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Weigel Broadcasting to Launch WEST Network of Classic Westerns This Fall

The network will draw on a library of over 30 iconic series to meet growing audience demand for western content

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Overview

  • WEST will serve as Weigel’s 10th over-the-air national broadcast network and is slated to launch in Fall 2025.
  • It will run 24/7 with more than 30 classic western series including Gunsmoke, Bonanza and Maverick.
  • Initial availability will be on Weigel-owned stations nationwide with additional carriage and distribution partners to be announced.
  • The launch follows years of client feedback and a broader resurgence of interest in western entertainment.
  • Weigel aims to tap into the current western revival driven by modern hits like Yellowstone and renewed streaming of classic titles.