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opus · 06-14-2015, 02:50 PM

Tonight- an ep from 2/22/81, then one from 5/16/82
Tomorrow- the same ep from 2/22/81, then one from 4/19/81

[dates from my onscreen cable guide]

TVFactFan · 06-14-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

Tonight- an ep from 2/22/81, then one from 5/16/82
Tomorrow- the same ep from 2/22/81, then one from 4/19/81

[dates from my onscreen cable guide]

Looks like CBS of these episodes aired on the same night on April 5, 1981 and I guess they are airing together tonight because both episodes are connected

Some info on the episodes below

9pm episode...Caveat Emptor.....Aired originally as a one hour broadcast with episode Alex's Project. Both episodes have the same closing credits. Episode was postponed on 3/14/81

9:30pm.....Alex's Project...Additional dialouge was written at the end of the script for this episode since CBS planned on airing Caveat Emptor at 9pm right after this episode which aired at 8:30pm.

So Antenna TV aired the episodes tonight in the wrong order because the 9:30pm episode sets up the storyline for the 9pm episode

Backward a$$ scheduling

opus · 06-14-2015, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Looks like CBS of these episodes aired on the same night on April 5, 1981 and I guess they are airing together tonight because both episodes are connected

Some info on the episodes below

9pm episode...Caveat Emptor.....Aired originally as a one hour broadcast with episode Alex's Project. Both episodes have the same closing credits. Episode was postponed on 3/14/81

9:30pm.....Alex's Project...Additional dialouge was written at the end of the script for this episode since CBS planned on airing Caveat Emptor at 9pm right after this episode which aired at 8:30pm.

So Antenna TV aired the episodes tonight in the wrong order because the 9:30pm episode sets up the storyline for the 9pm episode

Backward a$$ scheduling

We're not agreeing, title-wise. I have it as (times EST) :

Tonight 9-Out of Bounds
9:30- It's in the Cards
Tomorrow 11-Out of Bounds
11:30 -Small Wonder 2

TVFactFan · 06-14-2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

We're not agreeing, title-wise. I have it as (times EST) :

Tonight 9-Out of Bounds
9:30- It's in the Cards
Tomorrow 11-Out of Bounds
11:30 -Small Wonder 2

Not in Philadelphia

opus · 06-14-2015, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Not in Philadelphia

I'm in NYC. The AntennaTV website agrees with my cable guide. I'm probably watching the NBA tonight(especially since neither ep is Barbara focused), but I will check in at halftime to see what they're showing.

TVFactFan · 06-14-2015, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

I'm in NYC. The AntennaTV website agrees with my cable guide. I'm probably watching the NBA tonight(especially since neither ep is Barbara focused), but I will check in at halftime to see what they're showing.

Strange that we both have different titles

Dave_L · 06-14-2015, 06:22 PM

Here in Houston, my cable guide lists the following:

For Sunday:
8:00 (CST) - Caveat Emptor (S6/Ep18)
8:30 - Alex's Project (S6/Ep17)

For Monday:
10:00 - Out of Bounds (S6/Ep15)
10:30 - Small Wonder Returns (S6/Ep19)

It's also the first time I've seen the title for Ep. 19 listed as "Small Wonder Returns". Usually I've seen it as Small Wonder 2 or Small Wonder II.

TVFactFan · 06-14-2015, 09:24 PM

Well Caveat Emptor episode is airing now on my local Antenna TV at 9pm

opus · 06-14-2015, 09:37 PM

I was definitely given the wrong info.Anyway to kill this thread?

TVFactFan · 06-14-2015, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

I was definitely given the wrong info.Anyway to kill this thread?

It doesn't have to be killed it was just a question you had in regards to the airing of tonights episodes

opus · 06-14-2015, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Looks like CBS of these episodes aired on the same night on April 5, 1981 and I guess they are airing together tonight because both episodes are connected

Some info on the episodes below

9pm episode...Caveat Emptor.....Aired originally as a one hour broadcast with episode Alex's Project. Both episodes have the same closing credits. Episode was postponed on 3/14/81

9:30pm.....Alex's Project...Additional dialouge was written at the end of the script for this episode since CBS planned on airing Caveat Emptor at 9pm right after this episode which aired at 8:30pm.

So Antenna TV aired the episodes tonight in the wrong order because the 9:30pm episode sets up the storyline for the 9pm episode

Backward a$$ scheduling

From the couple of minutes I looked in, this was 100% accurate.So at least there was some weird scheduling, just not in the way I meant it

TeeVeeCloset · 06-15-2015, 08:21 AM

Just an ironic Antenna TV version of "Bait And Switch"!

JoshLarson24 · 06-16-2015, 06:55 AM

Now to check my original airings archive to see if both of the episodes in question aired on the same night or were part of a 1 hour episode. I don't remember those two episodes being related at all but I am probably wrong since it has been awhile.

JoshLarson24 · 06-16-2015, 06:58 AM

I just saw the air date for the episodes. I think they may have been back to back but they could not have been related because the storylines were different unless two stories were written for 1 episode.

jamesanthony · 06-16-2015, 11:40 AM

I believe that It's In the Cards was produced for season 6, but was held back and shown at the very end of season 7. Antenna TV may be rerunning the episodes in production rather than original broadcast order.

There was an actor's strike in 1980, so the fall 80-81 season started late, and then there was a writer's strike in 81 so the fall 81-82 season started late, so a few eps from late in season 6 were held back for the following year. The same was true for the 81-82 season. The way to know for certain is to wait and see if Antenna airs the eps in order.

Other eps that were shot for s6: Airport and the one where Barbara, Ann, Bob, Schneider and Grandma Romano are all held hostage in the sporting goods store. (If you look at the s7 opening credits, there are scenes from those eps as well as a closeup of Ann from Its In the Cards, which means that those eps were already taped when the s7 credits were put together). I guess since Nick isn't in these eps they decided that they would be the best ones to save for late airings.

Several other shows had carryovers from season to season during those years because of the strikes: The Jeffersons for one: The Separation, Louse's Father and I've Got a Secret were made in Spring 81 but not shown til the fall, while Appointment in 8B, Laundry is a Tough Town were taped for season 8 but held back until season 9.

06-14-2015, 02:50 PM	#1
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,254	Weird scheduling Tonight- an ep from 2/22/81, then one from 5/16/82 Tomorrow- the same ep from 2/22/81, then one from 4/19/81 [dates from my onscreen cable guide]

06-15-2015, 08:21 AM	#12
TeeVeeCloset Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 1,873	Just an ironic Antenna TV version of "Bait And Switch"!
	__________________ Living near "Ozzie Nelson Drive".....

06-14-2015, 06:22 PM	#7
Dave_L Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 03, 2013 Posts: 82	Here in Houston, my cable guide lists the following: For Sunday: 8:00 (CST) - Caveat Emptor (S6/Ep18) 8:30 - Alex's Project (S6/Ep17) For Monday: 10:00 - Out of Bounds (S6/Ep15) 10:30 - Small Wonder Returns (S6/Ep19) It's also the first time I've seen the title for Ep. 19 listed as "Small Wonder Returns". Usually I've seen it as Small Wonder 2 or Small Wonder II.

06-14-2015, 09:24 PM	#8
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,015	Well Caveat Emptor episode is airing now on my local Antenna TV at 9pm

06-14-2015, 09:37 PM	#9
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,254	I was definitely given the wrong info.Anyway to kill this thread?

06-16-2015, 06:55 AM	#13
JoshLarson24 Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 10, 2014 Location: California Posts: 382	Now to check my original airings archive to see if both of the episodes in question aired on the same night or were part of a 1 hour episode. I don't remember those two episodes being related at all but I am probably wrong since it has been awhile.

06-16-2015, 06:58 AM	#14
JoshLarson24 Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 10, 2014 Location: California Posts: 382	I just saw the air date for the episodes. I think they may have been back to back but they could not have been related because the storylines were different unless two stories were written for 1 episode.

06-16-2015, 11:40 AM	#15
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	I believe that It's In the Cards was produced for season 6, but was held back and shown at the very end of season 7. Antenna TV may be rerunning the episodes in production rather than original broadcast order. There was an actor's strike in 1980, so the fall 80-81 season started late, and then there was a writer's strike in 81 so the fall 81-82 season started late, so a few eps from late in season 6 were held back for the following year. The same was true for the 81-82 season. The way to know for certain is to wait and see if Antenna airs the eps in order. Other eps that were shot for s6: Airport and the one where Barbara, Ann, Bob, Schneider and Grandma Romano are all held hostage in the sporting goods store. (If you look at the s7 opening credits, there are scenes from those eps as well as a closeup of Ann from Its In the Cards, which means that those eps were already taped when the s7 credits were put together). I guess since Nick isn't in these eps they decided that they would be the best ones to save for late airings. Several other shows had carryovers from season to season during those years because of the strikes: The Jeffersons for one: The Separation, Louse's Father and I've Got a Secret were made in Spring 81 but not shown til the fall, while Appointment in 8B, Laundry is a Tough Town were taped for season 8 but held back until season 9.