CABLE NETWORK RE-RUN LIBRARIES - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

jasonbigley · 07-11-2008, 04:39 PM

In the present day, we can obviously notice that the re-run libraries on different TV stations are becoming somewhat bleak. THIS TOPIC IS NOT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT VARIETY OR HOW CABLE NETWORKS RUN. I would like to know what your opinions are on this subject. Do you think cable networks are getting worse with their re-runs? No variety like there used to be? What do you think will most likely be aired in re-runs in the future? If you notice, re-runs from the '50s, '60s, '70s, and now even some '80s are dissapearing into a black hole. What also worries me is today in modern TV, there is a lot less sitcoms on and more reality shows and hour long dramas. Does anybody think that in the future, these re-run networks will be airing mostly reality TV re-runs instead of the good old sitcoms?

Please post your thoughts on this subject. Thank you.

Ireneparalegal · 07-11-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonbigley

THIS TOPIC IS NOT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT VARIETY OR HOW CABLE NETWORKS RUN. Do you think cable networks are getting worse with their re-runs? No variety like there used to be? What do you think will most likely be aired in re-runs in the future?

Yes to your first question.

Yes to the second question.

Junk, reality tv and current sitcoms to answer your third question.

Jude The Obscure · 07-11-2008, 06:38 PM

Give this 10 years and you will see the current generation moaning and complaining about how they can't see reruns of shows they grew up on from the late 90's, early 2000's. Just you watch.

TVFactFan · 07-12-2008, 05:44 PM

Cable Networks have to change with the times, It sucks but IT"S REALITY-lol

Mr. Television · 07-12-2008, 05:47 PM

I wish we can drop cable channels that change with the times. They changed their minds about who they are...why can't we change our minds about having them on our lineup? lol

TVFactFan · 07-12-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

I wish we can drop cable channels that change with the times. They changed their minds about who they are...why can't we change our minds about having them on our lineup? lol

Even my local channels change with the time, 20 years ago I was introduced to shows like

CPO Sharkey
Good Times
Jeffersons
Diffrent Strokes
Three's Company
Maude

Now in 2008 I can only see shows like this on my local tv stations

ANYTHING PAST 1998

LOL

Ireneparalegal · 07-12-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

I wish we can drop cable channels that change with the times. They changed their minds about who they are...why can't we change our minds about having them on our lineup? lol

Yeah, have cable a la carte. Pick and pay for those channels we actually want to have on our line-up.

Mr. Television · 07-12-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Even my local channels change with the time, 20 years ago I was introduced to shows like

CPO Sharkey
Good Times
Jeffersons
Diffrent Strokes
Three's Company
Maude

Now in 2008 I can only see shows like this on my local tv stations

ANYTHING PAST 1998

LOL

I couldn't even watch N@N in the mid to late 80's because my Nickelodeon channel was shared with A&E. As soon as 8pm came around Nickelodeon was switched over to A&E. It wasn't until the early 90's that I got 2 seperate channels. I always seem to get these channels after their glory days. TV Land I had for about 2 years before they sold out. Before that I had waited a long time for my cable company to pick it up. Now I barely even watch it. lol

Mr. Television · 07-12-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Yeah, have cable a la carte. Pick and pay for those channels we actually want to have on our line-up.

exactly...just like the movie channels. If you want TV Land you get it and if you don't then you don't .

Ireneparalegal · 07-12-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

exactly...just like the movie channels. If you want TV Land you get it and if you don't then you don't .

I would first start with those darn foreign channels that I NEVER WATCH.

Mr. Television · 07-12-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I would first start with those darn foreign channels that I NEVER WATCH.

I'd get rid of all those MTV and VH-1 channels. I have about 10 of them and I've never watched any of them.

TVFactFan · 07-12-2008, 06:12 PM

I can see Comcast saying this if you wanted to delete channels from your service

"KEEP IN MIND YOU ARE PAYING FOR THE OPTION,, NOT SO MUCH THE CHANNELS"

Ireneparalegal · 07-12-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

I'd get rid of all those MTV and VH-1 channels. I have about 10 of them and I've never watched any of them.

Me too! I'd also get rid of those double channels. Does anyone else have that where you have TVland on channel 75 and again on channel 114 because of the tier package or the digital box you have?

I have at least 10 double channels. What a b*tch when surfing the info guide.

Mr. Television · 07-12-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Me too! I'd also get rid of those double channels. Does anyone else have that where you have TVland on channel 75 and again on channel 114 because of the tier package or the digital box you have?

I have at least 10 double channels. What a b*tch when surfing the info guide.

I have a couple but they're really bad...one is a Jewelry channel.

Mr. Television · 07-12-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

I can see Comcast saying this if you wanted to delete channels from your service

"KEEP IN MIND YOU ARE PAYING FOR THE OPTION,, NOT SO MUCH THE CHANNELS"

That's like with the NFL Network. I had to get those other sports channels just to get it and I don't watch them. lol

07-11-2008, 04:39 PM	#1
jasonbigley Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 14, 2008 Location: California Posts: 501	CABLE NETWORK RE-RUN LIBRARIES In the present day, we can obviously notice that the re-run libraries on different TV stations are becoming somewhat bleak. THIS TOPIC IS NOT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT VARIETY OR HOW CABLE NETWORKS RUN. I would like to know what your opinions are on this subject. Do you think cable networks are getting worse with their re-runs? No variety like there used to be? What do you think will most likely be aired in re-runs in the future? If you notice, re-runs from the '50s, '60s, '70s, and now even some '80s are dissapearing into a black hole. What also worries me is today in modern TV, there is a lot less sitcoms on and more reality shows and hour long dramas. Does anybody think that in the future, these re-run networks will be airing mostly reality TV re-runs instead of the good old sitcoms? Please post your thoughts on this subject. Thank you.

07-12-2008, 05:47 PM	#5
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I wish we can drop cable channels that change with the times. They changed their minds about who they are...why can't we change our minds about having them on our lineup? lol
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07-11-2008, 06:38 PM	#3
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Give this 10 years and you will see the current generation moaning and complaining about how they can't see reruns of shows they grew up on from the late 90's, early 2000's. Just you watch.

07-12-2008, 05:44 PM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,131	Cable Networks have to change with the times, It sucks but IT"S REALITY-lol

07-12-2008, 06:12 PM	#12
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,131	I can see Comcast saying this if you wanted to delete channels from your service "KEEP IN MIND YOU ARE PAYING FOR THE OPTION,, NOT SO MUCH THE CHANNELS"