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JamesG · 07-09-2010, 06:53 PM

"Mad Men" Fans with AT&T U-verse May Miss Out
Jul 9, 2010
by Denise Martin

"Mad Men" fans with AT&T U-verse may not get to see what happens to Don and Co. at the new Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce agency.

The cable provider's 2.3 million subscribers were alerted Friday on their set-top boxes that the company might drop Rainbow Media-owned AMC (as well as its siblings IFC and WE tv) on July 14 -- a move that would leave viewers in the lurch come when Season 4 of the AMC drama premieres July 25.

Rainbow Media has been negotiating to renew its carriage deal with AT&T for several months. The original contract was to expire on July 1, but both sides agreed to a two-week extension.

AT&T spokesman Steven Schwadron said Friday the two companies remained at "an impasse."

The alert to AT&T customers said: "We want fair prices and to reach a good deal for you, but may be forced to remove these channels due to their unreasonable demands."

A Rainbow Media spokeswoman told TVGuide.com:

"It is troubling that AT&T is threatening to yank AMC, WE tv and IFC, and leave their customers without the hottest show on television, AMC's "Mad Men", just before the premiere of the new season.

AT&T is acting in an aggressive manner that puts their corporate interests ahead of their customers. We are negotiating in good faith ... so that our viewers don't lose out."

"We are willing to continue negotiating," Schwadron said.

AT&T subscribers, meanwhile, are already fuming.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Mad-Men-Uverse-1020330.aspx

catlover79 · 07-09-2010, 11:12 PM

Well, it's not like those stations are worth watching anymore, anyway. Remember back when AMC showed REAL classic movies, uncut with no commercials? *SIGH*...those were the days!!!!

JamesG · 07-09-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Well, it's not like those stations are worth watching anymore, anyway. Remember back when AMC showed REAL classic movies, uncut with no commercials? *SIGH*...those were the days!!!!

"Mad Men", "Breaking Bad", "The Walking Dead" that's coming up... what do you mean not worth watching anymore?

catlover79 · 07-09-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

"Mad Men", "Breaking Bad", "The Walking Dead" that's coming up... what do you mean not worth watching anymore?

Well, I just never got into those - maybe if they were on another station...but AMC stands for American Classic Movies. They sure aren't living up to that title anymore!!! I guess it's a your mileage may vary kind of thing.

Marvo301 · 07-09-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

"Mad Men", "Breaking Bad", "The Walking Dead" that's coming up... what do you mean not worth watching anymore?

I think what she means is that AMC has strayed from it's original programming model. AMC does after all stand for American MOVIE Classics. And for people who are fans of classic movies AMC is no longer giving them what they want.

JamesG · 07-09-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Well, I just never got into those - maybe if they were on another station...but AMC stands for American Classic Movies. They sure aren't living up to that title anymore!!! I guess it's a your mileage may vary kind of thing.

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I think what she means is that AMC has strayed from it's original programming model. AMC does after all stand for American MOVIE Classics. And for people who are fans of classic movies AMC is no longer giving them what they want.

It hasn't been that way for the past 10 years or so. Won't be the first or the last channel to stray away from its intended purpose... unfortunately.

Business reasons and advertisers wanting something new to offer the viewers were the reason why the old format changed.

BTW, I believe American Movie Classics is no longer the channel's official title, since the change in format.

catlover79 · 07-10-2010, 12:05 AM

Still, I miss the good old days when you could see classic, uncut movies - no commercials. You got to see Laurel & Hardy, The Three Stooges, plus movie series like Blondie and Ma & Pa Kettle. I still remember curling up next to my grandma on her couch on a rainy Friday night watching Doris Day's Midnight Lace on AMC...I can't even describe it. I also remember watching flicks like Kitty Foyle, Walter Mitty, Orchestra Wives, Sun Valley Serenade, Love Story, and Paper Moon...I could go on and on. THAT was the AMC I knew and loved - and sadly is no more.

JamesG · 07-10-2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Still, I miss the good old days when you could see classic, uncut movies - no commercials. You got to see Laurel & Hardy, The Three Stooges, plus movie series like Blondie and Ma & Pa Kettle. I still remember curling up next to my grandma on her couch on a rainy Friday night watching Doris Day's Midnight Lace on AMC...I can't even describe it. I also remember watching flicks like Kitty Foyle, Walter Mitty, Orchestra Wives, Sun Valley Serenade, Love Story, and Paper Moon...I could go on and on. THAT was the AMC I knew and loved - and sadly is no more.

Well, I guess as you say "your mileage may vary" because I can't stand to watch things like that.

Marvo301 · 07-10-2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Well, I guess as you say "your mileage may vary" because I can't stand to watch things like that.

Personally I'd like watch pretty well everything on Monika's list. In fact there should be a TV channel...oh never mind.

Mr. Television · 07-10-2010, 12:23 AM

AMC just sucks anymore. It used to be my favorite channel. That's how I got interested in classic movies. I remember staying up all night years ago just watching their film preservation festival. oh well.... I do like Breaking Bad and I'm going to watch the Walking Dead series but as for the movies...they all suck. lol

catlover79 · 07-10-2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Well, I guess as you say "your mileage may vary" because I can't stand to watch things like that.

Well, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree!

JamesG · 07-10-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Personally I'd like watch pretty well everything on Monika's list. In fact there should be a TV channel...oh never mind.

During the time of the change, AMC did have plans to launch a new channel called "AMC Hollywood Classics" that would have essentially aired everything the old AMC did.

The channel never happened.

I believe currently that TCM (Turner Classic Movies) is one that airs the classic stuff.

Marvo301 · 07-10-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

During the time of the change, AMC did have plans to launch a new channel called "AMC Hollywood Classics" that would have essentially aired everything the old AMC did.

The channel never happened.

I believe currently that TCM (Turner Classic Movies) is one that airs the classic stuff.

Yes. TCM has become my favorite channel for that very reason. Great Classic Movies and great Classic Movie Stars.

Mr. Television · 07-10-2010, 12:36 AM

I used to like to watch Bob Dorian before each movie. I wonder what ever happened to him? lol

I just found an interview with him. He likes TCM too. lol

http://www.apparenting.com/interview...ob_dorian.html

Marvo301 · 07-10-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

I used to like to watch Bob Dorian before each movie. I wonder what ever happened to him? lol

I just found an interview with him. He likes TCM too. lol

http://www.apparenting.com/interview...ob_dorian.html

Great interview! Thanks for posting it Sonny!

07-09-2010, 06:53 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,129	Update: AT&T and Rainbow Media Reach Agreement *"Mad Men" Fans with AT&T U-verse May Miss Out* Jul 9, 2010 by Denise Martin "Mad Men" fans with AT&T U-verse may not get to see what happens to Don and Co. at the new Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce agency. The cable provider's 2.3 million subscribers were alerted Friday on their set-top boxes that the company might drop Rainbow Media-owned AMC (as well as its siblings IFC and WE tv) on July 14 -- a move that would leave viewers in the lurch come when Season 4 of the AMC drama premieres July 25. Rainbow Media has been negotiating to renew its carriage deal with AT&T for several months. The original contract was to expire on July 1, but both sides agreed to a two-week extension. AT&T spokesman Steven Schwadron said Friday the two companies remained at "an impasse." The alert to AT&T customers said: "We want fair prices and to reach a good deal for you, but may be forced to remove these channels due to their unreasonable demands." A Rainbow Media spokeswoman told TVGuide.com: "It is troubling that AT&T is threatening to yank AMC, WE tv and IFC, and leave their customers without the hottest show on television, AMC's "Mad Men", just before the premiere of the new season. AT&T is acting in an aggressive manner that puts their corporate interests ahead of their customers. We are negotiating in good faith ... so that our viewers don't lose out." "We are willing to continue negotiating," Schwadron said. AT&T subscribers, meanwhile, are already fuming. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Mad-Men-Uverse-1020330.aspx
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07-09-2010, 11:12 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Well, it's not like those stations are worth watching anymore, anyway. Remember back when AMC showed REAL classic movies, uncut with no commercials? SIGH...those were the days!!!!
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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	AMC just sucks anymore. It used to be my favorite channel. That's how I got interested in classic movies. I remember staying up all night years ago just watching their film preservation festival. oh well.... I do like Breaking Bad and I'm going to watch the Walking Dead series but as for the movies...they all suck. lol
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07-10-2010, 12:36 AM	#14
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I used to like to watch Bob Dorian before each movie. I wonder what ever happened to him? lol I just found an interview with him. He likes TCM too. lol http://www.apparenting.com/interview...ob_dorian.html
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07-10-2010, 12:05 AM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Still, I miss the good old days when you could see classic, uncut movies - no commercials. You got to see Laurel & Hardy, The Three Stooges, plus movie series like Blondie and Ma & Pa Kettle. I still remember curling up next to my grandma on her couch on a rainy Friday night watching Doris Day's Midnight Lace on AMC...I can't even describe it. I also remember watching flicks like Kitty Foyle, Walter Mitty, Orchestra Wives, Sun Valley Serenade, Love Story, and Paper Moon...I could go on and on. THAT was the AMC I knew and loved - and sadly is no more.