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Mr. Television · 02-06-2008, 10:32 PM

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HBO Dumps "Inside the NFL"
Here is today's announcement:

For the past 31 years, HBO Sports has aired INSIDE THE NFL, establishing it as one of the premier football studio programs on television.

HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg, who joined the network’s sports division one year after the debut of INFL, announced today that the season finale of INSIDE THE NFL, which is set for Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 and will recap the New York Giants Super Bowl victory, will mark the final edition of the program on HBO.

“Inside the NFL has been a hallmark program for three decades on HBO,” said Greenburg. “It has been a terrific franchise. But the television landscape has changed quite a bit over the last 30 years and we have to recognize the realities of the business. I’m not sure we had more than one competitor when the show launched in 1977.

“We wish NFL FILMS, our partner for the past 31 years, all the best with continuing the great tradition of INSIDE THE NFL.”

INSIDE THE NFL airs tonight at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT & 9:00 p.m. CT on HBO.

I used to be a faithful viewer of the program but have drifted away over the years. Part of that stems from my watching less TV than I used to, part from the plethora of other NFL programming out there, from broadcast to cable to radio sports-talk. It hasn't felt as if I had to see "Inside the NFL" to complete my requirement for coverage.

TVFactFan · 02-07-2008, 12:33 AM

WOW, 31 years? I discovered the show in 87.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-07-2008, 05:30 AM

I am sorry to see the show leave HBO after 31 year's.

TJL · 02-07-2008, 07:12 AM

With the advent of 24 hour sports networks and sports talk radio, it made little sense for HBO to continue having a program on once a week devoted to the goings on in the NFL.

I'm surprised it wasn't cancelled years ago.

Brian Damage · 02-07-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

With the advent of 24 hour sports networks and sports talk radio, it made little sense for HBO to continue having a program on once a week devoted to the goings on in the NFL.

I'm surprised it wasn't cancelled years ago.

I agree, it was a good show, but with ESPN and the NFL network, the show lost its importance.

I'm more shocked that it has been on for 31 years! Who had cable and HBO back in 1977?!?

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-07-2008, 12:52 PM

do yall know if there is going to be a special talking about all 31 year's of the program.

Mr. Television · 02-07-2008, 06:47 PM

I just read this in the update.

The NFL said Wednesday that it will continue with "Inside the NFL" on another network. There have been discussions with three or four other unnamed outlets, though no deal has been made. The show will kick off again in the fall, regardless.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-07-2008, 06:57 PM

You think The NFL Network will pick up Inside The NFL

Mr. Television · 02-07-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

You think The NFL Network will pick up Inside The NFL

It's possible.

TVFactFan · 02-07-2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I agree, it was a good show, but with ESPN and the NFL network, the show lost its importance.

I'm more shocked that it has been on for 31 years! Who had cable and HBO back in 1977?!?

Nobody in my family-lol

Mr. Television · 02-07-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Nobody in my family-lol

HBO was on my cable by 1978.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-14-2008, 01:05 AM

The Show was on for 31 year's

dlemond · 02-16-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

HBO was on my cable by 1978.

We had it starting either the end of 1977 or beginning of 1978.

I always watched Inside the NFL.

mriggles · 02-16-2008, 10:03 PM

Now I have no reason to have HBO anymore.

02-06-2008, 10:32 PM	#1
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	HBO Dumps "Inside the NFL" http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/heldenfi...nside-the-nfl/ HBO Dumps "Inside the NFL" Here is today's announcement: For the past 31 years, HBO Sports has aired INSIDE THE NFL, establishing it as one of the premier football studio programs on television. HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg, who joined the network’s sports division one year after the debut of INFL, announced today that the season finale of INSIDE THE NFL, which is set for Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 and will recap the New York Giants Super Bowl victory, will mark the final edition of the program on HBO. “Inside the NFL has been a hallmark program for three decades on HBO,” said Greenburg. “It has been a terrific franchise. But the television landscape has changed quite a bit over the last 30 years and we have to recognize the realities of the business. I’m not sure we had more than one competitor when the show launched in 1977. “We wish NFL FILMS, our partner for the past 31 years, all the best with continuing the great tradition of INSIDE THE NFL.” INSIDE THE NFL airs tonight at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT & 9:00 p.m. CT on HBO. I used to be a faithful viewer of the program but have drifted away over the years. Part of that stems from my watching less TV than I used to, part from the plethora of other NFL programming out there, from broadcast to cable to radio sports-talk. It hasn't felt as if I had to see "Inside the NFL" to complete my requirement for coverage.
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02-07-2008, 05:30 AM	#3
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02-07-2008, 07:12 AM	#4
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02-07-2008, 12:33 AM	#2
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,153	WOW, 31 years? I discovered the show in 87.

02-07-2008, 12:52 PM	#6
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	do yall know if there is going to be a special talking about all 31 year's of the program.

02-07-2008, 06:47 PM	#7
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I just read this in the update. The NFL said Wednesday that it will continue with "Inside the NFL" on another network. There have been discussions with three or four other unnamed outlets, though no deal has been made. The show will kick off again in the fall, regardless.

02-07-2008, 06:57 PM	#8
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	You think The NFL Network will pick up Inside The NFL

02-14-2008, 01:05 AM	#12
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	The Show was on for 31 year's

02-16-2008, 10:03 PM	#14
mriggles Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2005 Location: JERSEY Posts: 3,627	Now I have no reason to have HBO anymore.