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"Chiller Theatre" was a non-hosted movie series, showing American International (and other non-Universal) horror movies of the 1950's; on WPIX-TV Channel 11, New York City, New York, USA from 2 January 1971 until 21 August 1982.

Narrated and produced by Peggy Scott Laborde, this one-hour documentary is filled with fascinating interviews, home movies, news footage and rare photos. Directed by David M. Jones, with original music by New Orleans pianist/composer A.J. Loria. The program includes scenes of the following: New Orleans during a snowstorm, Hurricane Betsy and Camille, President John F. Kennedy during a 1962 visit to the city, Lee Harvey Oswald in New Orleans, the first Endymion and Bacchus parades, and the Vieux Carre Riverfront Expressway controversy. Find out how the New Orleans Saints football team got its name and get a glimpse of the Beatles at City Park Stadium.

"Time For Joya", later retitled "Joya's Fun School",was an African-American children's series that was produced and broadcasted by WPIX-TV 11 out of New York City. The series premiered in March of 1970 and aired on WPIX-TV 11 through December of 1982. The characters on the show included the host Joya (Joya Sherrill), The Professor (Luther Henderson) who played the piano on the series, Mr. BB (Brumsic Brandon, Jr.) who was the artist on the show, and a bookworm puppet named Seymour. The series treated young viewers with stories, songs, puppets, art and more. The series aired on WPIX-TV 11 for 12 years, entertaining a generation of kids.

Television viewers are paid off with merchandise for pictures drawn that are used on the show and collect an additional prize if the subject of the drawing stumps the panel.

A subway shooting that ignited a racial firestorm; the deadly days of the crack epidemic; a pair of high-profile trials that exposed domestic abuse; and the assassination of a rising political star. A four-part true crime miniseries.

This crackling high-definition fire, accompanied by classic holiday music, is sure to add warmth this holiday season, even for those without a fireplace.

13-week talent hunt for juvenile performers ranging from age 3 to 16, offering $10,000 in prizes (including scholarships with sponsor MacLevy Dance Studios).

Broadcast Feb 8 and 9; Monday and Tuesday, 9-ll pm EST. Sponsors- National Biscuit Co. (Nabisco Milk -Bone), for half of each show; with Piel's Beer, U. S. Rubber Co and Robert Burns Cigars sharing the remaining time. Sportscasters Jimmy Powers and John "Bud" Palmer, and dog experts Percy Roberts and Joe Stetson, present the highlights and special events of the Westminster Kennel Club Show from Madison Square Garden.

A Greenwich Village folk-rock trio make their way in New York City trying to score a record contract.

"Science Fiction Theater" was a non-hosted science fiction / horror movie show on WPIX-TV Channel 11, in New York, New York, USA. The show likely ran in the 1970s.

Teenager dance show hosted by Allen Ludden.

First amateur round robin tournament at the Town Tennis Club, New York City, featuring the nation's top-ranking stars, presented each Monday night until the conclusion of the tournament.

Experience the fear and paranoia of New York City during the Summer of 1977. This short documentary explores the legacy of the Son of Sam case using original footage not seen since it aired and interviews with PIX11 journalists. Many remember well-chronicled Son of Sam saga, but the passing decades have dulled the fear and paranoia of the Summer of 1977. This is an attempt to recreate that frenetic atmosphere and capture the experience that held New York City hostage 40 years ago.

A screening of the uncut Sunset Blvd with Swanson providing comments and anecdotes, marking the 30th anniversary of WPIX.