Should I switch to Dish to get these channels?

[tlc38tlc38]

I currently have DIRECTV but they don't offer Laff & Family Net.

Should I switch to Dish because they do offer these 2 channels...




These channels air shows that I'd like to see:

Laff: The Drew Carey Show, Empty Nest, Grace Under Fire

Family Net: Archie Bunker's Place, Benson, The Facts of Life, Silver Spoons

[opus]

Two questions that immediately spring to mind would be

-What's the price difference?

-Would you be losing any networks you like by switching?

And a point, which I'm sure you've thought of, is that any of those shows you mentioned could leave those networks at any time.

[tlc38tlc38]

The price difference isn't much. Of course, it'll be cheaper for the first 2 years then go up...that's expected.

The only channel (to my knowledge) I'd be losing is TV One. I watch it sometimes but not much. The shows I do watch on the network I already own on DVD.

If only "Benson", "Archie Bunker's Place", & "The Drew Carey Show" were on DVD then I wouldn't even be considering the change.

[tvfreak1987]

One thing to take into account is that Dish is notorious for dropping channels at the drop of a hat when contract talks don't go their way, moreso than other providers. My ABC affiliate is a prime example. When their contract to carry it was up late in 2015, neither side could agree and they wound up dropping it for 7 months. There's other examples (I believe they're still fighting with YES, the Yankees network, and that's been going on for years).

[tvfan25]

I have Dish. They're a little pricey but I love Laff and Family Net. They have flex packages, but I don't think neither of those channels are in it. Laff has Drew Carey, Night Court, Spin City, Cybill, Empty Nest, Grace Under Fire, Roseanne. They're supposed to be getting 3rd Rock from the Sun. Family Net is a great channel too. They have Silver Spoons, Facts of Life, Barney Miller, Benson, Archie Bunker's Place, All in the Family, I Dream Of Jeannie, Bewitched and The Monkees. Also, Dish has Logo, which is moving into more comedy shows. They just added Alice and One Day at a Time. They also have Green Acres, Three's Company, Mama's Family, Soap, and Married With Children.

[tlc38tlc38]

^Directv also has Logo.

[DJM77]

Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

The only channel (to my knowledge) I'd be losing is TV One.

Dish doesn't have MeTV.

If DirecTV ever acquires Antenna TV then I will drop Dish like a hot potato.

[tlc38tlc38]

Yes, Directv and Dish both have MeTV in my area. I'm not sure about other areas.

[gidgetgrape]

I would wait until the next schedule change comes out. What if you switch and then some of these shows aren't on anymore?

[DJM77]

Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

Yes, Directv and Dish both have MeTV in my area. I'm not sure about other areas.

Oh, okay. I have Dish and I'm not able to get MeTV. I thought the same was true for all Dish customers.

[tlc38tlc38]

MeTV is considered a local channel so it depends on your area if your satellite company carries it. Luckily, just recently, MeTV is now on both Dish & Directv in the Atlanta area.

[Torgo]

Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

MeTV is considered a local channel so it depends on your area if your satellite company carries it. Luckily, just recently, MeTV is now on both Dish & Directv in the Atlanta area.

Lucky. We don't get it on Dish out here.

Does Direct have GetTV? That's been playing some shortlived classic sitcoms, and also variety and talk shows from the 60s and 70s.

[tlc38tlc38]

^No GetTV on Directv.

[MrCleveland]

I'd probably get cable...I think you can get Laff and Family Net while still having TV One.

I'd rather use my Roku Box.

[BigManMike]

I wish Family Net was available over the air.