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clj2 · 07-01-2006, 06:57 PM

What do you think of TV Land in its current state? What do you think the next moves will be?

I have mixed feelings. The focus is becoming more balanced again (60s/70s mostly)...unlike the 2005-early 2006. With Star Trek coming, it will be the first 1960s show since June, 2004. Which excites me, at least they're still paying the 1960s some attention. And with Green Acres renewed, that also gives a little more hope, I like GA. I also like the idea of TM/LITB getting mini-marathons and 1950s and 1960s classics in the evening/early morning hours. Plus Night Court going on hiatus, one less 80s show. I kinda want to say they'll start adding more 60s, but another part of me says no. I think the next move will be Beaver re-joining the primetime lineup, however I could be wrong, but there are good chances I think. It's also nice to see the 1980s shows mostly limited to daytime, don't get me wrong, I like some 1980s shows....but I don't think TV Land is the place for them.

I predict we'll see the addition of at least one 1960s show next year, probably a sitcom. I'm not getting excited about anything right now, though, because who knows with TV Land anymore?? I just keep suggesting at their boards and keeping my fingers crossed.

What do you think?

Pavan · 07-01-2006, 10:38 PM

What is to be excited about is TV Land Broadband. That looks very good and promising and will have some non-TVL shows airing uncut. I don't think many will be happy with new shows on on-air TV Land after Jeffersons.

clj2 · 07-01-2006, 10:45 PM

I know you can't say anything probably, but anymore 60s besides ST coming??

Pavan · 07-02-2006, 01:05 AM

I have no idea, but I doubt it.

TVJunkie101 · 07-02-2006, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

What is to be excited about is TV Land Broadband. That looks very good and promising and will have some non-TVL shows airing uncut. I don't think many will be happy with new shows on on-air TV Land after Jeffersons.

Uh oh, LOL. That doesn't sound very good ... (well Broadband does, but not the last statement ... lol).

clj2 · 07-02-2006, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TVJunkie101

Uh oh, LOL. That doesn't sound very good ... (well Broadband does, but not the last statement ... lol).

Same here, LOL. The issue I have, is online video is usually grainy and doesn't have good sound quality. Maybe I'm wrong.

If they would add Get Smart, that might be a step in the right direction.

JT · 07-02-2006, 03:13 PM

TVLand sucks, IMO.

Quite frankly, they're afraid to try anything new, and in a way, I can't blame them. Last year, when they aired the Warner Brothers 50th Anniversary marathon, I was in heaven. Complete heaven. These were all shows that, for the most part, hadn't been on a major cable network for years and years and years. But the ratings were not good, and TVLand got the idea that people want to see the same things over and over again, which is probably true.

I just get frustrated because as much as I love the shows that have been in reruns for years, I just want TVLand and other channels to realize that classic TV is more than Lucy and Archie and Gilligan and the others. There's another world of sitcoms and dramas and entire genres that are always neglected. Even shows that were big in reruns 10 years ago are nowhere to be found today. Where is That Girl? Emergency?

There are numerous shows with over 100 episodes that rarely see the light of day. Where's Family? Where's Eight is Enough? Where is Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman?

It makes no sense.

clj2 · 07-02-2006, 04:30 PM

Should we expect any news of any new shows coming next year anytime soon? I know it probably isn't time yet, but just thought I'd throw it out there.

judgestone · 07-02-2006, 04:42 PM

I dont care for tvland anymore except waiting for Night Court return in September or October. I cannot watch Cheer without Night Court. Right now the show they have on it SUCK!!!! I dont care for 50's & 60's show anymore that have on becasue they are very old. Right now I dont watch tvland anymore til Night Court return.

TVFactFan · 07-02-2006, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

What is to be excited about is TV Land Broadband. That looks very good and promising and will have some non-TVL shows airing uncut. I don't think many will be happy with new shows on on-air TV Land after Jeffersons.

Well as long as he Jeffersons are still on when those other shows you are talking about are added I will be ok-lol Now if you are talking about shows from the 60's I hope it's That Girl

mstewart · 07-02-2006, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JT

TVLand sucks, IMO.

Quite frankly, they're afraid to try anything new, and in a way, I can't blame them. Last year, when they aired the Warner Brothers 50th Anniversary marathon, I was in heaven. Complete heaven. These were all shows that, for the most part, hadn't been on a major cable network for years and years and years. But the ratings were not good, and TVLand got the idea that people want to see the same things over and over again, which is probably true.

I just get frustrated because as much as I love the shows that have been in reruns for years, I just want TVLand and other channels to realize that classic TV is more than Lucy and Archie and Gilligan and the others. There's another world of sitcoms and dramas and entire genres that are always neglected. Even shows that were big in reruns 10 years ago are nowhere to be found today. Where is That Girl? Emergency?

There are numerous shows with over 100 episodes that rarely see the light of day. Where's Family? Where's Eight is Enough? Where is Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman?

It makes no sense.

Family would be a great show for TVLand watchers to see. It was in my opinion Aaron Spelling's best piece of work. It showed a family with real life issues and not this syrupy storylines we see in other family shows. Meredith Baxter Birney was great on that show and her storylines definitely moved the show. Her character, Nancy Lawrence Maitland, was an underrated character on that show. The cast was outstanding and the writing was inpeccible.

It would great for TVLand to have Here's Lucy, Please Don't Eat the Daisies, Donna Reed Show, Room 222, one season shows such as Bridget Loves Bernie and All Is Forgiven, and The New Dick Van Dyke Show.

big bertha · 07-02-2006, 11:54 PM

I think that right now tvland is running their shows into the ground. I think if another channel starts showing older shows that haven't been seen in a while they will start stealing viewers away. I mean the way things are going why should I watch tvland when I have most of the shows on dvd now? And I don't have to watch commercials. It used to be time for bathroom breaks between commercials-now I can take a shower and still have time to style my hair. There are just way too many commercials and I can't think of one right now that has a product I would buy. And what happened to the cute commercials? Like Mr. Whipple or Tony the Tiger? I think now that the I network has gained some older shows from Warner Brothers they might just grab some viewers. I know that I will be watching next month. I hope they show Alice and Perfect Strangers. I haven't seen them in a while.

Auntie · 07-03-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mstewart

Family would be a great show for TVLand watchers to see. It was in my opinion Aaron Spelling's best piece of work. It showed a family with real life issues and not this syrupy storylines we see in other family shows. Meredith Baxter Birney was great on that show and her storylines definitely moved the show. Her character, Nancy Lawrence Maitland, was an underrated character on that show. The cast was outstanding and the writing was inpeccible.

It would great for TVLand to have Here's Lucy, Please Don't Eat the Daisies, Donna Reed Show, Room 222, one season shows such as Bridget Loves Bernie and All Is Forgiven, and The New Dick Van Dyke Show.

I tell you one show I do miss seeing on TVland in the mornings;'The Waltons'. I wish that TVland would put it on back in syndication. All those other shows on TVland; 'Welcome Back Koter', 'What's Happening', etc. I never watch them.Occasionally I'll watch 'Little House on The Preaire' .

clj2 · 07-03-2006, 01:51 PM

Who else agrees they need more 1960s shows? I think TV Land should be mostly 50s-70s with an emphasis on 60s, maybe an 80s show or two late night. Nick@Nite should do late 70s-early 90s. According to The Link, a few 1960s shows are currently under serious/heavy consideration, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

MikeLutton · 07-03-2006, 02:17 PM

not me i hate 60s 70s shows i want more 70s and 80s on tv land Nick at nite is trash anyway now and always wil be.

07-01-2006, 06:57 PM	#1
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	TV Land where it is and where it's heading What do you think of TV Land in its current state? What do you think the next moves will be? I have mixed feelings. The focus is becoming more balanced again (60s/70s mostly)...unlike the 2005-early 2006. With Star Trek coming, it will be the first 1960s show since June, 2004. Which excites me, at least they're still paying the 1960s some attention. And with Green Acres renewed, that also gives a little more hope, I like GA. I also like the idea of TM/LITB getting mini-marathons and 1950s and 1960s classics in the evening/early morning hours. Plus Night Court going on hiatus, one less 80s show. I kinda want to say they'll start adding more 60s, but another part of me says no. I think the next move will be Beaver re-joining the primetime lineup, however I could be wrong, but there are good chances I think. It's also nice to see the 1980s shows mostly limited to daytime, don't get me wrong, I like some 1980s shows....but I don't think TV Land is the place for them. I predict we'll see the addition of at least one 1960s show next year, probably a sitcom. I'm not getting excited about anything right now, though, because who knows with TV Land anymore?? I just keep suggesting at their boards and keeping my fingers crossed. What do you think?
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07-01-2006, 10:38 PM	#2
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07-02-2006, 03:13 PM	#7
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	TVLand sucks, IMO. Quite frankly, they're afraid to try anything new, and in a way, I can't blame them. Last year, when they aired the Warner Brothers 50th Anniversary marathon, I was in heaven. Complete heaven. These were all shows that, for the most part, hadn't been on a major cable network for years and years and years. But the ratings were not good, and TVLand got the idea that people want to see the same things over and over again, which is probably true. I just get frustrated because as much as I love the shows that have been in reruns for years, I just want TVLand and other channels to realize that classic TV is more than Lucy and Archie and Gilligan and the others. There's another world of sitcoms and dramas and entire genres that are always neglected. Even shows that were big in reruns 10 years ago are nowhere to be found today. Where is That Girl? Emergency? There are numerous shows with over 100 episodes that rarely see the light of day. Where's Family? Where's Eight is Enough? Where is Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman? It makes no sense.
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07-02-2006, 04:42 PM	#9
judgestone HELLO Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 19, 2005 Location: MINNESOTA Posts: 135	I dont care for tvland anymore except waiting for Night Court return in September or October. I cannot watch Cheer without Night Court. Right now the show they have on it SUCK!!!! I dont care for 50's & 60's show anymore that have on becasue they are very old. Right now I dont watch tvland anymore til Night Court return.
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07-02-2006, 11:54 PM	#12
big bertha Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 14, 2004 Posts: 113	tvland needs to get a clue I think that right now tvland is running their shows into the ground. I think if another channel starts showing older shows that haven't been seen in a while they will start stealing viewers away. I mean the way things are going why should I watch tvland when I have most of the shows on dvd now? And I don't have to watch commercials. It used to be time for bathroom breaks between commercials-now I can take a shower and still have time to style my hair. There are just way too many commercials and I can't think of one right now that has a product I would buy. And what happened to the cute commercials? Like Mr. Whipple or Tony the Tiger? I think now that the I network has gained some older shows from Warner Brothers they might just grab some viewers. I know that I will be watching next month. I hope they show Alice and Perfect Strangers. I haven't seen them in a while.

07-01-2006, 10:45 PM	#3
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	I know you can't say anything probably, but anymore 60s besides ST coming??

07-02-2006, 01:05 AM	#4
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	I have no idea, but I doubt it.

07-02-2006, 04:30 PM	#8
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	Should we expect any news of any new shows coming next year anytime soon? I know it probably isn't time yet, but just thought I'd throw it out there.

07-03-2006, 01:51 PM	#14
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	Who else agrees they need more 1960s shows? I think TV Land should be mostly 50s-70s with an emphasis on 60s, maybe an 80s show or two late night. Nick@Nite should do late 70s-early 90s. According to The Link, a few 1960s shows are currently under serious/heavy consideration, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

07-03-2006, 02:17 PM	#15
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,886	not me i hate 60s 70s shows i want more 70s and 80s on tv land Nick at nite is trash anyway now and always wil be.