Go Time (programming block)
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| Network | Syndication |
|---|---|
| Launched | October 1, 2016 |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Owner | Hearst Media Production Group |
| Format | Weekend morning E/I block |
| Running time | 3 hours |
| Original language(s) | English |
Go Time is a programming block assembled by Hearst Media Production Group (formerly Litton Entertainment) for syndication. It consists of programs formerly aired as part of Hearst Media's network-provided blocks, which is cleared throughout 80% of the United States.[1]
Ad sales for the block were handled by Sony Pictures Television in lieu of Hearst Media.[1] However, in 2024, many stations stopped airing it.
History
On April 27, 2015, Litton announced Go Time block would launch on October 1, 2016, with CBS' independent stations as its major body of stations, along with Gray Television and Sinclair Broadcast Group, the latter utilizing it for its MyNetworkTV stations; Hearst also carries it on its non-Big Three network stations.[2] Other groups carrying it are Cowles, Cox, NPG, Scripps, Nexstar, and Weigel Broadcasting.[1]
Programming
NOTE: Depending on the station, some shows aired at different times or during different eras.
Current programming
| Title | Premiere date | Original network | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin | October 1, 2016 | ABC Weekend Adventure (ABC) | |
| Hearts of Heroes | TBA | ||
| oh baby! with Janai Norman | TBA | ||
| Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown | TBA | ||
| Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin | TBA | ||
| Vets Saving Pets | September 2, 2023 | The More You Know (NBC) |
Former programming
| Title | Premiere date | End date | Original network | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hanna's Into the Wild | October 1, 2016 | TBA | Originally aired | |
| Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner | TBA | TBA | ABC Weekend Adventure (ABC) | |
| Ready, Set, Pet | TBA | TBA | One Magnificent Morning (The CW) | |
| Did I Mention Invention? | September 2, 2023 | TBA | CBS WKND (CBS) |
References
- ^ a b c "TV One grabs Empire; History star jumps ship; TNT tells Tales from the Crypt". Cynopsis. April 15, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
- ^ Albiniak, Paige (April 27, 2015). "It's 'Go Time' for Litton Entertainment". Broadcasting & Cable. p. 22.