From creating 'crack for girls' to superhero TV: The untold history of the CW, 20 years later

Los Angeles Times - Sep 29, 2026

When the WB and UPN merged 20 years ago, the result was the CW, a network that took younger viewers seriously, spawning stars and hit series like 'Gossip Girl,' 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'Arrow.'

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