Why can't N@N do their closing credits like TV LAND's? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 05-13-2009, 09:52 PM

I like the way TV land does he closing credits, they are now at the very bottom of the screen and not interfering with the closing scene. Wish N@N could do the same so we can see the Family Matters final scenes. Am I the only who thinks what TV land does with the closing credits is very CREATIVE???

Brent88 · 05-13-2009, 11:53 PM

I want to know why N@N promos over the credits for Family Matters and The Nanny, but not George Lopez, Home Improvement, or Roseanne. I can't help but notice the two shows they do it for are the newest acquistions.

TV Land totally cuts out the end credits, so no I don't want that. They show their own credits over a scene before the original end credits if you haven't noticed. It would work for a show with generic credits but not Family Matters or most shows on N@N(other than Cosby which is now gone).

TVFactFan · 05-14-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Brent88

I want to know why N@N promos over the credits for Family Matters and The Nanny, but not George Lopez, Home Improvement, or Roseanne. I can't help but notice the two shows they do it for are the newest acquistions.

TV Land totally cuts out the end credits, so no I don't want that. They show their own credits over a scene before the original end credits if you haven't noticed. It would work for a show with generic credits but not Family Matters or most shows on N@N(other than Cosby which is now gone).

I would take N@N doing their own closing credits instead of what they are doing now. Maybe it's just me but I kind of like TV land's new way of removing the closing theme. Now if they can find a way to REVAMP the opening credits of the Jeffersons that would be great

tanquant · 05-15-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

I like the way TV land does he closing credits, they are now at the very bottom of the screen and not interfering with the closing scene. Wish N@N could do the same so we can see the Family Matters final scenes. Am I the only who thinks what TV land does with the closing credits is very CREATIVE???

I too like the way TV Land does their closing credits. Being that I don't care to watch them I would much rather see the closing scene. But yeah N@N can take a lesson.

TVFactFan · 05-15-2009, 03:37 PM

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I too like the way TV Land does their closing credits. Being that I don't care to watch them I would much rather see the closing scene. But yeah N@N can take a lesson.

I want a station to figure out how to change the opening credits of the Jeffersons because I'm sick of hearing it-lol

Dr. Thong · 05-15-2009, 06:04 PM

The opening and closing credits of shows should be left alone. They should be seen in their original state -- full screen. It's bad enough they cut a few minutes out of classic shows for more commercial crap.

I hate seeing credits scrunched to the bottom or side of the screen while another ad runs.

And I wish they'd keep pop up and banner ads off of all shows while I'm trying to watch.

TVFactFan · 05-15-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

The opening and closing credits of shows should be left alone. They should be seen in their original state -- full screen. It's bad enough they cut a few minutes out of classic shows for more commercial crap.

I hate seeing credits scrunched to the bottom or side of the screen while another ad runs.

And I wish they'd keep pop up and banner ads off of all shows while I'm trying to watch.

How bout if they speed the credits up like TBS did with Fresh Prince?

Dr. Thong · 05-15-2009, 06:13 PM

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How bout if they speed the credits up like TBS did with Fresh Prince?

That is unacceptable as well. I remember a time when you had full closing credits, no banner or pop up ads and no network logo on screen. They had a little more respect for shows in those days.

TVFactFan · 05-15-2009, 06:18 PM

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That is unacceptable as well. I remember a time when you had full closing credits, no banner or pop up ads and no network logo on screen. They had a little more respect for shows in those days.

But some shows opening theme is just too long like Jeffersons, Three's Company, Fresh Prince, and Good Times. I think they need to be cut a little

Especially Fresh Prince, like a music video

Dr. Thong · 05-15-2009, 07:25 PM

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But some shows opening theme is just too long like Jeffersons, Three's Company, Fresh Prince, and Good Times. I think they need to be cut a little

Especially Fresh Prince, like a music video

Obviously we're not going to agree on this topic, so we agree to disagree.

Those classic opening themes set the tone for the show and they're a part of it's legacy.

Brent88 · 05-15-2009, 07:30 PM

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That is unacceptable as well. I remember a time when you had full closing credits, no banner or pop up ads and no network logo on screen. They had a little more respect for shows in those days.

So do I, it's really sad. It's bad enough a show barely runs 20 minutes now, but now the credits are either cut or have more commercials put over them(and this counts towards the 20 minutes!), like syndicated shows need MORE of those.

TVFactFan · 05-15-2009, 07:32 PM

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Obviously we're not going to agree on this topic, so we agree to disagree.

Those classic opening themes set the tone for the show and they're a part of it's legacy.

Ok you are right about the opening setting the tone for the show but I just think TV land's style of the new closing should be a new syndicated way of ending a show.

TVFactFan · 05-15-2009, 07:34 PM

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So do I, it's really sad. It's bad enough a show barely runs 20 minutes now, but now the credits are either cut or have more commercials put over them(and this counts towards the 20 minutes!), like syndicated shows need MORE of those.

I didn't think people looked at closing credits anymore just final scenes. And if the final scene was part of the closing credits then that's the only time they watched. Like for me do I really need to see the closing credits of Good Times or the Jeffersons?-lol

Dr. Thong · 05-15-2009, 07:38 PM

Many times, the closing credits would have theme music that was unique to them, like "Remembering You," the piano instrumental that played over the end credits of All In The Family. It was part of the experience of watching the show.

And often times, I watched the closing credits to find out who the guest actors were.

megamanj2004 · 05-17-2009, 12:05 PM

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Those classic opening themes set the tone for the show and they're a part of it's legacy.

Exactly.

Take away the opening theme of "Hawaii Five-O" and it would be another lame-wad imitation of "Dragnet" in Hawaii to some.

Or take away the theme to the "Mary Tyler Moore Show," some people wouldn't have even known what the show was even about if it weren't for the theme song.

Chopping the theme song credits is almost equally as bad as bad as chopping the closing credits (in some cases).

05-13-2009, 09:52 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,097	Why can't N@N do their closing credits like TV LAND's? I like the way TV land does he closing credits, they are now at the very bottom of the screen and not interfering with the closing scene. Wish N@N could do the same so we can see the Family Matters final scenes. Am I the only who thinks what TV land does with the closing credits is very CREATIVE???

05-13-2009, 11:53 PM	#2
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	I want to know why N@N promos over the credits for Family Matters and The Nanny, but not George Lopez, Home Improvement, or Roseanne. I can't help but notice the two shows they do it for are the newest acquistions. TV Land totally cuts out the end credits, so no I don't want that. They show their own credits over a scene before the original end credits if you haven't noticed. It would work for a show with generic credits but not Family Matters or most shows on N@N(other than Cosby which is now gone).
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05-15-2009, 06:04 PM	#6
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	The opening and closing credits of shows should be left alone. They should be seen in their original state -- full screen. It's bad enough they cut a few minutes out of classic shows for more commercial crap. I hate seeing credits scrunched to the bottom or side of the screen while another ad runs. And I wish they'd keep pop up and banner ads off of all shows while I'm trying to watch.
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05-15-2009, 07:38 PM	#14
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	Many times, the closing credits would have theme music that was unique to them, like "Remembering You," the piano instrumental that played over the end credits of All In The Family. It was part of the experience of watching the show. And often times, I watched the closing credits to find out who the guest actors were.