As of July 1st, FamilyNet is becoming the Cowboy Channel, so no more Benson!:rolleyes:

A complete series set would be really nice!

Come on Shout! Factory....make our dreams come true!

i think they should keep airing the show - there was that one episode where they went to the dude ranch, and that would be a lot better than any of the other shows they are going to run into the ground.

Official response from FamilyNet president:

I appreciate your passion for FamilyNet. I share your love of the classic, family-oriented sitcoms and wish that we could continue carrying that programming.

The fact of the matter is that these popular shows are being gobbled up by other channels, which are getting exclusive broadcast rights. Last year we lost the rights to Sanford & Son, Charlie’s Angels, and several other series. On June 30, our rights to many other series expire, and there is simply not enough programming being made available to us to fill a 24-hour network. Also, we could get no internet rights for the sitcoms, which is essential with cable companies in order to hold on to carriage with that system. Our only choice is to air programming where we own or control all the rights, which we have with western sports and western lifestyle. Its also something that we do well, and have worked hard to build over the past several years. There is a need for a western sports network.

I hope that you and your family will give The Cowboy Channel a chance, and check out its programming at some point. You may find something you like or interests you as I can assure you that all of the programming on TCC will be family oriented and different. This great country has a strong affection for the American cowboy and his/her tradition and values, which I think everyone agrees is desperately needed at this time in our history.

I thank you for you loyalty to FamilyNet. Our best to you and your family.

Patrick Gottsch
Founder & President

I hope that you and your family will give The Cowboy Channel a chance, and check out its programming at some point.

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Sorry, no chance will be given to something that I have zero interest in.

Nowadays, the channels are formulated to sale advertising directed towards a particular demographic group. Ratings are of no importance what so ever, it's all about convincing advertisers their targeted demographic group is viewing the channel.

I posted the same thing on the Tvland website once and it was deleted in like 20 minutes, so it must be true.