Radio / Television News

New U.S. OTA station airs dramas with strong female leading characters

CHICAGO – Independent U.S. broadcaster Weigel Broadcasting is teaming up with CBS Television Stations on a new over-the-air network featuring big dramas led by strong female stars.Start TV is scheduled to launch on Monday, September 3 in 42% of U.S. TV households with series such as The Closer starring Kyra Sedgwick, The Good Wife starring Julianna Margulies and Christine Baranski, Medium starring Patricia Arquette, Crossing Jordan starring Jill Hennessy, Cold Case starring Kathryn Morris, Profiler starring Ally Walker, and The Division starring Bonnie Bedelia, Taraji P. Henson, and Nancy McKeon.“Each lead character and series embody a boldness and determination to...