Split screens vs. voice-overs - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian · 12-26-2001, 07:44 PM

Which do you hate more: split-screens or voice-overs over the closing credits of a tv show.

I think split-screens are worse because you can't see the credits real well.

vienna waits · 12-26-2001, 07:45 PM

I hate split screens, voice overs arent as bad.

Kay Scarpetta · 12-26-2001, 07:59 PM

I hate both

DarleneIllyria · 12-26-2001, 08:07 PM

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Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever
I hate both

Ditto! I feel that you interrupt enough of the show, you can't let me see and hear the credits. It's too much really. I'm sure you could commericial enough of it during the broadcast, leave the credits alone. I'd like to see who guest starred on the show, and if I liked the theme song I'd like to hear it too.

dawsongirl · 12-26-2001, 11:12 PM

If someone forced me to pick, I'd go with split screens. At least with voiceovers you can see the credits. Try watching the credits on Sci-Fi. They squish them so bad it's pointless.

Jimbo · 12-29-2001, 08:11 PM

"Voice-overs" are annoying, but as others have said, at least you can still read the credits. It drives me crazy when they shrink the credits just so they can squeeze in a promo for another show. It's especially maddening when you're watching an older show, and you think you spot someone in a bit part who is well known now. Of course, just as the credits start, they go to a split screen and you never do find out who the person was.

I would think that the Screen Actor's Guild, or some similar organization, would lodge a protest against this practice. After all, the performers deserve to be given appropriate recognition for their efforts.

LucyFan · 12-29-2001, 10:06 PM

I hate split screens the most. You could barely see the credits on the screen as well as not being able to listen to the closing theme song. It drives me nuts. Voice-overs are not that bad compared to the split screens bacause you are able to see the credits and as well as listen to part of the closing theme song.

Brent88 · 12-02-2003, 05:55 PM

I know this is a really old thread, but I hate BOTH! I hate split screens the most, but on some networks, they do voiceovers during closing scenes(while the credits roll) like Oxygen does with Roseanne and N@N does some. But I hate BOTH! I hate how the networks get to advertise more of their stupid programming. They already get 8 to 9 minutes during the show to do that.

Penny Lane · 12-02-2003, 08:55 PM

Whoever came up with the split screen thing ought to be tarred and feathered!

Brent88 · 12-02-2003, 09:10 PM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
Whoever came up with the split screen thing ought to be tarred and feathered!

I agree. I absolutely HATE split credits, ESPECIALLY, when it involves cutting out scenes that roll during the credits(like with many sitcoms)

ClassicTV4Ever · 12-03-2003, 11:07 AM

Split screens are the worst

PZelda · 12-03-2003, 03:51 PM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
Whoever came up with the split screen thing ought to be tarred and feathered!

I agree! So, you guys can guess what my vote is for..

Brent88 · 12-03-2003, 04:05 PM

At least when there is a voiceover you can still see the credits in the way they were supposed to be aired.

Crimson and Clover · 12-03-2003, 04:22 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Karly
I hate both

Ditto

vze3t9q9 · 12-05-2003, 10:36 PM

I watch the network Goodtv and they don't split screen or voice over. A year ago I taped the opening and closing credits of the Warner Brother westerns. . The closing credits a song is sung about the show and it so nice not to squish up the screen and have a bloke yak over the song. I like that network. Maybe the FBI, a show on good tv could look into the situation

12-26-2001, 07:44 PM	#1
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Split screens vs. voice-overs Which do you hate more: split-screens or voice-overs over the closing credits of a tv show. I think split-screens are worse because you can't see the credits real well.

12-26-2001, 07:45 PM	#2
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12-26-2001, 07:59 PM	#3
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12-29-2001, 10:06 PM	#7
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	I hate Split Screens the most I hate split screens the most. You could barely see the credits on the screen as well as not being able to listen to the closing theme song. It drives me nuts. Voice-overs are not that bad compared to the split screens bacause you are able to see the credits and as well as listen to part of the closing theme song.

12-02-2003, 08:55 PM	#9
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12-26-2001, 11:12 PM	#5
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	If someone forced me to pick, I'd go with split screens. At least with voiceovers you can see the credits. Try watching the credits on Sci-Fi. They squish them so bad it's pointless.

12-29-2001, 08:11 PM	#6
Jimbo Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2001 Location: United States of America-One Nation UNDER GOD! Posts: 471	"Voice-overs" are annoying, but as others have said, at least you can still read the credits. It drives me crazy when they shrink the credits just so they can squeeze in a promo for another show. It's especially maddening when you're watching an older show, and you think you spot someone in a bit part who is well known now. Of course, just as the credits start, they go to a split screen and you never do find out who the person was. I would think that the Screen Actor's Guild, or some similar organization, would lodge a protest against this practice. After all, the performers deserve to be given appropriate recognition for their efforts.

12-02-2003, 05:55 PM	#8
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	I know this is a really old thread, but I hate BOTH! I hate split screens the most, but on some networks, they do voiceovers during closing scenes(while the credits roll) like Oxygen does with Roseanne and N@N does some. But I hate BOTH! I hate how the networks get to advertise more of their stupid programming. They already get 8 to 9 minutes during the show to do that.

12-03-2003, 11:07 AM	#11
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12-03-2003, 04:05 PM	#13
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	At least when there is a voiceover you can still see the credits in the way they were supposed to be aired.

12-05-2003, 10:36 PM	#15
vze3t9q9 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 31, 2003 Location: ROCKCOVE Posts: 548	I watch the network Goodtv and they don't split screen or voice over. A year ago I taped the opening and closing credits of the Warner Brother westerns. . The closing credits a song is sung about the show and it so nice not to squish up the screen and have a bloke yak over the song. I like that network. Maybe the FBI, a show on good tv could look into the situation