Direct TV CEO "Viacom channels are no longer popular" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

FHCastmember · 03-21-2019, 04:45 PM

I would have to agree with the DirecTV website !

tlc38tlc38 · 03-21-2019, 04:59 PM

I don’t understand this. Is Directv getting rid of the channels?

icecream · 03-21-2019, 05:04 PM

Hopefully if the other cable companies join with Direct TV, Viacom will get the message and make their channels more watchable. First step would be totally removing off the clock programming.

opus · 03-21-2019, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I don’t understand this. Is Directv getting rid of the channels?

It looks like one of those payment disputes between carrier and provider (I don't have the ratings, but those channels named look like some of the more popular cable nets).

I had it here recently between Spectrum and Tribune, where the Trib networks were pulled and part of Spectrums argument was no one cared about networks like AntennaTV and WGN America.

Eventually they come to a deal, restore the channels, and the carrier raises your rates

tlc38tlc38 · 03-21-2019, 05:09 PM

The only Viacom channel I watch is Logo. So I honestly wouldn’t care if Directv dropped the channels.

TheLogoMan94 · 03-21-2019, 06:45 PM

I don’t watch any Viacom channel. And last time I checked, didn’t they have the lowest rated cable/satellite network for a while (MTV Classic)?

Viacom’s off-the-clock programming is so bad. They should do away with that altogether and seriously revamp most or all of their channels. I agree with DirecTV, and the facts show, Viacom’s channels are losing viewers by the month, by the year. Viacom has no one to blame by themselves.

tenter · 03-22-2019, 01:10 PM

i wonder if xfinity is next? viacom is doing it on purpose to lose the ratings

stevea · 03-22-2019, 10:55 PM

Comcast ditched CMT to a higher priced tier. I wouldn't mind losing all of them if they lowered the prices.

TVFactFan · 03-23-2019, 02:34 AM

I think out of these channels would bothered me the most if I had directv

BET and Comedy Central

TVFactFan · 03-23-2019, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

The only Viacom channel I watch is Logo. So I honestly wouldn’t care if Directv dropped the channels.

I lost logo 2 weeks when I downgraded my cable. That was the only channel I was watching on sunday night

tlc38tlc38 · 03-23-2019, 09:07 AM

As of this moroning, I still have Logo so apparently they reached some agreement, which means my bill will probably be higher next month.

favoriteshow · 03-23-2019, 10:08 AM

May I ask - Why do people here keep DirecTV? How much do you pay per month?

Channels like Logo can be found in less expensive providers like Philo's $20/month package. Then use an antenna for the local channels. Even Dish Network's Dish Plex is pretty good. It doesn't include Logo and Animal Planet though, but still a good value. I have Fios but I know it's limited in availability.

One issue we face is that we double pay for programming. DirecTV is owned by AT&T that owns TBS. It pays for Friends rights - I believe afternoon rights. Paramount and Nick, owned by Viacom, is paying for Friends as well, for the evening rights.

I mean Friends was a great show, but it doesn't warrant so much coverage that we as customers end up paying in a way twice. (and some of us with Netflix indirectly pay another way as Netflix feels it's important to keep it). Meanwhile the six actors of the show reap huge royalties from all these multiple types of coverage, while the typical customer has continued increases in monthly charges.

tlc38tlc38 · 03-23-2019, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by favoriteshow

May I ask - Why do people here keep DirecTV? How much do you pay per month?

Channels like Logo can be found in less expensive providers like Philo's $20/month package. Then use an antenna for the local channels. Even Dish Network's Dish Plex is pretty good. It doesn't include Logo and Animal Planet though, but still a good value. I have Fios but I know it's limited in availability.

One issue we face is that we double pay for programming. DirecTV is owned by AT&T that owns TBS. It pays for Friends rights - I believe afternoon rights. Paramount and Nick, owned by Viacom, is paying for Friends as well, for the evening rights.

I mean Friends was a great show, but it doesn't warrant so much coverage that we as customers end up paying in a way twice. (and some of us with Netflix indirectly pay another way). Meanwhile the six actors of the show reap huge royalties from all this, while we have increases in monthly charges.

I live so far in the sticks an antenna wouldn’t pick anything up...I know, I’ve tried twice. I pay a little over $60 a month and I have the lowest package possible. I also don’t have internet in my home; I just use my phone for my internet needs.

TVFactFan · 03-23-2019, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by favoriteshow

May I ask - Why do people here keep DirecTV? How much do you pay per month?

Channels like Logo can be found in less expensive providers like Philo's $20/month package. Then use an antenna for the local channels. Even Dish Network's Dish Plex is pretty good. It doesn't include Logo and Animal Planet though, but still a good value. I have Fios but I know it's limited in availability.

One issue we face is that we double pay for programming. DirecTV is owned by AT&T that owns TBS. It pays for Friends rights - I believe afternoon rights. Paramount and Nick, owned by Viacom, is paying for Friends as well, for the evening rights.

I mean Friends was a great show, but it doesn't warrant so much coverage that we as customers end up paying in a way twice. (and some of us with Netflix indirectly pay another way as Netflix feels it's important to keep it). Meanwhile the six actors of the show reap huge royalties from all these multiple types of coverage, while the typical customer has continued increases in monthly charges.

Because

1. Not everyone lives in a house

2. Most neighborhoods are controlled by Comcast

3. Some people may live in apt buildings that only use Comcast

LUNCH · 03-23-2019, 03:17 PM

I think most cable channels are no longer popular and getting even less popular each day.Even the big networks have become almost (although I don't like the following word): irrelevant now.And in Viacoms case I think channels like Antenna and MeTV are putting Viacom and their commercials out of business.

03-21-2019, 04:45 PM	#1
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03-21-2019, 04:59 PM	#2
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03-21-2019, 06:45 PM	#6
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03-21-2019, 05:09 PM	#5
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,258	The only Viacom channel I watch is Logo. So I honestly wouldn’t care if Directv dropped the channels.

03-22-2019, 01:10 PM	#7
tenter Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 28, 2014 Posts: 3,581	i wonder if xfinity is next? viacom is doing it on purpose to lose the ratings

03-22-2019, 10:55 PM	#8
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,690	Comcast ditched CMT to a higher priced tier. I wouldn't mind losing all of them if they lowered the prices.

03-23-2019, 02:34 AM	#9
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,062	I think out of these channels would bothered me the most if I had directv BET and Comedy Central

03-23-2019, 09:07 AM	#11
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,258	As of this moroning, I still have Logo so apparently they reached some agreement, which means my bill will probably be higher next month.

03-23-2019, 10:08 AM	#12
favoriteshow Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 08, 2018 Posts: 587	May I ask - Why do people here keep DirecTV? How much do you pay per month? Channels like Logo can be found in less expensive providers like Philo's $20/month package. Then use an antenna for the local channels. Even Dish Network's Dish Plex is pretty good. It doesn't include Logo and Animal Planet though, but still a good value. I have Fios but I know it's limited in availability. One issue we face is that we double pay for programming. DirecTV is owned by AT&T that owns TBS. It pays for Friends rights - I believe afternoon rights. Paramount and Nick, owned by Viacom, is paying for Friends as well, for the evening rights. I mean Friends was a great show, but it doesn't warrant so much coverage that we as customers end up paying in a way twice. (and some of us with Netflix indirectly pay another way as Netflix feels it's important to keep it). Meanwhile the six actors of the show reap huge royalties from all these multiple types of coverage, while the typical customer has continued increases in monthly charges.

03-23-2019, 03:17 PM	#15
LUNCH Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 1,304	I think most cable channels are no longer popular and getting even less popular each day.Even the big networks have become almost (although I don't like the following word): irrelevant now.And in Viacoms case I think channels like Antenna and MeTV are putting Viacom and their commercials out of business.