WATL, MyNetworkTV affiliate in Atlanta
WATL is a television station in Atlanta, Georgia that broadcasts on virtual channel 36 and delivers digital content on channel 25. The station is part of the MyNetworkTV network and operates from studios in Midtown Atlanta under the ownership of Tegna Inc.
The station launched on September 23, 1954 as an independent broadcaster and closed after just five months due to technical limitations and lack of advertising support. After years off the air, it returned in 1969 and went through various network affiliations including Fox, The WB, and eventually MyNetworkTV.
The station calls itself 'My ATL TV' and reflects its focus on local content for the region. It remains a familiar part of daily television choices for Atlanta viewers, offering straightforward entertainment and local news.
The station is available on multiple platforms including Dish Network channel 36, DirecTV channel 36, and on digital channel 25 for high-definition viewing. You can find program schedules, news updates, and contact information by visiting the station's website.
A forgotten piece of history: in the 1970s, WATL aired a local puppet show featuring a character named Otis that helped launch the career of puppeteer Steve Whitmire, who later worked on the Muppets. The station was also among the first in Atlanta to broadcast music videos all weekend in the 1980s.
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