On this date in 1976, WTCG completed its satellite uplink, and it became the first station to broadcast via satellite. Two years later, it was available in all states. This station eventually became TBS.
For more info:
http://readtiger.com/wkp/en/TBS_(TV_network)#WTCG_gets_beamed_via_satellite
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TBS_(TV_network)
http://famousdaily.com/history/tbs-tv-ted-turner-superstation.html
Spread the love