KDII (channel 2) is a television station licensed to Oasis Valley, Jefferson, SimNation, serving as the Fox network outlet for the Driftwood area. It is owned and operated by the network's Fox Television Stations division alongside MyNetworkTV station KDWX-TV (channel 26).
History[]
Early years[]
KDTV signed on the air on September 12, 1948 on VHF channel 5, as Driftwood's first television station. As Driftwood's only television station at the time, it carried programming from three networks of the time: ABC, CBS, and NBC. CBS programming was dropped from KDTV's schedule when KDWN (now KDWW) (channel 13), signed on the air on September 14, 1950. KDTV then became a primary NBC affiliate, and also continued to air some ABC programming.
In 1951, ABC programming was dropped from KDTV's schedule and moved to the primary DuMont affiliate K4XDW (channel 4) (now KGRK) (originally launched in 1950) then became a primary ABC affiliate, and also continued to air some DuMont programming.
On February 17, 1952, the KDTV call letters was dropped from channel 5 and moved to channel 2 when KDRI-TV (now KDWT), signed on the air on that same day. KDTV, now occupied on channel 2 then became a primary DuMont affiliate once again, which previously occupied on K4XDW. On July 7, 1954, KDTV became the first television station in Driftwood to broadcast in color.
As an independent station[]
On August 6, 1956, KDTV lost its DuMont affiliation as the DuMont Television Network ceased operations. KDTV soon became known as one of the top independent stations in the western United States. By the late 1960s, it was a regional superstaion carried on every cable system in Driftwood's State, as well as a number of cable systems in parts of Deseret. The call letters changed to KDII in 1973. KDII also carried programming from the Operation Prime Time programming service at least in 1978.
Fox affiliation[]
On October 9, 1986, channel 2 became a charter affiliate of the newly launched Fox network (it was one of a few VHF stations to affiliate with the new network upon its startup).
Previous owners[]
- Jefferson Publishing (1948-1996)
- Clear Channel Communications (1996-2001)
Logos[]
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News Music[]
The 10 O'Clock News[]
1977-1981: WCCO 1974 News Theme (Voice talent: Unidentified)
1981-1985: KDII 1981 News Theme (Voice talent: Tom Bruner)
Sign-offs[]
1972-1973[]
This is KDTV channel 2 Driftwood. KDTV is owned and operated by Miami Valley Broadcating Company, which operates on channel 2, on an assigned frequency of 54 to 60 megahertz, as authorized by the Federal Communications Commision. Portions of today's programming are pre-recorded by film or videotape. Until tomorrow morning, from the staff, management, and concluding our broadcast day from KDTV. Good night and good morning. And now, the inspirational poem and our national anthem.
(The John Gillespie MacGee Jr. High Flight film from 1970 plays, followed by the Star Spangled Banner film, highlighting the shots of the Driftwood city skyline, the landmarks, and the American flag in the final shot)
1973-1982[]
This is KDII channel 2 Driftwood. KDII is owned and operated by Miami Valley Broadcating Company, which operates on channel 2, on an assigned frequency of 54 to 60 megahertz, as authorized by the Federal Communications Commision. Portions of today's programming are pre-recorded by film or videotape. Until tomorrow morning, from the staff, management, and concluding our broadcast day from KDII. Good night and good morning. And now, the inspirational poem and our national anthem.
(The John Gillespie MacGee Jr. High Flight film from 1970 plays, followed by the Star Spangled Banner film, highlighting the shots of the Driftwood city skyline, the landmarks, and the American flag in the final shot)
1982-1988[]
At this time, KDII channel 2 Driftwood now concludes our broadcast day. KDII is a member to Television Code of National Association of Broadcasters. We hope you enjoy on channel 2. On behalf of staff and management from KDII, we bit you a pleasant good night and good morning. And now, the inspirational poem and our national anthem.
(The John Gillespie MacGee Jr. High Flight film from 1970 plays, followed by the 1982 updated version of the Star Spangled Banner film, highlighting the shots of the Driftwood city skyline, the landmarks, and the American flag in the final shot)
(The color bars with the test tone sound pitched at the frequency of 1 kHz)
1988-1990[]
This concludes our broadcast day on KDII. Just before we say good night, KDII hopes you enjoyed today's programs and bringing you back tomorrow for another full day of programming. For now, it's good night and a very happy morning. And now, the inspirational poem and our national anthem.
(The John Gillespie MacGee Jr. High Flight film from 1970 plays, followed by the 1982 updated version of the Star Spangled Banner film, highlighting the shots of the Driftwood city skyline, the landmarks, and the American flag in the final shot)
(The color bars with the test tone sound pitched at the frequency of 1 kHz)
1990-1991[]
(The 1990 version of the Star Spangled Banner film plays, highlighting the shots of the Driftwood city skyline, the landmarks, and the American flag in the final shot)
(The color bars with the test tone sound pitched at the frequency of 1 kHz)
Programming[]
Main article: List of programs broadcast by KDII (Driftwood)