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BigManMike · 01-28-2017, 02:37 PM

Both sucks in my opinion. MeTV has too many boring westerns. Antenna used to be good but I stopped watching when they started crunching credits. Both of them overplay shows, even though they get new ones periodically. I mostly just stick to Bounce and Laff. They have some good shows and some good movies.

TVFactFan · 01-28-2017, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Crusinforabrusin

I once enjoyed this channel , but over the past year or two , I have come to dislike it for the most part. With shows like The Beverly Hillbillies or Perry Mason , their schedule has become crap. Too much drama shows and western on the schedule , especially Saturday mornings for westerns. As for the sitcoms , blech.... They have Mister Ed which is OK and The Donna Reed Show is good. I love Lucy is on at 6:30A.M. which is OK but it needs a break . As for early evening sitcoms , Mamas Family is good to watch. Mash at 7P.M. is an excellent choice for that time and its a good show too. Andy Griffith, I don't care too much for so yeah.

Their schedule isnt all that great , and for the most part, is the reason I stay on Antenna TV most of the time.

How about your thoughts on Metv? Has it lost its appeal or not?

Sunday Night is the only time the channel is watchable to me. Never has been on the same level as Antenna TV

Nordy · 01-28-2017, 07:50 PM

I'm on a boycott since they took my Kojak off the schedule!

TVFactFan · 01-28-2017, 08:13 PM

Their 11pm to 1am on Sunday Night should be 9pm to 11pm.

Not some damm Columbo and Night Stalker from 9pm to 11pm

Svenfan1234 · 01-28-2017, 08:50 PM

Their schedule would be better if they took off the 9PM MacGyver and brought back the Comedy Conundrum then.

Coffeecup · 01-29-2017, 11:33 AM

Just how much tv do you all watch? I jump around if I find one station has something I don't like. There is Cozi, Antenna, METV, Decades, Laff, and maybe one or two others. Sure there are shows I don't care for on all the stations I mention, but I don't bash the station. One can read a book, do housework, or work outside the house. You folks must watch a lot of tv.

tlc38tlc38 · 01-29-2017, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Their 11pm to 1am on Sunday Night should be 9pm to 11pm.

Not some damm Columbo and Night Stalker from 9pm to 11pm

YES!

TVFactFan · 01-29-2017, 12:40 PM

well today there is a Mary Tyler Moore Mini-thon from 2pm to 5pm on ME-TV

But that's it. After 5pm nothing else comes on until 11pm

Bonniegirl · 01-29-2017, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

well today there is a Mary Tyler Moore Mini-thon from 2pm to 5pm on ME-TV

But that's it. After 5pm nothing else comes on until 11pm

Well I love "The Love Boat" !!

But I really think they could have a longer marathon for Mary than just 3 hours! Just 6 episodes!

That's nothing considering how long the MTM show ran. And she was a popular actress too!

TVFactFan · 01-29-2017, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Well I love "The Love Boat" !!

But I really think they could have a longer marathon for Mary than just 3 hours! Just 6 episodes!

That's nothing considering how long the MTM show ran. And she was a popular actress too!

should be all day. ME-TV can't even get that right

pkripper001 · 01-29-2017, 01:11 PM

Marion Ross will be on THE LOVE BOAT at 5:00PM Eastern
Vicki Lawrence & Fred Willard,LOVE BOAT at 6:00PM Eastern
Denver Pyle(Uncle Jesse) on ANDY GRIFFITH at 7:00PM Eastern

LUNCH · 01-29-2017, 02:56 PM

MeTV is still a good channel.Their main problem as other folks have mentioned is they show way too many westerns,and they are too heavy on dramas.Personally I'd like to see them focus on adding more classic sitcoms to their line-up. Make it a more even balance between dramas and comedies. As far as westerns go there is a channel called "GRIT" that's basically a free over the air channel that shows a lot of classic westerns. If you get MeTV you probably get that channel as well. So there's already plenty of westerns on TV already and that's not even counting cable.

Coffeecup · 01-30-2017, 01:02 PM

I did watch the first episode of Mary Tyler Moore on Sunday but I found the quality of the viewing of the show to be a little foggy looking. By that the faces didn't seem that crisp. It seems like a little veil over people faces. I was a bit disappointed.

stevea · 02-01-2017, 10:08 PM

I agree that MeTV has too many dramas/westerns. Weekdays, sitcoms end at 9 am and don't resume until 6 pm, and 9-10 pm was recently lost. I imagine their western programming is offered as an alternative to antenna tv sitcoms. MeTV shows more actual program than antenna tv. So with antenna tv we see more of those garbage, low-class ads.

tlc38tlc38 · 03-31-2017, 08:17 PM

Now that I'm FINALLY able to get MeTV, I wouldn't say it's lost it's appeal. I'd just say it needs a little revamping.

My opinions:

Lessen the westerns.

Air more "Happy Days", "The Odd Couple", & "The Beverly Hillbillies".

Bring in a couple more 80s shows like "It's a Living" and "Perfect Strangers".

Bring back "Petticoat Junction"!

01-28-2017, 07:50 PM	#18
Nordy Gilmore Guy and Proud of it!! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2012 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 2,590	I'm on a boycott since they took my Kojak off the schedule!
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01-28-2017, 08:50 PM	#20
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	Their schedule would be better if they took off the 9PM MacGyver and brought back the Comedy Conundrum then.
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01-28-2017, 02:37 PM	#16
BigManMike Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 25, 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,022	Both sucks in my opinion. MeTV has too many boring westerns. Antenna used to be good but I stopped watching when they started crunching credits. Both of them overplay shows, even though they get new ones periodically. I mostly just stick to Bounce and Laff. They have some good shows and some good movies.

01-28-2017, 08:13 PM	#19
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,119	Their 11pm to 1am on Sunday Night should be 9pm to 11pm. Not some damm Columbo and Night Stalker from 9pm to 11pm

01-29-2017, 11:33 AM	#21
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	Just how much tv do you all watch? I jump around if I find one station has something I don't like. There is Cozi, Antenna, METV, Decades, Laff, and maybe one or two others. Sure there are shows I don't care for on all the stations I mention, but I don't bash the station. One can read a book, do housework, or work outside the house. You folks must watch a lot of tv.

01-29-2017, 12:40 PM	#23
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,119	well today there is a Mary Tyler Moore Mini-thon from 2pm to 5pm on ME-TV But that's it. After 5pm nothing else comes on until 11pm

01-29-2017, 01:11 PM	#26
pkripper001 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 12, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 401	Marion Ross will be on THE LOVE BOAT at 5:00PM Eastern Vicki Lawrence & Fred Willard,LOVE BOAT at 6:00PM Eastern Denver Pyle(Uncle Jesse) on ANDY GRIFFITH at 7:00PM Eastern

01-29-2017, 02:56 PM	#27
LUNCH Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 1,304	MeTV is still a good channel.Their main problem as other folks have mentioned is they show way too many westerns,and they are too heavy on dramas.Personally I'd like to see them focus on adding more classic sitcoms to their line-up. Make it a more even balance between dramas and comedies. As far as westerns go there is a channel called "GRIT" that's basically a free over the air channel that shows a lot of classic westerns. If you get MeTV you probably get that channel as well. So there's already plenty of westerns on TV already and that's not even counting cable.

01-30-2017, 01:02 PM	#28
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	I did watch the first episode of Mary Tyler Moore on Sunday but I found the quality of the viewing of the show to be a little foggy looking. By that the faces didn't seem that crisp. It seems like a little veil over people faces. I was a bit disappointed.

02-01-2017, 10:08 PM	#29
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,953	I agree that MeTV has too many dramas/westerns. Weekdays, sitcoms end at 9 am and don't resume until 6 pm, and 9-10 pm was recently lost. I imagine their western programming is offered as an alternative to antenna tv sitcoms. MeTV shows more actual program than antenna tv. So with antenna tv we see more of those garbage, low-class ads.

03-31-2017, 08:17 PM	#30
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,271	Now that I'm FINALLY able to get MeTV, I wouldn't say it's lost it's appeal. I'd just say it needs a little revamping. My opinions: Lessen the westerns. Air more "Happy Days", "The Odd Couple", & "The Beverly Hillbillies". Bring in a couple more 80s shows like "It's a Living" and "Perfect Strangers". Bring back "Petticoat Junction"!