WVTM-TV, NBC television affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama, United States
WVTM-TV is a television station in Birmingham, Alabama, broadcasting on channel 13 and operated by Hearst Television Inc. The main studio on Valley View Drive produces daily local news, weather reports, and other programs for the Birmingham community.
The station began broadcasting in 1949 and is Alabama's oldest television station. Over the decades, it has changed ownership multiple times and shifted its network affiliations from CBS to ABC and NBC, eventually becoming an NBC affiliate operated by Hearst Television.
The studio sits atop Red Mountain near the famous Vulcan Statue and offers views of the city below. Visitors can explore the modern facilities and observe the newsroom at work.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Cousin Cliff Holman hosted popular children's programs featuring puppets and magic tricks that shaped generations of Birmingham kids. His shows remain alive today in archived photos and the memories of longtime viewers.
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