Why can't TBS put on 2 Friends episodes in a row? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

shocolah · 02-04-2002, 08:52 PM

I just went to the TBS site (www.tbssuperstation.com) and they usually have "back to back" epidsodes of most shows. Now it's all changed around. Example:

04:30 PM Mama's Family
05:00 PM Full House
05:30 PM Full House
06:00 PM Cosby Show
06:30 PM Roseanne
07:00 PM Friends
07:30 PM Roseanne

I don't know what they're doing but this doesn't seem right-I'm always expecting a second episode at thirty minutes after the hour.

Slippery Dan · 02-04-2002, 10:31 PM

It must have cost TBS a hell of a lot of money to get the national rights for Friends which is a very high rated show. Especially, since it's only been in syndication for three years when they got the rights. It would probably cost a hell of a lot of more money to have two episodes of Friends. But then again, it probably didin't cost that much money since Friends and TBS are owned by the same company, AOL Time Warner. Besides, shows can get boring faster if they are on more, especially back to back. I'm sure that a lot of people stopped liking M*A*S*H or liked it less after FX had it on 8 times a day (literally).

Dr. Lilith Sternin · 03-29-2002, 12:14 PM

It's a good thing they don't show an episode at 7:30! Then I'd have to choose between Frasier or Friends in syndication, and I'd most likely go with Frasier. LOL I've seen every episode of Friends though, and at one point, had every episode to date on tape. I taped over them all though, because... well, they were taking up valuable space!

02-04-2002, 08:52 PM	#1
shocolah Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 01, 2001 Posts: 546	Why can't TBS put on 2 Friends episodes in a row? I just went to the TBS site (www.tbssuperstation.com) and they usually have "back to back" epidsodes of most shows. Now it's all changed around. Example: 04:30 PM Mama's Family 05:00 PM Full House 05:30 PM Full House 06:00 PM Cosby Show 06:30 PM Roseanne 07:00 PM Friends 07:30 PM Roseanne I don't know what they're doing but this doesn't seem right-I'm always expecting a second episode at thirty minutes after the hour.
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03-29-2002, 12:14 PM	#3
Dr. Lilith Sternin Ice Cube in Heels Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 31, 2002 Posts: 523	It's a good thing they don't show an episode at 7:30! Then I'd have to choose between Frasier or Friends in syndication, and I'd most likely go with Frasier. LOL I've seen every episode of Friends though, and at one point, had every episode to date on tape. I taped over them all though, because... well, they were taking up valuable space!
	__________________ "Musical theatre -- it's totally American and when it's good, it's like nothing else." ~Bebe Neuwirth </center> Lilith: I mapped out our dominant and recessive traits on a genome square, applied Mendel's laws, allowed for anomolies, and concluded that you are the best biological choice. Frasier: I see. Well, enticed as I am by your honeyed words, I'm gonna need some kissin'. Lilith: Frasier, don't misunderstand. I'm not proposing any change in our relationship. Frasier: Would we sleep together? Lilith: I thought we'd freeze your sperm. Frasier: Is that a yes or a no? Lilith: Natural fertilization isn't practical. I'd have to fly to Seattle every time I ovulate. Frasier: Right, okay. So then, your plan is for me to visit some local doctor, freeze my essence, and then bring it home with you. Lilith: Correct. I'll take mine to go!

02-04-2002, 10:31 PM	#2
Slippery Dan His Majesty Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 12, 2001 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 262	It must have cost TBS a hell of a lot of money to get the national rights for Friends which is a very high rated show. Especially, since it's only been in syndication for three years when they got the rights. It would probably cost a hell of a lot of more money to have two episodes of Friends. But then again, it probably didin't cost that much money since Friends and TBS are owned by the same company, AOL Time Warner. Besides, shows can get boring faster if they are on more, especially back to back. I'm sure that a lot of people stopped liking MAS*H or liked it less after FX had it on 8 times a day (literally).