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JBTV (a.k.a. JBTV Music Television) is a Chicago-area broadcast, weekly 60-minute music television show featuring live in-studio performances, music videos, and music-related interviews from emerging and established musicians. Based in Chicago, Illinois, JBTV has over a 30-year history. It was created and hosted by Jerry Bryant in 1986. As of the show's 32nd season, Jerry Bryant and Greg Corner are the show's main hosts.
| JBTV | |
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| Created by | Jerry Bryant |
| Starring | Jerry Bryant (Host) Greg Corner (Co-Host) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Jerry Bryant |
| Camera setup | Sony HDW-F900, Sony PMW-EX3, Sony PDW-350 XDCAM, Sony Z1U |
| Running time | 60 minutes (Saturdays, 7:00pm, 8:00pm and 10:00pm, Sundays, 7:00pm and 8pm, Wednesdays, 11:00pm) |
| Production company | JBTV Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | WGBO, Ch. 66 (1986-2016) WJYS, Ch. 62.1 & 62.4 (Heartland affiliate); Saturdays 1am CT, Ch. 62.3 (Charge! affiliate); Wednesday 11:30pm CT (2016-Present) |
| Release | present |
The show is broadcast locally on WJYS-TV in Chicago on Saturday at 1am CT, on both the main channel at 62.1, and the third sub-channel at 62.4, which carries Heartland, with re-broadcast on Wednesday at 11:30pm CT on the second sub-channel at 62.3, which carries Charge!. It posts all of its aired content on its website, as well as exclusive, live streams of in-studio performances and behind-the-scenes footage showcasing visiting bands and the show's production team.
Format
editOriginal format (1986–2016)
In its original format a band or solo performer would visit the JBTV studio for an interview with owner and host Jerry Bryant, selecting a number of music videos (both the artist's and their own favorite videos) that would be shown in the aired episode. JBTV is currently on broadcast television WJYS-62 in Chicago Wednesday nights at 11pm with New Music Videos and live JBTV performances. JBTV is currently hosting live in-studio performances with new artists and established bands.
Broadcast schedule
editJBTV is broadcast weekly on WJYS. Episodes air weekly on Saturday nights at 1am CT on Ch. 62.1 & 62.4, with re-airing on Wednesday nights at 11:30pm CT on Ch. 62.3