In NYC, this was WPIX-TV Channel 11 (aka "11 Alive") Action News theme during the 1970s which evolved into the Independent Network News (aka "INN") in the 1980s. More recently, it's Kaity Tong's domain.
You can clearly see these other affiliates used this and other versions too. At one time also, WPIX Channel 11 (Independent Television, WB/CW affiliate) used Al Ham's version in what... 1977?
I called WNEP’s talkback thing from Philly hoping that they eventually get rid of it. It’s annoying af and it’s been associated with Jim Gardner the longest. Basically in other words it gotta go.
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I remember 6abc in Philly tried to change it in the early 2000s, and so many pissed off people called the station that they changed it back.
You don’t change things that work. It will always be part of WPVI.
It was in 1996 and yes, it was a hot mess 😂😂. They changed it back in 3 days 😂. Philadelphians spoke and they listened!
WNEP kept this, even though they're owned by Tegna since 2020
@@beetee4865 It's the official anthem of Philadelphia.
@@beetee4865 The theme was notable and it should have been used for election coverage.
In NYC, this was WPIX-TV Channel 11 (aka "11 Alive") Action News theme during the 1970s which evolved into the Independent Network News (aka "INN") in the 1980s. More recently, it's Kaity Tong's domain.
Yes, 1976-1984
I didn't realize how heavily this was used in the PA markets
lol it don’t hit the same if it ain’t WPVI
WNEP used it in the early 80's.🤔 STILL do today in 2022!😳
Even through taking a dose of Tegnatitis.
0:13 "Action News, Delaware Valley's leading news program. With Rick Williams, Monica Malpass, Cecily Tynan and David Murphy."
Malpass and Murphy are now both retired. Williams and Tynan are still going strong at 11:00 pm.
@@OldsVistaCruiser don’t forget Jim Garner
@@nicholasmedovich6729 - How could I forget Jim Gardner? He retired just 9 days ago.
I miss the old Philadelphia growing up in the 90s!!
In the 70s, WCIA in champaign used an excerpt from this song in their news intro
Jan Carson at KTRK?? That was a LONG time ago, pre-1985, because I always saw her on KPRC Channel 2, the NBC affiliate!
WSM-TV (now WSMV) in Nashville used it, and so did WHAS-TV in Louisville. WHAS examples are available on RUclips.
PIX 11 also used this music in the late 70s and Early 80s when Pat Harper and Steve Marsh were the anchors
KTVU 2 in Oakland, California used this theme from 1971-1974
CHANNEL 11, WPXI-TV IN PITTSBURGH
Also used in the early to mid 70’s during the WIIC years for NewsWatch and Instant News. It’d be nice to bring it back with the NBC chimes mixed in.
Daphne Ordonez/Dennise Ordonez Theme Music (May 28, 2021-present)
I used to live in the ATL area and WSB had used this theme at one point.
WTNH Channel 8 New Haven Ct used it in the 80's
WPIX New York 1977-84
Yep I remember. Childhood memories in Brooklyn
16 should go back to the old version.
KXAS Fort Worth-Dallas, KRIS Corpus Christi
In the 1970s WPIX-TV NEW YORK used it
Channel 10 in Australia used this music for a short time. Would like to find some 1970s KMBC 9 openers with the Cool Hand Luke music.
WABC in NYC used the Cool Hand Luke theme in the 80s. I remember it well.
WJLA in Washington,DC used it for their news sometime in the 70s.
channel 10 Melbourne Australia
And TEN-10 Sydney!
WSB-TV ATLANTA 1976
WKBW Buffalo needs to bring this back immediately!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This song belongs to 6abc, WPVI, Philadelphia and Jim Gardner. No one else should ever be able to use this song again.
You can clearly see these other affiliates used this and other versions too. At one time also, WPIX Channel 11 (Independent Television, WB/CW affiliate) used Al Ham's version in what... 1977?
No WKBW in Buffalo uses it on occasion!
WNEP has also been using just as long.
Amen
Wkbw Buffalo would like a word with you
In WKAQ -TV Channel 2 San Juan, Puerto Rico used in 1976-83
WTVD Durham NC had an open similar to KFSN
You forgot WKRC-tV channel 12 in my hometown of Cincinnati!
I wonder where some of the people in the opening are today.
Buffalo used for a really long time,. they still use it on occasion
missed one wpix action news in the late 70's early 80's
Joe Zone on sports
Were these stations all owned buy Capital Cities Communications? I know that WKBW and WPVi were.
WPVI is an O&O station
KFSN in Fresno was a Capital Cities Station, which was acquired by Disney. To this day, KFSN is a Disney O&O.
@@carsonneeley4862 - WPVI-TV was a Capital Cities station back in the day. Disney now owns it.
KTRK Houston was owned by Cap Cities and subsequently became an ABC O&O, much like WPVI.
WTNH 8 Action News CT
WSB-TV Atlanta's then NBC now ABC affilate.
The theme song should be retired as the official Jim Gardner song since it appears as if it has been associated with him the longest.
Philly went bats in 1995 when WPVI-TV altered the theme. The rearranged theme lasted just 5 days. It would probably kill the ratings.
I called WNEP’s talkback thing from Philly hoping that they eventually get rid of it. It’s annoying af and it’s been associated with Jim Gardner the longest. Basically in other words it gotta go.
They have been using it for 40 years. Why would they get rid of it?
Lol, Philidelphia would go absolutely bonkers if they do. I live in California and i enjoy it. Maybe because you dont like 70s tunes in general lol
WPVI-TV still uses it. Gardner retired on December 21, 2022.
It has to go why?
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