Will the Quad TV Networks ever launch? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Frank Gannucci · 06-11-2015, 10:51 PM

Last year, I heard that the Quad TV Networks (which are going to be four channels, one being 60s channel, 70s channel, 80s channel and 90s channel) were going to launch in late 2014 but due to companies merging (AT&T U-Verse might merge with direct TV and the failed merger between Comcast and Time Warner) that halted their plans especially since they claimed that they were going to have HD feeds for all channels as well.

Here we are in June 2015 and...nothing. I was hoping that the 60s channel would have reruns of the Jackie Gleason Show that would show the short Color sketches that unlike the rest of the Color shows have not seen the light of day. I called them and asked them but I got no response. Oh well. Here's their facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/thequadtv

tlc38tlc38 · 06-11-2015, 11:43 PM

At this point, I highly doubt we'll see these channels. I was also hoping we'd get to see some shows that aren't aired in syndication all that much but I guess it was all just a dream.

Probably just as well because these channels, if they did happen, probably wouldn't be on Directv and that's all I have.

TKMetal · 06-13-2015, 04:50 PM

They couldn't get providers on board with the concept. Some might take a single channel free on a trial basis but four? It wasn't going to work.

BigManMike · 06-13-2015, 08:31 PM

Doubt it. They haven't responded to anything on Facebook since 2014.

Frank Gannucci · 06-13-2015, 11:09 PM

I think that they made a response in April of this year. It's a real shame that they won't launch. I understand it's a very hard sell since it's technically eight channels (I am counting the networks hd feeds.) a real shame since I am looking for ANYONE who has the Jackie Gleason Show episodes from the 60s that have the short Color Honeymooners sketches that are IMPOSSIBLE to find.

MrCleveland · 06-14-2015, 08:21 PM

Looks like Quad TV will launch when Cleveland wins a Championship! (I still doubt the Cavs will win the Finals)!

opus · 06-17-2015, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCleveland

Looks like Quad TV will launch when Cleveland wins a Championship! (I still doubt the Cavs will win the Finals)!

With Love and Irving, Cavs could have won. Does that mean we'll eventually get the Quad?

bencasey · 06-20-2015, 10:45 PM

From the lists of shows that they had people being surveyed about, not a great loss. 98% of what they listed we already have complete on DVD anyway. They weren't interested in rarities, only the common crap.

Jamey Greek · 06-24-2015, 02:14 AM

Garth Ancier hinted that he wasn't planning on getting exclusive rights. But The Quad can and will happen. The merger with Directv and AT&T just hasn't been finalized yet.

brtcmfn · 08-28-2015, 06:22 PM

The Quad is not going to happen-
Official statement on FB:
"Regrettably, we have decided not to move forward with the launch of The Quad. Although we strongly believed in the concept and initially received solid support from the cable and satellite operators, industry consolidation and the increasing cost of programming have made the mountain too high to climb.
Your support and encouragement on Facebook/Twitter has been greatly appreciated and has motivated us along the way. We are disappointed and we know this is disappointing for our supporters as well.
Wishing you all the best.
The Quad Team"

There is now more than enough Digi-nets out there anyway to satisfy classic TV fans.

Mods- You can close this thread if you like.

Sal · 08-28-2015, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brtcmfn

The Quad is not going to happen-
There is now more than enough Digi-nets out there anyway to satisfy classic TV fans.

Mods- You can close this thread if you like.

I disagree 100%. I say there aren't enough and I'm completely unsatisfied with the ones I have.

Jamey Greek · 08-29-2015, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brtcmfn

The Quad is not going to happen-
Official statement on FB:
"Regrettably, we have decided not to move forward with the launch of The Quad. Although we strongly believed in the concept and initially received solid support from the cable and satellite operators, industry consolidation and the increasing cost of programming have made the mountain too high to climb.
Your support and encouragement on Facebook/Twitter has been greatly appreciated and has motivated us along the way. We are disappointed and we know this is disappointing for our supporters as well.
Wishing you all the best.
The Quad Team"

There is now more than enough Digi-nets out there anyway to satisfy classic TV fans.

Mods- You can close this thread if you like.

Yea cable is on the brink of obsoletion anyway

opus · 08-29-2015, 01:00 AM

At least this way the Quad will remain in our minds as the perfect unedited, non crunched, lots of variety of different shows network. We'll never know what the reality would have been.

MrCleveland · 08-29-2015, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opus

With Love and Irving, Cavs could have won. Does that mean we'll eventually get the Quad?

The answer is no.

I use "...when Cleveland wins a Championship" as an idiom because we've been waiting for next year for 51 years, and we have the worst deficit in sports!

Looks like no Quad TV!

opus · 08-29-2015, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCleveland

The answer is no.

I use "...when Cleveland wins a Championship" as an idiom because we've been waiting for next year for 51 years, and we have the worst deficit in sports!

Looks like no Quad TV!

I'm a NY Jet fan. I can (kind of) relate. But at least we're not the Cubs.

06-11-2015, 10:51 PM	#1
Frank Gannucci Member Forum Star Join Date: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 16,073	Will the Quad TV Networks ever launch? Last year, I heard that the Quad TV Networks (which are going to be four channels, one being 60s channel, 70s channel, 80s channel and 90s channel) were going to launch in late 2014 but due to companies merging (AT&T U-Verse might merge with direct TV and the failed merger between Comcast and Time Warner) that halted their plans especially since they claimed that they were going to have HD feeds for all channels as well. Here we are in June 2015 and...nothing. I was hoping that the 60s channel would have reruns of the Jackie Gleason Show that would show the short Color sketches that unlike the rest of the Color shows have not seen the light of day. I called them and asked them but I got no response. Oh well. Here's their facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/thequadtv

06-11-2015, 11:43 PM	#2
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,261	At this point, I highly doubt we'll see these channels. I was also hoping we'd get to see some shows that aren't aired in syndication all that much but I guess it was all just a dream. Probably just as well because these channels, if they did happen, probably wouldn't be on Directv and that's all I have.
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06-14-2015, 08:21 PM	#6
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,232	Looks like Quad TV will launch when Cleveland wins a Championship! (I still doubt the Cavs will win the Finals)!
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06-24-2015, 02:14 AM	#9
Jamey Greek Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Elba Alabama USA Posts: 877	Garth Ancier hinted that he wasn't planning on getting exclusive rights. But The Quad can and will happen. The merger with Directv and AT&T just hasn't been finalized yet.
	__________________ Jamey Greek

06-13-2015, 04:50 PM	#3
TKMetal Millennial Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 12, 2006 Posts: 280	They couldn't get providers on board with the concept. Some might take a single channel free on a trial basis but four? It wasn't going to work.

06-13-2015, 08:31 PM	#4
BigManMike Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 25, 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,022	Doubt it. They haven't responded to anything on Facebook since 2014.

06-13-2015, 11:09 PM	#5
Frank Gannucci Member Forum Star Join Date: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 16,073	I think that they made a response in April of this year. It's a real shame that they won't launch. I understand it's a very hard sell since it's technically eight channels (I am counting the networks hd feeds.) a real shame since I am looking for ANYONE who has the Jackie Gleason Show episodes from the 60s that have the short Color Honeymooners sketches that are IMPOSSIBLE to find.

06-20-2015, 10:45 PM	#8
bencasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,692	From the lists of shows that they had people being surveyed about, not a great loss. 98% of what they listed we already have complete on DVD anyway. They weren't interested in rarities, only the common crap.

08-28-2015, 06:22 PM	#10
brtcmfn Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 10, 2002 Location: colorado Posts: 323	The Quad is not going to happen- Official statement on FB: "Regrettably, we have decided not to move forward with the launch of The Quad. Although we strongly believed in the concept and initially received solid support from the cable and satellite operators, industry consolidation and the increasing cost of programming have made the mountain too high to climb. Your support and encouragement on Facebook/Twitter has been greatly appreciated and has motivated us along the way. We are disappointed and we know this is disappointing for our supporters as well. Wishing you all the best. The Quad Team" There is now more than enough Digi-nets out there anyway to satisfy classic TV fans. Mods- You can close this thread if you like.

08-29-2015, 01:00 AM	#13
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,596	At least this way the Quad will remain in our minds as the perfect unedited, non crunched, lots of variety of different shows network. We'll never know what the reality would have been.