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icecream · 12-17-2017, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by treky

it's a shame; they used to be a good channel.

They still are! I was looking forward to the January schedule. Not only did Antenna have several shows I already liked, they are adding a lot more and finally getting rid of most of the Norman Lear shows. Can't see any of it now because of my lousy affiliate taking Antenna away. Yes they crunch credits but get singled out way too much on this board. Almost all TV stations today crunch credits, Antenna is hardly alone on that. And they don't go off the clock either to add more commercials like the Viacom networks and others.

MA · 12-17-2017, 05:13 PM

GetTV would be nice to have.

1960'sTVfan · 12-17-2017, 06:40 PM

I'm not interested in most of GetTV's schedule, but earlier this year I recorded their airings of the Peter Loves Mary show, and I'm glad I recorded them because they yanked the show off the schedule after running it for only 8 weeks.

That's another thing I dislike about GetTV, they mess with their schedule too much. I do like some of the old Christmas specials they are airing this month, that's a good thing.

Antenna TV isn't perfect either but I think they're overall a decent channel. I have to give them two thumbs up for airing The Joey Bishop Show, including the 1st season shows that hadn't been seen since they originally aired. If only the shows would air uncut, but I guess that's too much to ask. The Antenna TV airings of Joey Bishop Show are better than nothing unless the complete series gets issued on DVD. In my opinion, putting The Joey Bishop Show on their schedule was by far the best thing Antenna TV did in 2017.

But it seems to me that Antenna TV is gradually transitioning to a 1980's and 1990's sitcom channel. Most of the new shows they're adding for 2018 are from that time frame. As time goes along, wouldn't surprise me if the more recent sitcoms become the focus of their schedule, and less focus on the older sitcoms from the 50's, 60's and 70's.

Dude111 · 12-17-2017, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by treky

on other words "don't call us we'll call you". Well I wouldn't be upset. You're not missing much by not seeing them.

No sadly not at all!!!!

opus · 12-18-2017, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by catsrule

Yes they crunch credits but get singled out way too much on this board. Almost all TV stations today crunch credits, Antenna is hardly alone on that.

Then maybe they should change their slogan from "TV how it was meant to be" to "TV the way it is now ".

Still sad they took it away from you though

TV Guy · 12-22-2017, 07:22 AM

WBIN 50.1 changed to the Justice Network as of Thursday afternoon. So unfortunately Boston is now without an Antenna TV affiliate.

MA · 12-22-2017, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TV Guy

WBIN 50.1 changed to the Justice Network as of Thursday afternoon. So unfortunately Boston is now without an Antenna TV affiliate.

What is Justice Network?

Svenfan1234 · 12-22-2017, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by opus

Then maybe they should change their slogan from "TV how it was meant to be" to "TV the way it is now ".

Still sad they took it away from you though

Logo, which hacks away one or two of the same shows Antenna airs or have aired, is worse.

MA · 12-22-2017, 12:13 PM

Got some more responses.

MA · 12-22-2017, 12:14 PM

You would need to contact the station and ask them that question.

Seriously?!

stevea · 12-22-2017, 01:58 PM

Good luck getting an answer from the station. They transfer you to a "programming person", you get their voicemail, and they don't call you back.

You might have better luck using the "contact us" icon of their website (I did.)

MA · 12-22-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stevea

Good luck getting an answer from the station. They transfer you to a "programming person", you get their voicemail, and they don't call you back.

You might have better luck using the "contact us" icon of their website (I did.)

You mean The Justice Network?

Damien · 12-27-2017, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MikaelaArsenault

Which is ridiculous because we really do not need all these Spanish channels.

Actually, we do. Hispanics are becoming the majority.

IllinoisTVFan · 12-28-2017, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Damien

Actually, we do. Hispanics are becoming the majority.

Our language in this country is English and should stay that way.

treky · 12-28-2017, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by IllinoisTVFan

Our language in this country is English and should stay that way.

yes, Archie Bunker

12-17-2017, 05:13 PM	#17
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,997	GetTV would be nice to have.
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12-17-2017, 06:40 PM	#18
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,130	I'm not interested in most of GetTV's schedule, but earlier this year I recorded their airings of the Peter Loves Mary show, and I'm glad I recorded them because they yanked the show off the schedule after running it for only 8 weeks. That's another thing I dislike about GetTV, they mess with their schedule too much. I do like some of the old Christmas specials they are airing this month, that's a good thing. Antenna TV isn't perfect either but I think they're overall a decent channel. I have to give them two thumbs up for airing The Joey Bishop Show, including the 1st season shows that hadn't been seen since they originally aired. If only the shows would air uncut, but I guess that's too much to ask. The Antenna TV airings of Joey Bishop Show are better than nothing unless the complete series gets issued on DVD. In my opinion, putting The Joey Bishop Show on their schedule was by far the best thing Antenna TV did in 2017. But it seems to me that Antenna TV is gradually transitioning to a 1980's and 1990's sitcom channel. Most of the new shows they're adding for 2018 are from that time frame. As time goes along, wouldn't surprise me if the more recent sitcoms become the focus of their schedule, and less focus on the older sitcoms from the 50's, 60's and 70's.

12-22-2017, 07:22 AM	#21
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	WBIN 50.1 changed to the Justice Network as of Thursday afternoon. So unfortunately Boston is now without an Antenna TV affiliate.

12-22-2017, 12:13 PM	#24
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,997	Got some more responses.

12-22-2017, 12:14 PM	#25
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,997	You would need to contact the station and ask them that question. Seriously?!

12-22-2017, 01:58 PM	#26
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,900	Good luck getting an answer from the station. They transfer you to a "programming person", you get their voicemail, and they don't call you back. You might have better luck using the "contact us" icon of their website (I did.)