The Warner Bros TV Library--why is it... - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Jude The Obscure · 08-04-2012, 10:20 PM

that none of the retro networks have snapped up the rights to it? It seems we have seen Paramount, Universal and Sony's libraries been swapped over time amongst RTV, Me-TV and Antenna TV, but none of them have ever bother to buy the Warner library for their schedules. Do you think Warner wants too much money or is there another reason? I know basically that RTV is really out of the race in terms of competing with the other two who have emerged as the leaders in the OTA digital broadcasters--they seem to have the pull and funding sources to obtain the more lucrative programming.

TVFactFan · 08-05-2012, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

that none of the retro networks have snapped up the rights to it? It seems we have seen Paramount, Universal and Sony's libraries been swapped over time amongst RTV, Me-TV and Antenna TV, but none of them have ever bother to buy the Warner library for their schedules. Do you think Warner wants too much money or is there another reason? I know basically that RTV is really out of the race in terms of competing with the other two who have emerged as the leaders in the OTA digital broadcasters--they seem to have the pull and funding sources to obtain the more lucrative programming.

Besides Alice, what other shows are in the Warner TV Show Library

Pavan · 08-05-2012, 12:29 PM

I made a list in 2002:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...42&postcount=2

TVFactFan · 08-05-2012, 01:29 PM

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I made a list in 2002:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...42&postcount=2

Nice List,

LUNCH · 08-06-2012, 01:18 PM

I'm not sure,but I heard Warner Bros only or mainly wants to deal with cable channels,which of course is stupid on Warner Bros part.

TVFactFan · 08-06-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LUNCH

I'm not sure,but I heard Warner Bros only or mainly wants to deal with cable channels,which of course is stupid on Warner Bros part.

Which means my chances are very low of seeing Alice and Welcome Back Kotter

LUNCH · 08-06-2012, 05:52 PM

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Which means my chances are very low of seeing Alice and Welcome Back Kotter

The chances are low of seeing those shows and many other older WB shows on Me,Antenna-TV and so on.Unless Warner Bros changes their mind that is.It's unfortunate because Warner Bros has such a big library of classic shows,and I'm sure the retro stations would love to show some of them.Again though I'm not 100 percent sure about them only wanting to deal with cable stations,it's just something heard.

TVFactFan · 08-06-2012, 05:58 PM

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The chances are low of seeing those shows and many other older WB shows on Me,Antenna-TV and so on.Unless Warner Bros changes their mind that is.It's unfortunate because Warner Bros has such a big library of classic shows,and I'm sure the retro stations would love to show some of them.Again though I'm not 100 percent sure about them only wanting to deal with cable stations,it's just something heard.

It does suck when a show that you love is not on DVD, Cable, Digital TV, or You Tube

bencasey · 08-06-2012, 09:33 PM

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It does suck when a show that you love is not on DVD, Cable, Digital TV, or You Tube

Which is why anyone with half a brain videotaped those shows when they had the chance years ago.

Regulus · 08-07-2012, 11:36 AM

Goodlife (Later American Life) ran several Warner Brothers Classic TV Series including 77 Sunset Strip, Hawaiian Eye, Surfside 6, Bourbon Street Beat, The FBI and The Gallent Men among others a few years ago.

bencasey · 08-07-2012, 05:18 PM

Too bad they didn't do anything with all of their sitcoms, like Hank, No Time For Sergeants, Mr. Roberts, The Little People and Room For One More.

TVFactFan · 08-07-2012, 05:48 PM

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Which is why anyone with half a brain videotaped those shows when they had the chance years ago.

Videotape them how if the show was rarely on cable or local syndication?

megamanj2004 · 08-08-2012, 01:32 AM

I find it funny how they're holding out but the last time I saw any Warner shows outside of DVDs and cable was on MeTV (during the pre-nationally expanded MeTV days) and MeToo when they aired Maverick, 77 Sunset Strip, The Adventures of Superman and Eight is Enough.

BigManMike · 08-08-2012, 09:52 AM

Actually, I remember Me Too in Chicago was airing Gilligan's Island not that long ago. They just changed their schedule about a month ago and its off the lineup now, but it was there before. I see they also took off Who's the Boss and One Day at a Time but they still have some other good shows. I just wish Me Too was national too.
http://www.wciu.com/files/schedule_metoo.pdf

Nyan · 08-09-2012, 01:07 PM

WB has a made-to-order shop now and syndication is becoming more and more irrelevant.

08-04-2012, 10:20 PM	#1
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	The Warner Bros TV Library--why is it... that none of the retro networks have snapped up the rights to it? It seems we have seen Paramount, Universal and Sony's libraries been swapped over time amongst RTV, Me-TV and Antenna TV, but none of them have ever bother to buy the Warner library for their schedules. Do you think Warner wants too much money or is there another reason? I know basically that RTV is really out of the race in terms of competing with the other two who have emerged as the leaders in the OTA digital broadcasters--they seem to have the pull and funding sources to obtain the more lucrative programming.

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megamanj2004 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2004 Posts: 2,359	I find it funny how they're holding out but the last time I saw any Warner shows outside of DVDs and cable was on MeTV (during the pre-nationally expanded MeTV days) and MeToo when they aired Maverick, 77 Sunset Strip, The Adventures of Superman and Eight is Enough.
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08-06-2012, 01:18 PM	#5
LUNCH Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 1,304	I'm not sure,but I heard Warner Bros only or mainly wants to deal with cable channels,which of course is stupid on Warner Bros part.

08-07-2012, 05:18 PM	#11
bencasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,692	Too bad they didn't do anything with all of their sitcoms, like Hank, No Time For Sergeants, Mr. Roberts, The Little People and Room For One More.

08-08-2012, 09:52 AM	#14
BigManMike Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 25, 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,022	Actually, I remember Me Too in Chicago was airing Gilligan's Island not that long ago. They just changed their schedule about a month ago and its off the lineup now, but it was there before. I see they also took off Who's the Boss and One Day at a Time but they still have some other good shows. I just wish Me Too was national too. http://www.wciu.com/files/schedule_metoo.pdf

08-09-2012, 01:07 PM	#15
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