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Ireneparalegal · 03-31-2008, 04:57 PM

I have no idea where to put this topic but here on CC.

I get so irritated with AMC and Bravo networks for airing GODFATHER to death. Great movie, one of the greatest of all time, but why oh why do they air this movie (and its sequels) ad nauseum? There are plenty of other great movies in this universe, but that movie seems to always be on the air. It drives me crazy!

Another movie that is always on that makes me sick is FORREST GUMP. And it isn't enough this movie gets so much airplay, but the fact the promos and commercials for the airing of this movie make it seem like it is a WORLD PREMIERE when in fact, it too has been played to death for the short time it has existed.

junecleaver · 03-31-2008, 05:19 PM

Oh you're talking about TV? Gosh, it's been so long since i've turned mine on because there is absolutely nothing good on it anymore. I used to love TVLand, until they started overplaying westerns and now they are trying to play reality tv and adding stupid shows that are not even classic (such as "Just Shoot Me").

I also have noticed Forrest Gump playing constantly. The very few times i sit down to watch TV, when i'm channel surfing I always see it. I almost thought there was a Forrest Gump channel.

Ireneparalegal · 03-31-2008, 05:22 PM

I know what you mean abt television. Right now my boyfriend is watching the GODFATHER.

It is his day off today and he will watch GODFATHER, GODFATHER 2 AND 3.

I love the movie, but you know what? It has been played to death in the last year alone. Enough to last me for the next 10 years. There has been at least 6 Godfather marathons in 6 months.

AND HE WATCHED THEM ALL.

I tell him how can he watch a movie that is constantly repeated on television, not to mention edited and bleeped out. I LOVE THIS MOVIE is his response. Yeah, well Bravo & AMC must know that because they play it over and over and over again.

*ClassicPinUp* · 03-31-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I know what you mean abt television. Right now my boyfriend is watching the GODFATHER.

It is his day off today and he will watch GODFATHER, GODFATHER 2 AND 3.

I love the movie, but you know what? It has been played to death in the last year alone. Enough to last me for the next 10 years. There has been at least 6 Godfather marathons in 6 months.

AND HE WATCHED THEM ALL.

I tell him how can he watch a movie that is constantly repeated on television, not to mention edited and bleeped out. I LOVE THIS MOVIE is his response. Yeah, well Bravo & AMC must know that because they play it over and over and over again.

I don't know why but I just got this image of you sitting across the room, looking back at your boyfriend and just rolling your eyes

For me it's; The Fresh Prince of friggin Bel-Air! WTH, is going on with that? They've been playing that almost nonstop for over a year! What moron is running these stations!

junecleaver · 03-31-2008, 05:29 PM

Oh my

how can he stomach that so many times lol. I'm fortunate to have a boyfriend who likes to watch football and basketball, at least those don't repeat themselves

Ireneparalegal · 03-31-2008, 05:30 PM

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I don't know why but I just got this image of you sitting across the room, looking back at your boyfriend and just rolling your eyes

For me it's; The Fresh Prince of friggin Bel-Air! WTH, is going on with that? They've been playing that almost nonstop for over a year! What moron is running these stations!

I did!!!!!!

I have cramps right now so that is not helping anything here either.

I can hear the damn movie and I know EVERY FRIGGIN' LINE BY HEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*ClassicPinUp* · 03-31-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I did!!!!!!

I have cramps right now so that is not helping anything here either.

I can relate

Although I'm riding high on my midol

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I can hear the damn movie and I know EVERY FRIGGIN' LINE BY HEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm the same way. Like you, I love the Godfather movies but I only want to see them once a year...maybe. Those movies are long too! I couldn't sit all day to watch them! Does he have the Godfather DVD set?

Ireneparalegal · 03-31-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by *Forever*

I can relate

Although I'm riding high on my midol

I'm the same way. Like you, I love the Godfather movies but I only want to see them once a year...maybe. Those movies are long too! I couldn't sit all day to watch them! Does he have the Godfather DVD set?

He has them on VHS. I bought that for him several years ago. He says he needs them on DVD. I told him, "Why? Bravo airs this damn marathon almost every other week!"

Jude The Obscure · 03-31-2008, 05:42 PM

How about the movie "Grease"? Not a week goes by, that some channel somewhere is airing this flick! (and I own the DVD).

Ireneparalegal · 03-31-2008, 05:44 PM

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How about the movie "Grease"? Not a week goes by, that some channel somewhere is airing this flick! (and I own the DVD).

Oh yes, Grease. I have the DVD too and guess what? I have never watched my DVD because that movie is almost always airing on some channel!

sunshinefizzy · 03-31-2008, 06:31 PM

This isn't really going on right now, but remember a couple years ago when Dirty Dancing was playing all the time? I was having the time of my life when they stopped airing it 24/7!!!

Dean Winchester · 03-31-2008, 07:27 PM

pay cable, but it wasn't that long ago when it seemed like everytime I flipped past HBO or one of it's spinoff stations, The 40 Year Old Virgin was on one of them

Mr. Television · 03-31-2008, 07:58 PM

I just love the Godfather.

But you are right. I don't even watch it on tv. I only watch my DVDs and even then I'll only watch it every couple of years. I find that I enjoy movies more when I haven't seen then in a long time.

RoryGilmore · 03-31-2008, 08:01 PM

I see the Godfather stuff alot but I dont see Grease that much, I'll agree with Fresh Prince but Degrassi is just as bad or worse! Especially on weekends

snl 70s show fan · 03-31-2008, 08:03 PM

how about the starz and encore channels playing the robert redford j lo movie an unfinished life every other day it was a pretty good movie the first 200 hundered times they showed it but enough alredy im glad i switched over to hbo

03-31-2008, 04:57 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Programming that is overplayed to death on television I have no idea where to put this topic but here on CC. I get so irritated with AMC and Bravo networks for airing GODFATHER to death. Great movie, one of the greatest of all time, but why oh why do they air this movie (and its sequels) ad nauseum? There are plenty of other great movies in this universe, but that movie seems to always be on the air. It drives me crazy! Another movie that is always on that makes me sick is FORREST GUMP. And it isn't enough this movie gets so much airplay, but the fact the promos and commercials for the airing of this movie make it seem like it is a WORLD PREMIERE when in fact, it too has been played to death for the short time it has existed.
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03-31-2008, 07:58 PM	#13
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I just love the Godfather. But you are right. I don't even watch it on tv. I only watch my DVDs and even then I'll only watch it every couple of years. I find that I enjoy movies more when I haven't seen then in a long time.
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03-31-2008, 08:01 PM	#14
RoryGilmore Always and Forever Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 30, 2004 Location: Wherever he is, that's where I'll be Posts: 6,528	I see the Godfather stuff alot but I dont see Grease that much, I'll agree with Fresh Prince but Degrassi is just as bad or worse! Especially on weekends
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03-31-2008, 05:19 PM	#2
junecleaver Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2003 Location: i'm a southerner! :D Posts: 1,298	Oh you're talking about TV? Gosh, it's been so long since i've turned mine on because there is absolutely nothing good on it anymore. I used to love TVLand, until they started overplaying westerns and now they are trying to play reality tv and adding stupid shows that are not even classic (such as "Just Shoot Me"). I also have noticed Forrest Gump playing constantly. The very few times i sit down to watch TV, when i'm channel surfing I always see it. I almost thought there was a Forrest Gump channel.

03-31-2008, 05:22 PM	#3
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I know what you mean abt television. Right now my boyfriend is watching the GODFATHER. It is his day off today and he will watch GODFATHER, GODFATHER 2 AND 3. I love the movie, but you know what? It has been played to death in the last year alone. Enough to last me for the next 10 years. There has been at least 6 Godfather marathons in 6 months. AND HE WATCHED THEM ALL. I tell him how can he watch a movie that is constantly repeated on television, not to mention edited and bleeped out. I LOVE THIS MOVIE is his response. Yeah, well Bravo & AMC must know that because they play it over and over and over again.

03-31-2008, 05:29 PM	#5
junecleaver Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2003 Location: i'm a southerner! :D Posts: 1,298	Oh my how can he stomach that so many times lol. I'm fortunate to have a boyfriend who likes to watch football and basketball, at least those don't repeat themselves

03-31-2008, 05:42 PM	#9
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	How about the movie "Grease"? Not a week goes by, that some channel somewhere is airing this flick! (and I own the DVD).

03-31-2008, 06:31 PM	#11
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	This isn't really going on right now, but remember a couple years ago when Dirty Dancing was playing all the time? I was having the time of my life when they stopped airing it 24/7!!!

03-31-2008, 07:27 PM	#12
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	pay cable, but it wasn't that long ago when it seemed like everytime I flipped past HBO or one of it's spinoff stations, The 40 Year Old Virgin was on one of them

03-31-2008, 08:03 PM	#15
snl 70s show fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2005 Location: in the forman basment Posts: 2,454	how about the starz and encore channels playing the robert redford j lo movie an unfinished life every other day it was a pretty good movie the first 200 hundered times they showed it but enough alredy im glad i switched over to hbo