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Merry24 · 02-07-2019, 10:37 PM

We enjoy Me TV! We love My Three Sons & Leave It To Beaver & The Andy Griffith Show & The Brady Bunch!

My question is why hasn’t Me TV brought any new Sitcoms from the 1950’s 1960’s & 1970’s and 1980’s In? There seems to be so many TV Programs out there but when a New Schedule comes out it’s a minor change. It’s usually a Drama for another drama or Sci-Fi for another Sci-Fi.That’s good though because one would assume Me TV is doing well. Although it’s not trying to add to its success either.

We enjoy going to Me TV’s website and playing trivia talking about shows no classic TV channel offers currently.In addition having Me TV having a story on old commercials or old restaurants that no longer exist. There is more programming being discussed online as opposed to onair.

Example being the 3 hour tour of Gilligans island on Sunday’s is a creative idea but why are all of the classic tv shows that arent airring anywhere airring in rotation?

We enjoy Me TV’s Christmas Programming because they at times air shows that aren’t usually on the Regular line up.

We’re not trying to look negatively at Me TV! It just seems they are more focused on Me TV’s online and Me TV’s Merchandise and Me TV’s Music and it’s sister network that we don’t receive here Decades more Love than it’s ONAIR and it’s Programming Schedule.

Bottom line. Time to do some Spring Cleanning to your onair Programming and Schedule.

eng51squad51 · 02-08-2019, 12:39 AM

They Go by Rating and when shows does well they do not touch it and Westerns does good for the network. along with rest of the shows. plus with others digital networks around some of the other programs is under contract to others networks.

treky · 02-08-2019, 02:41 AM

also, an unfortunate drawback of the popularity of these "retro-channels" is that; as more and more of them appear the prices of these vintage programs keeps increasing. That's why Antenna TV started that "credit crunch" and sadly I feel that ME TV, Decades and H & I will start doing it one of these days.

FaceReality · 02-08-2019, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by treky

also, an unfortunate drawback of the popularity of these "retro-channels" is that; as more and more of them appear the prices of these vintage programs keeps increasing. That's why Antenna TV started that "credit crunch" and sadly I feel that ME TV, Decades and H & I will start doing it one of these days.

That's why I buy dvds of classic shows. That way I don't have to put up with the credit crunching. Plus I can watch my favorite shows whenever I want without commercials.

With the exception of some unreleased dvds (Which I have a way of obtaining) there is no reason why anyone needs to depend on "Retro-Channels" or other TV networks.

quincywagstaff · 02-08-2019, 08:37 PM

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My question is why hasn’t Me TV brought any new Sitcoms from the 1950’s 1960’s & 1970’s and 1980’s In? There seems to be so many TV Programs out there but when a New Schedule comes out it’s a minor change. It’s usually a Drama for another drama or Sci-Fi for another Sci-Fi.That’s good though because one would assume Me TV is doing well. Although it’s not trying to add to its success either.

We enjoy going to Me TV’s website and playing trivia talking about shows no classic TV channel offers currently.In addition having Me TV having a story on old commercials or old restaurants that no longer exist. There is more programming being discussed online as opposed to onair.

Example being the 3 hour tour of Gilligans island on Sunday’s is a creative idea but why are all of the classic tv shows that arent airring anywhere airring in rotation?

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As mentioned by others, Me-TV is by far the most popular of the Retro channels (with something like 200 affiliates), so as the saying goes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Also keep in mind that Weigel, which owns Me-TV, also owns Decades, Heroes and Icons, and the new Start channel, all of which show dozens of sitcoms and dramas from all of those decades. So unless Me-TV starts tanking in the ratings, I wouldn't expect to see any major shake-ups in their current programming.

BigManMike · 02-08-2019, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by eng51squad51

They Go by Rating and when shows does well they do not touch it and Westerns does good for the network. along with rest of the shows. plus with others digital networks around some of the other programs is under contract to others networks.

I don’t get these ratings. I just don’t understand how people don’t get tired of the same shows being run into the ground and played to death.

BigManMike · 02-08-2019, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FaceReality

That's why I buy dvds of classic shows. That way I don't have to put up with the credit crunching. Plus I can watch my favorite shows whenever I want without commercials.

With the exception of some unreleased dvds (Which I have a way of obtaining) there is no reason why anyone needs to depend on "Retro-Channels" or other TV networks.

I almost solely rely on DVDs. They’re just the most convenient with no crazy edits and credit crunching and I can watch them on my own schedule. I rarely watch any network TV anymore.

treky · 02-09-2019, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FaceReality

That's why I buy dvds of classic shows. That way I don't have to put up with the credit crunching. Plus I can watch my favorite shows whenever I want without commercials.

With the exception of some unreleased dvds (Which I have a way of obtaining) there is no reason why anyone needs to depend on "Retro-Channels" or other TV networks.

well, keep in mind that not everyone can afford a DVD player and TV DVDs.

Bonniegirl · 02-09-2019, 02:41 AM

I love watching DVD's of my favorite shows!!

Only trouble is if you have to pee !

When you watch your shows on TV , esp. on the retro cable channels with lots of commercials it's not a problem, but with DVD's if you have to pee you gotta wait till the show is over or you will miss stuff!!

Other than that DVD's are really cool and the best way to watch the shows you love !!

treky · 02-09-2019, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

I love watching DVD's of my favorite shows!!

Only trouble is if you have to pee !

When you watch your shows on TV , esp. on the retro cable channels with lots of commercials it's not a problem, but with DVD's if you have to pee you gotta wait till the show is over or you will miss stuff!!

Other than that DVD's are really cool and the best way to watch the shows you love !!

why not just pause the DVD?

Bonniegirl · 02-09-2019, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by treky

why not just pause the DVD?

I'm not very modern technology inclined!!

By the time I figure out how to pause the DVD I would have peed in my pants!!!!

treky · 02-09-2019, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

I'm not very modern technology inclined!!

By the time I figure out how to pause the DVD I would have peed in my pants!!!!

what the hell's so hard about it? You just press a button!!

stevea · 02-09-2019, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by treky

well, keep in mind that not everyone can afford a DVD player and TV DVDs.

For TV DVDs try places like Half Price Books. I picked up Hazel season 1 really cheap (new ones are VERY expansive) at Half Price Books, via Amazon.

For the player try estate sales, etc.

My issue is a show like My Three Sons, which is edited on MeTV, and most seasons aren't on DVD and the TV syndication episodes are really poor quality.

Bonniegirl · 02-09-2019, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by treky

what the hell's so hard about it? You just press a button!!

Well there are about 6,000 buttons on a DVD remote and I'm blonde and elderly !

It was only within the last two years or so that I know how to watch the individual eps. I want , I used to have to run the thing from the beginning to get to the eps. I wanted to watch!

Seriously ! Finally my Hubby showed me how! So I guess I could learn to Pause too , this old blonde CAN learn new tricks!!!

Coffeecup · 02-09-2019, 02:53 PM

I won't get into collecting again. Decades ago was into video cassette. Taped shows and had a cub bards of them. I threw all of them away. The shows pop up. and how much do really want spend time watching. . As for DVD I'm happy renting a DVR and using that. I don't spend money when I can get the shows for free. As for the same shows, I still haven't seen them all.

02-07-2019, 10:37 PM	#1
Merry24 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 10, 2017 Location: beach Posts: 2,042	Me TV and its Schedule We enjoy Me TV! We love My Three Sons & Leave It To Beaver & The Andy Griffith Show & The Brady Bunch! My question is why hasn’t Me TV brought any new Sitcoms from the 1950’s 1960’s & 1970’s and 1980’s In? There seems to be so many TV Programs out there but when a New Schedule comes out it’s a minor change. It’s usually a Drama for another drama or Sci-Fi for another Sci-Fi.That’s good though because one would assume Me TV is doing well. Although it’s not trying to add to its success either. We enjoy going to Me TV’s website and playing trivia talking about shows no classic TV channel offers currently.In addition having Me TV having a story on old commercials or old restaurants that no longer exist. There is more programming being discussed online as opposed to onair. Example being the 3 hour tour of Gilligans island on Sunday’s is a creative idea but why are all of the classic tv shows that arent airring anywhere airring in rotation? We enjoy Me TV’s Christmas Programming because they at times air shows that aren’t usually on the Regular line up. We’re not trying to look negatively at Me TV! It just seems they are more focused on Me TV’s online and Me TV’s Merchandise and Me TV’s Music and it’s sister network that we don’t receive here Decades more Love than it’s ONAIR and it’s Programming Schedule. Bottom line. Time to do some Spring Cleanning to your onair Programming and Schedule.

02-08-2019, 02:41 AM	#3
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	also, an unfortunate drawback of the popularity of these "retro-channels" is that; as more and more of them appear the prices of these vintage programs keeps increasing. That's why Antenna TV started that "credit crunch" and sadly I feel that ME TV, Decades and H & I will start doing it one of these days.
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02-08-2019, 12:39 AM	#2
eng51squad51 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 17, 2002 Location: SC Posts: 978	They Go by Rating and when shows does well they do not touch it and Westerns does good for the network. along with rest of the shows. plus with others digital networks around some of the other programs is under contract to others networks.

02-08-2019, 08:37 PM	#5
quincywagstaff Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 15, 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 191	[QUOTE= My question is why hasn’t Me TV brought any new Sitcoms from the 1950’s 1960’s & 1970’s and 1980’s In? There seems to be so many TV Programs out there but when a New Schedule comes out it’s a minor change. It’s usually a Drama for another drama or Sci-Fi for another Sci-Fi.That’s good though because one would assume Me TV is doing well. Although it’s not trying to add to its success either. We enjoy going to Me TV’s website and playing trivia talking about shows no classic TV channel offers currently.In addition having Me TV having a story on old commercials or old restaurants that no longer exist. There is more programming being discussed online as opposed to onair. Example being the 3 hour tour of Gilligans island on Sunday’s is a creative idea but why are all of the classic tv shows that arent airring anywhere airring in rotation? [/QUOTE] As mentioned by others, Me-TV is by far the most popular of the Retro channels (with something like 200 affiliates), so as the saying goes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Also keep in mind that Weigel, which owns Me-TV, also owns Decades, Heroes and Icons, and the new Start channel, all of which show dozens of sitcoms and dramas from all of those decades. So unless Me-TV starts tanking in the ratings, I wouldn't expect to see any major shake-ups in their current programming.

02-09-2019, 02:41 AM	#9
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,876	I love watching DVD's of my favorite shows!! Only trouble is if you have to pee ! When you watch your shows on TV , esp. on the retro cable channels with lots of commercials it's not a problem, but with DVD's if you have to pee you gotta wait till the show is over or you will miss stuff!! Other than that DVD's are really cool and the best way to watch the shows you love !!

02-09-2019, 02:53 PM	#15
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	I won't get into collecting again. Decades ago was into video cassette. Taped shows and had a cub bards of them. I threw all of them away. The shows pop up. and how much do really want spend time watching. . As for DVD I'm happy renting a DVR and using that. I don't spend money when I can get the shows for free. As for the same shows, I still haven't seen them all.