It seems like theres been a little negativity on the board about ME-TV. I wonder has it jumped the shark? You know I was gung-ho on getting ME-TV. I started a thread about it. It just seems like I've been a little underwhelmed by it. I mean they did good things. When Andy Griffith died, they showed The Danny Thomas Show where Andy Taylor first made his appearance. They also showed Gomer Pyle USMC where Opie ran away and Andy had to go get him. Even when the guy from My 3 Sons died, I forgot his name, they showed a few episodes of My 3 Sons about him.

It just seems like the shows that I want to see, I cant see because of my affiliate. I miss the late night lineup and early morning lineup. And I have seen the fall ME-TV schedule and maybe its me but are you impressed?? Im not really. Do you really need MASH, Gunsmoke and Bonanza on? Really? I mean havent they been re-run into the ground already? And is it me or do they have too many freaky, scary and space shows on there now? The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Lost in Space.

So do you think that its just me and I have lousy taste or do you think that I'm right?

Antenna TV and Me-TV are the best classic stations out there right now, in my opinion. I would hardly say, ME TV has jumped the shark. It's obviously doing something right if they keep getting more and more affiliates.

I personally don't mind the lineup. I wish they had more sitcoms. The biggest thing for me, would be if they moved the early morning sitcom block to a later time. I would watch ME-TV all the time, however the shows I want to see are on too early in the morning.

I agree that M*A*S*H, Bonanza and Gunsmoke are overplayed! I am so glad, the affiliate here in Green Bay doesn't mess with the schedule! No infomericals here, just all ME TV programming!

I don't think it's JTS. As long as it continues to play classic shows it will be fine. I can't see a lot of shows because of my affiliate either. I like Gunsmoke and Big Valley but they could be given a rest as they're on other networks. I wish they would have changed their overnight lineup too. But then again Antenna TV didn't really change much for my taste either. They should air BM and Benson during the week. I guess you can't have everything but as long as they still air classics, they're okay in my book.

ME-TV has a long ways to go before it jumps the shark. If they start showing daily marathons of 'Friends' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond', then we can start looking for the shark to circle.

When it starts to add shows from Canada from the '90s and such, then you can JTS.....like RTV did. If they add anything beyond the 80s in American TV, I'd say JTS, because it is just way too soon for any of those to be "retro" or "classic" as I see it (I didn't say anything from that time period wasn't good--so don't jump down my throat)

It seems like theres been a little negativity on the board about ME-TV. I wonder has it jumped the shark? You know I was gung-ho on getting ME-TV. I started a thread about it. It just seems like I've been a little underwhelmed by it. I mean they did good things. When Andy Griffith died, they showed The Danny Thomas Show where Andy Taylor first made his appearance. They also showed Gomer Pyle USMC where Opie ran away and Andy had to go get him. Even when the guy from My 3 Sons died, I forgot his name, they showed a few episodes of My 3 Sons about him.

It just seems like the shows that I want to see, I cant see because of my affiliate. I miss the late night lineup and early morning lineup. And I have seen the fall ME-TV schedule and maybe its me but are you impressed?? Im not really. Do you really need MASH, Gunsmoke and Bonanza on? Really? I mean havent they been re-run into the ground already? And is it me or do they have too many freaky, scary and space shows on there now? The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Lost in Space.

So do you think that its just me and I have lousy taste or do you think that I'm right?


I'm not ready to go that far yet but they have definitely had a "sh*tty summer schedule on top of not adding any new sitcoms

ME-TV has a long ways to go before it jumps the shark. If they start showing daily marathons of 'Friends' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond', then we can start looking for the shark to circle.


I agree, the station is ok for now but they something NEW and FRESH to get me interested in watching the station again

Really you're asking this when it's probably the best classic tv station around, seriously

When it becomes like TVLAND then I might agree

Really you're asking this when it's probably the best classic tv station around, seriously

When it becomes like TVLAND then I might agree


Well the summer schedule has not been good compared to Antenna TV and Me-TV has not added any new classic sitcoms.

When it starts to add shows from Canada from the '90s and such, then you can JTS.....like RTV did. If they add anything beyond the 80s in American TV, I'd say JTS, because it is just way too soon for any of those to be "retro" or "classic" as I see it (I didn't say anything from that time period wasn't good--so don't jump down my throat)
You don't like The New Zorro or The Campbells? :lol: I agree they are the pitts. Anything from the 1950's-1980's I consider classic.

You don't like The New Zorro or The Campbells? :lol: I agree they are the pitts. Anything from the 1950's-1980's I consider classic.

I am now spared that...lol. Besides, if maybe they had added Big Brother Jake or Maniac Mansion, I might have cared...:rofl: Les we forget RTV at one time did rerun The Munsters Today. *shudders*

They're still a fairly new network give them time.

They're still a fairly new network give them time.


Yeah but the channel has been the same too long

Well the summer schedule has not been good compared to Antenna TV and Me-TV has not added any new classic sitcoms.

For the summer, Me-TV had added The Mothers-in-Law and Green Acres. Both sitcoms that have never aired on Me-TV since it went national in late 2010.

For the fall, Me-TV is adding Make Room for Daddy and The Donna Reed Show. These two shows are bonafide classic sitcoms in my book!

Right now, Me-TV is really limited to their programming as their primary agreements are with CBS Television Distribution. Here's a link to their television library: http://syndicationbible.cbstvd.com/

Antenna TV is limited to a primary agreement with the Sony library. I understand that Me-TV and Antenna TV have agreements with Universal and at the moment, both stations are sharing their programming.

A press release from Me-TV has stated that Leave it to Beaver will eventually make its way to Me-TV, perhaps McHale's Navy, The Munsters, Gimme a Break and Kate & Allie will too. We can hope.


This was a blurb from the press release from last September:

"Me-TV continues to define classic television with key acquisitions from the NBCUniversal library including three iconic detective series: 'The Rockford Files,' 'Kojak' and 'Columbo.' In addition, Me-TV viewers will find 'Leave it to Beaver,' 'Dragnet,' 'Adam 12,' 'Boris Karloff's Thriller,' 'The Alfred Hitchcock Hour,' 'Wagon Train,' (both the original 60 minute and 90 minute versions) enhancing the Me-TV schedule over the course of the next few years. Also to air on the network will be 1970's favorite 'Emergency' as well as Raymond Burr's other series, 'Ironside.'"

ME-TV has a long ways to go before it jumps the shark. If they start showing daily marathons of 'Friends' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond', then we can start looking for the shark to circle.
And/or original programming.---Both Me-TV and Antenna TV are(as mentioned) the best classic channels on TV now. Sure Me-TVs program line-up or schedule may not suit everyones taste all the time,but it's only one channel.

One show I never got into and still won't is Mash. It seems 3 stations are showing Mash. I can tolerate 2 stations showing I love Lucy but now there are 3. I do Love Lucy but couldn't one the stations show something else. Several channels play the same show. This does get tiring. Sadly in my area I do get a lot of Informercials blocking out shows. How does it work? Do certain affililates have to carry Informercials. ??

One show I never got into and still won't is Mash. It seems 3 stations are showing Mash. I can tolerate 2 stations showing I love Lucy but now there are 3. I do Love Lucy but couldn't one the stations show something else. Several channels play the same show. This does get tiring. Sadly in my area I do get a lot of Informercials blocking out shows. How does it work? Do certain affililates have to carry Informercials. ??


Atleast MASH is not seen that much in primetime, which is a good thing

One show I never got into and still won't is Mash. It seems 3 stations are showing Mash. I can tolerate 2 stations showing I love Lucy but now there are 3. I do Love Lucy but couldn't one the stations show something else. Several channels play the same show. This does get tiring. Sadly in my area I do get a lot of Informercials blocking out shows. How does it work? Do certain affililates have to carry Informercials. ??


Coffeecup, your right on the money. I cant get into MASH. I thought it was always a dry show to begin with. To me, and this is just my opinion, I think I Love Lucy is way funnier than MASH is. MASH, at times, is very tough to watch because there are some tearjerkers, whereas I Love Lucy doesnt have that. And btw, the scene where Lucy has to go the hospital and Ricky, Fred and Ethel go crazy is one of the funniest scenes I think in tv history.

Really you're asking this when it's probably the best classic tv station around, seriously

When it becomes like TVLAND then I might agree


ITA with this comment. I pray that it can keep its programming content up. I like what I see for now.

When it starts to add shows from Canada from the '90s and such, then you can JTS.....like RTV did. If they add anything beyond the 80s in American TV, I'd say JTS, because it is just way too soon for any of those to be "retro" or "classic" as I see it (I didn't say anything from that time period wasn't good--so don't jump down my throat)


Exactly. If I wanna see garbage from 1992 on I can watch it on about 10 channels. I only have two channels I watch and thankfully both are free (Me TV and Antenna TV) which is why I dropped cable some time ago.

I have really enjoyed the Groovy Tuesday lineup. I also am enjoying the Thursday lineup as well. The Summer of Me has been great.

Not to me, The summer of me has been A$$



just like tonight

beverly hillbilies
green acres
cheers
dick van dyke



Horrible

I guess its just personal preference. I like The Beverly Hillbillies and Green Acres combo. I would have added Petticoat Junction as well to the Wed lineup. Hooterville Heaven.

I liked Beverly Hillbillies and Green Acres when they were in production. Petticoat never saw that much so wouldn't mind see that again.

I think some just live to complain, give them the kind of station they've been saying they want and they complain even still :bonk:


Not to me, The summer of me has been A$$



just like tonight

beverly hillbilies
green acres
cheers
dick van dyke



Horrible

no offense Solomon but I have a feeling nothing would make you happy.

I think some just live to complain, give them the kind of station they've been saying they want and they complain even still :bonk:




no offense Solomon but I have a feeling nothing would make you happy.


Well many may not know this but I feel that the 1960's was the worst decade for TV sitcoms and don't like one show from that area.


Any show I like is from the 50's, and from 1970 to present.

And right now Me-TV has a lot of 60's shows

I glad the me-tv is airing EMERGENCY! at 5:00pm

Well many may not know this but I feel that the 1960's was the worst decade for TV sitcoms and don't like one show from that area.


Any show I like is from the 50's, and from 1970 to present.

And right now Me-TV has a lot of 60's shows

Solomon, thats interesting. I kind of always thought that people liked shows from the 50s to the 80s with the drop off being the present. How come you dont like any shows from the 60s? Can you tell a difference between a show in the 60s as opposed to the 50s? They are both pretty wholesome, clean shows.

Solomon, thats interesting. I kind of always thought that people liked shows from the 50s to the 80s with the drop off being the present. How come you dont like any shows from the 60s? Can you tell a difference between a show in the 60s as opposed to the 50s? They are both pretty wholesome, clean shows.


Some of the shows was false reality

Bewitched
I Dream Of Jeannie
Flying Nun

I think jumping the shark is a pretty strong accusation to lay against MeTV or AntennaTV. They both remind me what Nick@Nite/TVLand used to be like before Viacom ruined it with their unique brand of corporate BS. I don't have ATV or follow it as closely but MeTV still has plenty of integrity in my eyes.

They may have been trending more and more towards dramas which you may or may not like. Not gonna lie - my eyes definitely rolled when I noticed that friggin' Emergency and Remington Steele were the 2 acquisitions they decided to heavily promote and give favorable timeslots (instead of the 2 FAR more classic sitcoms they added). But oh well it's only one season change. The lineup will change again.

What I like most about MeTV is their off-hands approach in the presentation of shows. There are 3 important aspects of airing syndicated reruns in which they are ahead of the curve: 1) many shows are the complete uncut network originals, 2) they still air the title sequences and end credits in their entirety, and 3) they don't clutter up the screen with bugs and other watermarked garbage. For those reasons alone, MeTV gets my respect.

I really enjoy the shows from the 1960' and 1970's. The 60's shows may not be "realistic" but that is why I enjoy them. It's nice to have an escape from the real world and its problems. Most of the shows on today only know how to deal with sex, drugs and violence.

I really enjoy the shows from the 1960' and 1970's. The 60's shows may not be "realistic" but that is why I enjoy them. It's nice to have an escape from the real world and its problems. Most of the shows on today only know how to deal with sex, drugs and violence.


Well Three's Company was created in 1977 which wasn't realistic and I was able to enjoy that

im glade their addding some new show i hope they do well if i were me tv i would get ride of bonazao it come on tv land llike 10 times a day i would get ride of happy day it come on four or five station same with i love lucy i dont wathcing it sincets i brought the complete sereis on dvd plusei t come on hallmark channel . i would birng back family affari & cannnon

i would add
my favorite martian
the munsters
i dream of jennie
bewitched
the lucy show not i love lucy
the green hornit it was spin of from batman
macgyver
the A-TEAM
corut ship of eddies father
beauty and the beast
the incdible hulk
perfect strangers


show i would get ride of
i love lucy
cheers come on hall mark chanel and tv land
mash come on tv land and other channels
bigvally come on insperatiron network
bonzaon come on tv land
gun smoke come on tv land

My neighbor gets ME-TV and is enjoying the classic shows -- a much better listing than TVLand.. .. She has invited me over to watch the Beverly Hillbillies and Perry Mason. .. Now if ME-TV would just add Perfect Strangers and Ironside, I'd be a really happy camper! ..

My neighbor gets ME-TV and is enjoying the classic shows -- a much better listing than TVLand.. .. She has invited me over to watch the Beverly Hillbillies and Perry Mason. .. Now if ME-TV would just add Perfect Strangers and Ironside, I'd be a really happy camper! ..


Perect Strangers seems like a Antenna TV type of show

I believe Betwitch and I dream of Jeannie is coming to AntennaTV in 2013 from what i read on the facebooks. since Betwitch and Jennie is a Sony shows.

I believe Betwitch and I dream of Jeannie is coming to AntennaTV in 2013 from what i read on the facebooks. since Betwitch and Jennie is a Sony shows.


Both of those shows belong on ME-TV, not Antenna TV

Well, it does make more sense for them to be on Antenna TV because they are owned by Sony which is the main company that Antenna TV gets shows from.

Well, it does make more sense for them to be on Antenna TV because they are owned by Sony which is the main company that Antenna TV gets shows from.

Just seems like 60's shows fit better on Me-TV since that channel seems to be more geared toward shows from 1969 and before

Antenna TV seems more geared toward shows in the 50's and 1970 to 1986