Decades to be dropped from the Boston area in September - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

MA · 07-20-2018, 01:12 PM

Unbelievable. First it’s Antenna TV and now this?

Might as well drop Laff, Cozi, and MeTV or just bring back Antenna TV, put that in its place instead.

TV Guy · 07-22-2018, 09:21 AM

It’s not just Boston. Decades will be replaced on most of CBS’ owned-and-operated stations in September.

It will be interesting to see how much longer it lasts. The original format - where they did not have a set schedule and varied based on the year being featured - failed. The current format is no different than the other classic TV diginets, and most of the shows they feature have been running on MeTV for years. It’s not a huge loss

I liked the old format because they showed some rarities. But the current format does not.

TV Guy · 07-22-2018, 09:22 AM

It’s not just Boston. Decades will be replaced on most of CBS’ owned-and-operated stations in September.

It will be interesting to see how much longer it lasts. The original format - where they did not have a set schedule and varied based on the year being featured - failed. The current format is no different than the other classic TV diginets, and most of the shows they feature have been running on MeTV for years. It’s not a huge loss

I liked the old format because they showed some rarities. But the current format does not.

MA · 07-23-2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TV Guy

It’s not just Boston. Decades will be replaced on most of CBS’ owned-and-operated stations in September.

It will be interesting to see how much longer it lasts. The original format - where they did not have a set schedule and varied based on the year being featured - failed. The current format is no different than the other classic TV diginets, and most of the shows they feature have been running on MeTV for years. It’s not a huge loss

I liked the old format because they showed some rarities. But the current format does not.

Oh really? So it’s not doing well at all then?

TV Guy · 07-23-2018, 07:55 PM

My guess is that it’s not, given the format switch, and now the loss of most of the CBS O&Os.

MA · 07-25-2018, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TV Guy

My guess is that it’s not, given the format switch, and now the loss of most of the CBS O&Os.

That's too bad. Seems like it had potential as well.

treky · 07-26-2018, 12:38 AM

oh mo! I hope Philadelphia is one of the cities that's keeping it; I haven't heard anything. I enjoy watching ROWAN & MARTINS LAUGH-IN and THROUGH THE DECADES.

Becca3557 · 07-28-2018, 02:25 PM

Supposedly in Philadelphia (and some other cities) it is being replaced by Start TV, which will air older CBS dramas after September 3. It is a CBS decision, not one made by FIOS. I like Decades, but the format took some getting used to. They air some good shows.

treky · 07-28-2018, 04:09 PM

well, like I said I haven't heard anything so I'm hoping it's not true.

opus · 07-28-2018, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by treky

oh mo! I hope Philadelphia is one of the cities that's keeping it; I haven't heard anything. I enjoy watching ROWAN & MARTINS LAUGH-IN and THROUGH THE DECADES.

Are you KYW in Philly? Because that's on the list

The CBS Television Stations carrying the new network are: WCBS New York, KCBS Los Angeles, WBBM Chicago, KYW Philadelphia, KTVT Dallas-Ft. Worth, KPIX San Francisco, WUPA Atlanta, WBZ Boston, KSTW Seattle, WTOG Tampa-St. Petersburg, WWJ Detroit, WCCO Minneapolis-St. Paul, WFOR Miami, KCNC Denver, KOVR Sacramento, KDKA Pittsburgh and WJZ Baltimore.
Start TV will also be seen on cable outlets in each of those markets.

https://tvnewscheck.com/article/2191...emale-diginet/

biffbronson · 07-28-2018, 10:40 PM

They've been continuing to show some seldom-seen shows, but mainly in the early morning hours. In recent months:

Annie Oakley
Life with Elizabeth
The Loretta Young Show
Mr. and Mrs. North
Movin' On
One Happy Family
Steve Canyon

For many of these series, I don't know of any other network that's aired them in years.

treky · 07-29-2018, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by opus

Are you KYW in Philly? Because that's on the list

The CBS Television Stations carrying the new network are: WCBS New York, KCBS Los Angeles, WBBM Chicago, KYW Philadelphia, KTVT Dallas-Ft. Worth, KPIX San Francisco, WUPA Atlanta, WBZ Boston, KSTW Seattle, WTOG Tampa-St. Petersburg, WWJ Detroit, WCCO Minneapolis-St. Paul, WFOR Miami, KCNC Denver, KOVR Sacramento, KDKA Pittsburgh and WJZ Baltimore.
Start TV will also be seen on cable outlets in each of those markets.

https://tvnewscheck.com/article/2191...emale-diginet/

yes we are -DAMN!

Coffeecup · 07-29-2018, 05:28 PM

I am sorry to hear that Decades will leave my tv viewing. I like that station. Any station coming that will be similar??

07-20-2018, 01:12 PM	#1
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07-26-2018, 12:38 AM	#7
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	oh mo! I hope Philadelphia is one of the cities that's keeping it; I haven't heard anything. I enjoy watching ROWAN & MARTINS LAUGH-IN and THROUGH THE DECADES.
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07-22-2018, 09:21 AM	#2
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	It’s not just Boston. Decades will be replaced on most of CBS’ owned-and-operated stations in September. It will be interesting to see how much longer it lasts. The original format - where they did not have a set schedule and varied based on the year being featured - failed. The current format is no different than the other classic TV diginets, and most of the shows they feature have been running on MeTV for years. It’s not a huge loss I liked the old format because they showed some rarities. But the current format does not.

07-22-2018, 09:22 AM	#3
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	It’s not just Boston. Decades will be replaced on most of CBS’ owned-and-operated stations in September. It will be interesting to see how much longer it lasts. The original format - where they did not have a set schedule and varied based on the year being featured - failed. The current format is no different than the other classic TV diginets, and most of the shows they feature have been running on MeTV for years. It’s not a huge loss I liked the old format because they showed some rarities. But the current format does not.

07-23-2018, 07:55 PM	#5
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	My guess is that it’s not, given the format switch, and now the loss of most of the CBS O&Os.

07-28-2018, 02:25 PM	#8
Becca3557 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 08, 2012 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 225	Supposedly in Philadelphia (and some other cities) it is being replaced by Start TV, which will air older CBS dramas after September 3. It is a CBS decision, not one made by FIOS. I like Decades, but the format took some getting used to. They air some good shows.

07-28-2018, 04:09 PM	#9
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	well, like I said I haven't heard anything so I'm hoping it's not true.

07-28-2018, 10:40 PM	#11
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,266	They've been continuing to show some seldom-seen shows, but mainly in the early morning hours. In recent months: Annie Oakley Life with Elizabeth The Loretta Young Show Mr. and Mrs. North Movin' On One Happy Family Steve Canyon For many of these series, I don't know of any other network that's aired them in years.

07-29-2018, 05:28 PM	#13
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,176	I am sorry to hear that Decades will leave my tv viewing. I like that station. Any station coming that will be similar??