1966 (as WWJ-TV)[]
Sign-off[]
[1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice shown on-screen]
WWJ-TV subscribes to the National Association of Broadcasters' Television Code, aiming at all times to bring viewers quality programming and trustworthy advertising.
[WWJ-TV station logo shown on-screen]
This is television station WWJ-TV, operated by Evening News Association with studios and offices located at 622 Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. WWJ-TV, the Evening News television station in Detroit, transmits on a visual frequency of 67.25 megacycles, with an effective radiated power of 97.7 kilowatts, and an aural frequency of 71.75 megacycles, with an aural power of 9.77 kilowatts. The programs of WWJ-TV are intended primarily for home reception, and other use may not be made without permission from WWJ Television. WWJ-TV returns to the air this morning at 6:30. Ladies and gentlemen, our national anthem.
July 22, 1978 (Final sign-off as WWJ-TV)[]
Final WWJ channel 4 signoff July 22, 1978
Promo for "America Alive", ad for Towne Club Soda, theatrical trailer for Foul Play, promo for Detroit Tigers baseball game later that afternoon.
Watch "Bowling for Dollars", Monday at 7:00.
WWJ-TV subscribes to the National Association of Broadcasters' Television Code, aiming at all times to bring viewers quality programming and trustworthy advertising.
(News)
Those are the News 4 headlines, sports and weather at 35 minutes after the hour, Dick Van Sice reporting; it is significant that we note a special passing of the guard this morning: the oldest television station call letters in Michigan and among the earliest in the nation will be retired with the official sign-off reading this morning of WWJ Television; in less than four hours, WWJ-TV becomes WDIV-TV, Detroit 4, the official flagship station of Post-Newsweek, formerly of Washington, DC. The time now is 24 minutes, 20 seconds before the hour of 3:00.
This is television station WWJ-TV, operated by Post-Newsweek Stations (Michigan) Inc., with studios and offices located at 622 Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. WWJ-TV, the Post-Newsweek television station in Detroit, transmits on a visual frequency of 67.25 megahertz, with an effective radiated power of 97.7 kilowatts, and an aural frequency of 71.75 megahertz, with an aural power of 9.77 kilowatts. The programs of WWJ-TV are intended primarily for home reception, and other use may not be made without permission from WWJ Television. WWJ-TV returns to the air this morning as WDIV-TV, Detroit 4, at 5 minutes before the hour of 6:00.
(inspirational message)
This message was presented at the close of the day in cooperation with the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission, which is a four-faith group, including:
- The Archdiocese of Detroit
- The Christian Communication Council of Metropolitan Detroit Churches
- The Council of Eastern Orthodox Churches of Greater Detroit; and
- The Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit.
The time is exactly 22 minutes before the hour of 3. We at WWJ-TV Detroit say goodnight and good morning with a tribute to our flag and country. Ladies and gentlemen, our national anthem.
July 22, 1978 (First sign on as WDIV)[]
Good morning. Today is Saturday, July 22, 1978, and this is WDIV channel 4. Welcome to WDIV's first day of broadcasting service. WDIV is owned and operated by Post-Newsweek Stations (Michigan) Inc., with studios located at 622 Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, Michigan. The programs of WDIV, the Post Newsweek station in Detroit, are intended primarily for home reception, and otherwise may not be used without permission from WDIV Television.
March 23, 1979[]
Sign-on[]
(U.S. Navy Band SSB plays until 1979)
Good morning. This is television station WDIV channel 4, owned and operated by Post-Newsweek Stations (Michigan) Inc., with studios located at 622 Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. The programs of WDIV, the Post Newsweek station in Detroit, are intended primarily for home reception, and otherwise may not be used without permission from WDIV Television.
(Inspirational message)
Sign-off[]
[1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice shown on-screen]
WDIV subscribes to the National Association of Broadcasters' Television Code, aiming at all times to bring viewers quality programming and trustworthy advertising.
(Commercials and select supplemental material)
This is television station WDIV channel 4, owned and operated by Post-Newsweek Stations (Michigan) Inc., with studios located at 622 Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. The programs of WDIV, the Post Newsweek station in Detroit, are intended primarily for home reception, and other use may not be made without permission from WDIV Television.
(Commercials and inspirational message)
This is WDIV Detroit, wishing you a good night. Ladies and gentlemen, our national anthem.
(U.S. Navy Band SSB plays until 1979)
1978-1979[]
Sign-on[]
Good morning. This is television station WDIV channel 4, owned and operated by Post-Newsweek Stations (Michigan) Inc., with studios located at 622 Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. The programs of WDIV, the Post Newsweek station in Detroit, are intended primarily for home reception, and otherwise may not be used without permission from WDIV Television.
Sign-off[]
[1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice shown on-screen]
WDIV subscribes to the National Association of Broadcasters' Television Code, aiming at all times to bring viewers quality programming and trustworthy advertising.
(Commercials and select supplemental material)
This is television station WDIV channel 4, owned and operated by Post-Newsweek Stations (Michigan) Inc., with studios located at 622 Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. The programs of WDIV, the Post Newsweek station in Detroit, are intended primarily for home reception, and other use may not be made without permission from WDIV Television.
(Commercials and inspirational message)
This is WDIV Detroit, wishing you a good night. Ladies and gentlemen, our national anthem.
November 23, 1979[]
Sign-on[]
(Moog SSB plays)
Good morning. This is television station WDIV channel 4, owned and operated by Post-Newsweek Stations (Michigan) Inc., with studios located at 622 Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. The programs of WDIV, the Post Newsweek station in Detroit, are intended primarily for home reception, and otherwise may not be used without permission from WDIV Television.
As we begin this broadcast day, WDIV signs-on the air by presenting these inspirational words.
(Inspirational message)
Sign-off[]
[1979 NAB Seal of Good Practice shown on-screen]
WDIV subscribes to the National Association of Broadcasters' Television Code, aiming at all times to bring viewers quality programming and trustworthy advertising.
(Commercials and select supplemental material)
This is television station WDIV channel 4, owned and operated by Post-Newsweek Stations (Michigan) Inc., with studios located at 622 Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. The programs of WDIV, the Post Newsweek station in Detroit, are intended primarily for home reception, and otherwise may not be used without permission from WDIV Television. Have a good night.
(Commercials and select supplemental material)
At the end of this broadcast day, WDIV signs off the air with this inspirational message.
(Inspirational message)
This is WDIV Detroit, wishing you a good night. Ladies and gentlemen, our national anthem.
(Moog SSB plays)
November 27, 1980[]
Sign-on[]
(Army National Guard Piano SSB plays)
Good morning. This is television station WDIV channel 4, owned and operated by Post-Newsweek Stations (Michigan) Inc., with studios located at 622 Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. The programs of WDIV, the Post Newsweek station in Detroit, are intended primarily for home reception, and otherwise may not be used without permission from WDIV Television.
As we begin this broadcast day, WDIV signs-on the air by presenting these inspirational words.
(Inspirational message)
Sign-off[]
[1979 NAB Seal of Good Practice shown on-screen]
WDIV subscribes to the National Association of Broadcasters' Television Code, aiming at all times to bring viewers quality programming and trustworthy advertising.
(Commercials and select supplemental material)
This is television station WDIV channel 4, owned and operated by Post-Newsweek Stations (Michigan) Inc., with studios located at 622 Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. The programs of WDIV, the Post Newsweek station in Detroit, are intended primarily for home reception, and otherwise may not be used without permission from WDIV Television. Have a good night.
(Commercials and select supplemental material)
At the end of this broadcast day, WDIV signs off the air with this inspirational message.
(Inspirational message)
This is WDIV Detroit, wishing you a good night. Ladies and gentlemen, our national anthem.
(Army National Guard Piano SSB plays)
1979-1982[]
Sign-on[]
(Moog SSB plays from 1979-1980)
(Army National Guard Piano SSB plays from 1980-1982)
Good morning. This is television station WDIV channel 4, owned and operated by Post-Newsweek Stations (Michigan) Inc., with studios located at 622 Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. The programs of WDIV, the Post Newsweek station in Detroit, are intended primarily for home reception, and otherwise may not be used without permission from WDIV Television.
As we begin this broadcast day, WDIV signs-on the air by presenting these inspirational words.
(Inspirational message)
Sign-off[]
WDIV sign off 1980 (1979)
WDIV-TV Sign Off 1979-2
WDIV sign off 1980 (1979)
[1979 NAB Seal of Good Practice shown on-screen]
WDIV subscribes to the National Association of Broadcasters' Television Code, aiming at all times to bring viewers quality programming and trustworthy advertising.
(Commercials and select supplemental material)
(GOOD NIGHT appears on screen)
This is television station WDIV channel 4, owned and operated by Post-Newsweek Stations (Michigan) Inc., with studios located at 622 Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. The programs of WDIV, the Post Newsweek station in Detroit, are intended primarily for home reception, and otherwise may not be used without permission from WDIV Television. Have a good night.
(Commercials and select supplemental material)
At the end of this broadcast day, WDIV signs-off the air with this inspirational message.
(Inspirational message)
(Station ID appears on screen)
This is WDIV Detroit, wishing you a good night. Ladies and gentlemen, our national anthem.
(Moog SSB plays from 1979-1980)
(Army National Guard Piano SSB plays from 1980-1982)
Note[]
- In 1982, WDIV ceased signing off nightly and start broadcasting 24/7 saved for the Inspirational message.