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Sal · 05-11-2016, 11:08 PM

Antenna TV will be featuring marathons of their classic series this summer every Saturday from 1-10 pm in what they are calling the Saturday Summer-thons. The lucky series that will receive the special marathon treatment are:

June 4 - Webster

June 11 - Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

June 18 - Mr. Belvedere

June 25 - Mork & Mindy

July 2 - Barney Miller

July 9 - The Partridge Family

July 16 - Bewitched

July 23 - I Dream of Jeannie

July 30 - Green Acres

August 6 - Good Times

Aug 13 - The Jeffersons

Aug 20 - Newhart

Aug 27 - Small Wonder

Sept 3 - Doogie Howser, M. D.

Press Release (PDF)

Svenfan1234 · 05-12-2016, 07:04 AM

Nice! But, too bad "Wings" won't be part of this.

OH Nuts! · 05-12-2016, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Svenfan1234

Nice! But, too bad "Wings" won't be part of this.

Yes, I totally agree. I adore Wings. But nevertheless, this idea of marathons really rocks-- not only is it nice for the fans but also a way to introduce others to shows they would not normally watch. Hope they pick "the best of..."

Antenna is a great station. I still can't get over that this FREE channel is leaps and bounds ahead of some pay for channels.

Svenfan1234 · 05-12-2016, 08:55 AM

^If you look, you can buy "Wings: The Complete Series" on amazon for $29, or in stores (I'm sure) like Walmart, FYE, Best Buy, or Menards for around that price. I'm going to buy it this summer. After hear you say good things about it, I want to see it for myself! I'm sure I'll enjoy it!

I agree. The marathons are totally awesome. SO happy that "Mr. Belvedere" & "Newhart" are getting marathons! That just rocks!

Svenfan1234 · 05-12-2016, 09:03 AM

My gripes are only that I wish "One Day at a Time" and "Wings" had gotten marathons ... "Wings" more than "One Day at a Time" but since I can't wait until the fall, I will buy the complete series on DVD and sample it myself!

BigManMike · 05-12-2016, 02:01 PM

I guess this means the schedule won't change until September. This is the longest schedule they have had. 8 months. Not that I care. I won't watch this credit crunch infested network.

opus · 05-12-2016, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Svenfan1234

My gripes are only that I wish "One Day at a Time" and "Wings" had gotten marathons!

I know. I thought they had promised me Valerie for my birthday (which is one of the listed dates)

Although, 9 hours of anything is probably a bit much.

mets82 · 05-12-2016, 05:00 PM

Eh, a lot of shows I don't watch except Mr. Belvedere, Webster, The Jeffersons, Doogie Howser and maybe, Small Wonder.

AMackII · 05-13-2016, 08:30 AM

Every Saturday Marathon during the summer looks great except for June 11th and August 27th

OH Nuts! · 05-13-2016, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Svenfan1234

^If you look, you can buy "Wings: The Complete Series" on amazon for $29, or in stores (I'm sure) like Walmart, FYE, Best Buy, or Menards for around that price. I'm going to buy it this summer. After hear you say good things about it, I want to see it for myself! I'm sure I'll enjoy it!

I agree. The marathons are totally awesome. SO happy that "Mr. Belvedere" & "Newhart" are getting marathons! That just rocks!

I know there's a reasonably decent set for $29 online-but I'm trying to hold off on buying more DVDs. I live in a small apartment and have been able to get the first six seasons at the library. No local store carries it and I know I sound quirky, but I don't like buying things online.

NEVERTHELESS it is a charming show and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. I may break down and buy it ...if you can borrow it from your library I'd go for it. I don't see it on Antenna yet, but if it arrives I'll burn it to some blank DVDs I still have.

Svenfan1234 · 05-13-2016, 09:02 AM

^They said it's coming this fall, with start date to be announced later this summer. I'm hoping it doesn't get the "Dear John" graveyard treatment.

Svenfan1234 · 05-13-2016, 09:03 AM

I'm holding off on buying TV shows until next month when I will readily splurge on shows like "Facts of Life", "Jeffersons", "Wings", "Hart to Hart", "Quincy, M.E.", "The Patty Duke Show", etc.

VisualSensation · 05-13-2016, 09:17 AM

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^They said it's coming this fall, with start date to be announced later this summer. I'm hoping it doesn't get the "Dear John" graveyard treatment.

The one positive of getting the "graveyard treatment" on Antennatv is that the second episode shown every night doesn't get a credit crunch.

Svenfan1234 · 05-13-2016, 09:22 AM

^It doesn't truly matter to me because I'm going to buy the complete series next month. And as much as I love "Barney Miller" and "3s Company", I own the complete series to both and I can't WAIT till they're gone from the 8-10 slot on Saturday! I much preferred "Family Ties" and "Newhart"!

biffbronson · 05-15-2016, 06:09 AM

It's been difficult for me to catch Dear John and Newhart with the time slots Antenna gives them.

I find the first season of Newhart to be the most interesting. Later on it's too much Steph & Michael for me.

05-11-2016, 11:08 PM	#1
Sal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: Oakville, Ont. Canada Posts: 6,179	Antenna TV's Saturday Summerthons Antenna TV will be featuring marathons of their classic series this summer every Saturday from 1-10 pm in what they are calling the Saturday Summer-thons. The lucky series that will receive the special marathon treatment are: June 4 - Webster June 11 - Sabrina, the Teenage Witch June 18 - Mr. Belvedere June 25 - Mork & Mindy July 2 - Barney Miller July 9 - The Partridge Family July 16 - Bewitched July 23 - I Dream of Jeannie July 30 - Green Acres August 6 - Good Times Aug 13 - The Jeffersons Aug 20 - Newhart Aug 27 - Small Wonder Sept 3 - Doogie Howser, M. D. Press Release (PDF)
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05-12-2016, 08:55 AM	#4
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	^If you look, you can buy "Wings: The Complete Series" on amazon for $29, or in stores (I'm sure) like Walmart, FYE, Best Buy, or Menards for around that price. I'm going to buy it this summer. After hear you say good things about it, I want to see it for myself! I'm sure I'll enjoy it! I agree. The marathons are totally awesome. SO happy that "Mr. Belvedere" & "Newhart" are getting marathons! That just rocks!

05-12-2016, 09:03 AM	#5
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	My gripes are only that I wish "One Day at a Time" and "Wings" had gotten marathons ... "Wings" more than "One Day at a Time" but since I can't wait until the fall, I will buy the complete series on DVD and sample it myself!

05-12-2016, 02:01 PM	#6
BigManMike Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 25, 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,022	I guess this means the schedule won't change until September. This is the longest schedule they have had. 8 months. Not that I care. I won't watch this credit crunch infested network.

05-13-2016, 08:30 AM	#9
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,219	Every Saturday Marathon during the summer looks great except for June 11th and August 27th

05-13-2016, 09:02 AM	#11
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	^They said it's coming this fall, with start date to be announced later this summer. I'm hoping it doesn't get the "Dear John" graveyard treatment.

05-13-2016, 09:03 AM	#12
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	I'm holding off on buying TV shows until next month when I will readily splurge on shows like "Facts of Life", "Jeffersons", "Wings", "Hart to Hart", "Quincy, M.E.", "The Patty Duke Show", etc.

05-13-2016, 09:22 AM	#14
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	^It doesn't truly matter to me because I'm going to buy the complete series next month. And as much as I love "Barney Miller" and "3s Company", I own the complete series to both and I can't WAIT till they're gone from the 8-10 slot on Saturday! I much preferred "Family Ties" and "Newhart"!