Senate and House Vote Yes to Put Digital TV Switch on 4-Month Hold - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 01-26-2009, 11:08 PM

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catlover79 · 01-26-2009, 11:10 PM

I had a feeling that was going to happen.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-26-2009, 11:25 PM

what happens to station's that shurt down there analog channel WVUE TV has already shurt down there analog channel.

Zoneboy · 01-27-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

what happens to station's that shurt down there analog channel WVUE TV has already shurt down there analog channel.

The stations that have already switched will continue broadcasting in digital. The extension is to allow any stations that haven't more time to do so along with the general public. The coupon program may also be extended but I'm not sure.

Superbowl · 01-27-2009, 12:31 AM

It only passed the Senate. Just remember, it must be passed by the House and have President Obama sign it to become law.

Zoneboy · 01-27-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Superbowl

It only passed the Senate. Just remember, it must be passed by the House and have President Obama sign it to become law.

You're right, That part totally slipped my mind. If it doesn't pass then someone can delete the thread. I have edited the thread title and thanks for reminding me of this.

Brent88 · 01-27-2009, 01:30 AM

It's so ridiculous, but it will happen because of the current political climate. I just don't get how people can't be prepared. The local stations have been running nonstop reminders for months.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-27-2009, 01:40 AM

from what I heard tonight on my 9:00 pm news PBS Station's want that DTV Switch to happen on Feburary 17, 2009 as schedule.

Pavan · 01-27-2009, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Superbowl

It only passed the Senate. Just remember, it must be passed by the House and have President Obama sign it to become law.

Obama will sign it. He is all for the change to happen in June. The House of Reps. will probably sign it, too. It looks like this will happen. Waste of money and time for the Feb. 17 stuff. Now this will mark utter confusion. It is estimated that over 6 million people are still not ready. This would affect CBS more than anyone, lol.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-27-2009, 02:39 AM

What will happen to The Feburary Ratings Sweeps Period now that they might delay DTV

Pavan · 01-27-2009, 02:41 AM

There is no February sweeps this year! It is in March and will remain in March no matter what happens.

Jude The Obscure · 01-27-2009, 02:41 AM

^Wait, is that a crack about old people, Pav? just you wait,you young whippersnapper......it's coming to get you too

Pavan · 01-27-2009, 02:44 AM

LOL, no, it's a stab at Nielsen really. Their sampling is very skewed (believe me, I have seen ample evidence). If the change happens on Feb. 17, you'll notice drastic ratings changes on one network especially. And the stuff I'm talking about is Cold Case, NCIS, etc. lol, not Survivor, Big Bang, Mother.

Jude The Obscure · 01-27-2009, 02:46 AM

^ oh ok......wait, you mean to tell me that 19 million people really aren't watching The Mentalist?

Pavan · 01-27-2009, 02:49 AM

I find that hard to believe, but only 25-30% of its audience is under 49 lol. You saw some indication of that after that NFL game last week when it did below normal in viewers but way higher in 18-49. If Nielsen wants to measure how people watch TV, they need to measure every household and not select homes that skew one way. Sorry just my gripe. Back to the transition to DTV...

01-26-2009, 11:08 PM	#1
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01-26-2009, 11:25 PM	#3
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01-27-2009, 01:30 AM	#7
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	It's so ridiculous, but it will happen because of the current political climate. I just don't get how people can't be prepared. The local stations have been running nonstop reminders for months.
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01-27-2009, 12:31 AM	#5
Superbowl Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 13, 2005 Posts: 1,107	It only passed the Senate. Just remember, it must be passed by the House and have President Obama sign it to become law.

01-27-2009, 01:40 AM	#8
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	from what I heard tonight on my 9:00 pm news PBS Station's want that DTV Switch to happen on Feburary 17, 2009 as schedule.

01-27-2009, 02:39 AM	#10
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	What will happen to The Feburary Ratings Sweeps Period now that they might delay DTV

01-27-2009, 02:41 AM	#11
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	There is no February sweeps this year! It is in March and will remain in March no matter what happens.

01-27-2009, 02:41 AM	#12
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	^Wait, is that a crack about old people, Pav? just you wait,you young whippersnapper......it's coming to get you too

01-27-2009, 02:44 AM	#13
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	LOL, no, it's a stab at Nielsen really. Their sampling is very skewed (believe me, I have seen ample evidence). If the change happens on Feb. 17, you'll notice drastic ratings changes on one network especially. And the stuff I'm talking about is Cold Case, NCIS, etc. lol, not Survivor, Big Bang, Mother.

01-27-2009, 02:46 AM	#14
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	^ oh ok......wait, you mean to tell me that 19 million people really aren't watching The Mentalist?

01-27-2009, 02:49 AM	#15
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	I find that hard to believe, but only 25-30% of its audience is under 49 lol. You saw some indication of that after that NFL game last week when it did below normal in viewers but way higher in 18-49. If Nielsen wants to measure how people watch TV, they need to measure every household and not select homes that skew one way. Sorry just my gripe. Back to the transition to DTV...