WMTV (or William & Mary Television) is the student-run television station at
The College of William & Mary in
Williamsburg,
Virginia, United States. It plays syndicated television shows, movies and original student-created productions.
It was founded in 2001 by Ross Johnston as a spin-off of the College's Student Information Network.
The station can be seen on campus cable channel 53 and on its
YouTube channel.
Everyday Gourmet, the flagship production of the station, was featured in USA Today in 2009.[1]
In 2019, the station produced its first ever zine, called Ramble On, which is a digital comedy-oriented arts & culture magazine. Sections include film, television, opinion, food, literature, news, music, and art. The zine has since published once a month, including during the time of COVID-19.
The station also occasionally collaborates with other clubs for one-off videos or series, working with groups like the William & Mary Theater Department, Trippin' on Brix, and Gentlemen of the College.
The C Word – WMTV's newest program, a late night style female comedy program that utilizes current events and topical jokes. It moved from production in Swem Library to virtual production in bath tubs, cars, and childhood bedrooms at the time of school closures due to COVID-19. It is currently the most popular program of WMTV.[3]
Everyday Gourmet – WMTV's longest-running program, a cooking show where students prepare budget-friendly dishes in dorm room kitchens.[4] Featured in USA Today in 2009.
I Punch Gravity – A sketch comedy show, most well known for its 2012 parody of actor
Jared Leto, aptly titled The Diary of Jared Leto.[5]
Saturday Night Tribe -- a sketch comedy show in the style of Saturday Night Live
The Flat Hat Insider – Created in February 2012 in collaboration with William & Mary's official student newspaper
The Flat Hat. Provides a recap of weekly local and national news as reported by The Flat Hat.[6] A special election series of The Flat Hat Insider was launched during fall 2012, featuring biweekly debates between the Presidents of the William & Mary Young Democrats and College Republicans.[7]
Trendspotters – Fashion segment created in Spring 2011, providing style advice and style profiles of William & Mary students. Collaborations have included ROCKET student fashion magazine,
The Gentlemen of the College and The Stairwellsa cappella groups.[8]
'Tribal Fever Sports Minute' – Provides scores, commentary and highlights from
William & Mary Tribe Athletics.[9]
Tribe Choices @ the Movies – (Also, TC@TM) A movie-review segment featuring both new films and old favorites.[10]