Paramount Weighing Sale Of Non-Core TV Stations
As many as 12 stations could be on the chopping block, including independents and former CW Network affiliates.
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I’m surprised that CBS would want to sell duopolies in markets they own 2 stations I get those TV stations they don’t own that aren’t CBS and just indies.