Subject: Schedule Changes !!!!
Date: 09/28/2001 1:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: HOST TVL TheLink
Message-id: <20010928132904.02907.00001613@mb-fc.aol.com>


Hi everyone!

As often happens with schedules, the information that I posted earlier this week concerning a "new" weekend schedule starting October 21st and 22nd appears to have undergone a change. There is a possibility that Fandemonium Marathon weekends will continue through October before a decision is made about a new weekend schedule. I will post information as it becomes available to me.


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Thank-you Cheryl for posting this. Hopefully, there is still a chance. Perhaps our e-mails and petitions will be taken under consideration for continuing to air CATM.

Thanks for the update!

Thank you Cheryl...... I'm still waiting to see if they email one of us at least. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

I e-mailed TVLand the day we heard that CATM was being pulled from the line-up and got the standard letter in response. I e-mailed them back that a lot of dedicated CATM fans were upset that the show was coming to an end and we deserved something more than just an automated e-mail...of course, I heard nothing back from them.

Thanks for the update Cheryl.

I belong to an e-mail list on TVLAND & someone wrote this on the list:

Subject: TV Land New Schedule

The new TV Land schedule is out, but the schedule could change again.
before the new schedule starts. I'm not for certain yet of "The Donna
Reed
Show" being added in there weekday lineup. These times are all eastern.
Bummer no more "Chico and the Man". They've added "Superman" and
"F-Troop"
daily.

Jackie


6:00AM Mannix
7:00AM Get Smart
7:30AM Gomer Pyle
8:00AM Donna Reed Show
8:30AM Leave it to Beaver
9:00AM Dick Van Dyke Show
9:30AM I Love Lucy
10:00AM The Beverly Hillbillies
10:30AM Andy Griffith Show
11:00AM Gunsmoke
11:30AM
NOON Emergency
12:30PM
1:00PM A-Team
1:30PM
2:00PM Love Boat
2:30PM
3:00PM Get Smart

3:30PM Get Smart
4:00PM Leave it to Beaver
4:30PM Leave it to Beaver
5:00PM I Love Lucy
5:30PM I Love Lucy
6:00PM The Beverly Hillbillies
6:30PM The Beverly Hillbillies
7:00PM Andy Griffith Show
7:30PM Andy Griffith Show
8:00PM Leave it to Beaver
(See Special Blocks Below) The Munsters
8:30PM The Beverly Hillbillies
9:00PM I Love Lucy
9:30PM Dick Van Dyke Show
10:00PM Andy Griffith Show
10:30PM Get Smart
11:00PM Hogan's Heroes
11:30PM Hogan's Heroes

12:00AM TV Land Time Warp
(See Special Blocks Below) Barney Miller
12:30AM Roc
1:00AM The Odd Couple
1:30AM Dick Van Dyke Show
2:00AM Mary Tyler Moore Show
2:30AM Alfred Hitchcock Presents
3:00AM Leave It To Beaver
3:30AM The Honeymooners
4:00AM F-Troop
4:30AM Superman
5:00AM Adam-12
5:30AM Dragnet

Another message posted on the TVLAND message boards that are on AOL posted by a person who monitors the boards for TVLAND. It was in response to a question I asked about would CATM be taken off. (They sound as if they aren't too hopeful it will ever be back on): http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/frown.gif

Subject: Re: Does This Mean CHICO & THE MAN Will Still Be On?
Date: 09/29/2001 9:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: HOST TVL TheLink
Message-id: <20010929210801.12189.00001385@mb-mc.aol.com>


On 9/28/01 at 03:25 PM CHERYLMHVA wrote:

v Does the news of FANDAMONIUMS still being on
v mean that CHICO & THE MAN may still be on after
v Oct 21 & that they have a shot at getting another
v CHICO & THE MAN marathon?

I would get in as much of "Chico and the Man" as I could through October 19th. That is all that I can say at this time.

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[This message has been edited by Cheryl Harrell (edited 09-30-2001).]

Awww.... Don't you just hate that! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/mad.gif

I really upsets me & ticks me off! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/frown.gif

More from the AOL TVLAND Boards:

I wrote this message in reference to TVLAND is gonna start airing infomercials in the early am hrs:

Subject: Re: TVLand airing Infommericals ???
Date: 10/02/2001 6:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: CHERYLMHVA
Message-id: <20011002065140.03010.00002359@mb-fc.aol.com>


I bet that's why they are taking off good shows like CHICO & THE MAN. With infomercials airing it cuts down on their time to air shows. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/frown.gif

Peace!
Peace & Have A Nice Day!

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SUPPORT FINDING A CURE FOR DIABETES"... BY: ME...

The reply from the person running hte TVLAND Boards on AOL;

Subject: Re: Pai Programming
Date: 10/02/2001 7:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: HOST TVL TheLink
Message-id: <20011002071540.22168.00001550@mb-me.aol.com>


On 9/30/01 at 12:17 PM Ph34rdaddy wrote:

v Paid Programming starts tomorrow and will air everday
v 2-4am, even in Fandemoniums!!


"Paid Programming" is scheduled Monday-Sunday for the first two weeks in October. At this time, it is not scheduled to continue after those two weeks.

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Subject: Re: TVLand airing Infommericals ???
Date: 10/02/2001 7:17 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: HOST TVL TheLink
Message-id: <20011002071730.22168.00001551@mb-me.aol.com>


On 10/2/01 at 06:51 AM CHERYLMHVA wrote:

v I bet that's why they are taking off good shows like
v CHICO & THE MAN.

"Chico and the Man" is still airing during the two weeks of commercials. It is scheduled to leave the line-up on October 22nd (a week when "Paid Programming" is not scheduled).

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What does paid programming have to do with TVLand? Are they running info-mercials?

There were rumors on the internet that TVLAND was gonna run paid programming from 2-4 am which means no tv shows during that time & that means less time to show the tv shows. I was so afraid that that might be a contributing factor to them getting rid of CATM. Fortunately I think the paid programming only lastas a coupla weeks. I hope they show the DEAN AMRTIN CELEBRITY ROASTS informercail ad with Freddie in it...

I hate infomercials! Thats another thing I really liked about TV land, they didnt have them,but my favorite of course is they have Freddie http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/heart.gif

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You should see him in the DEAN MARTIN CELEBRITY ROASTS infomercial in that black tux with the sequined lapels! LUST, LUST, LUST LOL! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/heart.gif Ummmm... http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif

Some responses on the TVLAND message boards on AOL in response to me asking on there how to get the show back on:

This first one is by the moderator of the message boards...

Subject: Re: I Would Love To Know Why CHICO & THE MAN Is Being Cancelled On TVLAND?
Date: 10/09/2001 10:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: HOST TVL TheLink
Message-id: <20011009102028.03058.00004792@mb-fc.aol.com>


Dear CHERYLMHVA:

There has been VERY little comment concerning the departure of "Chico and the Man". I realize that this affects you very strongly, but there are FEW posts being made concerning the show. If there is a groundswell out there asking that the show not be discontinued, then I have not seen it here :-( If it exists, the people really should get here and post.

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Subject: Re: I Would Love To Know Why CHICO & THE MAN Is Being Cancelled On TVLAND?
Date: 10/09/2001 1:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Nothingoesrite
Message-id: <20011009134513.17522.00000003@mb-mq.aol.com>


I love Chico & The Man!


Evidently you have to write & complain on TVLAND'S message boards on AOL in order for them to take notice. While I have AOL I know alot of folks don't. Now is the time to try out AOL free for a month & spend the mont complaining on thye TVLAND message boards...

The link to ASK HOST TVL THE LINK TVLAND boards on AOL:

aol://5863:126/mB:471299

AOL TVLAND CATM BOARDS:

aol://5863:126/mB:471279

I just left my 2 cents worth. If I have to I will post every ten minutes until they get it thru their thick, bureaucratic heads.

[This message has been edited by eesnotmyjob (edited 10-10-2001).]

[This message has been edited by eesnotmyjob (edited 10-10-2001).]

I have AOL too but, I never use it. So I'll run over there bcause I plan to take my AOL out soon.

Well Cheryl, I wrote TVLand,but I`m not holding my breath. All I can say is I`m crushed.

It's so sad how they are doing the show... http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/frown.gif

I wrote complaining on the TVLAND message baords on AOL. He is the message board modereatores reply:

Subject: Re: If They Can Show One CHICO & THE MAN Episode They Can Show Them All
Date: 11/08/2001 10:10 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: HOST TVL TheLink
Message-id: <20011108101059.11049.00002317@mb-mv.aol.com>


Hello CHERYLMHVA,

In reference to your comment:

è If TVLAND can show this one episode then why did
è they cancel the show citing the contract ran out? If
è they can show this one episode, then they can start
è airing the show again. We loyal viewers will not rest
è until they have put CHICO & THE MAN back on.
è Rather than give us such lame excuses, TVLAND
è should admit the truth, that they really don't want to
è show the show anymore & don't care what viewers
è want. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/frown.gif

I don't recall anyone specifically stating that the contract had expired for "Chico and the Man". The airing rights for shows are so complex (sometimes it is a number of episodes over a period of time .. sometimes it is airing over a block of time ... sometimes it is a special contract to air a particular episode for a one-time event) that it is virutally impossible to provide information as to specifics. I don't have the details for the December
schedule, but, if an episode of "Chico and the Man" is airing in a special event, then I suspect that TV Land acquires the rights specifically for that purpose only.

In the future, you will get a lot better response with a civil inquiry than accusing people who spend a lot of time trying to bring you the best television on air of not telling the truth.

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A viewers response:

Subject: Re: If They Can Show One CHICO & THE MAN Episode They Can Show Them All
Date: 11/08/2001 9:03 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: Townsend Angels
Message-id: <20011108090329.26482.00003827@mb-md.aol.com>


Maybe their regular contract went out and they only have library dipping rights. I understand your frustration but I wouldn't accuse them of lying until you know all of the details. At least they are showing one episodes, BE HAPPY!
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What??? What a jerky response that person gave you! And who is that other person? Me thinks they have blockheads working over there...

They don'teven care that we are sooo upset... http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/frown.gif

well lets try this AGAIN....note to my internet server....I write and kicked offline so often its really getting me MAD......lol but I have seen him in the tux http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/biggrin.gif yea!mmmmmmmm and as for Tv land Hello......we want Freddie and we want him NOW! Pretty please...with sugar on top...please realize your viewers want to see CATM...

i hope they will put chico and the man back on all i have is 12 epsodes of chico and the man we the fans have a right to watch this show its the only reaison i watch tv.land. if they dont put catm back on tv.land can go out the door to . whos with me on that ..??....chico and the man 2

In one of our local papers was the address & phone number of TVLAND:

TVLAND

1515 Broadway
NY, NY 10036

(212)258-7500

My fingers will do the writing...... Tonight!

Saw this info posted on the TVLAND message boards on AOL. Our show will be be back on for a coupla episodes! Of course we know the one episode is a Raul on but still...

Subject: December Schedules
Date: 11/30/2001 10:14 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: HOST TVL TheLink
Message-id: <20011130221419.20074.00000247@mb-mj.aol.com>


The December weekday schedule on TV Land stays unchanged from the November schedule with a few minor exceptions. [Remember that all schedules are subject to change!]

During the week of December 11th through 15th, "The Honeymooners" will air (in place of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show") from 4 to 4:30 p.m. "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" will air at 4 a.m. throughout the rest of December.

On December 20th, from 8 p.m. to midnight, TV Land will help sister station Nickelodeon celebrate the opening (on December 21st) of the movie, "Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius", with a "Boys Night on TV" with episodes of "The Brady Bunch" (#116), "The Munsters" (#7), "Leave It to Beaver" (#150), "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (#114), "The Andy Griffith Show" (#188), and "I Love Lucy" (#155).

Fandemonium Marathon Weekends (schedules, including episode information, for the next three weekends appear on the TV Land website - http://www.tvland.com -) include:
December 8th and 9th: TV Land to Go (based on the new book -available at http://www.store.tvland.com- by Tom Hill, creative director and head writer for TV Land)
features episodes of "Mannix", "The Dick Van Dyke Show", "Get Smart", "Barney Miller", "Gunsmoke", "Hogan's Heroes", "The Beverly Hillbillies", "The Munsters", "I Love Lucy", "The Andy Griffith Show", "Leave It to Beaver", "My Favorite Martian", "Chico and the Man", "The Bob Newhart Show", "Maude", "Laverne and Shirley", "The Odd Couple", "Taxi", "Welcome Back Kotter", "The Honeymooners", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.", "All in
the Family", "The Jeffersons", "The Brady Bunch", "Adam 12", and "Dragnet".
December 15th and 16th: "Starsky and Hutch"
December 22nd and 23rd: Merrython with holiday episodes of "Lucas Tanner", "The Bob Newhart Show", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", "Alfred Hitchcock Presents", "Adam
12", "Gunsmoke", "Operation Petticoat", "McHale's Navy", "The Dick Van Dyke Show", "The New Dick Van Dyke Show", "Barney Miller", "The Jeffersons", "All in the Family", "The Beverly Hillbillies", "Father Knows Best", "The Andy Griffith Show", "All in the Family", "Diff'rent Strokes", "The Facts of Life", "The Love Boat", "Kojak", "Chico and the Man", "Three's Company", "Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries", "Perfect Strangers", "Just the Ten of Us",
"Head of the Class", "The Brady Bunch", "Dennis the Menace", "The Donna Reed Show", "Hazel", "Laverne and Shirley", and
at 9 p.m. on Sunday, December 23rd (and repeated at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 25th), the "I Love Lucy" Christmas episode.
December 29th and 30th: "Three's Company"

Join HOST TVL TheLink on Thursday nights in the TVL Boardroom Chat for more scheduling information and to express your thoughts about TV Land Online.






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THANKS SOOOOOO MUCH FOR THE INFO...but I am a little confused...(not that I havent ALWAYS been a little confused..lol)... should we be looking for a possible episode of CATM on the Dec 7 & 8 weekend? and if so, is it possible to find out a time slot? PLEASE let me know if you have any idea. I unfortunately dont have access to chatrooms at nite so I cant follow up.....but THANKS again for posting this info. I'll keep my eyes open!

opps... I just realized you mentioned Dec. 22 & 23 also.... when is Raul's episode? and do you know which one is Raul's episode? thanks again

I Chico is on the Dec 7 & 8th one & a Raul one is on the other weekend. I'm not sure which epsiodes toehr than the Raul one is the one that is a New Yrs one & Ed proposes to Della when he gets drunk. Someone wrote all the details on here but I forget as usual...

Dec 9 (Sunday Details (as copied from TVLANDS website):

6:30 AM Chico & The Man 024 - "Chico and the Van " Chico is forced to vacate the van and move in with Ed.

Link for the whole Dec 8-9 Marathon schedule:
http://www.tvland.com/fandemonium/tvlandtogo/sked_sat_am.jhtml

Once again our darling Freddie is on at a weird hour of the day. They give us what they want & then put it on at a bad hour of the day. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/frown.gif

I won't be able to see if cuz TVLAND scrambled their signal on the big huge satellite dishes which we have & to get it we'd have to get a descrambler for it & can't seem to find one for it. I can't go to my parents house to watch it cuz they'll be in bed at 6:30 AM LOL! I can get the scrambled signal of TVLAND on our satellite dish & If I tune it right I can get the picture from it kinda garbled looking & no sound so I guess at 6:30 AM that that day I'll have to get up to see the garbled picture of Freddie. Such devotion LOL! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by Cheryl Harrell (edited 12-04-2001).]

Thanks so much...now all I have to do is figure out how the hec to record on our new digial cable TV! You need a college degree to operate this stupid thing! THanks again....and I will check out the tvland thing too!

I did it! I actually figured out the digital cable VCR recording!!!! now, lets hope they actually show CATM! I looked on my digital guide for the show that TV Land says will be on Dec. 9 @ 630am and it does not show that....I dont remember exactly what was posted, but it wasnt CATM. Keep your fingers crossed peeps! :)

I DID IT! I got the vcr to work! and I got to watch Freddie! Now, I understand there is going to be at least one more Freddie CATM episode...anyone know exactly when? Thanks all.

I may be slow but is this just the only episode shown? Which one was it? DAMN...I always miss out on stuff.:(

Sorry to hear you missed it....it was on Sunday at 630am and it was the one where the building inspector came and Freddie almost had to move out of the van. The only other one I know of is a Raul episode on Dec 23

Whew! I'm glad to hear it is one that I already have recorded...and one of my favorite episodes I might add. Freddie looked so good in that one. That episode is second runner up to the one with Miklos the gypsy and the raffle tickets.
P.S. My avatar pic looks pretty good. :wave:
:seeya:

ABSOLUTELY! (In Chico's accent LOL) "Chico and the Van" is one of my favorites too! It is sooo sweet when he is sitting on the steps pouting--when Luckymama last visited me, we both said "Awww!" at the same moment to that scene! Freddie was approaching the peak of his physical beauty (if not actually hitting it) in this episode, IMHO!

Ok, I went home and watched the episode again.....lol......and you are right. He was sooo adorable sitting on those stairs. But when he is sitting on the stairs, do you remember when he sat on the stairs what he said.....I got a knot in my stomache when I watched it last nite. I dont think I ever really caught it before...
"My life is over." "Not only am I homeless, I'm bathless"
Just a line from the show I know but still, it hit me.

It's a sad one cuz when he's sitting on the stairs he cries. When Louie come to see him to give him the sailboat for his bathtub he gets up to walk over to Louie & Chico is reaching up & wiping tears from his eyes with is hands. Poor baby. I think it made Freddie really sad knowing Chico could be homeless. He really seemed to get into the part & show Chico's emotions. That scene is a tear jerker...

I read that about the bathtub episode & it had tears coming... So sad...

Oh I know! Whenever there is something about death on CATM I just about lose it--but that particular line REALLY gets me, coming right after Freddie has just been looking so beautiful and acting so funny and pouting so cute! Makes you realize all the many things the world lost when it lost him!

It really breaks my heart to see him cry. I can't bear to see him cry. When he cries it's like a chain reaction with me. (sniff)