Looks like Antenna TV is the best channel for Retro TV in 2019 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 08-03-2019, 02:50 PM

They seem to air shows from every decade and my only issue is their scheduling. They have a great lineup of old sitcoms but they air them at odd times. Like Three's Company and the Ropers airing at 9am to 11am on sundays instead of 9pm to 11pm

That 9am to 11am slot should be filled with Webster and Silver Spoons but that's my only issue with the channel. Overall I am glad these shows now are able to be seen in 2019

Mchale's Navy
What's Happening Now
Three's a Crowd
The Ropers
Head of the Class
Silver Spoons
Lotsa Luck
The Paul Lynde Show
Gimmie a Break
Alice

Is there any other channel whether it's cable or digital that airs retro tv classics like Antenna TV? Plus they have a back to school marathon coming up in 2 weeks with Welcome Back Kotter

mandyrenee · 08-03-2019, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

They seem to air shows from every decade and my only issue is their scheduling. They have a great lineup of old sitcoms but they air them at odd times. Like Three's Company and the Ropers airing at 9am to 11am on sundays instead of 9pm to 11pm

That 9am to 11am slot should be filled with Webster and Silver Spoons but that's my only issue with the channel. Overall I am glad these shows now are able to be seen in 2019

Mchale's Navy
What's Happening Now
Three's a Crowd
The Ropers
Head of the Class
Silver Spoons
Lotsa Luck
The Paul Lynde Show
Gimmie a Break
Alice

Is there any other channel whether it's cable or digital that airs retro tv classics like Antenna TV? Plus they have a back to school marathon coming up in 2 weeks with Welcome Back Kotter

They need to shake things up and add some new shows. I have grown very tired of their schedule. It's very stale to me.

OH Nuts! · 08-03-2019, 07:09 PM

I’ve always loved Antenna so no argument from me...esp. as it’s free

stevea · 08-03-2019, 07:10 PM

They're probably the 2nd digital network, behind MeTV. The rest of them are also-rans.

One problem is they use episodes already cut for syndication, and with many older shows, the edits are just plain awful.

OH Nuts! · 08-03-2019, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stevea

They're probably the 2nd digital network, behind MeTV. The rest of them are also-rans.

One problem is they use episodes already cut for syndication, and with many older shows, the edits are just plain awful.

Yes...I can tell some eps are a bit over-edited; but not for all Shows it airs. Antenna’s not perfect but for a free channel I have no complaints.

1960'sTVfan · 08-03-2019, 07:48 PM

I give Antenna TV a thumbs up for airing The Joey Bishop Show, I just wish the episodes were uncut instead of the chopped up edited versions they're airing.

Also thumbs up to Antenna for airing some of these one season wonder sitcoms like My Mother The Car, It's About Time, Good Morning World, Lotsa Luck, and The Paul Lynde Show. Only thing about The Paul Lynde Show is that Antenna has only 19 of the 26 episodes, 7 episodes are missing.

mandyrenee · 08-03-2019, 09:08 PM

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I’ve always loved Antenna so no argument from me...esp. as it’s free

Sorry, free is not always better. That's why I purchase dvds so I can create my own personalized schedule.

I just can't watch the same sitcoms over and over again without some kind of a break. I realize a lot of these shows are probably under long term contracts however, I've seen Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, Barney Miller, and Three's Company thousands and thousands of times. I also like to watch dramas. Not just sitcoms all of the time.

OH Nuts! · 08-03-2019, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mandyrenee

Sorry, free is not always better. That's why I purchase dvds so I can create my own personalized schedule.

I just can't watch the same sitcoms over and over again without some kind of a break. I realize a lot of these shows are probably under long term contracts however, I've seen Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, Barney Miller, and Three's Company thousands and thousands of times. I also like to watch dramas. Not just sitcoms all of the time.

If your issue is a personalized schedule you could burn eps to a DVD with the timer on a DVD Recorder—and then watch your shows whenever you want.

BUT if your issue is the selection offered, then YES a paid service or product would better address your needs.

TVFactFan · 08-04-2019, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mandyrenee

They need to shake things up and add some new shows. I have grown very tired of their schedule. It's very stale to me.

I think the only show I have not seen on Antenna TV is

Who's the Boss
Chico and The Man

BigManMike · 08-04-2019, 08:52 AM

The biggest problem is the credit crunch. That makes it unwatchable.

OH Nuts! · 08-04-2019, 09:09 AM

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The biggest problem is the credit crunch. That makes it unwatchable.

I know for many it’s a deal-breaker. But considering how sh*tty some paid/premium channels are Antenna’s still fine with me-warts and all.(and yes I will concede credit-crunching IS a wart.)

Tubehead · 08-04-2019, 10:45 AM

sorry i don t get Antenna TV!! they changed it to light tv!! i wish they would bring it back!!

stevea · 08-04-2019, 04:31 PM

As far as crunching the credits goes, it would be great if they recognized a lot of viewers like those TV themes. Particularly viewers of the old sitcoms that Antenna shows.

I'd like to think Nexstar will be more likely to recognize this than Tribune was, but I'm not holding my breath.

1960'sTVfan · 08-04-2019, 04:47 PM

The pending change of ownership is likely a reason why Antenna TV's schedule has stayed the same for awhile. Once the new ownership takes over I imagine there will be schedule changes and maybe the credit crunches will be gone too.

stevea · 08-04-2019, 05:51 PM

Yep, a lot of changes probably coming for Antenna TV. Probably some inside-baseball technical changes, eventually, since it emanates from the Chicago area now, and this isn't Nexstar's base of operations. I'd hope they don't rebrand it, since it seems to be quite successful.

08-03-2019, 02:50 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,062	Looks like Antenna TV is the best channel for Retro TV in 2019 They seem to air shows from every decade and my only issue is their scheduling. They have a great lineup of old sitcoms but they air them at odd times. Like Three's Company and the Ropers airing at 9am to 11am on sundays instead of 9pm to 11pm That 9am to 11am slot should be filled with Webster and Silver Spoons but that's my only issue with the channel. Overall I am glad these shows now are able to be seen in 2019 Mchale's Navy What's Happening Now Three's a Crowd The Ropers Head of the Class Silver Spoons Lotsa Luck The Paul Lynde Show Gimmie a Break Alice Is there any other channel whether it's cable or digital that airs retro tv classics like Antenna TV? Plus they have a back to school marathon coming up in 2 weeks with Welcome Back Kotter

08-03-2019, 07:09 PM	#3
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I’ve always loved Antenna so no argument from me...esp. as it’s free

08-03-2019, 07:10 PM	#4
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,684	They're probably the 2nd digital network, behind MeTV. The rest of them are also-rans. One problem is they use episodes already cut for syndication, and with many older shows, the edits are just plain awful.

08-03-2019, 07:48 PM	#6
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,102	I give Antenna TV a thumbs up for airing The Joey Bishop Show, I just wish the episodes were uncut instead of the chopped up edited versions they're airing. Also thumbs up to Antenna for airing some of these one season wonder sitcoms like My Mother The Car, It's About Time, Good Morning World, Lotsa Luck, and The Paul Lynde Show. Only thing about The Paul Lynde Show is that Antenna has only 19 of the 26 episodes, 7 episodes are missing.

08-04-2019, 08:52 AM	#10
BigManMike Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 25, 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,022	The biggest problem is the credit crunch. That makes it unwatchable.

08-04-2019, 10:45 AM	#12
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	sorry i don t get Antenna TV!! they changed it to light tv!! i wish they would bring it back!!

08-04-2019, 04:31 PM	#13
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,684	As far as crunching the credits goes, it would be great if they recognized a lot of viewers like those TV themes. Particularly viewers of the old sitcoms that Antenna shows. I'd like to think Nexstar will be more likely to recognize this than Tribune was, but I'm not holding my breath.

08-04-2019, 04:47 PM	#14
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,102	The pending change of ownership is likely a reason why Antenna TV's schedule has stayed the same for awhile. Once the new ownership takes over I imagine there will be schedule changes and maybe the credit crunches will be gone too.

08-04-2019, 05:51 PM	#15
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,684	Yep, a lot of changes probably coming for Antenna TV. Probably some inside-baseball technical changes, eventually, since it emanates from the Chicago area now, and this isn't Nexstar's base of operations. I'd hope they don't rebrand it, since it seems to be quite successful.