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djcapote · 01-04-2007, 06:46 AM

Unfunny...Mash is boring..I'll watch TV Land again when it gets back to normal programming. TV Land needs to put back some of the older comedies NOT on DVD.

Dennis Dubois · 01-04-2007, 05:46 PM

The ONLY way TVLAND will air a show that's been off the air for years is if it comes out on DVD. I just think that the people at TVLAND are "ratings moochers".

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-04-2007, 06:23 PM

I am enjoying The M*A*S*H Marathron and both Reunion Special's

An 80s Guy · 01-04-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by djcapote

Unfunny...Mash is boring..I'll watch TV Land again when it gets back to normal programming. TV Land needs to put back some of the older comedies NOT on DVD.

Could not have said it better myself.

Adamantium · 01-05-2007, 06:21 PM

This is actually the first time in a while I've had TV Land on in the background in my room. I have every episode of M*A*S*H, plus those reunion specials on DVD, so I don't watch the episodes with my full attention. But if the marathon's on, and I'm online or something, I'll have it on. Then I eat breakfast to it when I wake up around 5:30am.

As for it being boring, that's a matter of opinion, of course. It can be boring at times to me too. It's never been a show that I've laughed out loud at. I just like the characters and find it to be humorous. But of course, it's more of a dramedy than a situation comedy.

With all that said, I, too wish TV Land would show some shows that are more rare and not on all day on other channels. I love M*A*S*H, but it used to air all the time on FX then it moved to all the time on Hallmark, and now it's on TV Land as well as Hallmark. And with every episode (251 of 'em) on DVD, it's not a show I'll sit down and watch on cable TV. The syndicated episodes are too chopped up. They cut out a lot great scenes, too.

Ireneparalegal · 01-05-2007, 06:23 PM

THANK YOU FOR THIS THREAD...I COULDN'T AGREE MORE.

clj2 · 01-05-2007, 06:28 PM

I absolutely hate this show. The marathon can't end soon enough!

An 80s Guy · 01-05-2007, 06:57 PM

I cannot get into this show.It's really boring.I cannot wait for it to be off the schedule .This marathon is going to get very bad ratings it's on locals,Hallmark,and complete on DVD?Who'd want to watch a marathon of this crappy show anyways.

icecream · 01-05-2007, 07:54 PM

I'm glad TVLand had this marathon. It was the first time I was able to see the series finale.

Brent88 · 01-05-2007, 08:05 PM

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I absolutely hate this show. The marathon can't end soon enough!

I don't get the appeal of this show. I guess being born in the late 80's doesn't help that.

Janice · 01-06-2007, 12:38 AM

This marathon has been a nightmare. Every night...please dear Lord, make it stop.

AKA · 01-06-2007, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by An 80s Guy

I cannot get into this show.It's really boring.I cannot wait for it to be off the schedule .This marathon is going to get very bad ratings it's on locals,Hallmark,and complete on DVD?Who'd want to watch a marathon of this crappy show anyways.

Yeah, who'd want to watch this crappy, critically-acclaimed, groundbreaking, popular show whose finale was only one of the most-watched events in television history? Come on, TV Land! Bring back Dobie Gillis and Car 54!

TJL · 01-06-2007, 12:52 AM

Et tu, Janice?

djcapote · 01-06-2007, 01:29 AM

I sense a lil sarcasm "AKA", but weekend marathon would have been enough. Even if they would have to spread it apart for a month to get through all the episodes, that would be fine. I just would like a little more variety in the station.

I think "Adamantium" said it best, "it's never been a show that I've laughed out loud at. I just like the characters and find it to be humorous. But of course, it's more of a dramedy than a situation comedy."

I prefer a good ole fashioned comedy. Hogans Heroes over MASH anytime.
Just my opinion.

As for the "critically-acclaimed, groundbreaking, popular show whose finale was only one of the most-watched events in television history", so was "Who Shot J.R.!

AKA · 01-06-2007, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by djcapote

I sense a lil sarcasm "AKA", but weekend marathon would have been enough. Even if they would have to spread it apart for a month to get through all the episodes, that would be fine. I just would like a little more variety in the station.

I think "Adamantium" said it best, "it's never been a show that I've laughed out loud at. I just like the characters and find it to be humorous. But of course, it's more of a dramedy than a situation comedy."

I prefer a good ole fashioned comedy. Hogans Heroes over MASH anytime.
Just my opinion.

As for the "critically-acclaimed, groundbreaking, popular show whose finale was only one of the most-watched events in television history", so was "Who Shot J.R.!

Just to clarify, wasn't debating anyone's opinion. I'm merely pointing out the absurdity of the question "Who'd want to watch a marathon of this crappy show anyway?" Whether it's your own personal cup of tea or not, the fact of the matter is that M*A*S*H is, and continues to be, a wildly successful television series.

If you don't like it, God bless you. That's fine. There a lot of things the majority of the general public likes that I can't stand.

01-04-2007, 06:46 AM	#1
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01-04-2007, 06:23 PM	#3
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01-05-2007, 06:28 PM	#7
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01-05-2007, 07:54 PM	#9
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01-04-2007, 05:46 PM	#2
Dennis Dubois Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 14, 2004 Location: Newington CT. Posts: 172	The ONLY way TVLAND will air a show that's been off the air for years is if it comes out on DVD. I just think that the people at TVLAND are "ratings moochers".

01-05-2007, 06:21 PM	#5
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,830	This is actually the first time in a while I've had TV Land on in the background in my room. I have every episode of MASH, plus those reunion specials on DVD, so I don't watch the episodes with my full attention. But if the marathon's on, and I'm online or something, I'll have it on. Then I eat breakfast to it when I wake up around 5:30am. As for it being boring, that's a matter of opinion, of course. It can be boring at times to me too. It's never been a show that I've laughed out loud at. I just like the characters and find it to be humorous. But of course, it's more of a dramedy than a situation comedy. With all that said, I, too wish TV Land would show some shows that are more rare and not on all day on other channels. I love MASH, but it used to air all the time on FX then it moved to all the time on Hallmark, and now it's on TV Land as well as Hallmark. And with every episode (251 of 'em) on DVD, it's not a show I'll sit down and watch on cable TV. The syndicated episodes are too chopped up. They cut out a lot great scenes, too.

01-05-2007, 06:57 PM	#8
An 80s Guy legen-wait for it-dary! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 1,870	I cannot get into this show.It's really boring.I cannot wait for it to be off the schedule .This marathon is going to get very bad ratings it's on locals,Hallmark,and complete on DVD?Who'd want to watch a marathon of this crappy show anyways.

01-06-2007, 12:38 AM	#11
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	This marathon has been a nightmare. Every night...please dear Lord, make it stop.

01-06-2007, 12:52 AM	#13
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01-06-2007, 01:29 AM	#14
djcapote Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 14, 2006 Location: California Posts: 20	I sense a lil sarcasm "AKA", but weekend marathon would have been enough. Even if they would have to spread it apart for a month to get through all the episodes, that would be fine. I just would like a little more variety in the station. I think "Adamantium" said it best, "it's never been a show that I've laughed out loud at. I just like the characters and find it to be humorous. But of course, it's more of a dramedy than a situation comedy." I prefer a good ole fashioned comedy. Hogans Heroes over MASH anytime. Just my opinion. As for the "critically-acclaimed, groundbreaking, popular show whose finale was only one of the most-watched events in television history", so was "Who Shot J.R.!