July 1, 1941 (WNBT)[]
Sign-off (voiced by Ray Forrest)[]
And that almost concludes our first evening of commercial television operation. We'll be on the air again tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 p.m. with the Eastern Clay Court Tennis Championship matches from Jackson Heights, with a full week's program to follow of films, sports, variety, travelogues, and personalities.
This is WNBT, New York's pioneer television station, owned and operated by the National Broadcasting Company, with studios and executive offices in the RCA Building, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City. This station operates on television channel number 1, on a frequency of 50 to 56 megacycles as authorized by the Federal Communications Commission. We are now signing off until 2:30 p.m. tomorrow. Now on behalf of the entire television department, this is Ray Forrest wishing you all good night.
Late 1950s (WRCA-TV)[]
Sign-off (voiced by Jerry Damon, Saturday evening version)[]
And so we conclude our Saturday evening program schedule on WRCA-TV, channel 4 in New York. For the best in television entertainment, it's Channel 4, NBC New York. For the best in radio entertainment, turn now to WRCA radio, 660 on your AM dial, or 97.1 on FM sets, for Marathon with John Clark. Join us here on channel 4 tomorrow morning at 7, when we return to the air with The Modern Farmer. Until then, on behalf of the entire staff of WRCA-TV, this is Jerry Damon bidding you a very pleasant good night.
Early 1960s (WNBC-TV)[]
Sign-off (voiced by Bob Waldrop)[]
WNBC-TV, Channel 4 in New York, a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code, Television Code Board, Washington D.C.
This concludes our evening program schedule on WNBC-TV, channel 4 in New York. For the best in television entertainment, look to Channel 4, the station of varied viewing, and join us here on Channel 4 tomorrow, when we return to the air with more of your favorite programs. Now, on behalf of the staff of WNBC-TV, this is Bob Waldrop bidding you good night. Ladies and gentlemen, our national anthem.
January 20, 1960[]
Sign-off (voiced by Bob Waldrop)[]
WNBC-TV, Channel 4 in New York, a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code, Television Code Board, Washington D.C.
This concludes our evening program schedule on WNBC-TV, channel 4 in New York. For the best in television entertainment, look to Channel 4, the station of varied viewing, and join us here on Channel 4 tomorrow, when we return to the air with more of your favorite programs. Now, on behalf of the staff of WNBC-TV, this is Bob Waldrop bidding you good night. Ladies and gentlemen, our national anthem.
1964[]
Sign-off (voiced by Matt Thomas)[]
WNBC-TV, Channel 4 in New York, a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code, Television Code Board, Washington DC.
This concludes our evening program schedule on WNBC-TV, channel 4 in New York. For the best in television entertainment, look to Channel 4, the station of varied viewing. Join us here on Channel 4 tomorrow, when we'll return to the air with more of your favorite programs. We invite you now to tune to WNBC radio, 660 or 97.1 on FM sets, for All-Night in New York. This is Matt Thomas, who on behalf of the staff of WNBC-TV bids you good night. And now ladies and gentlemen, our national anthem.
(NOTE: The available audio clip of this signoff has the Television Code spiel missing.)
Late 1960s-Early 1980s[]
Sign-on (voiced by Arthur Gary)[]
Good morning. This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York, a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code Board, Washington D.C.
(Intertitle:) The programs broadcast by this station may not be used for any purpose except exhibition at the time of their broadcast on receivers of this type ordinarily used for home reception in places where no admission, cover or mechanical operating charges are made.
This begins our program schedule for the day. Portions of the following day are pre-recorded. For the best in entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. This is Arthur Gary wishing you a good morning on behalf of Channel 4 (Part Of Your Life).
Sign-off (voiced by Arthur Gary)[]
August 1979 WNBC signoff
WNBC Channel 4 - News, Sermonette, & Sign-Off (1980)
(Preceded by NewsCenter4 Sign-Off Edition (until 1980)/News 4 New York Sign-Off Edition (from 1980), WNBC Editorial and Sermonette)
(Station ID appears, then the NAB "Seal of Good Practice" appears)
WNBC-TV, Channel 4 in New York, a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code Board, Washington D.C.
(Intertitle:) The programs broadcast by this station may not be used for any purpose except exhibition at the time of their broadcast on receivers of this type ordinarily used for home reception in places where no admission, cover or mechanical operating charges are made.
(Portions of the preceding broadcast day were pre-recorded appears until 1980, when the picture of NYC at night replaces.)
This concludes our program schedule for the day. Portions of the preceding broadcast day were pre-recorded. For the best in television entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. We'll return to the air tomorrow with more of your favorite programs. This is Arthur Gary wishing you a good night, on behalf of Channel 4 (Part Of Your Life).
And now, our national anthem.
December 12, 1969[]
Sign-off[]
(Preceded by NewsCenter4 Sign-Off Edition, WNBC Editorial and Sermonette)
(Station ID appears, then the NAB "Seal of Good Practice" appears)
WNBC-TV, Channel 4 in New York, a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code Board, Washington D.C.
(Intertitle:) The programs broadcast by this station may not be used for any purpose except exhibition at the time of their broadcast on receivers of this type ordinarily used for home reception in places where no admission, cover or mechanical operating charges are made.
This concludes our program schedule for the day. Portions of the preceding broadcast day were pre-recorded. For the best in television entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. We'll return to the air tomorrow with more of your favorite programs. This is Arthur Gary wishing you a good night, on behalf of Channel 4 (Part Of Your Life).
(Portions of the preceding broadcast day were pre-recorded appears.)
And now, our national anthem.
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
February 5, 1970[]
Sign-off[]
(Preceded by NewsCenter4 Sign-Off Edition, WNBC Editorial and Sermonette)
(Station ID appears, then the NAB "Seal of Good Practice" appears)
WNBC-TV, Channel 4 in New York, a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code Board, Washington D.C.
(Intertitle:) The programs broadcast by this station may not be used for any purpose except exhibition at the time of their broadcast on receivers of this type ordinarily used for home reception in places where no admission, cover or mechanical operating charges are made.
This concludes our program schedule for the day. Portions of the preceding broadcast day were pre-recorded. For the best in television entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. We'll return to the air tomorrow with more of your favorite programs. This is Arthur Gary wishing you a good night, on behalf of Channel 4 (Part Of Your Life).
(Portions of the preceding broadcast day were pre-recorded appears.)
And now, our national anthem.
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
June 8, 1979[]
Sign-on[]
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
Good morning. This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York, a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code Board, Washington D.C.
(Intertitle:) The programs broadcast by this station may not be used for any purpose except exhibition at the time of their broadcast on receivers of this type ordinarily used for home reception in places where no admission, cover or mechanical operating charges are made.
This begins our program schedule for the day. Portions of the following day are pre-recorded. For the best in entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. This is Arthur Gary wishing you a good morning on behalf of Channel 4 (Part Of Your Life).
Sign-off[]
(Preceded by NewsCenter4 Sign-Off Edition, WNBC Editorial and Sermonette)
(Station ID appears, then the NAB "Seal of Good Practice" appears)
WNBC-TV, Channel 4 in New York, a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code Board, Washington D.C.
(Intertitle:) The programs broadcast by this station may not be used for any purpose except exhibition at the time of their broadcast on receivers of this type ordinarily used for home reception in places where no admission, cover or mechanical operating charges are made.
This concludes our program schedule for the day. Portions of the preceding broadcast day were pre-recorded. For the best in television entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. We'll return to the air tomorrow with more of your favorite programs. This is Arthur Gary wishing you a good night, on behalf of Channel 4 (Part Of Your Life).
(Portions of the preceding broadcast day were pre-recorded appears.)
And now, our national anthem.
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
October 9, 1979[]
Sign-on[]
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
Good morning. This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York, a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code Board, Washington D.C.
(Intertitle:) The programs broadcast by this station may not be used for any purpose except exhibition at the time of their broadcast on receivers of this type ordinarily used for home reception in places where no admission, cover or mechanical operating charges are made.
This begins our program schedule for the day. Portions of the following day are pre-recorded. For the best in entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. This is Arthur Gary wishing you a good morning on behalf of Channel 4 (Part Of Your Life).
Sign-off[]
(Preceded by NewsCenter4 Sign-Off Edition, WNBC Editorial and Sermonette)
(Station ID appears, then the NAB "Seal of Good Practice" appears)
WNBC-TV, Channel 4 in New York, a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code Board, Washington D.C.
(Intertitle:) The programs broadcast by this station may not be used for any purpose except exhibition at the time of their broadcast on receivers of this type ordinarily used for home reception in places where no admission, cover or mechanical operating charges are made.
This concludes our program schedule for the day. Portions of the preceding broadcast day were pre-recorded. For the best in television entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. We'll return to the air tomorrow with more of your favorite programs. This is Arthur Gary wishing you a good night, on behalf of Channel 4 (Part Of Your Life).
(Portions of the preceding broadcast day were pre-recorded appears.)
And now, our national anthem.
November 28, 1980[]
Sign-on (by Wayne Howell)[]
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
(the 1980-86 variation of the 1980 logo appears, then the NAB "Seal of Good Practice" appears)
Good morning. This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York, a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code Board, Washington D.C.
(Intertitle:) The programs broadcast by this station may not be used for any purpose except exhibition at the time of their broadcast on receivers of this type ordinarily used for home reception in places where no admission, cover or mechanical operating charges are made.
This begins our program schedule for the day. Portions of the following day are pre-recorded. For the best in entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. This is Wayne Howell wishing you a good morning on behalf of Channel 4.
Sign-off (by Wayne Howell)[]
(the 1980-86 variation of the 1980 logo appears, then the NAB "Seal of Good Practice" appears)
This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York, a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code Board, Washington D.C.
(the same intertitle used in the Late 1960s-Early 1980s sign off appears, then the picture of NYC at night at the end.)
This concludes our program schedule for the day; portions of the preceding broadcast day were pre-recorded. For the best in television entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV channel 4 in New York. We'll return to the air tomorrow with more of your favorite programs. This is Wayne Howell wishing you a good night on behalf of Channel 4.
And now, our national anthem.
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
Early-mid 1980s[]
Sign-on (by Wayne Howell)[]
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
(the 1980-86 variation of the 1980 logo appears)
Good morning. This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York.
(Intertitle:) The programs broadcast by this station may not be used for any purpose except exhibition at the time of their broadcast on receivers of this type ordinarily used for home reception in places where no admission, cover or mechanical operating charges are made.
This begins our program schedule for the day. Portions of the following day are pre-recorded. For the best in entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. This is Wayne Howell wishing you a good morning on behalf of Channel 4.
Sign-off (by Wayne Howell)[]
(the 1980-86 variation of the 1980 logo appears)
This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York.
(the same intertitle used in the Late 1960s-Early 1980s sign off appears, then the picture of NYC at night at the end.)
This concludes our program schedule for the day; portions of the preceding broadcast day were pre-recorded. For the best in television entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV channel 4 in New York. We'll return to the air tomorrow with more of your favorite programs. This is Wayne Howell wishing you a good night on behalf of Channel 4.
And now, our national anthem.
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
September 26, 1983[]
Sign-on (by Wayne Howell)[]
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
(the 1980-86 variation of the 1980 logo appears)
Good morning. This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York.
(Intertitle:) The programs broadcast by this station may not be used for any purpose except exhibition at the time of their broadcast on receivers of this type ordinarily used for home reception in places where no admission, cover or mechanical operating charges are made.
This begins our program schedule for the day. Portions of the following day are pre-recorded. For the best in entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. This is Wayne Howell wishing you a good morning on behalf of Channel 4.
Sign-off (by Wayne Howell)[]
WNBC-TV Ch 4 Sign-off from September 26, 1983
(Preceded by WNBC Editorial, News 4 New York Sign-Off Summary, and Sermonette)
(the 1980-86 variation of the 1980 logo appears)
This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York.
(the same intertitle used in the Late 1960s-Early 1980s sign off appears, then the picture of NYC at night at the end.)
This concludes our program schedule for the day; portions of the preceding broadcast day were pre-recorded. For the best in television entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV channel 4 in New York. We'll return to the air tomorrow with more of your favorite programs. This is Wayne Howell wishing you a good night on behalf of Channel 4.
And now, our national anthem.
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
June 22, 1986[]
Sign-on (by Fred Facey)[]
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
(the 1980-86 variation of the 1980 logo appears)
Good morning. This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York.
(Intertitle:) The programs broadcast by this station may not be used for any purpose except exhibition at the time of their broadcast on receivers of this type ordinarily used for home reception in places where no admission, cover or mechanical operating charges are made.
This begins our program schedule for the day. Portions of the following day are pre-recorded. For the best in entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. This is Fred Facey wishing you a good morning on behalf of Channel 4.
Sign-off (by Fred Facey)[]
WNBC-TV 4 New York Sign off 1986.
(Preceded by WNBC Editorial and News 4 New York Sign-Off Summary)
(the 1980-86 variation of the 1980 logo appears)
This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York.
(the same intertitle used in the Late 1960s-Early 1980s sign off appears, then the picture of NYC at night at the end.)
This concludes our program schedule for the day; portions of the preceding broadcast day were pre-recorded. For the best in television entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV channel 4 in New York. This is Fred Facey wishing you a good night on behalf of Channel 4. We will return to the air tomorrow with more of your favorite programs.
And now, our national anthem.
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
January 26, 1987[]
Sign-on (by Fred Facey)[]
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
(the 1986-90 variation of the 1980 logo appears)
Good morning. This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York.
(Intertitle:) The programs broadcast by this station may not be used for any purpose except exhibition at the time of their broadcast on receivers of this type ordinarily used for home reception in places where no admission, cover or mechanical operating charges are made.
(Then picture of NYC at daytime from the Early-mid 1980s sign on appears.)
This begins our program schedule for the day. Portions of the following day are pre-recorded. For the best in entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. This is Fred Facey wishing you a good morning on behalf of Channel 4.
Sign-off (by Fred Facey)[]
(the 1986-90 variation of the 1980 logo appears)
This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York.
(Again, the same intertitle then picture of NYC at night from the Early-mid 1980s sign off appears at the end.)
This concludes our program schedule for the day. Portions of the preceding day were pre-recorded. For the best in entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. This is Fred Facey wishing you a good night on behalf of Channel 4. We will return to the air tomorrow with more of your favorite programs.
And now, our national anthem.
(U.S. Army Band/Mount Vernon SSB plays)
Mid-late 1980s[]
Sign-on (by Fred Facey)[]
Good morning. This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York.
(Intertitle:) The programs broadcast by this station may not be used for any purpose except exhibition at the time of their broadcast on receivers of this type ordinarily used for home reception in places where no admission, cover or mechanical operating charges are made.
This begins our program schedule for the day. Portions of the following day are pre-recorded. For the best in entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. This is Fred Facey wishing you a good morning on behalf of Channel 4.
Sign-off (by Fred Facey)[]
(the same ID in Early-mid 1980s sign off appears)
This is Channel 4, WNBC-TV in New York.
(Again, the same intertitle and picture of NYC at night from the Early-mid 1980s sign off appears.)
This concludes our program schedule for the day. Portions of the preceding day were pre-recorded. For the best in entertainment, stay with WNBC-TV Channel 4 in New York. This is Fred Facey wishing you a good night on behalf of Channel 4. We will return to the air tomorrow with more of your favorite programs.
And now, our national anthem.
Final Analog Sign-off (June 26, 2009)[]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zsWDP_1vmE
