Do you agree that Cable TV has gotten better in the past couple of years? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 02-13-2011, 07:26 PM

We no longer have to depend on N@N and TV LAND for classic TV since new channels have emerged like the HUB, Antenna TV, and Centric. The combination of these three hannels have allowed us to see so many shows from the 50's to the 90's and now can it back and enjoy some of the greatest sitcoms of tv history.

So thankful to have these three channels which makes us forget about TV Land and N@N.

AKA · 02-13-2011, 07:41 PM

I think there's no need for Nick at Nite anymore--in its current "rerun" model, anyway. I'm not sure what their ratings look like with their current schedule (they may very well be stellar), but I don't think they're really showing anything anymore that isn't available on other networks or in syndication.

15-20 years ago, they were a lot more special; more of a "destination." They showed series other networks weren't showing, seemingly uncut (I specifically remember a few advertisements boasting uncut shows).

Maybe they can re-invent themselves once again, totally dropping the "rerun" model. It'd be interesting to see them do for themselves what, say, USA Network has done for themselves.

Regulus · 02-13-2011, 08:58 PM

Has Cable TV gotten better during the last couple of years?

TVFactFan · 02-13-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Regulus

Has Cable TV gotten better during the last couple of years?

Well if you don't have AntTV, HUB, or Centric then I would expect the answer to be NO

clj2 · 02-13-2011, 10:10 PM

Antenna TV isn't a cable network. It's a broadcast channel on subchannels of locals...some cable providers may carry it.

I disagree....I think it's gotten worse.

TVFactFan · 02-13-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by clj2

Antenna TV isn't a cable network. It's a broadcast channel on subchannels of locals...some cable providers may carry it.

I disagree....I think it's gotten worse.

Well you must don't have the HUB or centric or TV One

Tubehead · 02-13-2011, 10:39 PM

i do argee it has gotten beter istoped wtching tv land i do watch homeinmrpvoemtn and someime three company i do like sanford and son i don't care too much for nick at nite i been getting into everyone hates chris a lot lalty kindo f remiend me of thewondery yearsr. my favorite current shows are mintue to win it smallville pawn stars the cape no ordian family nsic :lose anlges americna picker bily the Exterminator storges wars what would you do? and hawie five o. i do watch tnt a lot. i just got into the newpower rangers samurie show on nickloden.i watch icarly sometimes. i love thier summer show then tnt hasgood summer shows sothersumer s shows are whipout andamericna got tnatl. i don't likemuch since they keep pickiing singers.i think tvv has gotten better. . i dowatch boy meetsworld and thegloden girls time to time i watch amen sometimes. i think tv has gotten better.

icecream · 02-14-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Well you must don't have the HUB or centric or TV One

I get all three channels. The Hub is great but I'm not impressed with the other two.

clj2 · 02-14-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by catsrule

I get all three channels. The Hub is great but I'm not impressed with the other two.

I agree and The Hub is not worth the increases I've seen in my cable bill.

LUNCH · 02-14-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by clj2

Antenna TV isn't a cable network. It's a broadcast channel on subchannels of locals...some cable providers may carry it.

I disagree....I think it's gotten worse.

Yeah,Antenna-TV is a free channel.--And I agree cable/sat has gotten worse for all the obvious reasons.

old grouch · 02-14-2011, 02:40 PM

I haven't had cable for several years. On the few occasions I have watched cable recently at other people's houses, I found it really annoying. They play the same commercials over and over. And, like the old song says, 500 channels and there's nothing on. I take the money I would have spent on cable and I buy DVDs instead.

SpenceOlchin · 02-14-2011, 03:37 PM

Nah, I think it's gotten worse. Especially with all the commercials, popups and other ridiculous tactics. I remember a couple years ago, TBS actually paused a program to promote another program. Not to mention, the lack of variety on a lot of stations. If it wasn't for sports and a few channels that I like, I'd probably just pull the plug.

Regulus · 02-14-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by old grouch

I haven't had cable for several years. On the few occasions I have watched cable recently at other people's houses, I found it really annoying. They play the same commercials over and over. And, like the old song says, 500 channels and there's nothing on. I take the money I would have spent on cable and I buy DVDs instead.

I haven't had Cable since 1/2/2007. Whenever I'm somewhere there's Cable there will be someone doing what I call a "Death Spiral", surfing the Channels, and when they give up looking for a Program they INVARIABLY end up on CNN, FOX or MSNBC, watching what I call "The Woes of the World".

I was spending $65.00 a Month when I "Cut the Cord". Since then I have used that money to purchase DVDs as well. (Whenever the Cable Company announces a rate increase I'll increase my Budget as well, currantly I spend $103.00 a Month!

How have I done during the last four years? I have accumulated over 25,000 Hours of TV Shows, Movies and Other Programming. For all intents and purposes, I'VE FORMED MY OWN NETWORK!

yankeesrj12 · 02-14-2011, 04:09 PM

I think cable has gotten a lot better. If not for USA, TNT, and E!, I would lose half of what I watch!

clj2 · 02-14-2011, 04:13 PM

I do agree that the original programming on channels like TNT, FX, USA, and even TV Land has greatly improved, but as far as the rest of it, no.

02-13-2011, 07:26 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,018	Do you agree that Cable TV has gotten better in the past couple of years? We no longer have to depend on N@N and TV LAND for classic TV since new channels have emerged like the HUB, Antenna TV, and Centric. The combination of these three hannels have allowed us to see so many shows from the 50's to the 90's and now can it back and enjoy some of the greatest sitcoms of tv history. So thankful to have these three channels which makes us forget about TV Land and N@N.

02-13-2011, 10:10 PM	#5
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	Antenna TV isn't a cable network. It's a broadcast channel on subchannels of locals...some cable providers may carry it. I disagree....I think it's gotten worse.
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02-13-2011, 10:39 PM	#7
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	tv i do argee it has gotten beter istoped wtching tv land i do watch homeinmrpvoemtn and someime three company i do like sanford and son i don't care too much for nick at nite i been getting into everyone hates chris a lot lalty kindo f remiend me of thewondery yearsr. my favorite current shows are mintue to win it smallville pawn stars the cape no ordian family nsic :lose anlges americna picker bily the Exterminator storges wars what would you do? and hawie five o. i do watch tnt a lot. i just got into the newpower rangers samurie show on nickloden.i watch icarly sometimes. i love thier summer show then tnt hasgood summer shows sothersumer s shows are whipout andamericna got tnatl. i don't likemuch since they keep pickiing singers.i think tvv has gotten better. . i dowatch boy meetsworld and thegloden girls time to time i watch amen sometimes. i think tv has gotten better.

02-13-2011, 07:41 PM	#2
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I think there's no need for Nick at Nite anymore--in its current "rerun" model, anyway. I'm not sure what their ratings look like with their current schedule (they may very well be stellar), but I don't think they're really showing anything anymore that isn't available on other networks or in syndication. 15-20 years ago, they were a lot more special; more of a "destination." They showed series other networks weren't showing, seemingly uncut (I specifically remember a few advertisements boasting uncut shows). Maybe they can re-invent themselves once again, totally dropping the "rerun" model. It'd be interesting to see them do for themselves what, say, USA Network has done for themselves.

02-13-2011, 08:58 PM	#3
Regulus Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 07, 2011 Location: Port Orange, Florida Avatar - Poiuyt Posts: 3,374	Has Cable TV gotten better during the last couple of years?

02-14-2011, 02:40 PM	#11
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	I haven't had cable for several years. On the few occasions I have watched cable recently at other people's houses, I found it really annoying. They play the same commercials over and over. And, like the old song says, 500 channels and there's nothing on. I take the money I would have spent on cable and I buy DVDs instead.

02-14-2011, 03:37 PM	#12
SpenceOlchin Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 28, 2005 Posts: 562	Nah, I think it's gotten worse. Especially with all the commercials, popups and other ridiculous tactics. I remember a couple years ago, TBS actually paused a program to promote another program. Not to mention, the lack of variety on a lot of stations. If it wasn't for sports and a few channels that I like, I'd probably just pull the plug.

02-14-2011, 04:09 PM	#14
yankeesrj12 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 09, 2008 Posts: 4,335	I think cable has gotten a lot better. If not for USA, TNT, and E!, I would lose half of what I watch!

02-14-2011, 04:13 PM	#15
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	I do agree that the original programming on channels like TNT, FX, USA, and even TV Land has greatly improved, but as far as the rest of it, no.