1974 (Independent)[]
Sign-on[]
This is Channel 50, WKBD-TV, Detroit, George P. Williams, General Manager. WKBD-TV is owned and operated by Kaiser Broadcasting Corporation, with studios at 26905 West 11 Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan, 48215. WKBD-TV transmits from a 1,015-foot-tall tower in Southfield. Other Kaiser television stations serve Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Kaiser radio stations are located in the Boston and San Francisco areas. Channel 50 is operated under standards established by Kaiser Broadcasting Corporation, in recognition to the Necessity for Broadcasting Code of Good Practice and good taste. WKBD-TV is also a subscriber to the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters and proudly displays this Seal of Good Practice. WKBD-TV welcomes you to the beginning of another broadcast day.
Sign-off[]
This completes the broadcast day of Channel 50, WKBD-TV, Detroit, George P. Williams, General Manager. WKBD-TV is owned and operated by Kaiser Broadcasting Corporation, with studios at 26905 West 11 Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan, 48215. WKBD-TV transmits from a 1,015-foot-tall tower in Southfield. Other Kaiser television stations serve Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Kaiser radio stations are located in the Boston and San Francisco areas. Channel 50 is operated under standards established by Kaiser Broadcasting Corporation, in recognition to the Necessity for Broadcasting Code of Good Practice and good taste. WKBD-TV is also a subscriber to the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters and proudly displays this Seal of Good Practice. Channel 50 resumes programming tomorrow morning at 6:30 am. And now, our National Anthem.
1978[]
Sign-on[]
Good morning. This is WKBD, channel 50, Detroit, Michigan beginning our programming service for today. WKBD-TV studios and offices are located on 11 Mile Road in Detroit, Michigan, with our transmitter in Southfield, Michigan. Our microwave transmission link is KRM-69. WKBD-TV is a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code of National Association of Broadcasters and is a member of the Association of Independent Television Stations. Some of today's programming has been mechanically reproduced. WKBD-TV is owned and operated by Field Communications, a Field Enterprises company. Other Field Communications television stations serve Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and San Francisco. We welcome your comments with regards to our programming. Address your correspondence to:
George P. Williams
Vice President and General Manager
WKBD-TV
26905 West 11 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48215
WKBD-TV welcomes you to another broadcast day.
Sign-off[]
This concludes our program service for today. We welcome your comments with regards to our programming. Address your correspondence to:
George P. Williams
Vice President and General Manager
WKBD-TV
26905 West 11 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48215
WKBD-TV studios and offices are located on 11 Mile Road in Detroit, Michigan, with our transmitter in Southfield, Michigan. Our microwave transmission link is KRM-69. WKBD-TV is a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code of National Association of Broadcasters and is a member of the Association of Independent Television Stations. Some of today's programming has been mechanically reproduced. WKBD-TV is owned and operated by Field Communications, a Field Enterprises company. Other Field Communications television stations serve Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and San Francisco. Until tomorrow morning, when we return to the air, WKBD-TV wishes you a pleasant good night and good morning. And now, our national anthem.
(Sierra Club SSB is played, followed by GSTQ)
January 14, 1979 (Independent)[]
Sign-on[]
(Sierra Club SSB plays, followed by GSTQ)
(A photo of the Detroit skyline at daytime appears on screen)
Good morning. This is WKBD, channel 50, Detroit, Michigan beginning our programming service for today. WKBD-TV studios and offices are located on 11 Mile Road in Detroit, Michigan, with our transmitter in Southfield, Michigan. Our microwave transmission link is KRM-69.
(the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)
WKBD-TV is a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code of National Association of Broadcasters and
(The logo for the Association of Independent Television Stations appears on screen)
is a member of the Association of Independent Television Stations. Some of today's programming has been mechanically reproduced. WKBD-TV is owned and operated by Field Communications, a Field Enterprises company.
(A map showing the locations of the stations owned by Field Communications appears onscreen)
Other Field Communications television stations serve Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and San Francisco.
(The same photo of the Detroit skyline appears on screen)
We welcome your comments with regards to our programming. Address your correspondence to:
George P. Williams
Vice President and General Manager
WKBD-TV
26905 West 11 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48215
(Station logo appears on screen)
WKBD-TV welcomes you to another broadcast day.
Sign-off[]
(A photo of the Detroit skyline at night appears on screen)
This concludes our program service for today. We welcome your comments with regards to our programming. Address your correspondence to:
George P. Williams
Vice President and General Manager
WKBD-TV
26905 West 11 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48215
WKBD-TV studios and offices are located on 11 Mile Road in Detroit, Michigan, with our transmitter in Southfield, Michigan. Our microwave transmission link is KRM-69.
(the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)
WKBD-TV is a subscriber in good standing to the Television Code of National Association of Broadcasters and
(The logo for the Association of Independent Television Stations appears on screen)
is a member of the Association of Independent Television Stations. Some of today's programming has been mechanically reproduced. WKBD-TV is owned and operated by Field Communications, a Field Enterprises company.
(A map showing the locations of Field Communications-owned stations appears on screen)
Other Field Communications television stations serve Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and San Francisco.
(Station logo appears on screen)
Until tomorrow morning, when we return to the air, WKBD-TV wishes you a pleasant good night and good morning. And now, our national anthem.
(Sierra Club SSB is played, followed by GSTQ)
1980 (Independent)[]
Sign-on[]
Good morning. This is WKBD-TV, Detroit, Michigan, serving television viewers from two great nations. WKBD-TV is owned and operated by Field Communications, a Field Enterprises company. TV 50's studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programming are mechanically reproduced. And now, the staff of TV 50 invites you to enjoy Detroit's exciting choice in television entertainment.
Sign-off[]
George Williams, WKBD-TV general manager: "This is George Williams, general manager of WKBD-TV. My responsibility is to make sure that the programming, public service and even the commercials seen on this station are honest, fair, and in the public interest. That's why TV 50 subscribes to the code of the National Association of Broadcasters and why we follow the time standards of the Association of Independent Television Stations. These standards, combined with TV 50's own standards, help all of us here follow through on our commitment to you, the viewing audience. Thank you for tuning us in, and we look forward to continuing our programming and public service to you and your family."
Thank you for inviting us into your home. TV 50 hopes you've enjoyed our programs today, and as always we appreciate your comments. WKBD-TV Detroit, Michigan now concludes its broadcast day. TV 50 is owned and operated by Field Communications, a Field Enterprises company. TV 50's studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Newberry, Michigan. Portions of today's programs on WKBD-TV were mechanically reproduced.
1981 (Independent)[]
Sign-on[]
Good morning. This is WKBD-TV, Detroit, Michigan, serving television viewers from two great nations. WKBD-TV is owned and operated by Field Communications, a Field Enterprises company. TV 50's studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programming are mechanically reproduced. And now, the staff of TV 50 invites you to enjoy Detroit's exciting choice in television entertainment.
Sign-off[]
WKBD-50 Late-Night Commercial Breaks and sign-off(11-3-1981)(Part 3)
George Williams, WKBD-TV general manager: "This is George Williams, general manager of WKBD-TV. My responsibility is to make sure that the programming, public service and even the commercials seen on this station are honest, fair, and in the public interest. That's why TV 50 subscribes to the code of the National Association of Broadcasters and why we follow the time standards of the Association of Independent Television Stations. These standards, combined with TV 50's own standards, help all of us here follow through on our commitment to you, the viewing audience. Thank you for tuning us in, and we look forward to continuing our programming and public service to you and your family."
Thank you for inviting us into your home. TV 50 hopes you've enjoyed our programs today, and as always we appreciate your comments. WKBD-TV Detroit, Michigan now concludes its broadcast day. TV 50 is owned and operated by Field Communications, a Field Enterprises company. TV 50's studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programs on WKBD-TV were mechanically reproduced.
1982 (Independent)[]
Sign-on[]
Good morning. This is WKBD-TV, Detroit, Michigan, serving television viewers from two great nations. WKBD-TV is owned and operated by Field Communications, a Field Enterprises company. TV 50's studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programming are mechanically reproduced. And now, the staff of TV 50 invites you to enjoy Detroit's exciting choice in television entertainment.
Sign-off (Background music: "Weekend Take Three" by Ole Georg Music)[]
Fin de emision-Sign-off WKBD-TV Detroit (1982)
George Williams, WKBD-TV vice president and general manager: I'm George Williams, vice president and general manager of WKBD-TV. My responsibility is to make sure that the programming, public service and even the commercials seen on this station are honest, fair, and in the public interest. That's why TV 50 subscribes to the code of the National Association of Broadcasters and why we follow the time standards of the Association of Independent Television Stations. These standards, combined with TV 50's own standards, help all of us here follow through on our commitment to you, the viewing audience. Thank you for tuning us in, and we look forward to continuing our programming and public service to you and your family."
(commercials, then a PSA for The Campaign for Human Development and the paragraph represents the Interfaith Broadcast Commission of Greater Detroit appears on-screen)
This message was presented at the close of the day in cooperation with the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission, which is a four-faith group, including:
- The Archdiocese of Detroit
- The Christian Communication Council of Metropolitan Detroit Churches
- The Council of Eastern Orthodox Churches of Greater Detroit; and
- The Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit.
(the Sierra Club SSB and O Canada plays)
("Weekend Take Three" by Ole Georg Music plays)
Thank you for inviting us into your home. TV 50 hopes you've enjoyed our programs today, and as always we appreciate your comments. WKBD-TV Detroit, Michigan now concludes its broadcast day. TV 50 is owned and operated by Field Communications, a Field Enterprises company. TV 50's studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programs on WKBD-TV were mechanically reproduced.
1983 (Independent)[]
Sign-on[]
Good morning. This is WKBD-TV, Detroit, Michigan, serving television viewers from two great nations. WKBD-TV is owned and operated by Field Communications, a Field Enterprises company. TV 50's studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programming are mechanically reproduced. And now, the staff of TV 50 invites you to enjoy Detroit's exciting choice in television entertainment.
Sign-off[]
WKBD-50 Late-Night Commercial Break and sign-off(6-23-1983)(Part 3)
(George Williams appears on screen in a message to recognizing the memberships of both NAB and INTV as well as serving the public interest)
George Williams, WKBD-TV vice president and general manager: "I'm George Williams, vice president and general manager of WKBD-TV. My responsibility is to make sure that the programming, public service and even the commercials seen on this station are honest, fair, and in the public interest. In addition, TV 50 is a member of good standing of the National Association of Broadcasters and the Association of Independent Television Stations. TV 50's programming and commercial standards help all of us here follow through on our commitment to you, the viewing audience. Thank you for tuning us in, and we look forward to continuing our programming and public service for you and your family enjoyed."
(commercials, then a PSA for The Campaign for Human Development and the paragraph represents the Interfaith Broadcast Commission of Greater Detroit appears on-screen)
This message was presented at the close of the day in cooperation with the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission, which is a four-faith group, including:
- The Archdiocese of Detroit
- The Christian Communication Council of Metropolitan Detroit Churches
- The Council of Eastern Orthodox Churches of Greater Detroit; and
- The Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit.
(the Iwo Jima SSB and O Canada plays, and the station logo appears)
Thank you for inviting us into your home. TV 50 hopes you've enjoyed our programs today, and as always we appreciate your comments. WKBD-TV Detroit, Michigan now concludes its broadcast day. TV 50 is owned and operated by Field Communications, a Field Enterprises company. TV 50's studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programs on WKBD-TV were mechanically reproduced.
1984-85 (Independent, Voiced by Dave Lockhart)[]
Sign-On[]
Good morning. This is WKBD, Detroit, Michigan, serving television viewers from two great nations. WKBD is owned and operated by the Miami Valley Broadcasting Corporation. TV 50 studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programming are mechanically reproduced. And now, the staff of TV 50 invites you to enjoy Detroit's exciting choice in television entertainment.
Sign-off[]
December 13, 1984 commercials
(Again, like the 1983 one, George Williams appears on screen in a message to recognizing the memberships of both NAB and INTV as well as serving the public interest)
George Williams, WKBD-TV vice president and general manager: "I'm George Williams, vice president and general manager of WKBD-TV. My responsibility is to make sure that the programming, public service and even the commercials seen on this station are honest, fair, and in the public interest. In addition, TV 50 is a member of good standing of the National Association of Broadcasters and the Association of Independent Television Stations. TV 50's programming and commercial standards help all of us here follow through on our commitment to you, the viewing audience. Thank you for tuning us in, and we look forward to continuing our programming and public service for you and your family enjoyed."
(commercials, then a PSA for The Campaign for Human Development and the paragraph represents the Interfaith Broadcast Commission of Greater Detroit appears on-screen)
This message was presented at the close of the day in cooperation with the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission, which is a four-faith group, including:
- The Archdiocese of Detroit
- The Christian Communication Council of Metropolitan Detroit Churches
- The Council of Eastern Orthodox Churches of Greater Detroit; and
- The Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit.
(the Iwo Jima SSB and O Canada plays, and the station logo appears)
Thank you for inviting us into your home. TV 50 hopes you've enjoyed our programs today, and as always we appreciate your comments. WKBD Detroit, Michigan now concludes its broadcast day. TV 50 is owned and operated by the Miami Valley Broadcasting Corporation. TV 50 studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programs on WKBD were mechanically reproduced.
1985 (Independent, Voiced by Dave Lockhart)[]
Sign-on[]
Good morning. This is WKBD, Detroit, Michigan, serving television viewers from two great nations. WKBD is owned and operated by WKBD, Inc. TV 50 studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programming are mechanically reproduced. And now, the staff of TV 50 invites you to enjoy Detroit's exciting choice in television entertainment.
Sign-off[]
Channel 50 WKBD Detroit Sign Off
(Again, like the 1983/1984 one, George Williams appears on screen in a message to recognizing the memberships of both NAB and INTV as well as serving the public interest)
George Williams, WKBD-TV vice president and general manager: "I'm George Williams, vice president and general manager of WKBD-TV. My responsibility is to make sure that the programming, public service and even the commercials seen on this station are honest, fair, and in the public interest. In addition, TV 50 is a member of good standing of the National Association of Broadcasters and the Association of Independent Television Stations. TV 50's programming and commercial standards help all of us here follow through on our commitment to you, the viewing audience. Thank you for tuning us in, and we look forward to continuing our programming and public service for you and your family enjoyed."
(commercials, then a PSA for The Campaign for Human Development and the paragraph represents the Interfaith Broadcast Commission of Greater Detroit appears on-screen)
This message was presented at the close of the day in cooperation with the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission, which is a four-faith group, including:
- The Archdiocese of Detroit
- The Christian Communication Council of Metropolitan Detroit Churches
- The Council of Eastern Orthodox Churches of Greater Detroit; and
- The Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit.
(the Iwo Jima SSB and O Canada plays, and the station logo appears)
Thank you for inviting us into your home. TV 50 hopes you've enjoyed our programs today, and as always we appreciate your comments. WKBD Detroit, Michigan now concludes its broadcast day. TV 50 is owned and operated by WKBD, Inc. TV 50 studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programs on WKBD were mechanically reproduced.
1986 (Voiced by Dave Lockhart)[]
Sign-On[]
Good morning. This is WKBD, Detroit, Michigan, serving television viewers from two great nations. WKBD is owned and operated by WKBD, Inc. TV 50 studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programming are mechanically reproduced. And now, the staff of TV 50 invites you to enjoy Detroit's exciting choice in television entertainment.
Sign-Off[]
Thank you for inviting us into your home. TV 50 hopes you've enjoyed our programs today, and as always we appreciate your comments. WKBD Detroit, Michigan now concludes its broadcast day. TV 50 is owned and operated by WKBD, Inc. TV 50 studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programs on WKBD were mechanically reproduced.
1987 (Fox, Voiced by Dave Lockhart)[]
Sign-on (Voiced by Dave Lockhart)[]
Good morning. This is WKBD, Detroit, Michigan, serving television viewers from two great nations. WKBD is owned and operated by WKBD, Inc. TV 50 studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programming are mechanically reproduced. And now, the staff of TV 50 invites you to enjoy Detroit's exciting choice in television entertainment.
Sign-off (Voiced by Dave Lockhart)[]
August 22, 1987 commercials (Vol. 5, with WKDB sign-off)
the sign off is at 50:36 mark.
WKBD-50 Late-Night Commercial Breaks and sign-off(5-24-1987)(Part 2)
(Again, like the 1983/1984/1985 one, George Williams appears on screen in a message to recognizing the memberships of both NAB and INTV as well as serving the public interest)
George Williams, WKBD-TV vice president and general manager: "I'm George Williams, vice president and general manager of WKBD-TV. My responsibility is to make sure that the programming, public service and even the commercials seen on this station are honest, fair, and in the public interest. In addition, TV 50 is a member of good standing of the National Association of Broadcasters and the Association of Independent Television Stations. TV 50's programming and commercial standards help all of us here follow through on our commitment to you, the viewing audience. Thank you for tuning us in, and we look forward to continuing our programming and public service for you and your family enjoyed."
(commercials, then a PSA for The Campaign for Human Development and the paragraph represents the Interfaith Broadcast Commission of Greater Detroit appears on-screen)
This message was presented at the close of the day in cooperation with the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission, which is a four-faith group, including:
- The Archdiocese of Detroit
- The Christian Communication Council of Metropolitan Detroit Churches
- The Council of Eastern Orthodox Churches of Greater Detroit; and
- The Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit.
(the Iwo Jima SSB and Tourism Board's O Canada (version 1) are played)
Thank you for inviting us into your home. TV 50 hopes you've enjoyed our programs today, and as always we appreciate your comments. WKBD Detroit, Michigan now concludes its broadcast day. TV 50 is owned and operated by WKBD, Inc. TV 50 studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programs on WKBD were mechanically reproduced.
1988 (Fox, Voiced by Dave Lockhart)[]
Sign-on[]
Good morning. This is WKBD, Detroit, Michigan, serving television viewers from two great nations. WKBD is owned and operated by________, TV 50 studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programming are mechanically reproduced. And now, the staff of TV 50 invites you to enjoy Detroit's exciting choice in television entertainment.
Sign-off[]
Thank you for inviting us into your home. TV 50 hopes you've enjoyed our programs today, and as always we appreciate your comments. WKBD Detroit, Michigan now concludes its broadcast day. TV 50 is owned and operated by__________. TV 50 studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programs on WKBD were mechanically reproduced.
1989 (Fox, Voiced by Dave Lockhart)[]
Sign-on[]
WKBD 50 Sign-On 1989
Good morning. This is WKBD, Detroit, Michigan, serving television viewers from two great nations. WKBD is owned and operated by WKBD, Inc. TV 50 studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programming are mechanically reproduced. And now, the staff of TV 50 invites you to enjoy Detroit's exciting choice in television entertainment.
Sign-off[]
Thank you for inviting us into your home. TV 50 hopes you've enjoyed our programs today, and as always we appreciate your comments. WKBD Detroit, Michigan now concludes its broadcast day. TV 50 is owned and operated by WKBD, Inc. TV 50 studios and transmitting facilities are located on 11 Mile Road in Southfield, Michigan. Portions of today's programs on WKBD were mechanically reproduced.