WFML-TV

WFML is an Independent Station based out of Gainesville, GA that serves mainly the Gainesville-Oakwood Area and parts of Flowery Branch. Syndicated programming includes Judge Judy, The Simpsons, South Park, Access Hollywood, TMZ and DISH Nation among other programs. The station is Owned and Operated by Connexion.
== Independent (1985 - 1987) ==
WFML-TV began as a Low Power station on January 31st 1985, Mainly for Public Access purposes, the station's set of Local Programs were backed up by old shows from the 1960s that were only put in place to fill for time. The Station was kicked into a higher power transmitter in 1986 after viewership rose. This sudden spike in viewership caught the eye of Chris-Craft, whom of which were looking to add more stations to their portfolio, thus in 1987; the station was purchased for an undisclosed amount.
== Chris-Craft (1987 - 1994) ==
Not much was known about the Chris-Craft era of this station, except for the infamous "1991 Public Detox" where Public Access was suddenly cut and removed off the network to make room for more Syndicated Programming, this was taken in after many Schedule changes, fee up charges and restrictions were put in place to discourage Public Access people from even trying to get a show.
The Last Public Access show aired on WFML-TV was a show about foreign Music, The show's last episode was cut in half during a Segment about Japanese City Pop music, the show was cut to a backup broadcast of "Cheers"
== UPN (Full Network, 1994 - 2006) ==
In 1994, Chris-Craft and Paramount struck a deal to Create the Universal Paramount Network (UPN), WFML was on the list of affiliates chosen to Initially Launch UPN with minor success during the first broadcast on January 16th 1995.
During the UPN Era, WFML would actually refuse to air some shows. Most of which were shows the Network attempted to push out but flopped.
WFML's Syndication library increased, though it mostly consisted of Game Shows most networks rejected, Old Sitcoms from the 80s and more.
== The CW (2006 - 2015) ==
In 2006, UPN and The WB Merged together to create The CW, a network that brought the best of both worlds under one roof.
Strangely, during this major event in the Network's history; they began to rebrand themselves. WFML-TV changed their Callsign to WKRJ-TV and changed their channel number to 45, making it harder for it's previous audience to find the channel; This effect can still be seen on the U-Verse and Xfinity Feeds.
== Independent/Name-Only UPN (2015 - Present) ==
In 2015, the channel was Sold to <\/>Connexion Holdings, LLC for an Undisclosed amount, insiders said that it was reportedly sold at a loss due to a very negative impact in viewership that year.
Connexion spent millions to revamp the channel and bring back the classic name, callsign and Channel number.
During this restructuring, Connexion decided to end the Contract with The CW, but decided to ask if they could use the UPN Name for 10 or so years, this plan to re-use the UPN Name was originally a throwaway idea; but was included in the plans eventually because the UPN Name had been so integrated into the brand beforehand.
== Equipment ==
(This list is growing!)
* Helicopter - Eurocopter AS350B A-star, Bell 429 (On Order)
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Category:UPN affiliates
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Category:Gainesville, GA
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