on September 16, 2003, where it aired for its first three seasons. October 1, 2006, the show moved to The CW, a new network formed by the merger of UPN and The WB All of Us is an American sitcom that...
(2007-2008) - ERER (TV series)ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
(2006) - The Jamie Foxx ShowThe Jamie Foxx ShowThe Jamie Foxx Show is an American television sitcom that aired on the WB Network from August 28, 1996 to January 14, 2001. The series starred Jamie Foxx, Garcelle Beauvais, Christopher B. Duncan, Ellia English, and Garrett Morris.-Synopsis:...
(2008-2009) - Judge Jeanine PirroJudge Jeanine PirroJudge Jeanine Pirro is an American reality series that debuted on The CW on September 22, 2008...
(2008-2009) - RebaReba (TV series)Reba is an American sitcom starring Reba McEntire, which ran from 2001 to 2007. For the show's first five seasons, it ran on The WB, with the show transitioning to The CW in its last year.-Synopsis:...
(2006-2008) - The Tyra Banks ShowThe Tyra Banks ShowThe Tyra Banks Show, also known as and shortened to Tyra or The Tyra Show, is an American talk show hosted by Tyra Banks. The last new episode aired on Friday, May 28, 2010.-2005-2009: Syndication:...
(2009-2011) - The Wayans Bros.The Wayans Bros.The Wayans Bros. is a situation comedy that aired from 1995 to 1999 on The WB. The series starred real-life brothers Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans. Both brothers were already well-known from the sketch comedy show In Living Color...
(2008-2009) - What I Like About YouWhat I Like About You (TV series)What I Like About You is an American television sitcom set mainly in New York City, following the lives of two sisters, Valerie Tyler and Holly Tyler . The series ran on The WB Television Network from September 20, 2002, to March 24, 2006, with a total of 86 episodes produced...
(2006-2008)