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KDOC-TV (channel 56) is a religious television station licensed to Anaheim, California, United States, serving the Los Angeles area as an owned-and-operated station of Tri-State Christian Television (TCT). The station maintains studios on East First Street in Santa Ana, and its transmitter is located atop Mount Wilson.

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History

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Comparative hearing and construction

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The story of channel 56 in Anaheim begins with as many as six applications filed before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the late 1960s seeking to build what would have been the first commercial television station in Orange County.[3] What started as a six-way battle had been pared down to three bidders by 1974.[4] Television producer Jack Wrather headlined the Orange County Broadcasting Company; Orange Empire Broadcasting, consisting of more private individuals and known as the "doctor's group" for its shareholdings by doctors and dentists,[5]: 4  applied; and so too did Golden Orange Broadcasting. Golden Orange had a consortium studded with Hollywood stars: Pat Boone, Fess Parker, Jimmy Durante, Harry Babbitt, and Vic Mizzy were among the shareholders.[6] The brainchild of the application was Edward J. Kirby, a longtime resident of Santa Ana who felt that Orange County was underserved by broadcasters.[5]: 3 

Golden Orange emerged the winner from the commission's comparative hearing process—the FCC examiner finding its programming proposal superior[5]: 4 —and was granted a construction permit on October 15, 1975, for a station originally given the call sign KGOF. The transmitter would be located at Sierra Peak in the Cleveland National Forest, just south of the Riverside Freeway.[7][8] A 1977 start date was promised.[8] However, the lengthy hearing process took its toll on the financial commitments the original stockholders had made. Durante was 75 in 1968 and 83 by 1976, having dropped out. Another owner, former newspaper publisher Walter Burroughs, didn't want to invest in a new business at the age of 75. Others lost interest; Parker moved to Santa Barbara, and Anaheim farmer Bernardo Yorba dropped out.[5]: 1 

However, a second and more serious problem became clear to Golden Orange after it got the permit. If the station was constructed at Sierra Peak, viewers in Orange County would have to turn their antennas to the south to receive it. This was an issue because every Los Angeles TV station telecast from Mount Wilson, to the north of the urban area, and it was unclear whether the FCC would allow the station to be built at Mount Wilson in case viewers in the city of license, Anaheim, received a poorer picture.[5]: 5–6  KGOF first entered into negotiations to share the tower of KOCE-TV in Puente Hills.[9]

Early years

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It took multiple years and several engineering studies before Sunset Ridge, a site in the San Bernardino Mountains, was identified and approved. A full-time general manager was hired in late 1981, but he was replaced months later by Jack Latham, a former anchorman for KNBC and KESQ-TV in Palm Springs. The station moved into a studio near Disneyland in Anaheim, changed call letters to KDOC-TV ("Dynamic Orange County"), and went on the air October 1, 1982.[10] The lineup consisted of older syndicated shows, college sports, and movies, plus two local programs covering Orange County, a "roving reporter"-type program at noon and an evening magazine show.[1] The station had taken so long to build that Durante had died and was replaced as an investor by his estate.[1]

KDOC-TV made news headlines often in the 1980s, typically for the wrong reasons. The station was sued in late 1983 over charges that its general manager, Michael Volpe, had denied a job to a woman who refused to perform sexual favors for him.[11] That case was settled out of court,[12] but a 1984 lawsuit would expose serious issues at KDOC-TV. In July 1984, Steve Conobre, a former advertising salesman for the station, sued KDOC, Boone, Durante's estate, and conservative commentator Wally George, who aired a program on the station. He alleged that Volpe encouraged sales representatives to make up ratings figures for KDOC and attribute them to a fictitious "Anaheim Research Bureau". Arbitron, one of the main television ratings companies at the time, was also known in the industry as "ARB".[a] Conobre also alleged that Volpe received kickbacks by assigning large advertising accounts to his girlfriend and receiving some of her commission.[13] Former sales manager John Funk brought a similar case in 1985.[14]

Similar allegations were raised by another salesperson at the station, Linda Ford, in a third suit filed in May 1986. She also claimed that George threatened her with loss of her job if she did not "protect" Volpe.[14] Even after the board of directors opted not to renew Volpe's contract,[12] the Conobre case went to a jury in November 1987.[15] The office politics and romantic pursuits laid bare in the suit contrasted with the on-air image of KDOC-TV as a family-sensitive station that even censored music videos.[16] A jury awarded Conobre $256,000.[17] The other two cases were settled out of court.[18]

The Wally George talk show, Hot Seat, continued to tape until July 2003, completing 20 years on air; George died that October at the age of 71, at which time station CEO Calvin Brack remarked that he was KDOC-TV's most popular personality.[19] During this period, the station was also popular for weekend broadcasts of Asian programming, which gained a significant non-Asian audience with the broadcast of the 1984–1985 (subtitled) Japanese television series Miyamoto Musashi.

Much of the station's programming through the years has been situation comedy and dramatic reruns that were seen on other Los Angeles area stations in years past, after those stations either relinquished or shared the rights with KDOC. Among those shows were The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Beverly Hillbillies, The Cosby Show, Saved by the Bell, The Doris Day Show and My Three Sons. Reruns of the iconic courtroom drama Perry Mason had been on the station since 1988, where it aired weekdays at noon for about 20 years, and aired early mornings on KDOC's main channel until September 2011 (several of the aforementioned shows currently air on the station's MeTV subchannel on digital channel 56.3).

Ellis ownership

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Logo used from 2015 to early 2022. The station's final logo as an independent replaced the "TV" with a "56".

On April 4, 2006, Bert Ellis, along with Anaheim Ducks owners Henry Samueli and his wife Susan, bought KDOC for $149.5 million from Golden Orange Broadcasting. The sale closed in May 2006, placing KDOC under the ownership of Ellis Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Titan Broadcast Management, which operated the station under a local marketing agreement. For Ellis, it was a return to the television business, where he had previously built and sold a broadcast holding group.[20]

In September 2006, KDOC made changes to its programming schedule and debuted a new slogan (Endless Classics, a reference to the Beach Boys album and the 1966 film The Endless Summer) and logo. The lineup included more current syndicated repeats, Anaheim Ducks hockey, some movies, as well as hours of paid programming. In 2008, the station's programming began moving away from the "Endless Classics" format adding more recent comedies, and talk and court shows that have ended production.[21]

In September 2008, KDOC launched a new website. It brought a new look, promoting the station's new programming format, and removing the forum section for viewers to post questions and comments on KDOC-TV programming that many stations provide.[22] The Endless Classics logo was replaced in late 2009.[23]

On July 4, 2011, KDOC launched a new, revised website, as well as a new station logo (minus the "-TV" after the KDOC call letters), a new color scheme, programming promotions for KDOC's main channel (56.1) and MeTV subchannel (56.3), videos, and news headlines for both Los Angeles and Orange counties. On December 3, 2012, the station unveiled a new branding campaign, this time rebranding itself as "LA 56".

On May 11, 2015, KDOC dropped the "LA 56" branding after more than two-and-a-half years of use and reverted to identifying by its call letters. This also includes the branding on the KABC-TV-produced newscasts, which have since been rebranded as ABC 7 Eyewitness News on KDOC-TV. In 2022, the station changed its branding to KDOC 56.

MeTV affiliation

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Current "MeTV Los Angeles" logo for channel 56.3

On April 4, 2011,[24][25] Ellis Communications parent company Titan Broadcast Management announced, along with other television station groups (such as Hearst Television, Capitol Broadcasting Company, Gray Television, Cox Media Group, Nexstar Media Group, and Tegna Inc. among others) to be among the station owners that signed affiliation agreements with MeTV, a network focusing on classic television programming that is owned by Weigel Broadcasting.[26] The network was launched on KDOC 56.3 on June 13, 2011, as Me-TV Los Angeles. On September 19, 2011, KDOC's main channel adopted a new contemporary programming format, thus positioning MeTV Los Angeles to be the network for classic television programs that once aired on KDOC.[27]

Although KDOC continues to carry MeTV on subchannel 56.3, KVME in Bishop was affiliated with MeTV on April 30, 2012, until January 15, 2018. That station carried MeTV on their primary digital channel 20 (virtual channel 20.1), which made it available on the DirecTV and Dish Network local packages tier for the Los Angeles market. Both stations marketed themselves as "Me-TV Hollywood", changing from KDOC's previous brand of "Me-TV Los Angeles". Local advertising for MeTV Hollywood is sold by a jointly managed ad sales team for both stations.[28] However, KVME's MeTV feed did not carry the full schedule of programming, electing to carry Spanish-language religious and paid programming from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. on weekdays, preempting regularly scheduled programming in those hours. Unlike the KVME feed, the KDOC version continues to air all MeTV programming intact.

On February 1, 2012, Verizon FiOS began carrying MeTV Hollywood in the Los Angeles area on channel 462. In October 2012, Time Warner Cable (now part of Charter Communications' Spectrum TV service) added MeTV Hollywood on its Southern California systems on channel 1232, carrying a time-shifted national feed instead of either the KVME or KDOC versions.

On January 3, 2018, due to the purchase of Los Angeles station KAZA by Weigel Broadcasting, KAZA became a MeTV owned-and-operated station, in addition to continual coverage via KDOC channel 56.3. Both affiliates are separately owned and operated, broadcasting to specific areas within the Los Angeles region due to signal strength. Before a signal upgrade in late 2018, KAZA's over-the-air signal was not available in much of western and southern Los Angeles County, due to its channel-sharing agreement with low-powered Class A UHF station KHTV-CD, which necessitated the continual co-affiliation through KDOC. In addition, each feed is known by a different station identification; MeTV Los Angeles and MeTV KDOC.[29]

On January 15, 2018, KVME discontinued their MeTV affiliation to become an affiliate of Weigel-owned Heroes and Icons (also available over-the-air in Los Angeles, over KCOP-DT4); on February 1, 2018, Spectrum discontinued its MeTV feed, and began offering KAZA as the sole MeTV channel for its Los Angeles area customers.

Sale to TCT

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In June 2022, Ellis agreed to sell KDOC to Radiant Life Ministries, a sister company of Tri-State Christian Television, for $41 million.[30] The sale was completed on July 28.[31] KDOC flipped to TCT programming at midnight that night, with an episode of Seinfeld being its final program as an independent station.

Past programming

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General programming

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Prior to the sale to TCT, syndicated programs that were broadcast on KDOC's main channel included[27] The Steve Wilkos Show, Maury, Forensic Files, The First 48, Lauren Lake's Paternity Court, Couples Court with the Cutlers, Judge Jerry, Pawn Stars, The Goldbergs, Seinfeld,[32] Impractical Jokers, Bob's Burgers and Family Guy.[citation needed]

In addition, the station occasionally aired ABC network programming in the event of programming conflicts on KABC. In June 2019, KDOC broadcast the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix due to special local programming on KABC.[citation needed] In May 2022, KDOC showed a live episode of American Idol that was broadcast coast-to-coast at 5 p.m. PT due to KABC airing a Los Angeles mayoral debate at 5:30 p.m. PT; the episode re-aired on KABC at 8 p.m. PT.[citation needed]

Sports programming

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KDOC-TV offered some live sports programming, such as UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball during the height of the Jerry Tarkanian era (with play-by-play for many years called by Chick Hearn), plus Loyola Marymount University men's basketball, and a syndicated package of Western Athletic Conference men's basketball games. In 2004, KDOC (with KPXN-TV) carried selected Anaheim Angels games, as then-new owner Arte Moreno wanted to broadcast more games beyond the slate of telecasts already contractually obligated to air on Fox Sports West and the team's then-primary over-the-air carrier KCAL-TV.

The station was popular for its weekend block of professional wrestling and roller derby including World Class Championship Wrestling, Mid-Atlantic Wrestling's syndicated show World Wide Wrestling and Los Angeles Thunderbirds roller games. KDOC also aired the locally produced wrestling program Championship Wrestling from Hollywood.

From 2009 until 2014, KDOC carried Southeastern Conference college football and basketball and Big 12 college basketball games supplied by ESPN Plus–operated services SEC TV and Big 12 Network, respectively. Both SEC TV and Big 12 Network were dissolved in August 2014, the first of which was caused by the 2014 launch of the pay-TV-only SEC Network, whose name was previously on the ESPN Plus syndicated SEC service.

From 2014 until 2019, KDOC also broadcast Atlantic Coast Conference football and basketball games from the ACC Network syndication service of Raycom Sports, which was previously on Oxnard-licensed KBEH in the 2013–2014 season.

The station carried games of former Major League Soccer team Chivas USA from 2010 until the club's final season.

KDOC held the broadcast rights to games from the Anaheim Ducks of the NHL. During the 2020–21 NHL season, KDOC broadcast four Ducks games and one Los Angeles Kings game (which was a matchup against the Ducks, whose broadcast aired on Bally Sports West) due to overflow issues with Bally Sports and KCOP-TV. In September 2014, it was announced that KDOC would air the final six games of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2014 season. The team's new broadcaster, SportsNet LA (now Spectrum SportsNet LA), had been afflicted by poor carriage throughout the season.[33]

KDOC produced two telecasts of UC Irvine basketball games during the 2015–16 season in a partnership with UC Irvine. KDOC would later air UC Irvine's final regular season game of their 2018–19 season.

In January 2019, KDOC started airing a weekly high school basketball game on Friday or Saturday nights, branded as the Pacific Surfliner Game of the Week. In the partnership with Pacific Surfliner, the Big West Conference and UC Irvine, select Big West games are also televised.

KDOC carried select NCAA men's basketball tournament games featuring Southern California teams when more than one team in the viewing area played in the tournament at the exact same time (for example, while a first round UCLA game aired on KCBS, Cal State Fullerton aired on KDOC) so that all teams could be shown over-the-air. This practice ended in 2011 when all games were televised nationally through a partnership between CBS and Turner Sports.[34]

Music programming

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KDOC aired Request Video from 1987 until 1992. A one-hour show that featured live performances, commentary, and music videos, it was broadcast live from 5 to 6 p.m. on weekdays. While the programming originally leaned toward alternative music and developing bands, it later expanded to include more mainstream artists. In addition to Orange County bands such as No Doubt and Social Distortion, artists including Joy Division, De La Soul, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Black Crowes, and Def Leppard were featured on Request Video. [35][36]

Special programming

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In May 1990, KDOC broadcast live coverage of the Strawberry Festival Parade in Garden Grove, California. Coverage moved from KHJ-TV after The Walt Disney Company (which acquired KHJ-TV and changed the call letters to KCAL-TV in December 1989) decided against broadcasting the parade that year.[37]

On December 31, 2012, KDOC broadcast a live New Year's special hosted by comedian and actor Jamie Kennedy. Following its broadcast, the special gained infamy due to a large number of technical issues, dead air, unedited fleeting profanity, and a fight breaking out on-stage. A montage of clips from the special went viral after it was discovered by fellow comedian Patton Oswalt.[38]

Newscasts (1989–2022)

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NewsWatch

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After sporadic attempts at public affairs programming, in February 1989, KDOC jumped headlong into the local news business and started producing a five-day-a-week 8:30 p.m. newscast, known as NewsWatch, to cover news and events in Orange County.[39] The newscast was produced until 1992, when a soft advertising market led the station to shut down all local production.[40]

Daybreak OC

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On September 10, 2007, KDOC-TV in partnership with the Orange County Register, launched a morning newscast named Daybreak OC. The show initially covered Orange County-specific weather, traffic and news headlines; the program was broadcast in high-definition from its launch, after the station's studios moved to the Register's headquarters in Santa Ana, California.[41] On September 8, 2008, the program was cut to one hour, moved to late morning and focused less on news.[42] On October 14, 2008, the program was canceled by KDOC following that day's show.[43]

Eyewitness News on KDOC-TV

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Further information: KABC-TV § News programming

In January 2014, KDOC-TV started airing an hour-long 8 p.m. newscast produced by KABC-TV, titled ABC 7 Eyewitness News on LA56 (later rebranded as ABC 7 Eyewitness News on KDOC-TV); the newscast aired seven nights a week. Concurrently, the station also added a midnight rebroadcast of KABC's 11 p.m. newscast.[44] On November 17, 2014, the 8 p.m. newscast moved to the 7 p.m. timeslot; the midnight rebroadcast of the 11 p.m. newscast was not affected. As a result of the station's sale, the final newscast produced by KABC aired on July 28, 2022.

Technical information

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Subchannels

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The station's signal is multiplexed:

Subchannels of KDOC-TV[45]
Channel Res. Aspect Short name Programming
56.1 720p 16:9 KDOC HD TCT
56.2 480i ESNE ESNE TV (Spanish religious)
56.3 Me-TV MeTV
56.4 4:3 ONTV4U OnTV4U
56.5 16:9 MAJ-TV Majestad TV (Spanish religious)
56.6 CANAAN Canaan (Spanish Religious)
56.7 Genesis Genesis TV (Spanish religious)
56.8 TVA Tele Vida Abundante (Spanish religious)
56.9 Santida Camino de Santidad (Spanish religious)
56.10 LSTV Little Saigon TV (Vietnamese)
56.11 JTV Jewelry TV Español

Translator

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Analog-to-digital conversion

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KDOC began digital broadcast operations on February 18, 2004, at 12:19 p.m. The station ended regular programming on its analog signal, over UHF channel 56, at noon on February 17, 2009, (the original deadline for full-power stations to shut down prior to the extended June 12 deadline) as part of the federally mandated transition from analog to digital television.[46] The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 32, using virtual channel 56.

As part of the SAFER Act,[47] KDOC kept its analog signal on the air until later in the afternoon on February 18 to inform viewers of the digital television transition through a loop of public service announcements from the National Association of Broadcasters.

See also

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Note

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  1. ^ The company had previously been known as the American Research Bureau.

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KDOC-TV, 56 (physical VHF digital channel 12), is a religious television station licensed to , , serving the television market as an of the Total Christian Television (TCT) network. The station is owned by Radiant Life Ministries, Inc., and its transmitter is located atop Mount Wilson. KDOC-TV first signed on the air on October 1, 1982, as an owned by Golden Orange Broadcasting Company, an investment group that included entertainers and among its backers. It originally broadcast a mix of general entertainment programming, including classic sitcoms, movies, and local content targeted at the audience. Over the years, the station added affiliations such as for classic television reruns and aired an evening newscast produced by from 2014 to 2022. In April 2006, the station was acquired by a group led by and owners Henry and Susan Samueli for $149.5 million, placing it under Ellis Communications. In June 2022, Ellis agreed to sell KDOC-TV to Radiant Life Ministries for $41 million, with the transaction closing in July 2022 and transitioning the station to full-time religious programming as a TCT O&O. The station's studios were previously located in Santa Ana but were sold in 2025 following the ownership change.

History

Comparative hearing and construction

The comparative hearing process for a new UHF television station on channel 56 in , originated with multiple applications filed in the mid-1960s, including those from Golden Orange Broadcasting Co., Orange County Broadcasting Co., and Voice of Orange Empire. The (FCC) designated these applications for consolidated hearing in September 1968 under Docket Nos. 18295–18300, initiating a protracted review that examined factors such as proposed programming, technical capabilities, and community integration. Golden Orange Broadcasting Co., a local entity backed by celebrities including entertainer as president, emphasized a diverse programming slate tailored to Southern California's demographic needs, positioning it favorably against competitors. After nearly a decade of evidentiary hearings, Forest L. McClenning issued an initial decision on April 3, 1975, recommending the construction permit be granted to Golden Orange Broadcasting Co. due to its superior programming proposal and demonstrated local commitment. The FCC Review Board affirmed this ruling on August 29, 1975, denying the competing applications and awarding the permit to Golden Orange, thereby concluding the regulatory phase after approximately 10 years of proceedings. emerged as a key dispute during the process, with Golden Orange's original proposal for a transmitter atop Sierra Peak in the facing environmental and coverage concerns from other parties and regulators. Ultimately, the site was relocated to Sunset Peak north of to achieve broader signal propagation across the , enhancing accessibility for urban viewers. Construction faced significant financial and technical hurdles following the permit grant, delaying operations for seven years amid funding shortages and engineering complexities associated with the high-elevation installation. Golden Orange encountered challenges in securing capital for the 5,000 kW visual setup at 1,865 feet above average terrain, compounded by and supply issues in the late . Test broadcasts commenced in September 1982, paving the way for the station's full sign-on the following month, marking the culmination of a 14-year from initial application to air.

Launch and early operations

KDOC-TV signed on the air as an on October 1, 1982, marking the debut of Orange County's first commercial television outlet. The station's initial studios were located at 1730 South Clementine Street in Anaheim, near the , while its transmitter was situated at Sunset Peak north of , operating at a maximum authorized power of approximately 2.8 million watts. This setup allowed the station to serve the area with a focus on local Orange County content, following years of construction delays after the original license application in 1968 by an investment group that included entertainers , , and . The debut programming slate emphasized affordable, low-cost content to build viewership, including black-and-white syndicated reruns of classic sitcoms such as and game shows like What's My Line?. Complementing these were classic films and older movies, alongside locally produced shows tailored to Orange County audiences, such as coverage of Cal State Fullerton and Long Beach football games, children's programming, and community-oriented segments. This mix aimed to differentiate KDOC from established Los Angeles independents like and KCOP by highlighting regional identity and accessible entertainment. Early operations faced significant hurdles, including low ratings due to stiff competition from larger-market stations and financial strains that strained the station's resources. These issues culminated in management turmoil, with multiple lawsuits filed against the station and its leadership between 1984 and 1985; former salesman Steve Conobre sued after his 1984 termination, alleging , while sales manager John Funk filed a similar action in 1985. Additional litigation, including a 1983 sexual harassment claim settled out of court and a 1986 fraud suit by ex-sales rep Linda Ford accusing Michael Volpe of deceitful practices like fabricating ratings data, underscored the operational instability during this period. To foster community ties, KDOC introduced local personalities such as controversial host , whose Hot Seat program debuted in the early and became a staple for engaging Orange County viewers through provocative discussions. Other initiatives included roving reporter segments and public affairs shows that promoted community involvement, helping to build a audience despite the challenges.

Ownership transitions through the 1990s and 2000s

In the late 1980s, KDOC-TV, owned by Golden Orange Broadcasting Co., encountered significant financial difficulties and legal challenges that highlighted the station's operational struggles. A 1988 report detailed multiple lawsuits against the station, including allegations of fraudulent advertising practices and internal mismanagement, which contrasted sharply with the clean-cut image promoted by major shareholder , who held a 37% stake and served as board president. These issues stemmed from the station's early years as an independent UHF broadcaster in a competitive market, leading to ongoing financial woes but no immediate change in ownership. Throughout the 1990s, ownership remained stable under Golden Orange Broadcasting, with the company navigating the era's broadcasting and the rise of cable competition. records from 1997 confirm Golden Orange as the licensee, reflecting continuity amid the station's efforts to expand local programming and audience reach from its Santa Ana facilities. Pat Boone's involvement continued as a prominent , though the station faced typical challenges for independent outlets, including shifting viewer demographics and the need for operational efficiencies without major capital infusions. In May 2001, the station relocated its transmitter from Sunset Peak to Mount Wilson to enhance coverage across the market. Entering the 2000s, Golden Orange maintained control, but subtle management shifts occurred as Boone divested his personal stake around 2002, according to his later accounts of business transitions. The station invested in studio upgrades in Santa Ana to support expanded local productions, though specific financial valuations for these internal changes are not publicly detailed. By mid-decade, amid a consolidating media landscape, Golden Orange pursued a sale, culminating in the 2006 transfer to Communications for $149.5 million, approved by the FCC after review of the transaction's compliance with ownership limits. This deal marked the end of over two decades under the original ownership group, with the price reflecting the station's established market position in the area.

Ellis Communications era

In April 2006, Ellis Communications agreed to purchase KDOC-TV from Golden Orange Broadcasting for $149.5 million, with partners including Anaheim Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli; the transaction, filed with the Federal Communications Commission as an assignment of license to Ellis Communications KDOC Licensee, LLC, closed in May 2006. As a subsidiary of Titan Broadcast Management, Ellis operated the station through a local marketing agreement, marking Bert Ellis's return to television station ownership after selling his prior holdings in the 1990s. Under Ellis ownership, KDOC emphasized operational efficiencies and programming strategies suited to the competitive Los Angeles market. In 2007, the station relocated its studios to the Orange County Register's headquarters in Santa Ana, leasing space to streamline production costs while enabling expanded local content creation in partnership with the newspaper. The focus shifted toward syndicated general entertainment programming, including popular series like , , and Mom, to attract a broad audience without heavy investment in original productions. Following the nationwide on June 12, 2009, KDOC launched digital subchannels on its UHF signal (physical channel 32, virtual 56), enabling programming to diversify offerings and monetize bandwidth. Subchannels featured infomercials and additional syndicated content, aligning with industry trends for independent stations to generate income from paid time and . A notable milestone occurred in 2011, when launched on subchannel 56.3 on June 13, providing classic television reruns to bolster viewership on secondary streams. Throughout the 2010s, KDOC navigated challenges from and declining linear television viewership, prompting strategic adaptations such as prioritizing cost-effective syndicated fare over expansive . By 2022, these pressures contributed to Ellis's decision to sell the station, ending 16 years of ownership focused on sustainable independent operations.

MeTV affiliation period

In April 2011, Ellis Communications, through its parent Titan Broadcast Management, signed an affiliation agreement with to carry on several of its stations, including KDOC-TV in the market. The network launched on KDOC's 56.3 on June 13, 2011, providing a dedicated feed for classic television programming targeted at the region. This marked the beginning of a long-term that positioned KDOC as a key outlet for in until 2022. The introduction of MeTV prompted a strategic shift in KDOC's subchannel lineup, with 56.3 focusing primarily on reruns of classic TV series such as Perry Mason and The Andy Griffith Show, appealing to nostalgia-driven viewers. Meanwhile, the main channel 56.1 continued to feature a mix of general entertainment, local shows, and paid programming, preserving KDOC's independent identity while leveraging the subchannel for syndicated classics. This dual approach allowed the station to diversify its offerings without overhauling its core broadcast. MeTV's presence significantly boosted KDOC's viewership in the competitive market, particularly among adults aged 35 to 64, a demographic increasingly valued by advertisers for its . The network's emphasis on familiar, low-cost programming helped stabilize ratings during a period of industry fragmentation, contributing to steady growth in household reach for the station's digital signals. During the MeTV era, KDOC expanded its subchannel portfolio to better serve niche audiences, adding ESNE TV—an exercise and health-focused network—on 56.2 around 2015 and , a Vietnamese-language channel, on 56.7 in 2018. These additions complemented by filling out the multicast with community-oriented content, enhancing KDOC's appeal in diverse ethnic enclaves within the area. In the early 2020s, the disrupted local production at KDOC, forcing temporary halts in original and reliance on more syndicated material across subchannels to maintain scheduling. As economic pressures mounted, Ellis Communications began preparations for a potential sale of the station, culminating in an agreement with Radiant Life Ministries, operator of the (TCT) network, announced in June 2022, which ended the MeTV affiliation upon the deal's closure.

Acquisition by TCT

In June 2022, Ellis Communications announced the sale of KDOC-TV to Radiant Life Ministries, Inc., the operator of the (TCT) network, for $41 million. The granted approval for the assignment of the station's license on July 19, 2022. The transaction closed on July 28, 2022, marking the end of Ellis Communications' ownership and the termination of the local marketing agreement (LMA) with Titan TV Broadcast Group, which had operated the station as a sister entity. Following the closing, the main channel (56.1) discontinued its affiliation and transitioned to the TCT network feed, integrating KDOC-TV into TCT's national religious broadcasting system serving over 18 million viewers across multiple households. Some subchannels were retained, including on 56.3, alongside others such as on 56.4, to maintain programming diversity. Financial aspects of the deal included standard arrangements for the purchase price, though specific details on assumptions were not publicly disclosed beyond the overall $41 million . In 2025, the former KDOC studios in Santa Ana were sold for $11.3 million to be converted into a . As of November 2025, KDOC-TV remains an of TCT.

Programming

General entertainment programming

During the 1980s and , KDOC-TV's general entertainment programming centered on syndicated reruns of classic sitcoms, which formed the core of its daily schedule to appeal to family audiences in the market. Key staples included back-to-back episodes of , , and , often aired in afternoon blocks to attract viewers seeking nostalgic content. By the late , the station incorporated marathon events, such as a seven-hour Beverly Hillbillies special on 1989, highlighting its emphasis on lighthearted, era-defining comedies. Into the , this lineup expanded to include and , with the latter featuring specific episodes like guest appearances in 1998, maintaining a focus on wholesome, character-driven narratives from the and 1970s. Local original content complemented these acquired syndications, particularly through in-house talk shows that spotlighted community figures and issues. The long-running Hot Seat, hosted by Wally George from 1983 onward, was a flagship production taped at the station's Anaheim studios, featuring interviews with local personalities, politicians, and entertainers in a confrontational format that ran weekdays for nearly two decades. This blend of local and national programming allowed KDOC-TV to build a distinct identity as an independent station, with most content sourced externally via syndication deals while relying on limited in-house efforts for regional relevance. In the 2000s, following the 2006 acquisition by Communications, KDOC-TV expanded its syndicated offerings to include more contemporary repeats alongside classics, shifting toward a mix that balanced revenue generation with viewer retention. Shows like became prominent in late-night slots by the 2010s, airing weeknights to capitalize on the sitcom's enduring popularity. Infomercial blocks, comprising about 25% of the schedule in earlier years and continuing as a key revenue stream, filled off-peak hours, often in early mornings and weekends, allowing the station to monetize airtime without heavy production costs. The affiliation period from 2011 to 2022 marked a heightened emphasis on 1960s-1990s content across subchannels, influencing the main channel's programming toward similar nostalgic fare while the primary feed retained a general entertainment format. Highlights included ongoing airings of and , aligning with MeTV's classic TV focus on subchannel 56.3, which drew from the network's lineup of sitcoms and dramas like and . Scheduling patterns evolved to feature weekend marathons, such as all-day movie events on holidays, providing extended blocks of acquired films and series to boost weekend viewership. Overall, KDOC-TV prioritized externally acquired syndication for the bulk of its entertainment slate, with in-house production limited to occasional local segments, ensuring cost-effective operations amid shifting ownership.

Sports and local event coverage

KDOC-TV established its sports coverage in the late by incorporating a dedicated segment into its local newscast "NewsWatch," anchored by former player Benny Ricardo, focusing on regional athletic highlights and analysis. During this period and into the , the station aired live games, emphasizing its commitment to accessible regional sports programming as an independent station serving Orange County. In the 2000s and , KDOC expanded its sports portfolio through syndication deals and local partnerships, including Southeastern Conference college football and basketball games from 2009 to 2014, as well as Big 12 college basketball during the same timeframe. The station collaborated with the , to produce and broadcast Anteaters men's basketball telecasts, such as two games in the 2015–16 season and select matchups in 2020, utilizing on-site production at the Bren Events Center. For professional sports, KDOC aired 18 MLS regular-season games in 2012, marking a significant over-the-air presence for in the region prior to the launch of dedicated regional sports networks. Additionally, under Ellis Communications ownership beginning in 2006, the station provided partial over-the-air broadcasts of NHL games from 2006 to 2019, complementing cable coverage and reaching broader audiences in Orange County. KDOC-TV's high school sports coverage highlighted emerging local talent through programs like "Friday Night Lights," a highlights show featuring prep football and from schools, produced in partnership with Athletes in Motion and aired to over 5 million homes. In the 2019–20 season, the station televised 20 and Los Angeles City Section boys games as part of the Game of the Week, extending its agreement through 2021–22 to promote youth athletics via live broadcasts and mobile production units. From 2014 to 2019, KDOC also carried football and via Raycom Sports syndication, further diversifying its college sports lineup. Local event coverage underscored KDOC's role in , with live telecasts of Orange County civic ceremonies, holiday parades, and annual events like the Orange County Fair from 1982 to 2022, often produced using station mobile units in collaboration with local organizers to capture regional traditions and festivities. As the affiliation expanded to subchannels starting in 2015, prioritizing classic entertainment, sports and event programming gradually declined due to rising rights costs and shifts in focus, culminating in the station's transition to religious content under the ownership change to Radiant Life Ministries, transitioning to (TCT) programming in 2022, which eliminated secular broadcasts including athletics.

Music and special programs

During its early years, KDOC-TV featured music programming that emphasized local talent and viewer-driven content, particularly through the weekday afternoon show Request Video, which aired from 1987 to 1992. Inspired by but with a more grassroots, alternative edge, the hour-long showcased music videos selected via viewer requests, alongside interviews and performances by emerging artists in genres like punk, hip-hop, and . The program provided a platform for bands that national networks overlooked, fostering a sense of community among Orange County and music scenes. The format of Request Video blended pre-recorded music videos with live elements, including on-air phone-ins, giveaways, and impromptu guest appearances that added spontaneity to the broadcasts from KDOC's Anaheim studios. Local acts such as , , , Tender Fury, and D.I. performed or were interviewed, often co-hosting segments, while national videos from artists like , , , and filled the playlist. This mix not only entertained but significantly impacted regional music promotion by exposing indie and subcultural artists to a broad audience, including viewers in remote areas like jails, and helping bridge Southern California's diverse music subcultures during a pivotal era for alt-rock and hip-hop. KDOC-TV's special programs included sporadic holiday music events and celebrity tributes, particularly during periods of affiliation shifts. Under the ownership of Golden Orange Broadcasting, which included as a backer from 1982 to 2006, the station aligned with his vision for wholesome entertainment, occasionally featuring appearances by Boone himself in music-oriented segments that highlighted classic pop and tributes. Telethons for causes like Easter Seals, hosted by Boone nationally through the 1990s and into the , aired on KDOC as part of its community service commitments, blending music performances with fundraising appeals until the early . In the Ellis Communications era starting in 2006, KDOC integrated occasional live music from Orange County venues and tied into its affiliation from 2015 onward, airing holiday specials that incorporated nostalgic music episodes from classic series. These included festive soundtracks in programs like A Very Merry MeTV, featuring holiday tunes from shows such as and animated specials, enhancing seasonal viewership with a mix of pre-recorded clips and thematic music events. By the , crossovers with local festivals provided brief music highlights, such as coverage of regional events that promoted artists, maintaining the station's legacy of supporting area talent.

Religious programming under TCT

Following the acquisition of KDOC-TV by Radiant Life Ministries, a sister entity of (TCT), in July 2022, the station's main channel (56.1) transitioned to a 24/7 feed of TCT's national religious programming, replacing prior independent content with faith-based material centered on . This shift emphasized sermons from global ministry leaders, in-depth studies, and family-oriented shows designed to promote spiritual growth and moral values. As of November 2025, the programming remains unchanged with minimal local origination. TCT's lineup on KDOC includes staples such as Ask the Pastor, a long-running live Q&A program featuring panels of pastors addressing viewer-submitted questions on theology and daily life, and TCT Today, an interview series highlighting inspirational stories and ministry updates. Bible study segments like Through the Bible with Les Feldick provide verse-by-verse explorations of scripture, while family-focused content such as Joys of Oneness offers guidance on marriage and relationships from a Christian perspective. Additional programming incorporates Southern gospel music performances and devotional talks, with examples including prophetic discussions in shows like Israel: The Prophetic Connection. These programs are produced and scheduled centrally by TCT from its Nashville, Tennessee facilities, resulting in minimal local origination for KDOC as of 2025. While the primary channel focuses exclusively on TCT's religious fare, subchannel 56.3 retains its affiliation with , continuing to air classic non-religious sitcoms and dramas without interruption since the acquisition. Occasional inserts of local church announcements or community faith events may appear on the main feed during designated slots, supporting TCT's emphasis on outreach in the market. This structure allows KDOC to balance national Christian broadcasting with preserved secular subchannel options, adapting to diverse viewer preferences in .

News operations

Introduction of newscasts

KDOC-TV introduced local news programming with the debut of NewsWatch on March 1, 1989, marking the launch of Orange County's first locally produced, commercial television newscast. The in-house production aired as a 30-minute evening program initially at 8:30 p.m. on weeknights (Monday through Friday), blending hyper-local Orange County coverage with national and international stories sourced from CNN. By late 1989, the newscast had shifted to 11:00 p.m. to better compete in the late-night slot. The early team was led by co-anchors Michelle Merker, who served as news director and had anchored station news updates since 1983, and Pat Matthews, a veteran of local radio at station KWIZ who transitioned to television for the program. Supporting a small staff of about 15, including one field reporter, the focus emphasized Orange County-specific content such as reports, updates, community events, and regional issues, often prioritizing local perspectives over broader -area news. This hyper-local approach aimed to fill a gap in coverage for the county's 2 million residents, who previously relied on distant Los Angeles stations. Despite its innovative start, NewsWatch faced significant challenges due to KDOC-TV's limited budget as an , with the news set constructed in-house for under $10,000 and operations relying on basic equipment like UPI wire services and a single phone beeper for remote reporting. Early broadcasts encountered minor technical glitches and cramped studio conditions, reflecting the resource constraints typical of smaller-market independents. A soft market exacerbated these issues, leading to the discontinuation of full newscast production on November 30, 1992, after which the station shifted to brief news updates while laying off 21 staff members to redirect funds toward transmission upgrades.

Key news formats and partnerships

In 2007, KDOC-TV introduced a key morning news format through its partnership with , launching Daybreak OC on September 10 as Orange County's first dedicated morning newscast. The program focused on local weather, traffic, and community stories specific to Orange County, airing initially from 6 to 7 a.m. weekdays and emphasizing collaborative reporting between the station's team and the newspaper's journalists. This partnership marked an early effort to expand KDOC's news presence with regionally tailored content, though the show underwent format adjustments, including a time slot shift to 10 a.m. in 2008 before its cancellation later that year. A significant format shift occurred in January 2014 when KDOC-TV rebranded its primetime news under the Eyewitness News on KDOC-TV banner through a production partnership with , ABC's in . This collaboration introduced a live, one-hour newscast at 8 p.m. seven days a week, produced entirely by KABC staff and featuring Southern California-focused reporting on news, weather, and sports. On November 17, 2014, the newscast moved to 7 p.m. The format expanded KDOC's offerings by incorporating KABC's established style, known for its fast-paced delivery and emphasis on breaking stories, while adding a midnight rebroadcast of KABC's 11 p.m. newscast to extend . The partnership with KABC enabled further expansions in the 2010s, including hourly news updates integrated into KDOC's schedule and dedicated investigative segments addressing local issues, such as Orange County corruption probes involving public officials. By the mid-2010s, KDOC also launched digital streaming of its newscasts via its , allowing online access to live and on-demand content starting around 2015 to reach cord-cutters and expand beyond over-the-air broadcasts. Similarly, in 2020, on KDOC-TV delivered comprehensive reporting on local protests following George Floyd's death, including live footage from Orange County demonstrations and analysis of community responses. During the 2010s, viewership peaked for election nights, with the newscasts drawing strong ratings in the market due to in-depth analysis and results shared through the KABC . This era represented the height of KDOC's news operations, blending agility with major network resources for broader impact.

Discontinuation of local news

In June 2022, Ellis Communications announced the sale of KDOC-TV to Radiant Life Ministries, the parent organization of the (TCT) network, for $41 million, signaling the end of the station's longstanding with KABC-TV for casts. The deal, which closed on July 28, 2022, led to the final airing of KABC's at 7:00 p.m. on that date, after which KDOC transitioned fully to TCT's national religious programming. The discontinuation was driven by the new ownership's focus on faith-based content, amid broader economic pressures in the broadcast industry that prompted the sale after years on the market. This shift eliminated the need for local news rebroadcasts, resulting in the or reassignment of associated production staff at Communications, though KDOC itself primarily relied on KABC for content production. KDOC's local news efforts, which began in 1989 and evolved into a key rebroadcast slot for KABC's coverage, left a legacy of contributing to Southern California's media landscape through decades of community-focused reporting archived in station and partner records. Post-transition, the station airs TCT's lineup of religious programs, with no local newscasts as of 2025. The change ended a decades-long tradition of accessible on the independent station, prompting viewers to seek alternatives like KABC's primary broadcasts or competitors such as and .

Technical information

Subchannels and affiliations

KDOC-TV broadcasts on 56 using VHF digital channel 12, multiplexing its signal to carry multiple subchannels in compliance with (FCC) regulations that permit full-power television stations to divide their 6 MHz bandwidth into several standard-definition or high-definition streams. As of November 2025, the station's subchannels are configured as follows, primarily featuring TCT religious programming alongside multicultural and other affiliations:
  • 56.1: TCT – faith-based programs, including sermons, , and family-oriented shows.
  • 56.2: ESNE TV – exercise and fitness programming, offering workout classes, health tips, and wellness content.
  • 56.3: – classic television series from the 1950s through the 1980s, such as , , and (shared affiliation with KHTV-CD).
  • 56.4: ONTV4U – infomercials.
  • 56.5: MAJ-TV – Majestad TV (religious programming).
  • 56.6: – Spanish religious programming.
  • 56.7: Genesis – Spanish religious programming ("Genesis TV").
  • 56.8: TVA – Tele Vida Abundante (religious).
  • 56.9: Santidad – Spanish religious ("Camino de Santidad").
  • 56.10: – Vietnamese-language programming including news, dramas, variety shows, and cultural content targeted at Southern California's Vietnamese-American community.
  • 56.11: JTV – Jewelry TV Español.
Prior to the 2009 digital television transition, KDOC-TV operated solely as an analog station on channel 56 with no subchannels. Following the transition on June 12, 2009, the station began multiplexing digital subchannels, adding affiliations such as Grit, which aired Westerns and action films, and , featuring African American-oriented sitcoms and movies; both were discontinued in 2018 as part of lineup adjustments. The current configuration reflects TCT's emphasis on religious and multicultural programming while maintaining key secular affiliations like for wider audience reach.

Broadcast facilities and signal coverage

Following the 2022 acquisition by Radiant Life Ministries and integration with the TCT network, KDOC-TV's main operations are based at TCT headquarters in , with local technical facilities supporting the transmitter. The station's earlier studios were in Santa Ana at 1820 E. First Street until relocation prior to the building's 2025 sale; previously, from around 2007, they shared facilities with at 625 N. Grand Avenue in Santa Ana after moving from Irvine at 18021 Cowan Street starting in 1995, following an initial setup in Anaheim at 1730 South Clementine Street upon its 1982 launch. The transmitter has been situated atop Mount Wilson since the station's inception in 1982, operating at coordinates 34°13′55″N 118°4′21″W with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 110 kW and height above average terrain (HAAT) of approximately 1,130 meters. This setup provides directional antenna coverage optimized for the Southern California region. KDOC-TV primarily serves the Los Angeles Designated Market Area (DMA), ranked second in the United States with 5,835,790 television households as of the 2024-2025 Nielsen estimates, encompassing Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. Its signal reaches an estimated 18 million people across 24,239 square miles, with a primary contour extending about 88 miles from the transmitter. In March 2019, as part of the FCC's broadcast television spectrum repack, KDOC-TV transitioned its physical RF channel from 32 to 12 while retaining 56, requiring viewers to rescan antennas for continued reception. The station has not yet implemented broadcasting as of November 2025.

Digital transition

KDOC-TV commenced full-power operations on February 18, 2004, transmitting on (RF) channel 32 from its transmitter site on Mount Wilson. The station's initial digital signal operated at an (ERP) of 50 kW using a , providing coverage to the area while simulcasting programming with its analog signal on UHF channel 56. As part of the nationwide transition from analog to mandated by the , KDOC-TV discontinued its analog transmissions at 12:19 p.m. on June 12, 2009, in compliance with the Digital Television Delay Act and the DTV Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005. During the five-year period from 2004 to 2009, the station maintained both analog and digital services to ease the shift for viewers. Post-transition, the digital signal remained on RF channel 32 with PSIP mapping the to 56.1, and the was subsequently increased to enhance coverage. The transition presented challenges, including the need for extensive viewer education efforts through public service announcements and partnerships with local authorities to promote converter box adoption and antenna adjustments. In early 2009, temporary signal disruptions affected some viewers as KDOC-TV fine-tuned its digital facilities following the analog shutdown, though these were resolved promptly. Following the full transition to operations, KDOC-TV implemented high-definition (HD) upgrades in 2010, broadcasting its primary channel in resolution to improve picture quality. In 2019, as part of the FCC's broadcast spectrum incentive auction repack, the station relocated its to RF channel 12 while retaining the 56.1 ; this move was completed without major interruptions to service.

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