ION Television October 2010 --

Blog Story: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2010/09/ion-television-adds-more-programming.html



Regular schedule changes listed ONLY:


Mondays-Tuesdays, effective Monday, September 27
12:00AM Criminal Minds (replaces Paid Programming)

Wednesdays-Fridays, effective Wednesday, September 29
12:00AM Without a Trace (replaces Paid Programming)

Weekends, effective Saturday, October 2
1:00PM Movies/M*A*S*H filler/My Name is Earl filler (replaces Paid Programming)
2:00PM Movies/M*A*S*H filler/My Name is Earl filler (replaces Paid Programming)
12:00AM Movies cont. (replaces Paid Programming)



Here is the FULL regular schedule for October:
Weekdays
8:00AM-9:00AM qubo on ION (Wed-Fri)
3:00PM Ghost Whisperer
4:00PM Ghost Whisperer
5:00PM Ghost Whisperer
6:00PM Without a Trace
7:00PM Without a Trace
8:00PM Without a Trace (Mon-Wed, Fri); Criminal Minds (Thurs)
9:00PM Criminal Minds (Mon-Tues, Thurs); Without a Trace (Wed, Fri)
10:00PM Criminal Minds
11:00PM Criminal Minds
12:00AM Criminal Minds (Mon-Tues); Without a Trace (Wed-Fri)

Weekends
1:00PM-3:00PM Movies/My Name is Earl/M*A*S*H
4:00PM-1:00AM Movies





Movies, Stunts, Marathons




- Movie Schedule
Every Weekend

Saturday, October 2 2010
1:00pm-3:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm Hard To Kill (1990)
5:00pm-7:00pm & 7:00pm-9:00pm Changing Lanes (2002, premiere)
9:00pm-11:00pm & 11:00pm-1:00am Snake Eyes (1998, premiere)

Sunday, October 3, 2010
1:00pm-3:00pm Snake Eyes (1998)
3:00pm-6:00pm Scarface (1983, premiere)
6:00pm-9:30pm & 9:30pm-1:00am The Assassination of Jesse James by The Coward Robert Ford (2007, premiere)

Saturday, October 9, 2010 (My Name is Earl at 1pm)
1:30pm-3:30pm Changing Lanes (2002)
3:30pm-7:00pm The Assassination of Jesse James by The Coward Robert Ford (2007)
7:00pm-10:00pm & 10:00pm-1:00am Scarface (1983)

Sunday, October 10, 2010
1:00pm-3:00pm & 5:00pm-7:00pm Hard To Kill (1990)
3:00pm-5:00pm & 7:00pm-9:00pm Changing Lanes (2002)
9:00pm-11:00pm & 11:00pm-1:00am Snake Eyes (1998)

Saturday, October 16, 2010
1:00pm-3:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm Snake Eyes (1998)
5:00pm-8:00pm Scarface (1983)
8:00pm-10:30pm & 10:30pm-1:00am Proof Of Life (2000, premiere)

Sunday, October 17, 2010
1:00pm-4:30pm & 4:30pm-8:00pm The Assassination of Jesse James by The Coward Robert Ford (2007)
8:00pm-10:30pm & 10:30pm-1:00am Proof Of Life (2000)

Saturday, October 23, 2010
1:00pm-4:00pm Scarface (1983)
4:00pm-6:30pm & 6:30pm-9:00pm Proof Of Life (2000)
9:00pm-11:00pm & 11:00pm-1:00am Changing Lanes (2002)

Sunday, October 24, 2010 (M*A*S*H at 1pm and My Name is Earl 1:30-2:30pm)
2:30pm-4:30pm & 4:30pm-6:30pm Hard To Kill (1990)
6:30pm-9:00pm Proof Of Life (2000)
9:00pm-11:00pm & 11:00pm-1:00am Hide and Seek (2005, premiere)

Saturday, October 30, 2010
1:00pm-3:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm Hard To Kill (1990)
5:00pm-7:00pm Changing Lanes (2002)
7:00pm-9:00pm Snake Eyes (1998)
9:00pm-11:00pm & 11:00pm-1:00am Hide and Seek (2005)

Sunday, October 31, 2010
1:00pm-3:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm Hide and Seek (2005)
5:00pm-7:30pm & 7:30pm-10:00pm Proof Of Life (2000)
10:00pm-1:00am Scarface (1983)



Read the blog before you post. It will give much more insight than just the schedule, so please link this if you're posting elsewhere: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2010/09/ion-television-adds-more-programming.html

:rolleyes:

What a pathetic "tv channel."

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What a pathetic "tv channel."I agree.They had a pretty decent schedule years ago,when they aired "Green Acres","Mama's Family","Alice",and "Amen".,and for those who could get them,"I Married Joan","The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet","My Little Margie" and "The Beverly Hillbillies".Why they changed,I"ll never know.

I'll make sure not to watch.

This is beyond pathetic. They add an extra hour, and all they do is air more CM/WAT? Are you kidding me? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Wasted opportunity.... at least they could air reruns of "Shark" during one of these hours.

ION finished up the season with a nice set of Nielsens in Week 52, and established a new all-time network record performance for the full 52-week season.

Week 52 (Sep.13-19, 2010)
0.9HH/1%, 0.4 A18-49 (460,000), 1,280,000 P2+ viewers

2009-10 Season (Full 52 Weeks)
0.7HH/1%, 0.3 A18-49 (400,000), 1,080,000 P2+ viewers

For the full season, ION edged out Telemundo and TeleFutura in both households and P2+ viewers.

I guess what it all boils down to,(means,bottom line is)ION is ANOTHER cable network where ratings are more important than what WE the viewers want.In other words,if the programs they air get good ratings,they will continue to air them.And yes,I realize that ION programming executives have the final say-we do not.

ION kicked off the 2010-11 season with two weeks of Nielsens showing nice year-over-year growth.

Week 1 (Sep.20-26, 2010)
0.7HH/1%, 0.3 A18-49 (380,000), 1,010,000 P2+ viewers
Vs. 2009: HH +75%, A18-49 +50%, P2+ +60%

Week 2 (Sep.27-Oct.4, 2010)
00.7HH/1%, 0.3 A18-49 (350,000), 1,020,000 P2+ viewers
Vs. 2009: HH +75%, A18-49 +50%, P2+ +57%

2010-11 Season (First 2 Weeks)
0.7HH/1%, 0.3 A18-49 (365,000), 1,015,000 P2+ viewers

I'm not making a November/December thread since the schedule is the same. But you can read about the movies and stunts here:

http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2010/10/ion-television-novemberdecember-2010.html

Just a FYI for viewers in Pittsburgh (I don't think this was mentioned here)...ION will be available over the air soon:

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/459634-Ion_to_Buy_WQEX.php

If they would just get some more shows...

ION had its strongest week ever last week in the Nielsens, setting new records in households and P2+ (tying its previous high in A18-49s). Much of the credit can go to 'Criminal Minds', which itself established a new alltime high last week for the network in households, A18-49s and P2+ for a single broadcast.

Week 16 (Jan.3-9, 2011)

ION 1.0HH/2%, 0.4 A18-49, 1,520,000 P2+ viewers

I question how accurate the Nielsen ratings still are when tv stations with such pathetic line-ups can find something to brag about.And it's not only that ION station either,but many other stations too.What type of people and very narrow demographic groups are the Nielsen ratings using these days.Maybe Nielsen now just accepts people that like to watch commercial filled garbage.

is anyone surprised this channell is stil in Buisness lol

I'm not surprised. 90+ percent of tv stations really have no business being on the air period, because they are worthless,why should ION or whatever they call themselves be an exception.lol

They have some great shows, they just don't have enough. I never understood why they let their absolute highest rated show, NCIS, expire. Too bad they can't combine their shows with those on MyNetworkTV.

NEW YORK, January 25, 2011- ION Television has inked a deal with CBS Television Distribution for the rights to all existing episodes and future production of the popular police drama “Flashpoint.” The announcement was made today by Brandon Burgess, Chairman/CEO, ION Media Networks.

ION Television acquires the rights to all existing “Flashpoint” episodes, including up to 18 originals which are currently in production and scheduled to air later this year. Additionally, the network has the right to continue original production for season five and beyond.

The production of the season’s upcoming episodes marks ION Television’s first venture into originals planned by the network in the coming year.

“After the success we have had with procedural dramas, we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to air original episodes of ‘Flashpoint.’ It’s a perfect fit for ION Television.” says Burgess. “This is the first step in our commitment to expand original programming over the coming 12-24 months in scripted and unscripted entertainment.”

“We’ve been extremely lucky to have wonderful broadcast partners in CBS and CBS Studios for several years. We now look forward to working with the committed team at ION,” said Anne Marie La Traverse and Bill Mustos, executive producers of “Flashpoint.”

“Flashpoint” joins ION Television’s primetime line-up of hit off-net series such as “Criminal Minds” and “Without a Trace,” and its blockbuster theatricals, which have driven record ratings for the network. In 2010, ION Television experienced tremendous year-over-year gains in its key demos, becoming its most watched year ever and making ION the only network to register a record double-digit growth for three consecutive years.

Starring Hugh Dillon (Durham County), Enrico Colantoni (Veronica Mars), Amy Jo Johnson (Felicity) and David Paetkau (Whistler), the nail-biting cop drama is an emotional journey into the tough, risk-filled lives of a group of police in the Strategic Response Unit (inspired by Toronto's Emergency Task Force). Members of a highly-skilled tactical team, they're trained in negotiating, profiling and getting inside the subject's head to understand the emotional breaking point (the "flashpoint") that triggered the crisis.

“Flashpoint” is produced by Pink Sky Entertainment and Avamar Entertainment in association with CTV and CBS. Executive producers are Anne Marie La Traverse and Bill Mustos. Creators are Mark Ellis and Stephanie Morgenstern. David Frazee is Series Consultant.

So does this mean that CBS is giving up airing Flashpoint altogether?

No, CBS is airing it this summer.

Late night hours added:

http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2011/03/ion-adds-late-night-hours-abc-family.html

Disappointing that they choose to air more of the same....aren't they going to run out of plays soon for some of these shows?

not intrested in wasting my precious time,and watch it on tv, it's better for me to take bath at that tme,as i dont get time to take bath usually

I just joined a forum where you can talk about ION programming or lack there of. http://forums.iontelevision.com/index.php

You have to register but its pretty good if you want to talk about the lack of programming on there and what shows would you add.

i think they shold bring back the old comey if i were ion telveiso i would bing back
perfect stranger
the wonder years
night court
mammas family
haning with mrcooper
amen
alice

i would add
dick van dyke
the munsters
i love lucy
the incdabible hulk
batman withadam west
famiyl ties
grwoing pains


if you wont drama add:
early ediiton
kungfu
kung fu leden coutnies

ION surpassed The CW in Week 25 in households and P2+, while tying The CW in A18-49 demographic:

Week 25:
ION 0.9HH/2%, 0.4 A18-49, 1,320,000 P2+
CW 0.7HH/1%, 0.4 A18-49, 1,090,000 P2+

A good showing for a network with half the affiliates and no original programming vs. The CW's 2 hours/week.

Maybe CW should just become a programming service...

Btw, if ION wants(and they should) add some shows how about The Odd Couple, Mama's Family, Dick Van Dyke Show. There problem solved. I mean ION should at least try to get some new shows.