I am now starting to notice that Cozi-TV and Decades have a much better selection of Old TV shows and air them during the week. Unlike Me-tv that only seems to air them on Sunday like the shows Saved by the Bell, Brady Bunch, Honeymooners, Flintstones, Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, and Dick Van Dyke.

But overall Antenna TV, Cozi, and Decades air classic tv shows not only on sundays but all week long. anyone else has Me-tv ranked last?


BTW: its other digital tv channels I may not have so it could be other that may out rank the ones I listed. But these are the only 4 digital channels I have as of July 2020

TVFactFan said:

"Unlike Me-tv that only seems to air them on Sunday like the shows Saved by the Bell, Brady Bunch, Honeymooners, Flintstones, Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, and Dick Van Dyke".

What are you talking about? The Flintstones and Happy Days are on weekday evenings between 6pm and 7pm. Laverne and Shirley was on weeknights but the ratings were low so the show was pulled. There are only 39 episodes of The Honeymooners, how can you suggest METV put a show with so few episodes on weekday nights (the entire run wouldn't last 8 weeks!). METV has plenty of classic shows, why don't you familiarize yourself with the line-up and tell us which shows are not classics.

TVFactFan said:

"Unlike Me-tv that only seems to air them on Sunday like the shows Saved by the Bell, Brady Bunch, Honeymooners, Flintstones, Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, and Dick Van Dyke".

What are you talking about? The Flintstones and Happy Days are on weekday evenings between 6pm and 7pm. Laverne and Shirley was on weeknights but the ratings were low so the show was pulled. There are only 39 episodes of The Honeymooners, how can you suggest METV put a show with so few episodes on weekday nights (the entire run wouldn't last 8 weeks!). METV has plenty of classic shows, why don't you familiarize yourself with the line-up and tell us which shows are not classics.


I looked and didnt see much on the weekdays from 6pm to 12am

I think what is being said is that Me TV doesn’t offer as many Sitcoms during the week as oppose to Sunday’s.

I think the problem is Me TV airs Sitcoms Weekday Early Mornings (6:30AM-9AM) so it seems like they don’t offer these Sitcoms...
I Love Lucy 1 episode.
The Beverly Hillbillies 1 episode.
My Three Sons 1 episode.
Leave It To Beaver 2 episodes.


In the Weekday evenings
The Flintstones 1 episode.
Happy Days 1 episode.
Gomer Pyle 1 episode.
Green Acres 1 episode.
Carol Burnett 1 episode.

Why Andy & Hogan’s Heroes gets 2 episodes.

While the rest of the Weekday schedule is Court Shows Westerns Dramas Sci-Fi.

Saturday’s Me TV airs Sitcoms only early mornings 5AM-7AM. So again it doesn’t seem like they have these Sitcoms either..
Petticoat Junction 2 episodes
The Beverly Hillbillies 2 episodes

On Saturday’s in the evening
The Three Stooges (6pm-8pm)

While the rest of Saturday’s it’s Westerns & Sci-Fi.

Sunday’s the Sitcoms airs 7AM-6pm & 10:30pm-12AM. Basically all day. The problem is the Sitcoms on Sunday’s though are mainly doubled or tripled up so there is not much room for a lot of different Sitcoms.
Saved By The Bell 6 episodes.
The Flintstones & The Brady Bunch 4 episodes of each.
Happy Days 4 episodes
Laverne & Shirley,Mama’s Family, Dick Van Dyke 2 epis. Each
The Honeymooners 1 episode

I feel Me TV Should air More Sitcoms especially from 11:30pm-3AM but that’s because I work second shift.

Weigel owns both MeTV and Decades.

Decades has sitcoms during the weekday morning through afternoon.
MeTV has dramas and westerns during that time, but has sitcoms in the early AM and PM.
Heroes & Icons (also owned by Weigel) has some more emphasis on westerns and dramas.

I think this is by design, where MeTV is somewhat like the most general and Decades and H&I target some niches for fans of MeTV as well. I think both MeTV and Decades could improve on sitcom lineup etc, but are generally pretty good networks, and hard to cite issue with MeTV and sitcoms solely, while praising Decades, when by design, it appears Weigel wants to include dramas/westerns on MeTV and not make it solely for classic sitcoms.

GetTV and ThisTV are pretty bad.

MeTV has a weak lineup but it's not the worst. Mash isn't funny and The Andy Griffith show is overplayed too. Mama's Family is lousy too and The Brady Bunch, while cute, is very cheesy.

Not the worst, but far from the best

It’s pretty bad because of the same overplayed programming but Antenna is the worst with the super long commercial breaks and credit crunches.

It’s pretty bad because of the same overplayed programming but Antenna is the worst with the super long commercial breaks and credit crunches.

I thought Antenna TV credit crunch was bad until I saw WGNA's credit crunch. they crunch the opening credits and show the teaser at the same in a split screen

I thought Antenna TV credit crunch was bad until I saw WGNA's credit crunch. they crunch the opening credits and show the teaser at the same in a split screen

That one is worse. TBS did the same with Friends and Fresh Prince so I don’t watch those on there.

That one is worse. TBS did the same with Friends and Fresh Prince so I don’t watch those on there.

Yes I had never seen that before lol

But overall Antenna TV, Cozi, and Decades air classic tv shows not only on sundays but all week long. anyone else has Me-tv ranked last?




LMAO!! I just yesterday bought one of those "FREE HDTV" antenna things so that I could finally get METV, so it doesn't surprise me at all that now that I have built the bridge, people are claiming "it's not worth the trip". I should have anticipated this.

My local Cable operator is stubborn and has not added ME, Cozi, nor Get tv.....so adding all 3 might give me some options. And that is really all I'm looking for. During those times when all the cable channels seem to be showing "soccer mom" programming, being able to have a few more notches to choose from looks like a good bet..

I've not been able to watch Hogans Heroes in over 20 years, and LITB in almost as long, so those look like good choices.....add in a little 3 stooges, Greenacres, and an occasional golden drama, I think I'll get my money's worth :D

LMAO!! I just yesterday bought one of those "FREE HDTV" antenna things so that I could finally get METV, so it doesn't surprise me at all that now that I have built the bridge, people are claiming "it's not worth the trip". I should have anticipated this.

My local Cable operator is stubborn and has not added ME, Cozi, nor Get tv.....so adding all 3 might give me some options. And that is really all I'm looking for. During those times when all the cable channels seem to be showing "soccer mom" programming, being able to have a few more notches to choose from looks like a good bet..

I've not been able to watch Hogans Heroes in over 20 years, and LITB in almost as long, so those look like good choices.....add in a little 3 stooges, Greenacres, and an occasional golden drama, I think I'll get my money's worth :D

Do they offer Decades?

My picks for favorite classic channels are Decades and Me-TV (Cozi only for The Munsters, Antenna for Bewitched, Jeannie, That Girl!, Partridge, Gidget if shown). Sadly I gave up on Get-TV which once had great old Columbia movies and classic variety shows.

I begin and end each weekday with Decades: Donna Reed and Dark Shadows/Vega$.

Miss the superheroes on Me-TV. H&I doesn't seem to be using them either.

Was concerned to read lately that Me is starting to censor/suppress episodes for PC content. Slippery slope for classic TV.

My picks for favorite classic channels are Decades and Me-TV (Cozi only for The Munsters, Antenna for Bewitched, Jeannie, That Girl!, Partridge, Gidget if shown). Sadly I gave up on Get-TV which once had great old Columbia movies and classic variety shows.

I begin and end each weekday with Decades: Donna Reed and Dark Shadows/Vega$.

Miss the superheroes on Me-TV. H&I doesn't seem to be using them either.

Was concerned to read lately that Me is starting to censor/suppress episodes for PC content. Slippery slope for classic TV.


Watching Decades all weekend due to Rhoda marathon

Do they offer Decades?

Unfortunately neither my cable operator nor none of the local stations digital subchannels include Decades.

By installing this antenna I gained access to ME, Cozi, Get tv.......and Start.

And there is a group of Spanish language channels that surprizingly enough on one of the subchannels had Beverly Hillbillies on in english last night about 3 am.

So no Decades for now.:violin:

Now that I'm set up, and have had time to explore the schedules, I can see what you are getting at about ME.

Strictly from a sitcom basis, they seem a little watered down, and many of the shows they feature that I do like, are shown at hours that I prefer to sleep.

But, they also offer some old dramas that I haven't seen in ages, so overall I think I'm going to enjoy having ME as an option.

Wish I had Decades to choose from also.:(

Now that I'm set up, and have had time to explore the schedules, I can see what you are getting at about ME.

Strictly from a sitcom basis, they seem a little watered down, and many of the shows they feature that I do like, are shown at hours that I prefer to sleep.

But, they also offer some old dramas that I haven't seen in ages, so overall I think I'm going to enjoy having ME as an option.

Wish I had Decades to choose from also.:(


yes you nailed it from a sitcom basis, the channel sucks. But if you like westerns and dramas then the channel works

yes you nailed it from a sitcom basis, the channel sucks. But if you like westerns and dramas then the channel works

Tonight for instance, I'm going to enjoy the Honeymooners, and two episodes of Dick VanDyke, and following that there is Hitchcock and the Fugitive. Then tomorrow nigh,..t Green Acres and Hogan's Heroes.....

Those are all shows I cannot access via cable where I am....so I think I'm better off than before I had access to ME

I'm sure I will get sick of it eventually, since I always do. But for now I'm in a sweet spot. :D

Tonight for instance, I'm going to enjoy the Honeymooners, and two episodes of Dick VanDyke, and following that there is Hitchcock and the Fugitive. Then tomorrow nigh,..t Green Acres and Hogan's Heroes.....

Those are all shows I cannot access via cable where I am....so I think I'm better off than before I had access to ME

I'm sure I will get sick of it eventually, since I always do. But for now I'm in a sweet spot. :D

I normally tune in the Honeymooners at 11pm on sunday nights but since its a Rhoda marathon on Decades I wont turn to it this sunday

I sometimes watch Honeymooners and Dick Van Dyke on Sunday nights but that’s probably all I watch on Me. I sure wish I had Decades back.

I sometimes watch Honeymooners and Dick Van Dyke on Sunday nights but that’s probably all I watch on Me. I sure wish I had Decades back.

I sometimes watch Honeymooners and Dick Van Dyke on Sunday nights but that’s probably all I watch on Me. I sure wish I had Decades back.

According to the Decades website, you should be able to watch it on WQEK 36.2.

According to the Decades website, you should be able to watch it on WQEK 36.2.

That channel is crap. It is an extremely weak low powered station that is impossible to get with a regular antenna. I have gotten it on a few rare occasions and have to stand in an uncomfortable position and hold the antenna and wire.

That channel is crap. It is an extremely weak low powered station that is impossible to get with a regular antenna. I have gotten it on a few rare occasions and have to stand in an uncomfortable position and hold the antenna and wire.

Have you tried an amplifier? Can you install an outdoor antenna with a rotor? I am using an antenna like the one in the picture below.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/HDTV-Outdoor-Antenna-w-Rotor-Remote/829298344
https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/7eb075c7-9165-41b7-8eeb-281ae5bd2736_1.e177802bbbf8ed50cf802e80e5c963c1.jpeg?odnWidth=612&odnHeight=612&odnBg=ffffff

Recently I had the thought about which classic channel is best. If you only had the big 3 of MeTV, Antenna and Cozi, what would you watch if you had to pick 24/7. I went through their schedules and found I'd choose MeTV about 60%, Antenna 25% and 15% Cozi. MeTV wins with their sitcoms and overnight. Would be much higher if I was a fan of westerns/sci-fi.

Recently I had the thought about which classic channel is best. If you only had the big 3 of MeTV, Antenna and Cozi, what would you watch if you had to pick 24/7. I went through their schedules and found I'd choose MeTV about 60%, Antenna 25% and 15% Cozi. MeTV wins with their sitcoms and overnight. Would be much higher if I was a fan of westerns/sci-fi.

Cozi has potential, its just that they dont have any sitcoms airing from the 80's right now only 90's

To be honest I think METV is slowing down and they should improve their lineup. Take for instance METV shows Perry Mason twice and I think that they should replace the morning episode of Perry Mason with another crime show such as TJ Hooker or The Streets Of San Francisco and leave Perry Mason in it's nighttime slot. Two second things I can't figure out about METV is why they air Columbo when Cozi already airs it and my mother actually perfers the Cozi episodes of Columbo to the METV ones but airing the same show on weekends on two networks is just too much and METV should add Marcus Welby M.D. to the lineup replacing Columbo and the other thing is METV should replace MASH with something different and I am so tired of METV's obsession with MASH. Why don't they add The Partridge Family or Chico And The Man for a change? And METV should quit airing Hogan's Heroes and put another Gomer Pyle USMC episode in it's timeslot. If METV needs to improve itself they should grow up and add more interesting shows everyone likes
Bestie

I do think METV is the worst because they have to do any better with their own schedule

To be honest I think METV is slowing down and they should improve their lineup. Take for instance METV shows Perry Mason twice and I think that they should replace the morning episode of Perry Mason with another crime show such as TJ Hooker or The Streets Of San Francisco and leave Perry Mason in it's nighttime slot. Two second things I can't figure out about METV is why they air Columbo when Cozi already airs it and my mother actually perfers the Cozi episodes of Columbo to the METV ones but airing the same show on weekends on two networks is just too much and METV should add Marcus Welby M.D. to the lineup replacing Columbo and the other thing is METV should replace MASH with something different and I am so tired of METV's obsession with MASH. Why don't they add The Partridge Family or Chico And The Man for a change? And METV should quit airing Hogan's Heroes and put another Gomer Pyle USMC episode in it's timeslot. If METV needs to improve itself they should grow up and add more interesting shows everyone likes
Bestie


I agree they should just air Perry Mason at night and dump the morning version. I'd get rid of Matlock and Diagnosis Murder as well - too played out.

They tried TJ Hooker - it bombed, as did Charlie's Angels, H50 and I suspect the Streets of San Francisco would bomb too. Too dated.

They run MASH because it brings the ratings. If it wasn't bringing ratings, they'd get rid of it. Same with Andy Griffith and Hogans Heroes (which I hate).

They do need some new shows. Last show I got excited about was the Flintstones.

I agree they should just air Perry Mason at night and dump the morning version. I'd get rid of Matlock and Diagnosis Murder as well - too played out.

They tried TJ Hooker - it bombed, as did Charlie's Angels, H50 and I suspect the Streets of San Francisco would bomb too. Too dated.

They run MASH because it brings the ratings. If it wasn't bringing ratings, they'd get rid of it. Same with Andy Griffith and Hogans Heroes (which I hate).

They do need some new shows. Last show I got excited about was the Flintstones.

MeTV is getting The Avengers and Kolchak: The Night Stalker.

I agree they should just air Perry Mason at night and dump the morning version. I'd get rid of Matlock and Diagnosis Murder as well - too played out.

They tried TJ Hooker - it bombed, as did Charlie's Angels, H50 and I suspect the Streets of San Francisco would bomb too. Too dated.

They run MASH because it brings the ratings. If it wasn't bringing ratings, they'd get rid of it. Same with Andy Griffith and Hogans Heroes (which I hate).

They do need some new shows. Last show I got excited about was the Flintstones.

The last thing I got excited about was Bob Newhart:lol:

MeTV is getting The Avengers and Kolchak: The Night Stalker.
I am looking at ME's Fall schedule, and I don't see the Avengers.?

I'd be so into The Avengers. Hope it is true.

I'd be so into The Avengers. Hope it is true.

Be a good replacement for Alfred Hitchcock Presents.

I am looking at ME's Fall schedule, and I don't see the Avengers.?

I'd be so into The Avengers. Hope it is true.

Be a good replacement for Alfred Hitchcock Presents.

Here is the MeTV Fall schedule:

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Look like the same schedule to me, digital dog shet:lol:

Look like the same schedule to me, digital dog shet:lol:

Yes that about sums it up

Yes that about sums it up


The TVLAND of digital options lol

The TVLAND of digital options lol

Although I get irritated with some of their programming choices, they are not yet a cesspool like TVLAND. There is still some variety and good shows in the schedule. Most of the criticism comes from wanting to see METV become something really special for families and fans of classic television.

I still enjoy Me TV in a matter of fact. I don’t know if has to do with the pandemic or the addition of (The Monkee’s unfortunately no longer currently on Me TV) & The Flintstones & The Three Stooges & The Dick Van Dyke Show & The Honeymooners and the recent return of Happy Days & Laverne & Shirley and not to forget to mention The Andy Griffith Show & I Love Lucy & My Three Sons & Leave It To Beaver & The Brady Bunch but I think I have watched more Me TV this year than the past few years.

I would suggest to them stop making different digital channels. For example Decades has a lot of those shows that should be on Me TV.

Secondly, remember this is a rerun channel and shows should be switched around every now in again. I forget half the time you have rights to I Love Lucy & My Three Sons & Leave It To Beaver cause it’s on so early. It would be nice to see these on in the Evening’s Primetime Latenight or even Sunday’s.

I thought for sure you would find room for The Monkee’s Return & The Bob Newhart Show/Newhart & The Donna Reed Show!

If METV could offer more sitcom reruns of shows that haven't been seen in a while such as Nanny And The Professor Gimme A Break Please Don't Eat The Daisies and shows like the National Velvet series and Nancy Drew And The Hardy Boys Mysteries METV could be a lot better. Another thing I can't figure out is why they have Svengoolie when it could be replaced by That's My Mama or Three's Company or The Jeffersons could be brought back and also do away with The Three Stooges hour and put a hour of Wonder Woman Knight Rider and Wiseguy instead. If METV wants to be a top channel they have to be run like a restaurant adding new shows constantly instead of using the same lineup every time
Bestie

2012 was a good year for Metv

I watch MeTV mostly on weekends. On weekdays I watch tons of stuff off of YouTube.

AntennaTV I think has done a little better job of bringing on some funny series, like The Paul Lynde Show. Maybe not the greatest, but not having been run to death.

I still like MeTV. It's really a channel that is half dramas and half sitcoms. Antenna TV is mostly sitcoms. I like that MeTV is keeping its line up of shows classic, for the most part.

If M*A*S*H and Hogan's Heroes have been occupying that same timeslots on MeTV for so long, then why haven't their ratings/viewership just started falling already? And how are Hogan's Heroes's ratings on MeTV higher than other shows' at all? They're just making themselves look like the most evil classic TV shows in the world. If that had been The Mary Tyler Moore Show or The Facts of Life occupying those slots on MeTV instead, I wouldn't have cared. This whole issue about contracts stipulating the exact same shows must stay in the exact same timeslot (because of ratings or something else) is just vague.

Unfortunately, I live in an area where I can't easily get Antenna TV (MeTV's chief rival), and MeTV is the only option that isn't on a sub-channel. If one wanted to find more exciting/less-boring sitcoms on that channel than M*A*S*H and Hogan's Heroes, then he would be pretty much out of luck.:(

If M*A*S*H and Hogan's Heroes have been occupying that same timeslots on MeTV for so long, then why haven't their ratings/viewership just started falling already? And how are Hogan's Heroes's ratings on MeTV higher than other shows' at all? They're just making themselves look like the most evil classic TV shows in the world. If that had been The Mary Tyler Moore Show or The Facts of Life occupying those slots on MeTV instead, I wouldn't have cared. This whole issue about contracts stipulating the exact same shows must stay in the exact same timeslot (because of ratings or something else) is just vague.

Unfortunately, I live in an area where I can't easily get Antenna TV (MeTV's chief rival), and MeTV is the only option that isn't on a sub-channel. If one wanted to find more exciting/less-boring sitcoms on that channel than M*A*S*H and Hogan's Heroes, then he would be pretty much out of luck.:(


Damm that sounds awful