TNN Changes to Spike on Aug. 11

[storrs19]

I wish they would air The Benny Hill Show like the channel for men in Canada does. It is a shame that that show has not been aired for nearly 20 years in the US. It is perfect for a "man's" channel. I've nearly worn out the few tapes of it that I have.

Chad

[Czas na Zywiec]

Well they got a new logo today. It's like the old one, only clearer white (Which is harder on the eyes and more noticeable) and every five minutes or so, it flips around and it say 'America's Network for Men'. It stays that way for five minutes, then flips back to the logo. I thought that they would do that once during the hour, but the logo flipped around the whole hour at least twenty times. It was so distracting.

[Small Wonderian]

Originally posted by Original Prankster
Well they got a new logo today. It's like the old one, only clearer white (Which is harder on the eyes and more noticeable) and every five minutes or so, it flips around and it say 'America's Network for Men'. It stays that way for five minutes, then flips back to the logo. I thought that they would do that once during the hour, but the logo flipped around the whole hour at least twenty times. It was so distracting.

Yeah, I just noticed that, and it is annoying. At least on Lifetime, they have just the "Lifetime" logo on the screen and then when it goes to a commercial it then says 'Lifetime...Television For Women.'

[Czas na Zywiec]

lol Sorry for bumping this up again, but they couldn't keep that logo for one day. NOW it just says 'First Network for Men', and it doesn't turn arounmd or anything to TNN. I have a feeling they still haven't made up their minds though.

[SBTB Geek]

I sort of feel bad for the people working on Spike TV. They had to invest lots of money on new programming, and large-scale advertising.
Now all of it's going to waste- because a stupid reason at that.

Am I the only one who doesn't think of Spike Lee, when the word "spike" is mentioned?

[TVJunkie101]

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
I sort of feel bad for the people working on Spike TV. They had to invest lots of money on new programming, and large-scale advertising.
Now all of it's going to waste- because a stupid reason at that.

Am I the only one who doesn't think of Spike Lee, when the word "spike" is mentioned?

I agree. I do feel bad, and I never think of Spike Lee when the word Spike is mentioned. The whole lawsuit is pathetic, IMO. Spike Lee is just desperate for cash and attention. And the judge was a moron for his first ruling.

I also wish TNN would make up their minds what logo they wanted, but I was watching the new Ren and Stimpy last night and it still had the same logo, TNN for three minutes, New Network for Men for three minutes, vice versa all throughout the program. Hmm.

[Pavan]

Spike TV: Joint Public Statement Viacom and Spike Lee

NEW YORK, July 8 -- Viacom and Spike Lee are pleased to announce that they have resolved their differences which allows TNN to go forward with its name change to Spike TV.
Spike Lee said, "On reviewing the circumstances concerning the name change of the network, I no longer believe that Viacom deliberately intended to trade on my name when naming Spike TV. As an artist and a filmmaker, I feel that protection of freedom of expression is a critical value and I am concerned that my efforts to stop Viacom from using the Spike TV name could have the unintended consequence of threatening the First Amendment rights of Viacom and others. I am pleased to be able to resolve this matter and be able to work with Viacom on new projects."
Viacom said "We are pleased to put aside our differences with such a highly respected and influential creative talent as Mr. Lee and we are delighted to have resolved this lawsuit with him."

[dlemond]

Spike Lee was sueing?

I was always under the impression it was the leather clad pint-sized hoodlum on the right.

[Brian Damage]

Spike Lee is an idiot! Who the hell does he think he is saying people will confuse him with Spike TV?!? That is nothing but egotistical. His legal fees probably cost more money than all of his crappy movies grossed at the box office.

[Pavan]

Spike TV Bows Monday, August 11 At 9:00 AM(ET/PT)

The First Network For Men Debuts 'CBS MarketWatch' Updates and 'Zero To Sixty,' Auto News Minutes With Formula One Racer Danica Patrick
The First Network For Men Proclaims 'Spike TV Day' With Special Programming Celebrating Its Premiere

NEW YORK, July 22 -- On Monday, August 11, at 9:00 AM (ET/PT), The First Network For Men will debut as Spike TV. For its premiere, the network will kick off with a slate of specials and original programming, and will introduce two new daily programming features.
"We're thrilled that the first network for men is proceeding under the banner of Spike TV," said Albie Hecht, President, Spike TV. "Beginning today, and continuing for the remainder of men's lives, we will be building our home base with new programming and specials that speak to a wide range of men's interests. August 11 is Spike TV Day. Men all across this great land should
feel empowered to leave the toilet seat up!"
As part of its branded debut, the network will introduce two new daily features. "CBS MarketWatch," one of the premier financial news outlets, will provide updates two times a day on the current state of world markets and the economy. Additionally, Spike TV will offer "Zero to Sixty," daily one-minute
reports on the latest trends and news from the sleek, turbo-charged automotive industry. Noted business reporter Bambi Francisco anchors "CBS Marketwatch" updates. Formula One racer Danica Patrick, one of the world's top female drivers, hosts "Zero to Sixty."
Spike TV will celebrate its arrival with special programming, including "Road To SlamBall," a one-hour, behind-the-scenes reality movie of this popular extreme team sport; "Party With Spike," a one-hour special hosted by rapper Busta' Rhymes at the Playboy Mansion featuring Pam Anderson, Kelsey Grammer, Carmen Electra, Fred Durst, Nicole Eggert and Kid Rock. The network will also present a special edition of its hit series, "Most Extreme Elimination Challenge," in which contestants and games are named Spike. Finally, as part of its premiere night extravaganza, Spike TV will telecast its signature and highly rated, two-hour, LIVE weekly sports entertainment program WWE Raw, which will include a special surprise Spike moment.
During August, The First Network For Men will roll out its second phase of original programming to include "Ride With Funkmaster Flex," (Saturday, August 16, 7:30-8:00 PM, ET/PT) "Go Inside: Animal House," (Sunday, August 24, 9:00-
10:00 PM, ET/PT), a documentary special on the classic film which marks its 25th anniversary and new seasons of "SlamBall" (Monday, August, 11:05 PM-Midnight, ET/PT) and "Most Extreme Elimination Challenge" Thursday, July 31, 9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT).
Spike TV was to originally have launched on Monday, June 16. The network is available in 86 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming services MTV: Music Television, MTV2, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, TV Land, VH1, CMT: Country Music Television, and Spike TV, as well as The Digital Suite from MTV
Networks, a package of thirteen digital services, all of which are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks also operates and offers joint ventures, licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby its programming can be seen worldwide.

[Sitcomwriter]

Everybody is going to confuse Spike TV with that porno channel Spice TV.I just know it.

[AtlantaBravesFan29]

I wish that our cable company would get us Hallmark or TV Land to replace Spike TV. One less channel to watch. As a matter of fact, I haven't watched TNN(now Spike TV) since they changed their lineups with Real TV and Baywatch and stuff like that. Now we're getting shows from the Playboy Mansion and different other things. Now Spike TV will become a

[TMC]

In a sense, this could be considered a revival of UPN.

http://www.avclub.com/article/spike-...network-249991

I think this is probably due to the channel moving away from their previous identity as a male-oriented channel.

[eng51squad51]

here is another news site about the change

http://deadline.com/2017/02/spike-th...ng-1201906611/