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tlc38tlc38 · 06-18-2017, 04:08 PM

http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/thread...july-1.678917/

Glad I didn't switch to Dish network just to get Familynet.

BigManMike · 06-18-2017, 05:21 PM

This is horrible. I had dropped Sling TV a while back but I discovered they just recently added FamilyNet and I was thinking about getting it again but now that this is happening I won't be getting it. This really sucks because FamilyNet is one of the few channels that doesn't crunch credits. I wanted to see Archie Bunker's Place, Benson, and Silver Spoons. I have no interest in the Cowboy Channel.

MA · 06-18-2017, 05:38 PM

Why? Just why does this have to happen? This doesn't need to be changed and should've been left the way it is.

DJM77 · 06-18-2017, 06:11 PM

This makes me 12 kinds of ANGRY!!!!!!!!!

MikeLutton · 06-18-2017, 06:37 PM

what the hell is the cowboy channel never heard of that one

robyrob · 06-18-2017, 06:44 PM

this is horrible news - I don't get Familynet, but it is sad to see a channel that shows classic sitcoms in a reasonable format replaced by an endless loop of tired old movies and westerns already available on other channels

1960'sTVfan · 06-18-2017, 07:50 PM

I don't mind watching a western show occasionally, but for me a little of that stuff goes a long way. MeTV has been airing episodes of the late 1950's western series titled Trackdown, starring Robert Culp, I'd never heard of the show before but watched it yesterday and thought it was OK.

stevea · 06-18-2017, 08:52 PM

It doesn't surprise me that Comcast doesn't carry Familynet (I just checked). But they have room for all kinds of junk that no one watches.

Babalu · 06-18-2017, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeL

what the hell is the cowboy channel never heard of that one

I've never heard of it either but it sounds pretty self-explanatory.

I know there is channel called The Western Channel. Maybe they mean that.

MikeLutton · 06-19-2017, 01:24 AM

i wish i had family net i dont even got ota channels mom wanted direct tv back mabye their shows be on channels we get now hoping. but this is a shame

bmasters9 · 06-19-2017, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retroTVfan4ever

I don't mind watching a western show occasionally, but for me a little of that stuff goes a long way. MeTV has been airing episodes of the late 1950's western series titled Trackdown, starring Robert Culp, I'd never heard of the show before but watched it yesterday and thought it was OK.

I've gotten into one called Have Gun, Will Travel, w/the late great Richard Boone, and it's so good (at least IMO) that I've seen two full seasons' worth of it on DVD.

UMFaninMD · 06-19-2017, 07:19 PM

Either there's a really high demand for western-themed channels, or it's just another way to make more cheap programming.

IGNTBone · 06-21-2017, 12:14 AM

Once this goes into effect, the only favorite retro shows I'll be able to see on the regular are ALF (MeTV), The Greatest American Hero (Heroes & Icons), and Sanford & Son (TV One).

I'm on Uverse, and they don't carry any digital subchannels. Family Net was my haven for TV I used to watch as a kid. Shame. Hopefully the Sony shows get picked up elsewhere.

Becca3557 · 06-23-2017, 02:34 PM

I'm not happy about this one either. The new channel does not seem to have any programming I would find appealing. We really enjoy the Barney Miller reruns. Maybe another channel will fill the void. Antenna TV already carries All in the Family; maybe they'll do the same for Barney Miller (currently only on the weekend).

DJM77 · 06-23-2017, 06:11 PM

Since I can't get Me-TV or Antenna TV, FamilyNet has been my favorite channel for several years now.

The Cowboy channel, yee-ha!

06-18-2017, 04:08 PM	#1
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06-18-2017, 05:21 PM	#2
BigManMike Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 25, 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,022	This is horrible. I had dropped Sling TV a while back but I discovered they just recently added FamilyNet and I was thinking about getting it again but now that this is happening I won't be getting it. This really sucks because FamilyNet is one of the few channels that doesn't crunch credits. I wanted to see Archie Bunker's Place, Benson, and Silver Spoons. I have no interest in the Cowboy Channel.

06-18-2017, 05:38 PM	#3
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,996	Why? Just why does this have to happen? This doesn't need to be changed and should've been left the way it is.

06-18-2017, 07:50 PM	#7
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,128	I don't mind watching a western show occasionally, but for me a little of that stuff goes a long way. MeTV has been airing episodes of the late 1950's western series titled Trackdown, starring Robert Culp, I'd never heard of the show before but watched it yesterday and thought it was OK.

06-18-2017, 08:52 PM	#8
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,875	It doesn't surprise me that Comcast doesn't carry Familynet (I just checked). But they have room for all kinds of junk that no one watches.

06-19-2017, 01:24 AM	#10
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,887	i wish i had family net i dont even got ota channels mom wanted direct tv back mabye their shows be on channels we get now hoping. but this is a shame

06-19-2017, 07:19 PM	#12
UMFaninMD I love a mystery Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,287	Either there's a really high demand for western-themed channels, or it's just another way to make more cheap programming.

06-21-2017, 12:14 AM	#13
IGNTBone Member Senior Member Join Date: May 03, 2000 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 1,201	Once this goes into effect, the only favorite retro shows I'll be able to see on the regular are ALF (MeTV), The Greatest American Hero (Heroes & Icons), and Sanford & Son (TV One). I'm on Uverse, and they don't carry any digital subchannels. Family Net was my haven for TV I used to watch as a kid. Shame. Hopefully the Sony shows get picked up elsewhere.

06-23-2017, 02:34 PM	#14
Becca3557 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 08, 2012 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 225	I'm not happy about this one either. The new channel does not seem to have any programming I would find appealing. We really enjoy the Barney Miller reruns. Maybe another channel will fill the void. Antenna TV already carries All in the Family; maybe they'll do the same for Barney Miller (currently only on the weekend).

06-23-2017, 06:11 PM	#15
DJM77 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,566	Since I can't get Me-TV or Antenna TV, FamilyNet has been my favorite channel for several years now. The Cowboy channel, yee-ha!