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SpunkiiMonkii7078 · 01-01-2005, 11:37 PM

I was just flipping through things, and found out MTM airs in Canada! I'm a little confused because usually the USA and Canada are joined together for most things. If MTM is availible in Canada, then wouldn't it be in the US?

It is aired on TV Land Canada, which has me even more confused! The show is aired 3, 4, or even 5 times a day! The website is www.tvlandcanada.com

MTM Season One was released in Canada, and it's the same thing as the one released here. They haven't released any other seasons there yet either, as here.

So why is MTM availible here and not there? I am so confused. Whether it's because I'm tired or not, I don't know. I have been drinking my coffee tonight sooo.... LOL

Somebody please help me...I'm clueless!

Larry Surrell · 01-02-2005, 12:41 PM

I think TV Land Canada, which is only partially owned by Viacom, has to buy programming independent of its US cousin. The two channels are different and independently programmed. Obviously, TV Land Canada bought the rights to show MTM and TV Land USA did not. They never aired The Dick Van Dyke Show, the rights to show that series in Canada was bought by a competitor.

I've seen some episodes of MTM that were aired on TV Land Canada and they hack them up as badly as they did on TV Land USA. Having watched the original run on CBS, I couldn't stomach wathcing these heavily edited versions. We'll just have to keep hoping that seasons 2-7 DVDs will be released someday.

Lolac · 01-03-2005, 11:27 PM

Larry! Long time no see! Happy New Year to you! Lolac

SpunkiiMonkii7078 · 01-04-2005, 08:10 AM

Ohhh thanks for the info!

Larry Surrell · 01-04-2005, 08:56 AM

Thanks, Lolac. Same to you. BTW, I love your avatar. "I seeeeee you"

and

You're welcome, FuNkYdOrYgUrL07. That's an interesting name. Does it have a special meaning?

SpunkiiMonkii7078 · 01-04-2005, 09:55 PM

Oh Thanks Larry! It sort of does have a special meaning LOL. FunkyDory is a song, and then I just added gurl at the end, and then 7 is my favorite number. That's the whole perspective of it there! It used to be my favorite song, but it's not any more sooo... LOL. Infact my friend's and my favorite song at the moment is 'Thriller', which everyone must know I hope. LOL. Thanks again for the help!

SawgrassSteve · 01-06-2005, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuNkYdOrYgUrL07

If MTM is availible in Canada, then wouldn't it be in the US? ...Somebody please help me...I'm clueless!

TMTMS is available on Broadcast TV here in Chicago, as well as W.O.W. Cable Basic, Comcast Digital Cable, and Direct TV Satellite.
Hopefully, you subscribe to at least one of those?

Steve

SpunkiiMonkii7078 · 01-07-2005, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SawgrassSteve

TMTMS is available on Broadcast TV here in Chicago, as well as W.O.W. Cable Basic, Comcast Digital Cable, and Direct TV Satellite.
Hopefully, you subscribe to at least one of those?

Steve

I don't think I do...LOL. I only have basic cable right now, and if my Mom is nice that might stay for an extra month. We'll then go down to the standard cable or whatever, where you get 25 channels. Right now we have 70 channels and that's a dream come true for me!!!! LOL.

My dad has just decided to leave us for good, so we're sort of on our own now money-wise and everything.

I wish, I wish I subscribed to those!!!!!! I'll have to save my money up to pay once a month LOL. I could really do that if I tried my hardest!!

Thanks for the help though! I sincerely appreciate it!!!!

Larry Surrell · 01-07-2005, 02:42 PM

There's a good discussion about the station in Chicago which airs TMTMS and other classic TV shows here:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=127939

Their claims about being available on DirecTV are a bit misleading. Technically, they are carried by DirecTV (and most likely Dish Network too), but by law only residents of the Chicago DMA are allowed to subscribe.

Steve, have you watched any Mary episodes on this channel yet? If so, are they running them unedited?

FuNkYdOrYgUrL07,

Sorry to hear of your family's financial difficulties. Many of us have been through some tough times too. I hope things get better for you soon.

SawgrassSteve · 01-07-2005, 07:05 PM

Yes, I do watch them, but no, they don't appear to be unedited. I say "appear" because I can't say for certain since I never bought TMTMS Season 1 on dvd. I think they are showing the same eps as TV Land, though.
Fortunately, like TDVDS airings, they are running them in order.

Steve

SpunkiiMonkii7078 · 01-08-2005, 09:33 AM

Ohhh I see, so I would have to live in Chicago anyways? Darn. I live in Erie, which is close to Chicago....sort of.

Thanks Larry.

Jessica

01-01-2005, 11:37 PM	#1
SpunkiiMonkii7078 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 20, 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 784	MTM Airs in Canada I was just flipping through things, and found out MTM airs in Canada! I'm a little confused because usually the USA and Canada are joined together for most things. If MTM is availible in Canada, then wouldn't it be in the US? It is aired on TV Land Canada, which has me even more confused! The show is aired 3, 4, or even 5 times a day! The website is www.tvlandcanada.com MTM Season One was released in Canada, and it's the same thing as the one released here. They haven't released any other seasons there yet either, as here. So why is MTM availible here and not there? I am so confused. Whether it's because I'm tired or not, I don't know. I have been drinking my coffee tonight sooo.... LOL Somebody please help me...I'm clueless!
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01-08-2005, 09:33 AM	#11
SpunkiiMonkii7078 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 20, 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 784	Ohhh I see, so I would have to live in Chicago anyways? Darn. I live in Erie, which is close to Chicago....sort of. Thanks Larry. Jessica
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01-02-2005, 12:41 PM	#2
Larry Surrell Ed M. 1918-2006 RIP Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 27, 2003 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 702	I think TV Land Canada, which is only partially owned by Viacom, has to buy programming independent of its US cousin. The two channels are different and independently programmed. Obviously, TV Land Canada bought the rights to show MTM and TV Land USA did not. They never aired The Dick Van Dyke Show, the rights to show that series in Canada was bought by a competitor. I've seen some episodes of MTM that were aired on TV Land Canada and they hack them up as badly as they did on TV Land USA. Having watched the original run on CBS, I couldn't stomach wathcing these heavily edited versions. We'll just have to keep hoping that seasons 2-7 DVDs will be released someday.

01-03-2005, 11:27 PM	#3
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	Larry! Long time no see! Happy New Year to you! Lolac

01-04-2005, 08:10 AM	#4
SpunkiiMonkii7078 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 20, 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 784	Ohhh thanks for the info!

01-04-2005, 08:56 AM	#5
Larry Surrell Ed M. 1918-2006 RIP Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 27, 2003 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 702	Thanks, Lolac. Same to you. BTW, I love your avatar. "I seeeeee you" and You're welcome, FuNkYdOrYgUrL07. That's an interesting name. Does it have a special meaning?

01-04-2005, 09:55 PM	#6
SpunkiiMonkii7078 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 20, 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 784	Oh Thanks Larry! It sort of does have a special meaning LOL. FunkyDory is a song, and then I just added gurl at the end, and then 7 is my favorite number. That's the whole perspective of it there! It used to be my favorite song, but it's not any more sooo... LOL. Infact my friend's and my favorite song at the moment is 'Thriller', which everyone must know I hope. LOL. Thanks again for the help!

01-07-2005, 02:42 PM	#9
Larry Surrell Ed M. 1918-2006 RIP Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 27, 2003 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 702	There's a good discussion about the station in Chicago which airs TMTMS and other classic TV shows here: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=127939 Their claims about being available on DirecTV are a bit misleading. Technically, they are carried by DirecTV (and most likely Dish Network too), but by law only residents of the Chicago DMA are allowed to subscribe. Steve, have you watched any Mary episodes on this channel yet? If so, are they running them unedited? FuNkYdOrYgUrL07, Sorry to hear of your family's financial difficulties. Many of us have been through some tough times too. I hope things get better for you soon.

01-07-2005, 07:05 PM	#10
SawgrassSteve Loyal Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,423	Yes, I do watch them, but no, they don't appear to be unedited. I say "appear" because I can't say for certain since I never bought TMTMS Season 1 on dvd. I think they are showing the same eps as TV Land, though. Fortunately, like TDVDS airings, they are running them in order. Steve