The Cartoon Network Considering just being Called, "The Network" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-18-2009, 10:18 PM

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...,1625921.story

According to the Los Angeles Times, CN's new lineup of live-action, reality-based programming is tanking in the ratings and rumors are swirling that the CN may drop the "C" in its name.

It seems the network's animation nation aren't happy with the network's new direction. Animators are finding their work extremely frustrating and leaving the building on their own or have gotten the big ol' pink slip. The network's new direction of reality based kid shows such as Survive This, Brainrush and Destroy-Build-Destroy aren't doing any better.

Granted, the network hasn't always been a ratings giant and its Adult Swim block has been successful but hardly enough to carry an entire network. But who thought more reality shows would be a good idea? I understand that it's a successful trend, but not when every single network has one under their wing with nobody watching them. What worries me is that this trend will just repeat itself until every pay channel on my dial is just an endless string of reality shows grasping at hope of an audience.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/18/wi...e-the-network/

Marvo301 · 08-18-2009, 10:39 PM

What a brilliant idea that is! Taking the one word out of your name that tells people what kind of programs are on your network. And who in their right mind would put reality shows on "The Cartoon Network"?

Mr. Television · 08-18-2009, 10:41 PM

Just keep the C and call it the Crappy Network. lol

Jude The Obscure · 08-18-2009, 10:56 PM

Wow--has this channel gone to the dogs or what? Actually a channel about dogs would be more entertaining that what this formerly great network has become!

Mr. Television · 08-18-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

Wow--has this channel gone to the dogs or what? Actually a channel about dogs would be more entertaining that what this formerly great network has become!

I'm glad I get Boomerang now. That's a much better channel.

Retro4Life · 08-18-2009, 11:06 PM

This is horribly disappointing. Is there no refuge from the scourge of reality programming?

Mr. Television · 08-18-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

This is horribly disappointing. Is there no refuge from the scourge of reality programming?

There seems to be no end in sight.

hno:

catlover79 · 08-18-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

This is horribly disappointing. Is there no refuge from the scourge of reality programming?

All I can say is - BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Thank goodness for TV on DVD!!

Retro4Life · 08-18-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

All I can say is - BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Thank goodness for TV on DVD!!

Yes, that and good old YouTube and Hulu.

catlover79 · 08-18-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Yes, that and good old YouTube and Hulu.

Yes indeedy!!

TMC · 08-19-2009, 02:13 AM

Schmoopie · 08-19-2009, 03:02 AM

I've heard about Boomerang, but I don't think we get this station. I hate Cartoon Network, though.

comedyfreak · 08-19-2009, 08:18 AM

That's one more nail in CN's coffin.

MrCleveland · 08-19-2009, 04:24 PM

CN went down when they pulled the plug on Looney Tunes!

PunkyP0WER · 08-19-2009, 05:22 PM

these network execs are idiots, can't they understand that they're losing ratings because all the channels are becoming clones of each other. they are all dumping the programming that uniquely identified them to air reality shows that you can find on any other channel!!
tv land = reality shows
mtv = reality shows
vh1 = reality shows
a&e = reality shows ...and the list goes on and on.

08-18-2009, 10:18 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The Cartoon Network Considering just being Called, "The Network" http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...,1625921.story According to the Los Angeles Times, CN's new lineup of live-action, reality-based programming is tanking in the ratings and rumors are swirling that the CN may drop the "C" in its name. It seems the network's animation nation aren't happy with the network's new direction. Animators are finding their work extremely frustrating and leaving the building on their own or have gotten the big ol' pink slip. The network's new direction of reality based kid shows such as Survive This, Brainrush and Destroy-Build-Destroy aren't doing any better. Granted, the network hasn't always been a ratings giant and its Adult Swim block has been successful but hardly enough to carry an entire network. But who thought more reality shows would be a good idea? I understand that it's a successful trend, but not when every single network has one under their wing with nobody watching them. What worries me is that this trend will just repeat itself until every pay channel on my dial is just an endless string of reality shows grasping at hope of an audience. http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/08/18/wi...e-the-network/
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08-18-2009, 10:39 PM	#2
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08-18-2009, 11:06 PM	#6
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08-19-2009, 03:02 AM	#12
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08-18-2009, 10:56 PM	#4
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08-19-2009, 05:22 PM	#15
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