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TeeVeeCloset · 07-28-2006, 05:17 PM

Well I usually like to write well thought out and educated posts.....but the just announced schedule changes are to say the least "extremely disappointing" and so far the thread title I started is very accurate.

First let me say I Love "Green Acres" (that's why I own the first 3 seasons on DVD) and even though I am not a fan of "Mama's Family" I have to support it because it is a sitcom.....BUT.......

it seems the good old programming folks at "I" are already becoming "Viacom"ized....meaning they are taking a "very commerical and safe approach" to their schedule by adding two shows that have had national runs....."Green Acres" is already on TV Land and just didn't muster enough ratings to stay at 6:30PM, so of course 7:00PM is so dramatically different and "Mama" just or will be ending its TBS run. Again I love "Green Acres" but where was this choice, it wasn't even in the original release.

I just wish some network would have some b*lls and try broadcasting shows that don't have recent ratings to look at! I can see the folks at "I" looking at TV Land/TBS ratings and saying those would be good for us...there is no recent national ratings data for shows like "Alice", "Perfect Strangers", etc, so no one gives them a shot...

well I'm anxious to see what my fellow friends and posters are saying, but I am convinced so far this is horrible! Believe me I really was excited about this and wanted to give it FULL SUPPORT...I have been talking this up for weeks now. I will post again later as soon as the shock subsides....

Pavan · 07-28-2006, 05:27 PM

It is a good move because Green Acres and Mama's Family can probably help launch this. They will add new shows each month. They have a contract to air Family Feud, I believe, so they can't replace it just yet. I'm sure we will see Alice, Perfect Strangers by at least November. They have much more shows than that of listed in the press release, which is good I think.

Green Acres is no longer on TV Land at 6:30pm. It is just mornings.

TeeVeeCloset · 07-28-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

Green Acres" is already on TV Land and just didn't muster enough ratings to stay at 6:30PM, so of course 7:00PM is so dramatically different

Hey Pav, I believe you misread the above, my point is TV Land just cancelled the 6:30PM airing because as you stated in another thread, the ratings were so-so.....to me it's odd that "i" would schedule it at a similar time period.

I am in no means "shooting the messenger" here, but this programming deal had very high expectations from many true classic TV lovers here and I know this is hopefully only the beginning, but if the programming folks at "I" are starting this cautious, then we could be looking at the potential of shows being cancelled after a week if they don't perform, I was just hoping for some less commercialized scheduling.

It seems they are going after middle america with these country type shows (which I support) but adding "Petticoat Junction" would have done the same thing and added alot more excitement to viewers by giving us something we haven't seen for awhile!

TeeVeeCloset · 07-28-2006, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TeeVeeCloset

It seems they are going after middle america with these country type shows (which I support) but adding "Petticoat Junction" would have done the same thing and added alot more excitement to viewers by giving us something we haven't seen for awhile!

I'll correct myself before someone else does, I believe "Petticoat Junction" is Paramount, but my point is the same.

Pavan · 07-28-2006, 06:00 PM

I think whenever Bonanza leaves, they will stop Green Acres...just my opinion. Bonanza into Green Acres has a good flow. Their focus will be eventually 70s-90s shows I hear.

TVJunkie101 · 07-28-2006, 07:36 PM

Wow does that suck! LOL.

I love Green Acres & Mama's Family but ugh. They did what I thought they would. And Green Acres is a huge surprise though.

Sigh. I understand why they did what they did, but couldn't they have picked shows that AREN'T airing elsewhere? That's why I'm pissed.

Pavan · 07-28-2006, 07:39 PM

Maybe September we will see shows that are not airing anywhere. August is really a slow month for TV, so maybe they are waiting for the fall to air the seldom seen stuff.

TVJunkie101 · 07-28-2006, 07:48 PM

I hope so. LOL. I knew I shouldn't expect much but I'm REALLY bummed. And of all the 60s shows they pick Green Acres? I guess, again, I was hoping for shows not actually airing elsewhere.

I also hope they drop the double takes if they continue to just use the 6pm-11pm slot. Although I wouldn't mind the doubletakes for a show like Alice, or Perfect Strangers, because of the ton of episodes they have. I knew I shouldn't of hoped for those two first, LOL.

tvfan 2 · 07-28-2006, 08:16 PM

I wish they would show family ties.

07-28-2006, 05:27 PM	#17
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07-28-2006, 05:17 PM	#16
TeeVeeCloset Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 1,873	Well I usually like to write well thought out and educated posts.....but the just announced schedule changes are to say the least "extremely disappointing" and so far the thread title I started is very accurate. First let me say I Love "Green Acres" (that's why I own the first 3 seasons on DVD) and even though I am not a fan of "Mama's Family" I have to support it because it is a sitcom.....BUT....... it seems the good old programming folks at "I" are already becoming "Viacom"ized....meaning they are taking a "very commerical and safe approach" to their schedule by adding two shows that have had national runs....."Green Acres" is already on TV Land and just didn't muster enough ratings to stay at 6:30PM, so of course 7:00PM is so dramatically different and "Mama" just or will be ending its TBS run. Again I love "Green Acres" but where was this choice, it wasn't even in the original release. I just wish some network would have some b*lls and try broadcasting shows that don't have recent ratings to look at! I can see the folks at "I" looking at TV Land/TBS ratings and saying those would be good for us...there is no recent national ratings data for shows like "Alice", "Perfect Strangers", etc, so no one gives them a shot... well I'm anxious to see what my fellow friends and posters are saying, but I am convinced so far this is horrible! Believe me I really was excited about this and wanted to give it FULL SUPPORT...I have been talking this up for weeks now. I will post again later as soon as the shock subsides....

07-28-2006, 06:00 PM	#20
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	I think whenever Bonanza leaves, they will stop Green Acres...just my opinion. Bonanza into Green Acres has a good flow. Their focus will be eventually 70s-90s shows I hear.

07-28-2006, 07:39 PM	#22
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	Maybe September we will see shows that are not airing anywhere. August is really a slow month for TV, so maybe they are waiting for the fall to air the seldom seen stuff.

07-28-2006, 07:48 PM	#23
TVJunkie101 Member...you 'member? Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,838	I hope so. LOL. I knew I shouldn't expect much but I'm REALLY bummed. And of all the 60s shows they pick Green Acres? I guess, again, I was hoping for shows not actually airing elsewhere. I also hope they drop the double takes if they continue to just use the 6pm-11pm slot. Although I wouldn't mind the doubletakes for a show like Alice, or Perfect Strangers, because of the ton of episodes they have. I knew I shouldn't of hoped for those two first, LOL.