WLTV
Encyclopedia
WLTV-DT is a Univision
owned and operated station serving Spanish
-speaking viewers in South Florida. The station is located in Doral
, where Univision's production facilities are also located. The transmitter is located in Miami Gardens
. WLTV-TV offers a Spanish programming format featuring news, talk shows, dramas, movies and other first rate Spanish programming.
and DuMont
networks. It was owned by Storer Broadcasting
, who bought the WFTL studio facility and the construction permit for WMIE-TV (channel 23) in Miami (which never signed on under that call sign) shortly before WFTL's first sign-on. A few days after WFTL's launch, Storer renamed it WGBS-TV (which stood for George B. Storer). In 1956, WGBS became an independent station after DuMont ceased operations and after it lost the NBC affiliation to the new WCKT-TV channel 7 (now WSVN
). Its new programming initiative was unsuccessful; it went dark April 13, 1957. (The WGBS-TV calls were later used on Philadelphia's channel 57, now CBS
-owned The CW Television Network
affiliate WPSG
; the two stations are unrelated.)
The channel 23 license remained active for many years after the first incarnation of that channel went off the air largely because the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) was reluctant at the time to delete the licenses of silent stations. During this period, channel 23 was used intermittently for FCC-sponsored tests.
The present-day incarnation of Channel 23 signed on November 14, 1967 as WAJA, an independent station. By that time, Storer sold the station to Al Lapin, Jr. Making the first great contribution to Latin-American Television in Miami, including shows such as "Bozo the Clown" as an afternoon show with a recorded version in Spanish for a Saturday morning rerun, which included Bozo, and his latin helper "Petunia" (played by Ileana Garcia). It also included very popular Spanish shows back in the day, such as "Solo Para Bailadores", a live musical show hosted by Omar Marchant with live bands (A Spanish Equivalent of Soul Train
) featuring live local bands, and many locals who came to dance an be seen on television. The WAJA Studios at that time were located on 441 and Northwest 199th Street in Miami-Dade County, Florida
. In January 1971, Lapin sold the station to Spanish International Communications Corporation (forerunner of today's Univision Communications). The station's call letters were changed to WLTV as the station concentrated more on Spanish-language programming, especially from the Spanish International Network (SIN, later to be renamed Univision in 1987-1988).
The WLTV calls were previously used by Atlanta's WXIA-TV
from 1951 to 1953, then by Bowling Green, Kentucky
's WBKO-TV from 1962-1971.
All Univision-owned full-service television stations, including WLTV, officially added the -DT suffix to their call signs on June 23, 2009, 11 days after the analog television shutdown and digital conversion was completed.
In December 2009, WLTV along with most other Univision-owned stations upgraded their signals to 1080i
high definition
in preparation for the arrival of new HD programming from Univision and sister network TeleFutura
, which occurred in January 2010.
Saturdays
Sundays
Weather team
Sports team
Reporters
Alumni
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Univision
Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
owned and operated station serving Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
-speaking viewers in South Florida. The station is located in Doral
Doral, Florida
Doral is a city located in north-central Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. A suburb of Miami, it lies north-west of Miami International Airport. It takes its name from the famous golf and spa resort located within its municipal boundaries. The Doral Golf Resort & Spa was originally built...
, where Univision's production facilities are also located. The transmitter is located in Miami Gardens
Miami Gardens, Florida
Miami Gardens is a Miami suburban city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The city name comes from one of the major roadways through the area, Miami Gardens Drive. According to the 2010 U.S...
. WLTV-TV offers a Spanish programming format featuring news, talk shows, dramas, movies and other first rate Spanish programming.
History
Channel 23 signed on initially on December 24, 1954 as WFTL-TV and licensed to Fort Lauderdale, originally affiliated with the NBCNBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
and DuMont
DuMont Television Network
The DuMont Television Network, also known as the DuMont Network, DuMont, Du Mont, or Dumont was one of the world's pioneer commercial television networks, rivalling NBC for the distinction of being first overall. It began operation in the United States in 1946. It was owned by DuMont...
networks. It was owned by Storer Broadcasting
Storer Broadcasting
Storer Broadcasting, Inc. was an American company which owned several television and radio stations in the northeast United States. It was incorporated in Ohio in 1927, and sold its broadcasting properties in 1983.-1920s—1940s:...
, who bought the WFTL studio facility and the construction permit for WMIE-TV (channel 23) in Miami (which never signed on under that call sign) shortly before WFTL's first sign-on. A few days after WFTL's launch, Storer renamed it WGBS-TV (which stood for George B. Storer). In 1956, WGBS became an independent station after DuMont ceased operations and after it lost the NBC affiliation to the new WCKT-TV channel 7 (now WSVN
WSVN
WSVN, channel 7, is a television station located in Miami, Florida, USA. WSVN is owned by Sunbeam Television, and is an affiliate of the Fox Broadcasting Company. The station has its studio facilities located in North Bay Village and transmitter based in north Miami-Dade County.WSVN operates a Key...
). Its new programming initiative was unsuccessful; it went dark April 13, 1957. (The WGBS-TV calls were later used on Philadelphia's channel 57, now CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
-owned The CW Television Network
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...
affiliate WPSG
WPSG
WPSG, channel 57, is a television station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. WPSG is owned by the CBS Corporation and is the east coast flagship station for the CW Television Network, which is owned jointly by CBS and Time Warner...
; the two stations are unrelated.)
The channel 23 license remained active for many years after the first incarnation of that channel went off the air largely because the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
(FCC) was reluctant at the time to delete the licenses of silent stations. During this period, channel 23 was used intermittently for FCC-sponsored tests.
The present-day incarnation of Channel 23 signed on November 14, 1967 as WAJA, an independent station. By that time, Storer sold the station to Al Lapin, Jr. Making the first great contribution to Latin-American Television in Miami, including shows such as "Bozo the Clown" as an afternoon show with a recorded version in Spanish for a Saturday morning rerun, which included Bozo, and his latin helper "Petunia" (played by Ileana Garcia). It also included very popular Spanish shows back in the day, such as "Solo Para Bailadores", a live musical show hosted by Omar Marchant with live bands (A Spanish Equivalent of Soul Train
Soul Train
Soul Train is an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from October 1971 to March 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists have also appeared.As a nod to Soul Trains...
) featuring live local bands, and many locals who came to dance an be seen on television. The WAJA Studios at that time were located on 441 and Northwest 199th Street in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. In January 1971, Lapin sold the station to Spanish International Communications Corporation (forerunner of today's Univision Communications). The station's call letters were changed to WLTV as the station concentrated more on Spanish-language programming, especially from the Spanish International Network (SIN, later to be renamed Univision in 1987-1988).
The WLTV calls were previously used by Atlanta's WXIA-TV
WXIA-TV
WXIA-TV, virtual channel 11.1 , is the NBC-affiliated television station in Atlanta, Georgia. Popularly known by its 11 Alive moniker, WXIA is owned by the Gannett Company in a duopoly with MyNetworkTV affiliate WATL...
from 1951 to 1953, then by Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green is the third-most populous city in the state of Kentucky after Louisville and Lexington, with a population of 58,067 as of the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Warren County and the principal city of the Bowling Green, Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area with an estimated 2009...
's WBKO-TV from 1962-1971.
All Univision-owned full-service television stations, including WLTV, officially added the -DT suffix to their call signs on June 23, 2009, 11 days after the analog television shutdown and digital conversion was completed.
In December 2009, WLTV along with most other Univision-owned stations upgraded their signals to 1080i
1080i
1080i is the shorthand name for a high-definition television mode. The i means interlaced video; 1080i differs from 1080p, in which the p stands for progressive scan. The term 1080i assumes a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, implying a frame size of 1920×1080 pixels...
high definition
High-definition television
High-definition television is video that has resolution substantially higher than that of traditional television systems . HDTV has one or two million pixels per frame, roughly five times that of SD...
in preparation for the arrival of new HD programming from Univision and sister network TeleFutura
TeleFutura
TeleFutura is a U.S. Spanish-language broadcast television network owned by Univision with headquarters in Miami, Florida.-Overview:TeleFutura Is America’s #2 Spanish-Language Network in prime time...
, which occurred in January 2010.
News operation
- In the news department's early history, the late newscast was broadcast at 10pm, later moved to 11pm after UnivisionUnivisionUnivision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
began programming at that hour. - They began morning newscasts in 2001-2002, after rival WSCVWSCVWSCV Telemundo 51 is the Telemundo O&O that serves the Miami - Fort Lauderdale area and licensed to Fort Lauderdale. The transmitter is located in Miramar. The station also serves as the de facto Telemundo affiliate for the West Palm Beach market. The station is owned by NBCUniversal along with NBC...
started doing so after a network mandate down from TelemundoTelemundoTelemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
. - As of October 22, 2010 at 6:00PM, WLTV began broadcasting news in High Definition. Becoming the last one of the major network affiliates in the Miami market to do so.
Newscasts
Weekdays- Noticias 23 Al Amanecer – 5-7 a.m.
- Al Amanecer en Telefutura Miami – 7-8 a.m. (on WAMI-DT)
- Noticias 23 a las Seis – 6-6:30 p.m.
- Noticias 23 a las Once – 11-11:30 p.m.
Saturdays
- Ahora en Nuestra Comunidad – 6-6:30 a.m. (on WAMI-DT); 11-11:30 a.m. (on WLTV)
- Noticias 23 Fin de Semana – 6-6:30 p.m.
- Noticias 23 Fin de Semana – 11-11:30 p.m.
Sundays
- Noticias 23 Fin de Semana – 6-6:30 p.m.
- Noticias 23 Fin de Semana – 11-11:30 p.m.
News team
Anchors- Guillermo Benites - weeknights at 6p.m.
- Mario Andres Moreno - weeknights at 11p.m.
- Alina Mayo-Azze - weeknights at 6 and 11 p.m.
- Eileen Cardet - weekday mornings Noticias 23 Al Amanecer
- Jorge Hernandez - weekday mornings Noticias 23 Al Amanecer
- Gloria Ordaz - weekends at 6 and 11 p.m.
Weather team
- Eduardo Rodriguez - chief meteorologist; weeknights at 6 and 11 p.m. Also on Primer ImpactoPrimer ImpactoPrimer Impacto is a Spanish language television news program broadcast by Univision in the USA weekdays at 5pm ET. A later program at 11pm ET/PT airs on Univision affiliates without a local news department , leading into the network's 11:30pm newscast, Noticiero Univision Edicion Nocturna.The...
, Noticiero UnivisionNoticiero UnivisionNoticiero Univision is the nightly 6:30 p.m. ET/PT/5:30 p.m. CT/MT newscast on United States Spanish language television network Univision. It is produced by Noticias Univision, the network's news division....
, and Via satellite for WUVP. - Paola Elorza - meteorologist; weekday mornings Noticias 23 Al Amanecer. Also on Primer ImpactoPrimer ImpactoPrimer Impacto is a Spanish language television news program broadcast by Univision in the USA weekdays at 5pm ET. A later program at 11pm ET/PT airs on Univision affiliates without a local news department , leading into the network's 11:30pm newscast, Noticiero Univision Edicion Nocturna.The...
, Noticiero UnivisionNoticiero UnivisionNoticiero Univision is the nightly 6:30 p.m. ET/PT/5:30 p.m. CT/MT newscast on United States Spanish language television network Univision. It is produced by Noticias Univision, the network's news division....
, and Via satellite for WUVP. Environmental reporter. - Stephanie Ceverino - meteorologist; weekends at 6 and 11 p.m.
Sports team
- Jose Luis Napoles - lead sports anchor; weeknights at 6 and 11 p.m.
- Stefano Fusaro - sports anchor; weekends at 6 and 11 p.m.
Reporters
- Sandra Peebles - Political affairs reporter
- Jose Alfonso Almora - Religious/Political affairs reporter
- Arlena Amaro - General assignment reporter
- Roger Borges - Entertainment reporter
- Dr. Maritza Fuentes - Health reporter
- Maria Fernanda Lopez - General assignment reporter
- Myriam Masihy - Investigative Reporter
- Jenny Padura - General assignment reporter
- Sonia Parissos - General assignment reporter
- Mario Vallejo - Cuban affairs reporter
Alumni
- Esteban Lamela (Host, Reporter. Retired)
- Ambrosio Hernandez (Anchor/Reporter, Now at WSCV)
- Myrka DellanosMyrka DellanosMyrka Dellanos is a Cuban journalist and TV show host.- References :...
(Anchor/Reporter) - Maria Montoya (Reporter, Now at WSCV)
- Ronald De Souza (Broward Bureau, Deceased)
- John Morales (Chief Meteorologist, Now at WTVJWTVJWTVJ, virtual channel 6 , is an owned-and-operated television station of the NBC television network, located in Broward County. WTVJ shares its TV studio and office facility with co-owned Telemundo station WSCV in Miramar, Florida, and its transmitter is located near Sun Life Stadium in north...
) - Omar Claro (Sports Reporter)
- Raul Stryker (Sports, Retired/Inactive)
- Juan Manuel Cao (Now at WJANWJAN-CAWJAN-CA is a Spanish-language Independent station in Miami, Florida. The station runs news, along with other Spanish-language programming. The station mostly talks about Cuba and its regime. The station also broadcasts news programming from CNN en Español....
) - Felix Guillermo (Now at WJANWJAN-CAWJAN-CA is a Spanish-language Independent station in Miami, Florida. The station runs news, along with other Spanish-language programming. The station mostly talks about Cuba and its regime. The station also broadcasts news programming from CNN en Español....
) - Bernadette Pardo (Now at WQBAWQBAWQBA is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish talk format. Licensed to Miami, Florida, USA, the station is currently owned by Univision Communications. Previous call letters were WMIE, owned by Susquehanna Broadcasting-External links:*...
) - Mercedes Soler (Now at CNN en EspañolCNN en EspañolCNN en Español is CNN's Spanish language news channel. On March 17, 1997, CNN launched CNN en Español, a 24-hour Spanish-language news network for the Hispanic American and United States marketplace.-Mexico programming:...
) - Roly Martin (Sports, Now at WJANWJAN-CAWJAN-CA is a Spanish-language Independent station in Miami, Florida. The station runs news, along with other Spanish-language programming. The station mostly talks about Cuba and its regime. The station also broadcasts news programming from CNN en Español....
) - Mauricio Zeilic (Retired)
- Javier Romero (Weather, Now Co-host of Sabado GiganteSábado GiganteSábado Gigante is a Spanish-language television show that is Univision's longest-running program and the longest-running variety TV show in the world. Sábado Gigante is an eclectic and frenetic mix of various contests, human-interest stories, and live entertainment...
, DJ on WAMR-FM) - Barbara BermudoBarbara BermudoBárbara Bermudo is a Puerto Rican journalist of Cuban descent.-Biography:Bermudo was born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. She hosts Primer Impacto, a Spanish language news program which covers predominantly human interest stories and is popular among the Hispanic population in the United States...
(Now on Primer ImpactoPrimer ImpactoPrimer Impacto is a Spanish language television news program broadcast by Univision in the USA weekdays at 5pm ET. A later program at 11pm ET/PT airs on Univision affiliates without a local news department , leading into the network's 11:30pm newscast, Noticiero Univision Edicion Nocturna.The...
) - Pamela Silva Conde (Now on Primer ImpactoPrimer ImpactoPrimer Impacto is a Spanish language television news program broadcast by Univision in the USA weekdays at 5pm ET. A later program at 11pm ET/PT airs on Univision affiliates without a local news department , leading into the network's 11:30pm newscast, Noticiero Univision Edicion Nocturna.The...
)
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