Something Different on KTLA:
Raiders pre-season game on Satuurday 8/23 at 6pm. Game will repeat on Sunday 8/24 at 1pm.
The Raiders Report airs Saturday 8/23 and 8/30 at 11pm.

Q: Are you airing pre-season Oakland Raiders football this year?
A:We will air three games this season.
Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers on Friday, 8/8 at 7pm.
Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, 8/23 at 6pm.
Raiders at Seattle Seahawks on Friday, 8/29 at 7pm.

Q: What happened to the KTLA Morning News on KSWB in San Diego?
A:KSWB, our sister station in San Diego (channel 5), agreed to carry the KTLA Morning News signal until they started up their own local newscast as of Friday, 8/1. The KTLA Morning News can no longer be seen in the San Diego and surrounding areas (San Diego, Carlsbad, etc.) because those areas are outside our normal broadcast range and we cannot force a cable company to carry our signal outside our designated market area.

Q: What shows will The CW be providing in the fall?
A:The CW has announced their new fall schedule:
Mondays
8pm Gossip Girl - Season 2 - Premieres 9/1
9pm One Tree Hill - Season 6 - Premieres 9/1
Tuesdays
8pm 90210 - New Series - Premieres 9/2 as 2 hours 8-10p
9pm Privileged - New Series- Premieres 9/9
Wednesdays
8pm America's Next Top Model (cycle 11) - Premieres 9/3 as 2 hours 8-10p
9pm Stylista - New Series - Premieres 10/22
Thursdays
8pm Smallville - Season 8 - Premieres 9/18
9pm Supernatural - Season 4 - Premieres 9/18
Fridays
8pm Everybody Hates Chris - Season 4 - Premieres 10/3
830pm The Game - Season 3 - Premieres 10/3
9pm America's Next Top Model - encores
Sundays
5pm In Harm's Way - New Series - Premieres 9/21
6pm 4Real - New Series - Premieres 9/21
630pm 4 Real - New Series - Premieres 9/21
7pm In Harm's Way - New Series - Premieres 9/21
8pm Valentine - New Series - Premieres 9/21
9pm Easy Money - New Series - Premieres 9/21

Midseason
730pm Surviving Suburbia - New Series - Premieres 11/2
Reaper - Season 2 - still to be announced
13-Fear Is Real - New Series - still to be announced

Q: What movies do you air?
A:Coming Up Next (subject to change without notice):
Mon 8/18 at 2am The Haunting
Mon 8/25 at 2am Play It To The Bone
Sun 8/31 at 1pm Tarzan And The Lost City
Mon 9/1 at 2am Summer Of Sam
Sat 9/6 at 3pm The 13th Warrior
Sun 9/7 at 1pm The Bachelor; 3pm The Astronaut's Wife
Mon 9/8 at 2am Rambo III

Q: How can I write to my favorite actors or the producers or writers of my favorite shows?
A: Click here to see a list of addresses for the shows that are currently in production. Please do not send correspondences for these shows to KTLA. We do not forward mail.

Q: How can I contact The CW?
A:
By email: feedback@CWTV.com
By Phone: Comment Line: 818-977-6878; Main: 818-977-2500
To Post Online: cwtv.com and enter CW lounge
By Mail: The CW Television Network, 3300 W. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91505

Q: When KTLA preempts CW shows for breaking news, sports or specials, do you reschedule them?
A: Whenever KTLA preempts CW Network programming for sports, parades or breaking news, we reschedule the shows within the same week - it's in our contract with the CW (the only exception might be a huge national tragedy). Since it is breaking news, the news department does not know how long they will need to cover a story that may affect our local audience. So, we cannot always make an announcement during the coverage or run a crawl to alert viewers of a show being moved until we know how many shows we need to move. We also have to alert the CW to find out where they want their shows made good. It takes time to get in contact with staff and get instructions finalized especially when news happens outside the normal workday. Usually the shows are moved to Saturday in primetime (8-10p) unless we already have a sports event scheduled at that time. In that case, we might have to run the shows earlier or later on a Saturday or Sunday. We do our best to promote the moves whether due to breaking news or a scheduled event like sports or parades by running promos, announcements on the news programs and information on our website.

Q: Why do Everybody Hates Chris, Smallville, Supernatural (or fill in the name of your favorite CW primetime show) air reruns?
A: Each season, between 13 and 22 new episodes of scripted shows (sitcoms and dramas) are produced for each network show. With approximately 38 weeks in a season (Sept to May, not including summer) and only 22 new episodes, that means at least 16 regular season weeks will be repeats. Shows that do poorly in repeats sometimes share their timeslot with another show so that new episodes will air for 11 weeks in a row before taking a break and changing to a different show. Sometimes a special one time only program will air in place of a repeat of a regular show. More networks are providing mid-season shows or reality programming to fill months where reruns would normally air.

Q: I don't want my favorite CW shows cancelled. What can I do?
A: Call or write to The CW (not the television stations) to express your comments, questions or opinions. You can contact The CW at 818-977-6878 or email at feedback@cwtv.com or write to 3300 W. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91505.
The CW Network has announced their 2008/09 schedule (see one of the earlier questions above). They did not renew Beauty And The Geek, Farmer Wants A Wife, Girlfriends, Aliens In America, Friday Night Smackdown, CW Now, Online Nation or Life Is Wild.

Q: What does CW stand for? Can you explain more about The CW?
A: CBS and Warner Bros. partnered in September 2006 to create a new network called The CW (The "C" for CBS and the "W" for Warner Bros.). The CW provides programming across the country for the time periods of Monday-Friday at 3-5pm, Monday-Friday at 8-10pm, Saturday at 7a-12n (CW4Kids) and Sunday at 5-10pm. Tribune, which owns KTLA, has entered into a 10-year agreement to carry The CW Network programming in the Los Angeles area only. KTLA is not owned by CBS or Warner Bros. and we have no say in the shows they give to us to broadcast. The CW can be contacted directly at 3300 W. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91505 or by phone at 818-977-2500 during their hours of 9a-6p or viewer comments can be left at 818-977-6878 or through the 'Contact Us' link on their website at http://www.cwtv.com

Q: What shows do you air in HDTV?
A: The CW offers these shows in HD: Everybody Hates Chris, Aliens In America, Girlfriends, The Game, Reaper, Gossip Girl, Smallville, Supernatural, and Friday Night Smackdown. New shows this fall that will be in HD include 90210, Privileged, Surviving Suburbia, Valentine and Easy Money. KTLA broadcasts all of its newscasts in HD as well as Two And A Half Men, the live Rose Parade, Clippers basketball games and pre-season Oakland Raiders games.

Q: What shows do you air with the Spanish simulcast via SAP?
A:Several syndicators provide us with shows that contain both an English and Spanish audio track built onto the show. The shows we have containing both audio tracks are According To Jim, Friday Night Smackdown!, Friends, Sex And The City, Star Trek, Two And A Half Men and Will & Grace. If you wish to listen to these shows in Spanish, make sure to select SAP or Second Audio Program to receive the Spanish track. You may have to check your cable box, VCR or other recording device to see if the audio is set correctly. If you wish to receive the programs in English only, make sure SAP is NOT selected in your menu, recording device or cable. Sometimes the cable and satellite providers transpose the two audio tracks. You may need to contact them to get them to correct it as KTLA does not broadcast only in Spanish. More information about how to set your television is available on our website.

Q: What happened to...
A: U.S. Farm Report?KTLA's contract to air US Farm Report expired as of 4/11/08. We can no longer broadcast the show.
A: Everybody Loves Raymond?KTLA aired reruns of Everybody Loves Raymond for the past 8 years. Our contract expired 3/16/08 so we can no longer broadcast this program.
A: Hollywood's Santa Parade?The Hollywood's Santa Parade (formerly The Hollywood Christmas Parade) was produced by the city channel 35 this year. Parade goers were able to attend the parade live on Sunday, 11/25 at 5-7pm. KTLA aired the parade later on Sunday, 12/16 at 12n.
A: The Tube Music Network? The people who provided us with The Tube suddenly discontinued the network due to economic reasons. It is no longer available for us to broadcast.
A: Liberty's Kids and The Littles? KTLA's contract for Liberty's Kids and The Littles has ended as of 9/2/07. We no longer air these two shows.
A: The Greg Behrendt Show? Sony, the production company, cancelled the show. Our contract ended on Friday, September 7th, 2007.
A: The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon? KTLA's final telecast was Labor Day 1996. Go to the MDA's website at www.mda.org and click on 'Find Your Station' to locate the station in your city airing the telethon this year.
A: Little House On The Prairie? - KTLA aired Little House on and off for nearly 21 years. Our contract ended 12/31/04. DVDs are available for purchase in stores.
A: The Twilight Zone marathon? - KTLA's final telecast of the Twilight Zone marathon was Thanksgiving 1994. Our contract ended December 1994. DVDs are available for purchase in stores.

Q: Where can I find CW programming in my area?
A: KTLA has a contract to be the CW's affiliate for the Los Angeles and limited surrounding areas only. Go to www.cwtv.com and click on stations to locate the CW provider in your area. You can also call the CW at MAIN: 818-977-2500; COMMENTS: 818-977-6878; ADDRESS: 3300 W. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91505; EMAIL: feedback@cwtv.com

Q: Where can I find KTLA on my cable or satellite provider?
A: KTLA is not available 24/7 in all areas of California or the country. We cannot force cable companies or satellite providers outside our Designated Market Area (DMA) to carry our signal. Some of the areas outside our DMA which may not get our programming include such areas as Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Bakersfield, Barstow, Yucca Valley, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and San Diego.
This is the information we have at this time. It can change without notice. Always contact your cable or satellite provider for questions about your service. Also go to www.cwtv.com and click on stations to locate the CW provider in your area.
Banning area: Time Warner Cable's Desert Cities TV has moved KTLA from channel 10 to channel 111. This requires a digital cable box now.
Palm Springs area: Time Warner Cable's Desert Cities TV has moved KTLA from channel 10 to channel 111. This requires a digital cable box.
San Diego area: Time Warner Cable - KTLA is on channel 14. KSWB channel 5 carries the KTLA Morning Show from 7-9am weekdays and inserts their local traffic & weather.
San Luis Obispo area: Charter Communications - has an agreement with California Channel 25 to put KTLA through only from 5-9am (KTLA Morning News/Show) and 10-11pm (KTLA Prime News). California Channel 25 airs Legislative Programming from 9am-3pm and signs off 3-10p and 11p-5am. Visit www.charter.com for more details about your area and for Channel 25 program listings or call 1-888-438-2427 for customer service.
KTLA in HD on Time Warner Cable: Tune to channel 405.
Direct TV in Los Angeles area may be on channel 944. KTLA is not available on Direct TV in all areas. Visit www.directtv.com and click on local channels and enter your zip code to see if we are available in your area. Please note: KTLA does not issue satellite waivers.
Dish Network in Los Angeles area may be on channel 8004. KTLA is not available on the Dish Network in all areas. Visit www.dishnetwork.com and plug in your address to see if we are available in your area.

Q: How can I find out if a show is available on DVD?
A: The website www.TVShowsonDVD.com lists all the shows and the number of seasons currently available on DVD and those shows scheduled to be released soon. KTLA does not own the shows we broadcast, so you must purchase shows from stores or online video services. KTLA does not control when shows are released.

Q: I was on a TV show KTLA aired in the 40's, 50's, 60's, or recently and would like a copy of the show. How do I obtain one?
A: KTLA does not have an archives department and we are unable to research old programs that may have aired on or been produced at KTLA. Many shows were actually produced by other companies, who rented a soundstage from us, and so they retain the copyrights to their shows. Tapes of a few older shows and KTLA news events were donated to The Paley Center For Media (formerly known as the Museum of Broadcasting)in Beverly Hills. The public can view these shows during the museum's hours. Go to www.mtr.org for more information and hours. However, they will not give out copies of shows since it is copyrighted material. You should do Internet or library research first to locate the actual production company of the show so you can contact them directly with your request.

Q: I would like to attend a taping of a show. How do I get tickets?
A: KTLA does not produce the shows we broadcast so we do not have access to tickets. Please contact AUDIENCE UNLIMITED at 818-753-3470, TV TICKETS - PRIMETIME SHOWS at 323-653-4105, or STUDIOAUDIENCES.COM. You can also check a show's website for ticket information. Not all sitcoms tape in front of live studio audiences. One hour dramas have closed sets and do not allow audiences.

Q: How can I purchase a copy of a show or movie I saw on KTLA?
A: KTLA does not own the shows or movies we air. We pay license fees to the syndicators of shows and movies for the right to broadcast their program or movie for a very specific period of time. Since we don't own these products, it is illegal for us to give or sell copies of shows and movies. Past seasons of shows may be available on DVD. Check with a video store or online at www.TVShowsonDVD.com for what shows and seasons are available for purchase. Movies are available through video stores or online stores.

Q: Where are these KTLA people?
A: Carlos Amezcua Carlos left KTLA in September 2007 for another anchoring position.
A: Hal Fishman - Hal passed away on Tuesday, 8/7/07. Hal's final KTLA Prime News broadcast was on Monday, 7/30/07 before he was diagnosed with colon cancer that had spread to his liver, lungs and bones. His Walk of Fame Star can be viewed at 1560 Vine Street.
A: Desiree Horton - She does freelance helicopter piloting for television stations in the area.
A: Patricia Del Rio - Patricia left 9/8/05 to move back to her hometown of New York City to be a part of our sister station's (WPIX) morning show.
A: Zorianna Kitt - Zorianna left in July 2005 to pursue new career opportunities.
A: Bill Thomas in Skycam - Bill is a freelance traffic reporter, meaning he wasn't employed full-time by KTLA, but filled in whenever our regular traffic reporter was sick or on vacation. Bill can be seen on another television station in Los Angeles.
A: Sharon Tay - Sharon left 1/7/05 to work in New York. She recently returned to the LA market as an anchor for another station.
A: Jennifer York - Jennifer left on 10/15/04 to pursue other opportunities. She is busy as a member of a jazz quartet and raising her child born in February 2006. She can also be heard as a DJ on a local Christian radio station.
A: Larry McCormick - Larry passed away 8/27/04.
A: Mindy Burbano-Stearns - Mindy left 8/20/04 to pursue other career opportunities. She participated in the reality series "The Real Gilligan's Island" with her real-life millionaire husband Glenn (who won). She is busy raising her child born in October 2005. She has also assisted KTLA with red carpet coverage.
A: Giselle Fernandez - Giselle left the station 8/6/03. She participated in ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" in January 2006.
A: Barbara Beck - Barbara, the original Morning News co-anchor, left the station but did not reveal her future plans.

Q: My question hasn't been answered here. How do I get a response?
A: This page is a work-in-progress. Send us your questions; the most frequently asked will be added to this list! Due to the high volume of emails we receive, we cannot always respond personally, but we try our best.