Mama's Family going buh bye from ION - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Jude The Obscure · 05-01-2008, 10:47 PM

No more Mama on ION, at least by fall 2008. It's had a healthy run and was ION's flagship series since "i" relaunched as ION. But it's going bye bye because the network is looking for a more hip 25-54 demographic. So here's hoping another station picks up the reruns or Warner decides to release more DVDs.

Ireneparalegal · 05-01-2008, 10:56 PM

The same way Mama had a long run on ION, that is what ION should have done for ALICE.

Pavan · 05-01-2008, 11:40 PM

Not necessarily. It could return...they will still have access to it from their library deal with Warner Bros.

catlover79 · 05-01-2008, 11:46 PM

Bummer.

Scoobiedoo30 · 05-02-2008, 01:00 AM

I cant belive Mama's Family is going on Hiatus

DLevine2 · 05-02-2008, 12:27 PM

That stinks!

I hope Mama's Family could maybe be on CMT.

Myles · 05-02-2008, 12:35 PM

I'm under 25 and I used to watch it on ION sometimes. Guess I'm not the 54 year old hipster they want to attract.

Scoobiedoo30 · 05-02-2008, 03:06 PM

I guess the only way we can see Mama's Family is on DVD for now

Jude The Obscure · 05-02-2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pavanbadal

Not necessarily. It could return...they will still have access to it from their library deal with Warner Bros.

It's not on ION's fall schedule, Pav and they are only expanding to 1 more hour. If they would expand to say, start at 12pm, I can see them using more library product. Let's face it, ION has squandered the library deals big time and I will keep saying it.

PlayOn · 05-02-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myles

I'm under 25 and I used to watch it on ION sometimes. Guess I'm not the 54 year old hipster they want to attract.

totally. i'm 20 years old and LOVE Mama's Family. I guess when they say " wanting a younger demographic" they want shows like on MTV

Heaven help us.

PZelda · 05-08-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jude86

No more Mama on ION, at least by fall 2008. It's had a healthy run and was ION's flagship series since "i" relaunched as ION. But it's going bye bye because the network is looking for a more hip 25-54 demographic. So here's hoping another station picks up the reruns or Warner decides to release more DVDs.

Oy vey. And Mama's Family isn't good enough for them? Coooooooome on, ION. Most of the people in THAT demographic REMEMBER Mama's Family in its first run. Geezus Louise!

catlover79 · 05-08-2008, 03:57 PM

Are the other seasons EVER coming to DVD??

Meade · 05-14-2008, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jude86

No more Mama on ION, at least by fall 2008. It's had a healthy run and was ION's flagship series since "i" relaunched as ION. But it's going bye bye because the network is looking for a more hip 25-54 demographic. So here's hoping another station picks up the reruns or Warner decides to release more DVDs.

Hey- I'm only in my late 20s and I LOVE THE SHOW!

I guess I must not be "hip" enough?

05-01-2008, 10:47 PM	#1
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Mama's Family going buh bye from ION No more Mama on ION, at least by fall 2008. It's had a healthy run and was ION's flagship series since "i" relaunched as ION. But it's going bye bye because the network is looking for a more hip 25-54 demographic. So here's hoping another station picks up the reruns or Warner decides to release more DVDs.

05-01-2008, 10:56 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	The same way Mama had a long run on ION, that is what ION should have done for ALICE.
	__________________ DALLAS COWBOYS ARE HERE AT TRAINING CAMP!!!

05-01-2008, 11:40 PM	#3
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	Not necessarily. It could return...they will still have access to it from their library deal with Warner Bros.
	__________________ SitcomsOnline.com News Blog -- The best news out there! SitcomsOnline.com DVD Reviews -- We are #1 in reviews!

05-01-2008, 11:46 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Bummer.
	__________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

05-02-2008, 01:00 AM	#5
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I cant belive Mama's Family is going on Hiatus
	__________________ Who Dat

05-02-2008, 12:27 PM	#6
DLevine2 DLevine2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2006 Location: Fayetteville, Ga. Posts: 2,961	That stinks! I hope Mama's Family could maybe be on CMT.

05-02-2008, 12:35 PM	#7
Myles Shades of Green Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 21, 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 239	I'm under 25 and I used to watch it on ION sometimes. Guess I'm not the 54 year old hipster they want to attract.
	__________________ Brave Dreams That Are Kindled From Ashes

05-02-2008, 03:06 PM	#8
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I guess the only way we can see Mama's Family is on DVD for now

05-08-2008, 03:57 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Are the other seasons EVER coming to DVD??