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Jack1000 · 08-18-2002, 10:59 PM

With the increased channel capacity brought on by digital cable, satalight, and fiber optic technology, what cable channels do you think would be cool? (I'm not speaking about channels out there that your system doesn't have, I mean ideas for new channels for services that aren't out yet.) Here is my list:

THE MYSTERY CHANNEL: A channel devoted to classic mystery sitcoms, dramas, movies, and series. A feature could include profiles of famous mystery writers or mystery film stars.

THE FIGHT CHANNEL: Featuring the best out of market boxing matches, martial arts, karate etc.

THE MEDITATION CHANNEL: Relaxing and uplifting entertainment focussing on ways to unwind the tentions of the day. One of my favorite shows was "The Joy of Painting, with Bob Ross (i.e the happy painter man) with a voice that could bring peace to Middle-East conflict, he was THAT RELAXING. They could show snow scenes, waterfalls, birds singing. Some cable systems have a channel that shows a live fish tank cam at certain times of the day! The channel could have counsoling shows to talk about ways to relax, ways to manage stress (ect)

Jack

Plata · 08-20-2002, 05:01 AM

The UFO channel. Non-stop programs about flying saucers and extra terrestrial life. I know they have some programs on SPACE and TLC about stuff like that, but there's not a channel that is completely just UFOs. Oh, and also an 80s Network, where all that ever airs are 80s sitcoms.

LucyFan · 08-20-2002, 05:03 AM

Great question.

Although I do not know how to specifically create a channel, I do think there needs to be more channels that offer TV's finest shows from the 50's to the 70's. Obviously, TV Land can't air them all and neither can Hallmark. So what other channels are left? Certainly not TBS or Nick at Nite. Case piont, there needs to be at least one more channel devoted to the classics.

Plata · 08-20-2002, 05:09 AM

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Originally posted by Jack1000
"The Joy of Painting, with Bob Ross (i.e the happy painter man) with a voice that could bring peace to Middle-East conflict, he was THAT RELAXING. They could show snow scenes, waterfalls, birds singing.

That reminds me of a kids in the hall skit called Painting With The Inner Child with Daryl. Of course the paintings were ludicrous!

The Mystery channel sounds like it would be cool. I would definetely watch a channel like that.

Moonlight Lady · 08-20-2002, 08:55 AM

I'd do a 70's channel. Anything and Everything that was on TV back then, It would be like going back in time. I'd do the same with the 80's

dawsongirl · 08-20-2002, 03:39 PM

Another GSN: With all the game shows out there, we need another one. But mine would be strictly classic.

A classic dramas channel: Any and all classic dramas from the 50s-70s.

Kay Scarpetta · 08-20-2002, 03:57 PM

I'd do something like Soap Central... a channel that showed all soap operas 24/7!

FOLrocks1 · 08-20-2002, 04:14 PM

A sitcoms Channel JUST SITCOMS!! It would be cool! TVland has a lot of sitcoms but not all of thir shows are sitcoms. Most of them would be from 50s-80s.

Sean Snow · 08-20-2002, 05:18 PM

It would be cool if TV Land expanded into by-decade channels . . . ie like TV Land '50s, TV Land '60s, TV Land '70s, and after awhile TV Land '80s (since their gradually starting to show programs from that decade). And they could still keep TV Land for those who's cable companies would be too stingy (like mine) lol.

BulletTrain · 08-20-2002, 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by Jack1000

THE MYSTERY CHANNEL: A channel devoted to classic mystery sitcoms, dramas, movies, and series. A feature could include profiles of famous mystery writers or mystery film stars.
Jack

I think there already is a mystery channel. I think i get it on my digital cable somewhere.

Mr. Shy Guy · 08-20-2002, 05:40 PM

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Originally posted by Kay Scarpetta
I'd do something like Soap Central... a channel that showed all soap operas 24/7!

There is one. SoapNet.

I would like a TVLand 2. Cause it's like they have a good 30 years of TV on one channel. That's clearly not much.

BulletTrain · 08-20-2002, 05:41 PM

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Originally posted by Kay Scarpetta
I'd do something like Soap Central... a channel that showed all soap operas 24/7!

There is, its called soapnet, all though they dont show soaps that are on cbs and others.

BulletTrain · 08-20-2002, 05:42 PM

lol Gregorio we posted the same info on soap net a few seconds apart.

Sean Snow · 08-20-2002, 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by BulletTrain

I think there already is a mystery channel. I think i get it on my digital cable somewhere.

Yeah. It's called Encore Mystery Channel. They used to show "Hart to Hart" which is now on Hallmark, but they still air the "Hart to Hart" reunion movies from time to time.

Impressions · 08-20-2002, 06:49 PM

Kitsch Channel
A Variety of Retro and Rare Programming from the 70's, and cult-classics that reflect the 70's perspective. It will showcase many vintage classics from the early and late 70's.

New Wave Network
A Network that Dedicates themself and takes you back to campy and Technology age. That celebtrates the best of the 80s and sitcoms all through the early and late 80's.

I think it would be cool if a network just did decades and their sitcoms.

08-18-2002, 10:59 PM	#1
Jack1000 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 05, 2001 Posts: 2,055	Create Your Own New Cable Channels! With the increased channel capacity brought on by digital cable, satalight, and fiber optic technology, what cable channels do you think would be cool? (I'm not speaking about channels out there that your system doesn't have, I mean ideas for new channels for services that aren't out yet.) Here is my list: THE MYSTERY CHANNEL: A channel devoted to classic mystery sitcoms, dramas, movies, and series. A feature could include profiles of famous mystery writers or mystery film stars. THE FIGHT CHANNEL: Featuring the best out of market boxing matches, martial arts, karate etc. THE MEDITATION CHANNEL: Relaxing and uplifting entertainment focussing on ways to unwind the tentions of the day. One of my favorite shows was "The Joy of Painting, with Bob Ross (i.e the happy painter man) with a voice that could bring peace to Middle-East conflict, he was THAT RELAXING. They could show snow scenes, waterfalls, birds singing. Some cable systems have a channel that shows a live fish tank cam at certain times of the day! The channel could have counsoling shows to talk about ways to relax, ways to manage stress (ect) Jack

08-20-2002, 08:55 AM	#5
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08-20-2002, 04:14 PM	#8
FOLrocks1 My favorite ladies! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,103	A sitcoms Channel JUST SITCOMS!! It would be cool! TVland has a lot of sitcoms but not all of thir shows are sitcoms. Most of them would be from 50s-80s.
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08-20-2002, 05:01 AM	#2
Plata Member Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: Regina,Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,201	The UFO channel. Non-stop programs about flying saucers and extra terrestrial life. I know they have some programs on SPACE and TLC about stuff like that, but there's not a channel that is completely just UFOs. Oh, and also an 80s Network, where all that ever airs are 80s sitcoms.

08-20-2002, 05:03 AM	#3
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	Great question. Although I do not know how to specifically create a channel, I do think there needs to be more channels that offer TV's finest shows from the 50's to the 70's. Obviously, TV Land can't air them all and neither can Hallmark. So what other channels are left? Certainly not TBS or Nick at Nite. Case piont, there needs to be at least one more channel devoted to the classics.

08-20-2002, 03:39 PM	#6
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	Another GSN: With all the game shows out there, we need another one. But mine would be strictly classic. A classic dramas channel: Any and all classic dramas from the 50s-70s.

08-20-2002, 05:18 PM	#9
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	It would be cool if TV Land expanded into by-decade channels . . . ie like TV Land '50s, TV Land '60s, TV Land '70s, and after awhile TV Land '80s (since their gradually starting to show programs from that decade). And they could still keep TV Land for those who's cable companies would be too stingy (like mine) lol.

08-20-2002, 05:42 PM	#13
BulletTrain Seinfeld+SimpsonsFan Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 03, 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 863	lol Gregorio we posted the same info on soap net a few seconds apart.

08-20-2002, 06:49 PM	#15
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	Kitsch Channel A Variety of Retro and Rare Programming from the 70's, and cult-classics that reflect the 70's perspective. It will showcase many vintage classics from the early and late 70's. New Wave Network A Network that Dedicates themself and takes you back to campy and Technology age. That celebtrates the best of the 80s and sitcoms all through the early and late 80's. I think it would be cool if a network just did decades and their sitcoms.