WLNE Channel 6 - Providence, RI / New Bedford, MA - Sign-Off (1988)

A journey back to the late 80s in Southern New England. This 1988 archive features the formal late-night sign-off for WLNE-TV, the CBS affiliate for Providence and the South Coast. History Note: WLNE’s call letters famously stood for "We Love New England." In 1988, the station was a CBS powerhouse serving Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. This clip captures the formal technical credits for the Tiverton transmitter site and the classic CBS "Get Ready" era graphics. In this clip: Vintage WLNE Channel 6 "CBS 6" station identification. Full technical FCC data and transmitter specifications. The late-night aesthetic of 1980s New England broadcasting. Formal sign-off and National Anthem. Do you remember watching the movies or news on Channel 6? Share your memories in the comments! #WLNE #Providence #NewBedford #RhodeIsland #TVSignOff #80sTV #CBS #NewEnglandTV #BroadcastArchive #1988 #WLNE6 #SignalAndStatic