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DeadlyToolTime · 12-04-2018, 03:36 PM

So apparently, Get TV now shows paid programming late at night after The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. Does anyone know why they started to do that?

stevea · 12-04-2018, 06:49 PM

The sales people probably said, we can't sell (whatever was on).

Unfortunately, Antenna TV and MeTV are probably taking note. What one does, the others might follow.

bgva · 12-04-2018, 07:26 PM

If it means not increasing commercial breaks, I'm okay with it.

It never even hit me that most of the antenna-based networks run 24 hours. Given how many OTA and cable channels do so, I don't think it's really that big of a deal.

BigManMike · 12-04-2018, 07:43 PM

I’d be glad for Antenna TV to show paid programming in the overnight hours if it could eliminate the credit crunch.

1960'sTVfan · 12-04-2018, 08:25 PM

GetTV used to televise in fullscreen but now they've changed to widescreen which I don't like. When I watch TV I want to see a fullscreen picture. A year ago or so when GetTV was still fullscreen, I decided to record the sitcom episodes of Peter Loves Mary and Girl With Something Extra and I'm glad I did that. I wouldn't record anything from GetTV now because they changed to widescreen.

So I seldom watch the channel anymore, because of the widescreen telecasting and also because most of their schedule doesn't interest me. I might check out Sonny & Cher on occasion but that's about it.

AMackII · 12-05-2018, 03:31 AM

I didnt know how GetTV start airing paid programming, they’re doing something what Buzzr & Charge did.

FaceReality · 12-05-2018, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bgva

If it means not increasing commercial breaks, I'm okay with it.

It never even hit me that most of the antenna-based networks run 24 hours. Given how many OTA and cable channels do so, I don't think it's really that big of a deal.

That's why I watch DVDs and recorded programs. I hate commercials. It's ridiculous having to pay for satellite and cable when you still have to put up with commercials. Unacceptable.

DeadlyToolTime · 12-05-2018, 01:09 PM

Well this thread is gonna devolve into something else.

icecream · 12-05-2018, 01:17 PM

It could be your affiliate. Affiliates of other stations like Me-TV air infomercials but that is not the national network.

1960'sTVfan · 12-05-2018, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadlyToolTime

So apparently, Get TV now shows paid programming late at night after The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. Does anyone know why they started to do that?

I don't have a definite answer but maybe GetTV is having low ratings during the overnight so they decided to go with the paid programming during those hours, just a guess, I don't know. I seldom watch the channel anymore so they could show paid programs 24/7 and it wouldn't bother me.

Svenfan1234 · 12-05-2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by catsrule

It could be your affiliate. Affiliates of other stations like Me-TV air infomercials but that is not the national network.

It's national. I just checked their website's schedule. Well, if it means they can air uncut versions of their shows, I say go for it.

icecream · 12-05-2018, 01:38 PM

Considering they air Til Death overnights, infomercials would probably do better there.

DeadlyToolTime · 12-05-2018, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by catsrule

Considering they air Til Death overnights, infomercials would probably do better there.

...Well you're not wrong.

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12-04-2018, 06:49 PM	#2
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,160	The sales people probably said, we can't sell (whatever was on). Unfortunately, Antenna TV and MeTV are probably taking note. What one does, the others might follow.

12-04-2018, 07:26 PM	#3
bgva Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 10, 2015 Location: VA Posts: 413	If it means not increasing commercial breaks, I'm okay with it. It never even hit me that most of the antenna-based networks run 24 hours. Given how many OTA and cable channels do so, I don't think it's really that big of a deal.

12-04-2018, 07:43 PM	#4
BigManMike Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 25, 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,021	I’d be glad for Antenna TV to show paid programming in the overnight hours if it could eliminate the credit crunch.

12-04-2018, 08:25 PM	#5
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,045	GetTV used to televise in fullscreen but now they've changed to widescreen which I don't like. When I watch TV I want to see a fullscreen picture. A year ago or so when GetTV was still fullscreen, I decided to record the sitcom episodes of Peter Loves Mary and Girl With Something Extra and I'm glad I did that. I wouldn't record anything from GetTV now because they changed to widescreen. So I seldom watch the channel anymore, because of the widescreen telecasting and also because most of their schedule doesn't interest me. I might check out Sonny & Cher on occasion but that's about it.

12-05-2018, 03:31 AM	#6
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,198	I didnt know how GetTV start airing paid programming, they’re doing something what Buzzr & Charge did.

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DeadlyToolTime Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 20, 2018 Posts: 199	Well this thread is gonna devolve into something else.

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icecream Cat-tastic and Whiskerlicious Forum Celebrity Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 20,602	Considering they air Til Death overnights, infomercials would probably do better there.