TORONTO – Independent broadcaster CHCH is hoping that viewers may be missing some of the big U.S. programming eschewed by other conventional broadcasters, and has offered them a new home in its fall primetime schedule.
The Channel Zero-owned broadcaster revealed Wednesday it its 'upfront' presentation that it has added long running game shows Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! to its fall schedule which kicks off September 3 (they last aired on CBC). Other highlights include news magazine shows 20/20, 60 Minutes and Nightline, true-crime series 48 Hours Mystery, new seasons of dramas Supernatural and Hart of Dixie, plus episodes of Bones and The Glades.
Starting in October, CHCH will add What Would You Do? to its Friday night schedule. The series sets up everyday scenarios and captures people's reactions using hidden cameras, whether they're compelled to act or mind their own business. Other October programming will celebrate 50 years of 007 on film as ‘James Bond Month’ features the best films from the suave British agent.
“Three years after Channel Zero’s acquisition of CHCH, we can confidently say that CHCH is back, and once again, in all markets across Ontario, there’s a real alternative to the big three networks”, said Chris Fuoco, Channel Zero’s VP of sales and marketing. “We’re seeing steady growth in audiences, and each year we’ve added strong simulcast programming to our schedule.”
