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TVFactFan · 10-02-2012, 10:00 PM

watching a show on Fox now and I can't believe it's so many damm commercials for a 30 min show. Seems like it;s a commercial break every 6 mins. Feels like I;m a a show on TV Land instead of Fox with all these interruptions

Is this the case on CBS, ABC, and NBC? Is it better to watch all sitcoms on the internet?

RetroTVNitekatt · 10-02-2012, 10:01 PM

Current half hour shows is anywhere from 21:30 to 22:30 after commercials.

TVFactFan · 10-02-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVNitekatt

Current half hour shows is anywhere from 21:30 to 22:30 after commercials.

So basically the same as TV Land

Wonder if it's the same on the Internet

EmoJoe · 10-03-2012, 01:03 AM

All sitcoms are on a three act break system now - a commercial break after the 7 minute mark or so, then one about halfway through, and another before the tag. So yeah pretty much the same as FOX.

TVFactFan · 10-03-2012, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by EmoJoe

All sitcoms are on a three act break system now - a commercial break after the 7 minute mark or so, then one about halfway through, and another before the tag. So yeah pretty much the same as FOX.

What about on the internet?

Regulus · 10-03-2012, 07:48 AM

There are quite a few new shows out there right now, but I'm patient enough to wait until they come out on DVD so I can watch them WITHOUT the commercials.

With one month to go it has to be

H

LL

out there right now!

LUNCH · 10-03-2012, 11:00 AM

I don't watch shows on the internet so I don't know about that.Plus since I don't watch any new shows I can't be of much help. I was going to mention On Demand but I see Fox like some other channels, blocks the fast forward button. Only thing I can suggest is if you do not have a DVR,why not just record the show on a VCR.

AKA · 10-03-2012, 11:26 AM

Fox gives their more popular sitcoms 31- to 33-minute timeslots (I call this technique "DVR killing), so you get even more commercials than you would during a 30-minute slot.

ABC does this, too. At least with Modern Family.

LUNCH · 10-03-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad

Fox gives their more popular sitcoms 31- to 33-minute timeslots (I call this technique "DVR killing), so you get even more commercials than you would during a 30-minute slot.

ABC does this, too. At least with Modern Family.

So they are running TV shows off the clock too now.Not surprising though since many TV channels keep getting more and more out of control by the day it seems.

LUNCH · 10-03-2012, 11:55 AM

You know this may sound a little crazy. Since the big networks like many cable channels have become not much more than advertising billboards, people who still watch those channels would all actually be better off if you could also have access to the live feed(exactly how it's presented)of some the main TV channels from other English speaking countries.Countries like the UK,Canada etc.And be able to view them on the television here.From what I know they air a lot of American shows too.Of course if that happenned it may put channels like ABC,CBS,NBC and Fox out of business.lol.

Mr. Television · 10-03-2012, 01:03 PM

That's why I only watch 2 shows live anymore. I DVR the rest and skip the commercials.

BigManMike · 10-03-2012, 01:34 PM

I think NBC does this some too. I hardly ever even watch any new shows on network tv anymore. Two and a Half Men, Big Bang Theory, and Mike and Molly, all on CBS, are probably the only current shows I watch. Pretty much everything else I watch is classic reruns on Antenna TV, MeTV, or DVDs. And I watch local news.

TVFactFan · 10-03-2012, 03:22 PM

I think 4 commercial breaks is way too many for a 30 minute show.

mets82 · 10-03-2012, 03:32 PM

Actually, I think The Simpsons have 4 commerical breaks which is pretty annoying. I do think when those episodes are in syndication, I think there are only 2 commerical breaks.

Have you also noticed that on some shows they will come back from commerical for like a minute and then go to another commerical break?

And yes, it bothers me too that when you have OnDemand, you cant fast forward commericals. The fast forward button is blocked. Seems like you just cant get away from commericals.

TVFactFan · 10-03-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mets82

Actually, I think The Simpsons have 4 commerical breaks which is pretty annoying. I do think when those episodes are in syndication, I think there are only 2 commerical breaks.

Have you also noticed that on some shows they will come back from commerical for like a minute and then go to another commerical break?

And yes, it bothers me too that when you have OnDemand, you cant fast forward commericals. The fast forward button is blocked. Seems like you just cant get away from commericals.

I think I may just start watching On Demand on Saturdays and look at all the shows I like during the week. So my list will be in order

2 Broke Girls
New Girl
Mindy Project
APT 23
Modern Family
The Office
Whitney

10-02-2012, 10:00 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,153	Do all of the network channels air their sitcoms like Fox? watching a show on Fox now and I can't believe it's so many damm commercials for a 30 min show. Seems like it;s a commercial break every 6 mins. Feels like I;m a a show on TV Land instead of Fox with all these interruptions Is this the case on CBS, ABC, and NBC? Is it better to watch all sitcoms on the internet?

10-02-2012, 10:01 PM	#2
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10-03-2012, 01:03 AM	#4
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10-03-2012, 07:48 AM	#6
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10-03-2012, 11:00 AM	#7
LUNCH Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 1,304	I don't watch shows on the internet so I don't know about that.Plus since I don't watch any new shows I can't be of much help. I was going to mention On Demand but I see Fox like some other channels, blocks the fast forward button. Only thing I can suggest is if you do not have a DVR,why not just record the show on a VCR.
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10-03-2012, 11:26 AM	#8
AKA 509 for life. Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,655	Fox gives their more popular sitcoms 31- to 33-minute timeslots (I call this technique "DVR killing), so you get even more commercials than you would during a 30-minute slot. ABC does this, too. At least with Modern Family.
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10-03-2012, 11:55 AM	#10
LUNCH Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 1,304	You know this may sound a little crazy. Since the big networks like many cable channels have become not much more than advertising billboards, people who still watch those channels would all actually be better off if you could also have access to the live feed(exactly how it's presented)of some the main TV channels from other English speaking countries.Countries like the UK,Canada etc.And be able to view them on the television here.From what I know they air a lot of American shows too.Of course if that happenned it may put channels like ABC,CBS,NBC and Fox out of business.lol.
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10-03-2012, 01:03 PM	#11
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10-03-2012, 01:34 PM	#12
BigManMike Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 25, 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,022	I think NBC does this some too. I hardly ever even watch any new shows on network tv anymore. Two and a Half Men, Big Bang Theory, and Mike and Molly, all on CBS, are probably the only current shows I watch. Pretty much everything else I watch is classic reruns on Antenna TV, MeTV, or DVDs. And I watch local news.

10-03-2012, 03:22 PM	#13
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,153	I think 4 commercial breaks is way too many for a 30 minute show.

10-03-2012, 03:32 PM	#14
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,060	Actually, I think The Simpsons have 4 commerical breaks which is pretty annoying. I do think when those episodes are in syndication, I think there are only 2 commerical breaks. Have you also noticed that on some shows they will come back from commerical for like a minute and then go to another commerical break? And yes, it bothers me too that when you have OnDemand, you cant fast forward commericals. The fast forward button is blocked. Seems like you just cant get away from commericals.
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