8 Prime is a full power, broadcast television station affiliated with the RTV Retro Television Network.  8 Prime is a digital subchannel affiliated with WFLA NewsChannel 8 that airs primarily classic television programming from the 1950s through the 1980s, such as Leave it to Beaver, Kojak, Knight Rider, A-Team, Magnum PI, and The Rockford Files (Similar to Nick at Nite or TV Land). 8 Prime also airs our own syndicated show, Daytime, nationwide as well as an hour of WFLA Evening News with Keith Cate and Gayle Sierens at 7:00-8pm (in the Tampa Bay area only).

8 Prime RTV is a great area to place extremely cost effective television commercials, as well as a venue where advertisers can experiment with longer form advertising.

Where to Find 8 Prime RTV (Channel Line Up)
Over-the-air 8.2
Bright House 607
Verizon FIOS 460
Comcast 216
Knology 133

Viewer Quotes
“I am so glad to have a different choice on my television now! I live in Lakeland, Florida and a few weeks ago, our NBC Channel 8 added your wonderful station as a new digital channel. I have not been able to stop watching!!!! I do not have cable or satellite, so I am restricted to over the air programming, and to see this station with a lot of my old favorite shows is just a blessing. I have even began watching shows that I never saw growing up or they were on before my time. I have a 3 year old son and he loves watching ‘The Incredible Hulk’, with me every evening. I just had to drop you guys a line to let you know that you have just made a loyal fan.”

~ Lakeland TV Viewer


“Thank you for your channel 8.2 "Retro". With all the negative news, reality shows and other garbage on TV these days, you have managed to give us all a breath of fresh air. Since your kickoff on Monday, your channel 8.2 has become our hangout. I have talked to friends and those that knew about it, absolutely love it. Those that were not aware of it are now addicted! You have realized a need in the Tampa Bay area and you have addressed it. Thank you for bringing back refreshing television in a time that it is sorely needed!”

~ Tampa TV Viewer