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Rezny@gmail.com · 09-14-2010, 10:06 PM

What with the hundreds amd hundereds of TV shows avaliable to air,why do networks(cable and local)air paid programming?To me,it's just a waste of air time and space.My question is this

oes anyone watch paid programming.?Answer this one yes or no. For me,my answer is NO.How about the rest of you?Feel free to post.

catlover79 · 09-14-2010, 10:25 PM

Heck no!! They are just a waste of time. Give me a good book to read or DVD to watch any day.

Marvo301 · 09-14-2010, 10:35 PM

There is only one reason networks air paid programming and that reason is

!!
So they really don't care if anyone is watching. As long as they got paid to run the show their happy!

catlover79 · 09-15-2010, 01:50 AM

Plus it costs them a lot less (if any) dough to run the informercials than it does to buy syndicated packages of classic shows. BOO HISS!!

Marvo301 · 09-15-2010, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Plus it costs them a lot less (if any) dough to run the informercials than it does to buy syndicated packages of classic shows. BOO HISS!!

Exactly! All I can say is thank goodness for DVD's!!

catlover79 · 09-15-2010, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Exactly! All I can say is thank goodness for DVD's!!

Yup!!!

70s show watcher · 09-15-2010, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Exactly! All I can say is thank goodness for DVD's!!

you can say that again

big bertha · 09-15-2010, 03:23 AM

I would watch an infomercial if they were selling dvds of classic tv shows! Otherwise I watch dvds. I am surprised the makers of dvds haven't thought of the idea of imbedding commercials in the tv shows on dvd. Oh no, I think I just gave them an idea! Ugh!!!!

James · 09-15-2010, 01:02 PM

I'll occasionally watch. WWRD 32 here in Dayton, now an RTV affiliate, has it. It's better than 99% of the junk on network television!

Marvo301 · 09-15-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

you can say that again

Thank goodness for DVD's!!

MickeyMac · 09-15-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Heck no!! They are just a waste of time. Give me a good book to read or DVD to watch any day.

I am with you on the book part.

I do have to give a shoutout to certain informericals. Thats only because one company that makes them is owned by Robin Seymour. He is a legendary Detroit DJ from the 50's and 60's who also hosted two 60's teen Detroit rock shows: Teen Town and Swingin' Time.

MickeyMac · 09-15-2010, 06:41 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K_EZwiRDCc

Here is Robin Seymour himself. This guy is around 81.

browneyes106 · 09-15-2010, 11:13 PM

I do watch paid programming depending on the products being sold. I have been getting back into shape over the past year so if I see something about fitness products I watch to get info and see if it something I might want to buy.

comedyfreak · 09-16-2010, 08:40 AM

I've watched a few, like that oven where you can use leftovers to make new meals. And the one with the leafblower/weed wacker.

SpenceOlchin · 09-16-2010, 12:18 PM

Yes, I've watched Infomercials. Especially if they deal with food or home improvement products. I also like the Time Life ones. Never bought anything from them though.

09-14-2010, 10:06 PM	#1
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	Paid programming -- Does anybody watch? What with the hundreds amd hundereds of TV shows avaliable to air,why do networks(cable and local)air paid programming?To me,it's just a waste of air time and space.My question is thisoes anyone watch paid programming.?Answer this one yes or no. For me,my answer is NO.How about the rest of you?Feel free to post.

09-14-2010, 10:25 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Heck no!! They are just a waste of time. Give me a good book to read or DVD to watch any day.
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09-14-2010, 10:35 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	There is only one reason networks air paid programming and that reason is !! So they really don't care if anyone is watching. As long as they got paid to run the show their happy!
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09-15-2010, 03:23 AM	#8
big bertha Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 14, 2004 Posts: 113	No to the Infomercials unless: I would watch an infomercial if they were selling dvds of classic tv shows! Otherwise I watch dvds. I am surprised the makers of dvds haven't thought of the idea of imbedding commercials in the tv shows on dvd. Oh no, I think I just gave them an idea! Ugh!!!!

09-16-2010, 08:40 AM	#14
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,058	I've watched a few, like that oven where you can use leftovers to make new meals. And the one with the leafblower/weed wacker.
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09-15-2010, 01:50 AM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Plus it costs them a lot less (if any) dough to run the informercials than it does to buy syndicated packages of classic shows. BOO HISS!!

09-15-2010, 01:02 PM	#9
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	I'll occasionally watch. WWRD 32 here in Dayton, now an RTV affiliate, has it. It's better than 99% of the junk on network television!

09-15-2010, 06:41 PM	#12
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K_EZwiRDCc Here is Robin Seymour himself. This guy is around 81.

09-15-2010, 11:13 PM	#13
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,097	I do watch paid programming depending on the products being sold. I have been getting back into shape over the past year so if I see something about fitness products I watch to get info and see if it something I might want to buy.

09-16-2010, 12:18 PM	#15
SpenceOlchin Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 28, 2005 Posts: 562	Yes, I've watched Infomercials. Especially if they deal with food or home improvement products. I also like the Time Life ones. Never bought anything from them though.