Which network edits the most out of their shows? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian · 12-10-2002, 12:22 AM

I know TV Land edits about three or more minutes from their shows to make room for ads. Does Hallmark or Goodlife edit a lot out of their shows, too? I also heard that Fox Family/ABC Family edits a lot from their shows, too.

TVJunkie101 · 12-10-2002, 06:11 PM

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Originally posted by BJL
I know TV Land edits about three or more minutes from their shows to make room for ads. Does Hallmark or Goodlife edit a lot out of their shows, too? I also heard that Fox Family/ABC Family edits a lot from their shows, too.

Well, all networks basically edit the same amount out of their shows, at least I think. Do you mean length or just HOW they edit? A typical Mama's Family episode on TBS runs for 21 minutes. Same with Hogan's Heroes on Hallmark. So, it's hard to tell. I think all the networks edit pretty equally, IMO.

Impressions · 12-10-2002, 06:29 PM

It depends on the type of episode, if the episode uses foul language or actions and whether it's considered a controversial episode, I think there is a better chance for a network to edit. They want to make it suitable for all ages, so they have to edit some parts and even make enough room for commercials, so there is a great deal of editing during portions of the show and towards what kind of synopsis the show has.

But each network has their own way at identifying whether the should edit or not, or the amount of commercials they estimate to run during the show.

Brian · 12-10-2002, 07:06 PM

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Originally posted by TVJunkie101

Well, all networks basically edit the same amount out of their shows, at least I think. Do you mean length or just HOW they edit? A typical Mama's Family episode on TBS runs for 21 minutes. Same with Hogan's Heroes on Hallmark. So, it's hard to tell. I think all the networks edit pretty equally, IMO.

I meant length.

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 12-10-2002, 07:21 PM

definitley ABC, I don't think your even allowed to say "Poopy" on ABC

Chocoholic · 12-10-2002, 07:24 PM

On FOX, I feel like I'm watching commercials that are briefly interrupted by a few minutes of The Simpsons.

B&W fan · 12-10-2002, 07:45 PM

One example I am personally familiar with involved the airing of "The Wonder Years." When it was being broadcast on TNN a couple of years ago, it had very little cut out. But when ABCFamily took over they absolutely cut more out. I know this for a fact because I have some of the same episodes taped from both networks.

B&W "ABCFamily is horrible with cuts" fan

TVJunkie101 · 12-10-2002, 08:49 PM

Come to think of it, ABC Family does cut an awful lot out. And they do it so badly, IMO, lol.

theshark8777 · 12-10-2002, 09:25 PM

Speaking of ABC Family, they cut out a whole song in the Christmas special, 'Twas the night before Christmas. If anyone here remebers when it used to air on network tv, they may have noticed. You can tell the edit looks terrible.

Brian · 12-10-2002, 11:39 PM

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Originally posted by TVJunkie101
Come to think of it, ABC Family does cut an awful lot out. And they do it so badly, IMO, lol.

Don't they also not show the original end credits of their shows? If they don't, then they are ten times worse than TV Land.

TVJunkie101 · 12-11-2002, 08:35 AM

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Originally posted by BJL
Don't they also not show the original end credits of their shows? If they don't, then they are ten times worse than TV Land.

Nope, they don't. They do exactly what Lifetime does and makes their own credits.

12-10-2002, 12:22 AM	#1
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Which network edits the most out of their shows? I know TV Land edits about three or more minutes from their shows to make room for ads. Does Hallmark or Goodlife edit a lot out of their shows, too? I also heard that Fox Family/ABC Family edits a lot from their shows, too.

12-10-2002, 06:29 PM	#3
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	It depends on the type of episode, if the episode uses foul language or actions and whether it's considered a controversial episode, I think there is a better chance for a network to edit. They want to make it suitable for all ages, so they have to edit some parts and even make enough room for commercials, so there is a great deal of editing during portions of the show and towards what kind of synopsis the show has. But each network has their own way at identifying whether the should edit or not, or the amount of commercials they estimate to run during the show.
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12-10-2002, 09:25 PM	#9
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	Speaking of ABC Family, they cut out a whole song in the Christmas special, 'Twas the night before Christmas. If anyone here remebers when it used to air on network tv, they may have noticed. You can tell the edit looks terrible.
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12-10-2002, 07:21 PM	#5
GoodMorningCalgary Banana Hammock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2002 Location: Sacred Heart Hospital Posts: 1,225	definitley ABC, I don't think your even allowed to say "Poopy" on ABC

12-10-2002, 07:24 PM	#6
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	On FOX, I feel like I'm watching commercials that are briefly interrupted by a few minutes of The Simpsons.

12-10-2002, 07:45 PM	#7
B&W fan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 09, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 589	One example I am personally familiar with involved the airing of "The Wonder Years." When it was being broadcast on TNN a couple of years ago, it had very little cut out. But when ABCFamily took over they absolutely cut more out. I know this for a fact because I have some of the same episodes taped from both networks. B&W "ABCFamily is horrible with cuts" fan

12-10-2002, 08:49 PM	#8
TVJunkie101 Member...you 'member? Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,838	Come to think of it, ABC Family does cut an awful lot out. And they do it so badly, IMO, lol.