Some Of These Commercials on TV Land Kill the Mood - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 11-22-2012, 05:10 PM

I was watching some of the "I Love Lucy" TV Land marathon with my father early this afternoon and then a commercial for a catheter came right on.

So we go from laughing at "Lucy" to some old guy going, "I have a new, painless catheter that I want to tell you all about," and then it shows pictures on how it works.

My dad and I were laughing at this too, but I'm thinking what is this doing on here? I don't watch TV Land that often so I don't know how long this has been going on. Talk about buzz-kill.

Coffeecup · 11-22-2012, 08:06 PM

It's not just TVLAND, it is all the stations. I see Pat Boone talking about walk in tubs, his daughter for Life style lifts, and more medical type stuff than ever. What ever happened to the coffee, toothpaste, shampoo, cereal ads I used to see in the 1970's??

UMFaninMD · 11-23-2012, 12:25 AM

Now there are these extra-long commercials for Humana Medicare Advantage plans. The first time I saw one, I thought the channel decided to start running an infomericial. I'd say 95% of the commercials they show, especially during the daytime, are all medical/health products, most of which are questionable anyway.

PrettyinPink55 · 11-23-2012, 11:36 AM

This happens a lot on Antenna TV and Me TV too. It pretty much does kill the mood.

Especially when you're eating while watching TV!!!

yankeesrj12 · 11-23-2012, 02:51 PM

Well they are targeting the audience.

It's like when I watch The Price is Right; all of the products on commercials are for old people.

Coffeecup · 11-23-2012, 07:33 PM

I feel sorry for the young teens. It must be tough seeing what older life may bring.

Regulus · 11-23-2012, 08:13 PM

This is why I shun both Commercial and Pay-TV. I find these kinds of commercials to be Extremely

Offensive

. Unfortunately, because the MAJORITY of people find these kinds of commercials offensive, the Advertisers hide behind the Constitution and claim they have a "Right' to air these kinds of ads. But let an ad offend a MINORITY, and the ad will be withdrawn without hesitation.

Holy Hypocrisy, Batman!

visaman666 · 11-23-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffeecup

It's not just TVLAND, it is all the stations.

And that's the way ME likes it!

TVFactFan · 11-23-2012, 11:53 PM

I don't know what to think about a cancer commercial hoping someone has cancer so they can make money

I refuse to look at anymore cancer commercials

The only time I don't have to worry about seeing cancer commercials is when I watch football on sundays

Coffeecup · 11-24-2012, 01:06 PM

I don't mind the Cancer Treatment of America commercials. Well I do but if the commercial helps someone, I am all for seeing it. I could be ill. Then again does the treatment center help?. I hope so. Now a days ,you, the consumer finds info from commercials. Years ago, your doctor told you.

LUNCH · 11-24-2012, 02:54 PM

It's the same old story really.De-regulation/no more controls of TV advertising on American television is to blame.All these types of commercials used to be banned.--And I can almost guarantee you would never see those types of commercials in Canada,Western Europe and so on where TV advertising is still controlled.

TVFactFan · 11-24-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffeecup

I don't mind the Cancer Treatment of America commercials. Well I do but if the commercial helps someone, I am all for seeing it. I could be ill. Then again does the treatment center help?. I hope so. Now a days ,you, the consumer finds info from commercials. Years ago, your doctor told you.

The cancer commercials kills the mood you are in when watching a TV show and should be banned from TV

Those centers should be advertised in magazines or online

Tubehead · 11-24-2012, 10:00 PM

you guys should watch the court shows on fox they show lots of lawyer commmericals i also hate the boogers commerical were their boogies dancing in peoples noises

yankeesrj12 · 11-25-2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LUNCH

It's the same old story really.De-regulation/no more controls of TV advertising on American television is to blame.All these types of commercials used to be banned.--And I can almost guarantee you would never see those types of commercials in Canada,Western Europe and so on where TV advertising is still controlled.

There is absolutely no reason to regulate commercials.

TVFactFan · 11-25-2012, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by yankeesrj12

There is absolutely no reason to regulate commercials.

It is very difficult for many to watch cancer commercials after just laughing at a comedy.

Those commercials should be banned

11-22-2012, 05:10 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,129	Some Of These Commercials on TV Land Kill the Mood I was watching some of the "I Love Lucy" TV Land marathon with my father early this afternoon and then a commercial for a catheter came right on. So we go from laughing at "Lucy" to some old guy going, "I have a new, painless catheter that I want to tell you all about," and then it shows pictures on how it works. My dad and I were laughing at this too, but I'm thinking what is this doing on here? I don't watch TV Land that often so I don't know how long this has been going on. Talk about buzz-kill.

11-23-2012, 11:36 AM	#4
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	This happens a lot on Antenna TV and Me TV too. It pretty much does kill the mood. Especially when you're eating while watching TV!!!
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11-23-2012, 08:13 PM	#7
Regulus Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 07, 2011 Location: Port Orange, Florida Avatar - Poiuyt Posts: 3,374	This is why I shun both Commercial and Pay-TV. I find these kinds of commercials to be Extremely Offensive . Unfortunately, because the MAJORITY of people find these kinds of commercials offensive, the Advertisers hide behind the Constitution and claim they have a "Right' to air these kinds of ads. But let an ad offend a MINORITY, and the ad will be withdrawn without hesitation. Holy Hypocrisy, Batman!
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11-24-2012, 02:54 PM	#11
LUNCH Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 1,304	It's the same old story really.De-regulation/no more controls of TV advertising on American television is to blame.All these types of commercials used to be banned.--And I can almost guarantee you would never see those types of commercials in Canada,Western Europe and so on where TV advertising is still controlled.
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11-24-2012, 10:00 PM	#13
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	comericlas you guys should watch the court shows on fox they show lots of lawyer commmericals i also hate the boogers commerical were their boogies dancing in peoples noises

11-22-2012, 08:06 PM	#2
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	It's not just TVLAND, it is all the stations. I see Pat Boone talking about walk in tubs, his daughter for Life style lifts, and more medical type stuff than ever. What ever happened to the coffee, toothpaste, shampoo, cereal ads I used to see in the 1970's??

11-23-2012, 12:25 AM	#3
UMFaninMD I love a mystery Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,287	Now there are these extra-long commercials for Humana Medicare Advantage plans. The first time I saw one, I thought the channel decided to start running an infomericial. I'd say 95% of the commercials they show, especially during the daytime, are all medical/health products, most of which are questionable anyway.

11-23-2012, 02:51 PM	#5
yankeesrj12 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 09, 2008 Posts: 4,335	Well they are targeting the audience. It's like when I watch The Price is Right; all of the products on commercials are for old people.

11-23-2012, 07:33 PM	#6
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	I feel sorry for the young teens. It must be tough seeing what older life may bring.

11-23-2012, 11:53 PM	#9
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,065	I don't know what to think about a cancer commercial hoping someone has cancer so they can make money I refuse to look at anymore cancer commercials The only time I don't have to worry about seeing cancer commercials is when I watch football on sundays

11-24-2012, 01:06 PM	#10
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	I don't mind the Cancer Treatment of America commercials. Well I do but if the commercial helps someone, I am all for seeing it. I could be ill. Then again does the treatment center help?. I hope so. Now a days ,you, the consumer finds info from commercials. Years ago, your doctor told you.