The Badger Television Network was a three-station television network

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 in Wisconsin during 1958

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. The three stations were WISN-TV

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 (Milwaukee channel 12), WFRV-TV

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 (Green Bay channel 5), and WKOW-TV

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 (Madison channel 27).

Programs broadcast by the network included Homemaker's Holiday, a quiz show

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hosted by Charlie Hanson; Good Housekeeping, hosted by Trudy Beilfuss; and Pretzel Party, a variety program originally hosted by Larry Clark. All three programs originated from Milwaukee's WISN-TV. During March 1958, the network also aired Senate Investigating Committee hearings during late-night hours.

The network was launched in January 1958 and ceased operations on August 8 of that year.

Schedule

• 12:30 - 1:00 PM Pretzel Party
• 1:00 - 1:30 PM Homemaker's Holiday
• 1:30 - 2:00 PM Good Housekeeping
• 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM Hearings (March only)