Should TV Land and Nick at Nite merge? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

retrofan05 · 06-30-2010, 02:36 PM

Since TV Land and Nick at Nite's programming is so similar already, I think it would make sense to merge the two networks into one 24 hour network. I would call it NickRewind. The network would air classic programming (50's, 60's, 70's, and some 80's) from 6 AM-8 PM and modern programming (80's, 90's, and 2000's) from 8 PM-6 AM. The new NickRewind network could air Nick at Nite's most popular shows i.e. The Nanny and George Lopez along with TV Land's current shows. Nickelodeon in turn would become a 24/7 network for kids. What are your thoughts?

clj2 · 06-30-2010, 04:18 PM

I think that would be a great idea, but I'd do 6PM-6AM or so for newer shows since there would be quite a few. Remember, The Nanny is moving to TV Land in August, so except for a few shows (Chris, G. Lopez, Family Matters), there isn't much difference.

bencasey · 06-30-2010, 05:15 PM

Actually, why bother? I think they should just both fold.

MickeyMac · 06-30-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bencasey

Actually, why bother? I think they should just both fold.

I agree they both suck balls now.

DSfan · 07-03-2010, 04:37 PM

I think it's a pretty interesting, and good, idea. It would just be weird to not have Nick at Nite on Nickelodeon. If they did merge, let's say, then why shouldn't Nickelodeon and Nicktoons merge? The whole purpose of having these various Nickelodeon/Viacom entities seems to be for the chance to tune in to similar programming on different channels. Otherwise, the argument could be made that Nick Jr, Nickelodeon, and Nicktoons could merge. Merge MTV and TeenNick, etc.

Good idea though and it would be cool if they did that.

TVFactFan · 07-03-2010, 05:08 PM

I don't think they should merge, leave it how it is since N@N seems to focus on the family shows. TV Land tends to be all the place and never know what what will be on their channel from one month to the next.

spunkygirl · 07-03-2010, 07:06 PM

It'd be pointless, they are two separate entities and should stay that way

old grouch · 07-04-2010, 12:39 AM

No, they shouldn't merge. They should show decent programs.

Tubehead · 07-04-2010, 04:24 AM

i think they should make nickloden seprate channel then make nick at nite 24 hour station . they can show the cobsyshoweveryonelove ramyond and homeinmporvmnet. then have tv landshow batmanget smart and other olides

clj2 · 07-04-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DSfan

I think it's a pretty interesting, and good, idea. It would just be weird to not have Nick at Nite on Nickelodeon. If they did merge, let's say, then why shouldn't Nickelodeon and Nicktoons merge? The whole purpose of having these various Nickelodeon/Viacom entities seems to be for the chance to tune in to similar programming on different channels. Otherwise, the argument could be made that Nick Jr, Nickelodeon, and Nicktoons could merge. Merge MTV and TeenNick, etc.

Good idea though and it would be cool if they did that.

I agree.
I'd love to see MTV/MTV2/VH1 in one channel, NickToons, Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon in one channel....there are just too many. The MTV ones are all the same thing. It's ridiculous. Not sure about TeenNick, do many people even get it?

I think TV Land and NAN both have some great shows, and having one destination for all of those would be good.

retrofan05 · 07-04-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by clj2

I agree.
I'd love to see MTV/MTV2/VH1 in one channel, NickToons, Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon in one channel....there are just too many. The MTV ones are all the same thing. It's ridiculous. Not sure about TeenNick, do many people even get it?

I think TV Land and NAN both have some great shows, and having one destination for all of those would be good.

Very true. I think a lot of networks are going to need to start consolidating in the future, simply because TV in general isn't as popular as it once was. With more and more people turning to the internet for just about everything, these networks that have multiple channels (with basically the same programming) are going to find it very difficult to survive. Seeing as these specialty networks generally have lower ratings, consolidating would probably help that as well.

clj2 · 07-05-2010, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by retrofan05

Very true. I think a lot of networks are going to need to start consolidating in the future, simply because TV in general isn't as popular as it once was. With more and more people turning to the internet for just about everything, these networks that have multiple channels (with basically the same programming) are going to find it very difficult to survive. Seeing as these specialty networks generally have lower ratings, consolidating would probably help that as well.

I agree.

I think cable tv is still viable, but got out of hand in the late 90s and early 2000s with all of these new channels. Channels like USA, TBS, Nick at Nite TNT, TV Land, Hallmark, Discovery, Comedy Central, FX, ESPN, etc are still very good ideas and are mass appeal, but IMO:

MTV, MTV2, VH1 - MTV or some channel with a new name

NickToons, NickJr, Nick should become Nickelodeon

Disney XD should merge with Disney

TV Land, Nick at Nite, and TeenNick to TV Land, their shows would all fit well

Planet Green/Science Channel/Millitary/Investigation Discovery should be Discovery 2 with some of it going to Discovery

Sleuth, SyFy and Chiller should combine

I don't think the last 2 sets of channels I mentioned even do that well. Sure would cut back on clutter.

06-30-2010, 02:36 PM	#1
retrofan05 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,111	Should TV Land and Nick at Nite merge? Since TV Land and Nick at Nite's programming is so similar already, I think it would make sense to merge the two networks into one 24 hour network. I would call it NickRewind. The network would air classic programming (50's, 60's, 70's, and some 80's) from 6 AM-8 PM and modern programming (80's, 90's, and 2000's) from 8 PM-6 AM. The new NickRewind network could air Nick at Nite's most popular shows i.e. The Nanny and George Lopez along with TV Land's current shows. Nickelodeon in turn would become a 24/7 network for kids. What are your thoughts?

06-30-2010, 04:18 PM	#2
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	I think that would be a great idea, but I'd do 6PM-6AM or so for newer shows since there would be quite a few. Remember, The Nanny is moving to TV Land in August, so except for a few shows (Chris, G. Lopez, Family Matters), there isn't much difference.
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06-30-2010, 05:15 PM	#3
bencasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,692	Actually, why bother? I think they should just both fold.

07-03-2010, 04:37 PM	#5
DSfan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,204	I think it's a pretty interesting, and good, idea. It would just be weird to not have Nick at Nite on Nickelodeon. If they did merge, let's say, then why shouldn't Nickelodeon and Nicktoons merge? The whole purpose of having these various Nickelodeon/Viacom entities seems to be for the chance to tune in to similar programming on different channels. Otherwise, the argument could be made that Nick Jr, Nickelodeon, and Nicktoons could merge. Merge MTV and TeenNick, etc. Good idea though and it would be cool if they did that.

07-03-2010, 05:08 PM	#6
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,119	I don't think they should merge, leave it how it is since N@N seems to focus on the family shows. TV Land tends to be all the place and never know what what will be on their channel from one month to the next.

07-03-2010, 07:06 PM	#7
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	It'd be pointless, they are two separate entities and should stay that way

07-04-2010, 12:39 AM	#8
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	No, they shouldn't merge. They should show decent programs.

07-04-2010, 04:24 AM	#9
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	i think they should make nickloden seprate channel then make nick at nite 24 hour station . they can show the cobsyshoweveryonelove ramyond and homeinmporvmnet. then have tv landshow batmanget smart and other olides