One Hour "Through the Decades" Premieres in May 2015

1-15-15 Chicago, Illinois-DECADES, the new multicast TV network from Weigel Broadcasting Co. and CBS Television Stations, announced today that Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist and storyteller Bill Kurtis is set to host the network's new daily one-hour original series "Through the Decades."

Known for his work as a network correspondent, anchor and host, Mr. Kurtis covered the news as it happened around the nation and the world. A producer, documentarian and host of numerous PBS and cable series, Mr. Kurtis is a uniquely skilled and immensely respected talent. He is recognized by audiences and journalist peers alike, and is the ideal host to bring the stories and multifaceted eras of "Through the Decades" to life.

Airing in first-run Monday through Friday, "Through the Decades" is an original informational and entertainment series that will tap the resources of the CBS News and "Entertainment Tonight" archives to let viewers experience a different year or day, trend or event through the unique lens of DECADES.

From moon shots to galvanizing events to pop culture snapshots in time, "Through the Decades" will unlock our shared history, exploring the decades of the 1950's through the 1990's, reimagined and relived each day. 

About this new venture Mr. Kurtis said, "I'm excited about the possibilities ahead and am delighted to participate in this fantastic opportunity to define the digital 'age' with new and innovative programming."

Mr. Kurtis is the recipient of numerous humanitarian, journalism and broadcasting awards, including Peabodys, Emmys, CableACE Awards, and the Thurgood Marshall Award for his Investigative Reports installment on the death penalty. He is a published author and a member of the board of directors of several distinguished organizations, including The Nature Conservancy, The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation and The Field Museum of Natural History. 

The new DECADES Network will debut in 2Q 2015 on the digital sub-channels of CBS Television Stations and other broadcast stations around the country.