Solomon's Weekly Rant (4/12/08) Discussion: BET Messing Up; Stale Leno Jokes; Gas - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 04-12-2008, 01:48 PM

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JulieSomoski · 04-12-2008, 01:59 PM

I liked your rant, Solomon. Very true about the Diff-rent Strokes marathons. They one we just had was great, but I don't really get the need to have another 3 weeks later, either. I could see it being a 2 hour mini-marathon of the show, but now BET added 2 more hours and it officially became a marathon. I haven't noticed the editing - next time I watch, I'll look for that. If it's actually worse than ION, it must be the worst editing of any TV station in the world-LOL

We already talked about the Spitzer jokes - they were funny, but now I've already had enough with them. I love Jay Leno, but a joke can only be funny so many times. It's not all his fault, though. The writers are the ones coming up with the jokes. Sometimes I think Jay was actually better off during the strike.

Scoobiedoo30 · 04-12-2008, 02:08 PM

I agree with everything you said

Pavan · 04-12-2008, 02:08 PM

Don't agree with BET. Solomon only has one example of bad editing...everything else has been decent editing I think. I've seen every airing from season 3 and on so far on BET and it is not that bad. He forgot to state they aired one episode unedited this past Wednesday. This is no Alice on ION.

As for the marathons...if you like the show why complain? 2 marathons in a month is awesome. It's not like they are 24-hour or 48-hour marathons. 8 and 5 hour marathons are acceptable for two in a month, I think.

TVFactFan · 04-12-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

I liked your rant, Solomon. Very true about the Diff-rent Strokes marathons. They one we just had was great, but I don't really get the need to have another 3 weeks later, either. I could see it being a 2 hour mini-marathon of the show, but now BET added 2 more hours and it officially became a marathon. I haven't noticed the editing - next time I watch, I'll look for that. If it's actually worse than ION, it must be the worst editing of any TV station in the world-LOL

We already talked about the Spitzer jokes - they were funny, but now I've already had enough with them. I love Jay Leno, but a joke can only be funny so many times. It's not all his fault, though. The writers are the ones coming up with the jokes. Sometimes I think Jay was actually better off during the strike.

Yeah ION gets the slight edge over BET wth that WORST EDIT OF THE DECADE when thet cut from a scene with Willis and Kimberly dancing. It was no smooth blend into a another scene just a sudden cut to a new situation-lol

JulieSomoski · 04-12-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

Don't agree with BET. Solomon only has one example of bad editing...everything else has been decent editing I think. I've seen every airing from season 3 and on so far on BET and it is not that bad. He forgot to state they aired one episode unedited this past Wednesday.

As for the marathons...if you like the show why complain? 2 marathons in a month is awesome. It's not like they are 24-hour or 48-hour marathons. 8 and 5 hour marathons are acceptable for two in a month, I think.

Yeah, I've never seen the bad editing Solomon's talking about, but I definitely will look for it.

I do get Solomon when he's talking about the marathons. They might be wearing the show out a little too fast by airing all these marathons all the time. 2 pretty big marathons in one month is a lot.

TVFactFan · 04-12-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

Don't agree with BET. Solomon only has one example of bad editing...everything else has been decent editing I think. I've seen every airing from season 3 and on so far on BET and it is not that bad. He forgot to state they aired one episode unedited this past Wednesday.

As for the marathons...if you like the show why complain? 2 marathons in a month is awesome. It's not like they are 24-hour or 48-hour mararthons. 8 and 5 hour marathons are acceptable for two in a month.

It's not just the AWFUL CUT from this week, I noticed bad editing everytime I watch but I didn't make a big deal about it because I'm just glad the show is in syndication, But ION still gets the slight edge when it comes to editing because that edited dance scene on BET was just the worst I seen since I had cable

TVFactFan · 04-12-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

Yeah, I've never seen the bad editing Solomon's talking about, but I definitely will look for it.

I do get Solomon when he's talking about the marathons. They might be wearing the show out a little too fast by airing all these marathons all the time. 2 pretty big marathons in one month is a lot.

Exactly keep the show Fresh and do a marthon maybe every other month. just don't make Diffrent Strokes the MASH of the BET NEtwork-lol

Pavan · 04-12-2008, 02:15 PM

The first marathon did very well for them. So why not air another one close together? Plus it will help promote the weekday airings. This is a good thing. BET is not an all-sitcom/TV show channel. It is still mostly music/original series. It's only 2 short marathons...when you compare Andy Griffith on TV Land has 2 marathons in one weekend.

Don't know if you guys know or not, but the deal for all their new shows (DS, Thea, Sanford, M&E) are only through August 31. So renewal depends on how they do...so let them air all they can.

Scoobiedoo30 · 04-12-2008, 02:18 PM

I am so very glad that Diff'rent Strokes did very well for BET I have a feeling that The second Marathron will also do well for BET

TVFactFan · 04-12-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

The first marathon did very well for them. So why not air another one close together? Plus it will help promote the weekday airings. This is a good thing. BET is not an all-sitcom/TV show channel. It is still mostly music/original series. It's only 2 short marathons...when you compare Andy Griffith on TV Land has 2 marathons in one weekend.

Don't know if you guys know or not, but the deal for all their new shows (DS, Thea, Sanford, M&E) are only through August 31. So renewal depends on how they do...so let them air all they can.

Well atleast I will have all the post season 2 eps by 8/31 so it won't matter that much to me if it's not renewed because they would have gave me what I wanted

JulieSomoski · 04-12-2008, 02:31 PM

It's great to see the show doing well for BET, but I don't want them airing it so many times that people get tired of it. I don't want it to be the next Andy Griffith or Fresh Prince, only on BET. If they keep airing marathons of this show every month, you never know what might happen.

TVFactFan · 04-12-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

It's great to see the show doing well for BET, but I don't want them airing it so many times that people get tired of it. I don't want it to be the next Andy Griffith or Fresh Prince, only on BET. If they keep airing marathons of this show every month, you never know what might happen.

And if BET wants the show to get more exposure then a early evening slot like 8pm would be better than 3pm. It's a shame BET was able to make a nice acquisition but can't air the show the right way

Pavan · 04-12-2008, 07:00 PM

8PM on BET?? That is unrealistic. They are not a sitcom/TV show network, Solomon. Weekends is possible especially with marathons, but weekdays at 8PM?? That is very unrealistic.

TVFactFan · 04-12-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

8PM on BET?? That is unrealistic. They are not a sitcom/TV show network, Solomon. Weekends is possible especially with marathons, but weekdays at 8PM?? That is very unrealistic.

well the weekends would be a better choice, not 3pm during the week

04-12-2008, 01:48 PM	#1
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04-12-2008, 01:59 PM	#2
JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	I liked your rant, Solomon. Very true about the Diff-rent Strokes marathons. They one we just had was great, but I don't really get the need to have another 3 weeks later, either. I could see it being a 2 hour mini-marathon of the show, but now BET added 2 more hours and it officially became a marathon. I haven't noticed the editing - next time I watch, I'll look for that. If it's actually worse than ION, it must be the worst editing of any TV station in the world-LOL We already talked about the Spitzer jokes - they were funny, but now I've already had enough with them. I love Jay Leno, but a joke can only be funny so many times. It's not all his fault, though. The writers are the ones coming up with the jokes. Sometimes I think Jay was actually better off during the strike.
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04-12-2008, 02:15 PM	#9
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	The first marathon did very well for them. So why not air another one close together? Plus it will help promote the weekday airings. This is a good thing. BET is not an all-sitcom/TV show channel. It is still mostly music/original series. It's only 2 short marathons...when you compare Andy Griffith on TV Land has 2 marathons in one weekend. Don't know if you guys know or not, but the deal for all their new shows (DS, Thea, Sanford, M&E) are only through August 31. So renewal depends on how they do...so let them air all they can.

04-12-2008, 02:18 PM	#10
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I am so very glad that Diff'rent Strokes did very well for BET I have a feeling that The second Marathron will also do well for BET

04-12-2008, 02:31 PM	#12
JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	It's great to see the show doing well for BET, but I don't want them airing it so many times that people get tired of it. I don't want it to be the next Andy Griffith or Fresh Prince, only on BET. If they keep airing marathons of this show every month, you never know what might happen.

04-12-2008, 07:00 PM	#14
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	8PM on BET?? That is unrealistic. They are not a sitcom/TV show network, Solomon. Weekends is possible especially with marathons, but weekdays at 8PM?? That is very unrealistic.