1956 – NBC 4 KOMO, ABC 5 KING, CBS 11 KTNT

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• There were fewer channels to choose from; however, the programs that were available were better than the ones we have now.

  • Many of us will agree with you.

• Not until February 8, 1958. CBS, notwithstanding its contract with KTNT, switched its affiliation to Channel 7 the same day.

• Educational station KCTS 9 did not broadcast on the weekends and only a few hours at night on weekdays, at the time.

• Channel 13 ran a low-budget religious program Sunday night.

  Billy Opie appears to have been a lesser-known American gospel or church music singer, primarily active in religious and community settings rather than mainstream commercial music.
  He released (or is featured on) a vinyl LP titled My Grandpa Sings The Great Old Songs Of The Church. It's a collection of traditional church hymns and gospel songs, with a family-oriented, folksy style.
  He seems to have been involved in gospel music circles, possibly traveling or conducting services with other musicians, and focused on sacred, traditional Christian songs.
  There isn't much evidence of widespread fame, major label deals, hit singles, or a detailed public biography—suggesting he was more of a local or regional church soloist/evangelistic singer.