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clj2 · 01-03-2013, 02:44 AM

I can't believe it's been almost 10 years since this show has been in syndication on cable. With these channels like Hallmark, INSP, GMC, etc. adding more older shows, not to mention the diginets like Me-TV and Antenna TV popping up, it seems like one of them would be interested in Gilligan's Island. I think it'd be a nice fit for Hallmark or INSP on cable or Me-TV on the diginets.

Just really surprising since it was a syndication mainstay until the early 2000s and is still one of the most popular 1960s sitcoms today.

Thoughts?

The Flying Dutchmans · 01-03-2013, 05:40 AM

I agree!

gilligan fanatic · 01-03-2013, 08:41 AM

It's bound to come back soon, it just has to

clj2 · 01-03-2013, 01:57 PM

I think it'd be a good fit on Hallmark with The Brady Bunch and Happy Days. Ditto for INSP.

Marvo301 · 01-03-2013, 02:46 PM

I'm surprised G.I. isn't playing on ME-TV or Antenna already! It probably will eventually.

Jude The Obscure · 01-03-2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I'm surprised G.I. isn't playing on ME-TV or Antenna already! It probably will eventually.

Doesn't Warner own the rights to GI? if so, there's your answer regarding at least broadcast syndication. A stupid policy.

Smilings · 01-04-2013, 01:56 AM

I think Warner does own Gilligan.
On TheWB.com you can see 5 free episodes at any one time.
Right now it's from Season Two, Feed the Kitty though Allergy Time.
They change the episodes every few months but not according to any chronological pattern.

clj2 · 01-04-2013, 02:24 AM

Warner has never made its library available to any of these diginets.

I'd think they would make their shows available to cable, though.

gilligan fanatic · 01-04-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by clj2

Warner has never made its library available to any of these diginets.

I'd think they would make their shows available to cable, though.

It would be cool if they made there own classic channel and aired Warner Archive movies too. I know I would watch it. WB has the rights to a lot of good shows/movies.

andtherest · 01-05-2013, 03:02 PM

I have never seen the show in reruns. It has always been something I've seen on DVD. My parents love the show and I fell in love with it,too. I'm glad I have all 3 seasons.

visi · 01-05-2013, 09:42 PM

It's insane that a show that is as iconic as GI isn't on TV constantly. It should be on par with Beverly Hillbillies

ZeldaGilroy · 01-05-2013, 09:49 PM

I'd love to see this on TV again. I'm surprised it isn't. Definitely a classic I would enjoy seeing.

sandmountainslim · 01-15-2013, 09:13 PM

When I got it on DVD I was pleased. My daughter has never seen it on TV but watches the discs over and over just like I did the syndicated reruns in the 70's.

Torgo · 10-15-2013, 02:46 PM

That's why I have it on DVD, don't have to worry about it not being on TV.

Smilings · 10-15-2013, 03:07 PM

watching TV, you are part of an audience... even if you're alone.

01-03-2013, 02:44 AM	#1
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	This show should be back in syndication I can't believe it's been almost 10 years since this show has been in syndication on cable. With these channels like Hallmark, INSP, GMC, etc. adding more older shows, not to mention the diginets like Me-TV and Antenna TV popping up, it seems like one of them would be interested in Gilligan's Island. I think it'd be a nice fit for Hallmark or INSP on cable or Me-TV on the diginets. Just really surprising since it was a syndication mainstay until the early 2000s and is still one of the most popular 1960s sitcoms today. Thoughts?
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01-03-2013, 05:40 AM	#2
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01-03-2013, 08:41 AM	#3
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01-03-2013, 02:46 PM	#5
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01-04-2013, 01:56 AM	#7
Smilings Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2012 Location: California Posts: 417	I think Warner does own Gilligan. On TheWB.com you can see 5 free episodes at any one time. Right now it's from Season Two, Feed the Kitty though Allergy Time. They change the episodes every few months but not according to any chronological pattern.
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01-03-2013, 01:57 PM	#4
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	I think it'd be a good fit on Hallmark with The Brady Bunch and Happy Days. Ditto for INSP.

01-04-2013, 02:24 AM	#8
clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	Warner has never made its library available to any of these diginets. I'd think they would make their shows available to cable, though.

01-05-2013, 03:02 PM	#10
andtherest Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 05, 2013 Posts: 9	I have never seen the show in reruns. It has always been something I've seen on DVD. My parents love the show and I fell in love with it,too. I'm glad I have all 3 seasons.

01-05-2013, 09:42 PM	#11
visi Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 05, 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 11	It's insane that a show that is as iconic as GI isn't on TV constantly. It should be on par with Beverly Hillbillies

01-05-2013, 09:49 PM	#12
ZeldaGilroy Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,144	I'd love to see this on TV again. I'm surprised it isn't. Definitely a classic I would enjoy seeing.
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01-15-2013, 09:13 PM	#13
sandmountainslim Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 13, 2013 Posts: 22	When I got it on DVD I was pleased. My daughter has never seen it on TV but watches the discs over and over just like I did the syndicated reruns in the 70's.

10-15-2013, 02:46 PM	#14
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,036	That's why I have it on DVD, don't have to worry about it not being on TV.
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10-15-2013, 03:07 PM	#15
Smilings Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2012 Location: California Posts: 417	the dif between watching DVD and watching TV watching TV, you are part of an audience... even if you're alone.