Can Benson end up on N@N? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

BensonFan · 01-26-2007, 11:16 AM

Just wondering....being an 80s show it might fit in better over there (?)

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-26-2007, 01:47 PM

But would Nick@Nite give Benson a good time

Pavan · 01-26-2007, 01:48 PM

No, Viacom gave up the rights to Benson and 227 in exchange for Addams and Munsters.

BensonFan · 01-26-2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

No, Viacom gave up the rights to Benson and 227 in exchange for Addams and Munsters.

I find this so bizarre. I've never heard of such a thing, although I admit I'm not all that familiar with how things operate in the TV world. I do know that I'm personally unhappy with their decision to terminate the contract early because it seems to lack integrity and commitment, but in the end I know it's all about the almighty dollar.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-27-2007, 01:50 PM

I wonder what network's we should e-mail to get Benson on there schedule.

BensonFan · 01-27-2007, 03:05 PM

I suggest e-mailing ION. I already have and so have a few other Benson fans.

www.ionline.tv

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-27-2007, 03:11 PM

Anyother Network's

Chelsea · 01-27-2007, 04:47 PM

I don't know any better way to put this in an easily understandable way:

Remember, the Benson and 227 leases were through Program Exchange. TV Land, realizing they could get better ratings more often with Munsters and Addams - two other PE shows - decided to Exchange the two shows. They don't have them anymore because they exchanged them for something else through the aforementioned distributor, the Program Exchange. Considering it's in the company's TITLE, it's not that surprising.

Now, if TV Land pulled a swap-out with Warner (say, Murphy Brown + Night Court for, say, Knots Landing), THAT would be different and unusual.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-27-2007, 04:57 PM

I just e-mailed ION to see if they would decided to pick up Benson

BensonFan · 01-27-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

I don't know any better way to put this in an easily understandable way:

Remember, the Benson and 227 leases were through Program Exchange. TV Land, realizing they could get better ratings more often with Munsters and Addams - two other PE shows - decided to Exchange the two shows. They don't have them anymore because they exchanged them for something else through the aforementioned distributor, the Program Exchange. Considering it's in the company's TITLE, it's not that surprising.

Now, if TV Land pulled a swap-out with Warner (say, Murphy Brown + Night Court for, say, Knots Landing), THAT would be different and unusual.

Thanks for the explanation, because I was confused...as I mentioned, I'm really just a viewer and don't typically get into all the specifics and intricate details of how the system works. My next question would be, is this Program Exchange a very popular concept or is this just a TV Land thing?

s40w · 01-28-2007, 11:03 PM

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Can Benson end up on N@N?

I doubt it. I think that they would treat the show the same way, if not worse, than TV Land. Plus, I thought N@N was appealing to "Modern TV Classics." Most of what they air now had their heydeys in the 90s (For example: Roseanne started in '88, but ended in '97, so most of their TV life was in the '90s. Same with Full House - started in '87, ended in '95). There are some exceptions, like the Cosby Show ('84 till '92), that had their heydays in the '80s, but I think most of the programs there now are fairly recent.

BensonFan · 02-05-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by agmfox8@yahoo.com

Anyother Network's

What about TBS?

Chocolate Moose · 02-05-2007, 01:00 PM

I'd watch it, wherever it was!

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-05-2007, 01:19 PM

I would also watch Benson whereever it was on

BensonFan · 02-05-2007, 01:27 PM

I would too, provided I get that channel locally.

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01-27-2007, 04:47 PM	#8
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	I don't know any better way to put this in an easily understandable way: Remember, the Benson and 227 leases were through Program Exchange. TV Land, realizing they could get better ratings more often with Munsters and Addams - two other PE shows - decided to Exchange the two shows. They don't have them anymore because they exchanged them for something else through the aforementioned distributor, the Program Exchange. Considering it's in the company's TITLE, it's not that surprising. Now, if TV Land pulled a swap-out with Warner (say, Murphy Brown + Night Court for, say, Knots Landing), THAT would be different and unusual.
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02-05-2007, 01:00 PM	#13
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01-27-2007, 01:50 PM	#5
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I wonder what network's we should e-mail to get Benson on there schedule.

01-27-2007, 03:05 PM	#6
BensonFan Board Psychologist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 16, 2004 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 2,733	I suggest e-mailing ION. I already have and so have a few other Benson fans. www.ionline.tv

01-27-2007, 03:11 PM	#7
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Anyother Network's

01-27-2007, 04:57 PM	#9
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I just e-mailed ION to see if they would decided to pick up Benson

02-05-2007, 01:19 PM	#14
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I would also watch Benson whereever it was on

02-05-2007, 01:27 PM	#15
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