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TVFactFan · 12-25-2002, 04:55 PM

I tried to record a episode off of WPSG, Channel 57-A UPN affilaite in philadelphia, and the episode of All in The Family was so badly chopped up that i couldn't keep it on tape. The same thing happened with Sanford and Son which is why I'm glad the marathon is coming on in 2 weeks on TV LAND. So i now realized that watching a sitcom on local tv stations are only for watching, not recording. For recording just stick to N@N, TBS, and TV LAND. Has anyone else tried to record a show off their local TV stations?

SBTB Geek · 12-25-2002, 05:33 PM

I recorded some "Saved By The Bell" episodes from KDOC, and they came out fine.

TVFactFan · 12-25-2002, 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by SBTB Geek
I recorded some "Saved By The Bell" episodes from KDOC, and they came out fine.

Well compare them to the episodes on TBS and you will see the difference

eddie01 · 12-25-2002, 10:36 PM

it must be a local thing in new york i dont have anything at all go wrong

TVFactFan · 12-25-2002, 11:55 PM

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Originally posted by eddie01
it must be a local thing in new york i dont have anything at all go wrong

Well local stations edit out tons of footage which sometimes has the ending looking incomplete. Just try to record a show off a local tv station and then compare it to the episode off a cablenetwork and you will see how much more the local station chopped up to make room for commercials

dawsongirl · 12-26-2002, 12:02 AM

I watched I Love Lucy on...WPIX maybe? One of those NY stations anyway. Like you said, it was so badly chopped I had to laugh!

Brad Russ · 12-26-2002, 03:47 AM

I think it all depends on the channel your watching, and where you live. I know someone from Minnesota who tapes shows totally unedited off of one of her local stations, and she says the channel is much better than Nick At Nite. You have to remember there are 50 States, and thousands of Cities in America and each one is different. Just because some of your channels butcher shows doesn't mean every local U.S. station does.

TVJunkie101 · 12-26-2002, 01:27 PM

In 2001, I watched some Sanford & Son episodes on one of my local Fox affiliates, it was fine, hardly anything at all edited out (I timed it), same for Cheers and Taxi, which air locally on my other Fox affiliate. Cheers a little more cut out than Taxi, but I don't really watch Cheers all that often, so I can't really say how much is cut out. The same Fox also aired MASH for a while, it may still be on latenights while Taxi now only airs as a filler between sports and movies.

Like one poster said, it probably depends on where you live, all networks (local, etc.) are different. I personally enjoy syndicated airings because basically the REAL closing credits are intact, usually there's a voiceover, but those I can deal with. And I HATE the split credits on the networks now-a-days.

Will and Grace Fanatic · 12-26-2002, 02:23 PM

I don't think it is that bad. I recorded episodes of Roseanne, NewsRadio, Seinfeld, Will and Grace, 3rd Rock, and more.

I'm pretty pleased with them.

Barnabas1 · 12-26-2002, 05:47 PM

I tried it with ILL, terrible!

Brian Damage · 12-26-2002, 06:19 PM

I never really had a problem myself, but I have heard from other people that some sitcoms were heavily edited.

Barnabas1 · 12-26-2002, 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
I never really had a problem myself, but I have heard from other people that some sitcoms were heavily edited.

Yep. You should see WRAL 5 here. Sick.

Brian · 12-26-2002, 07:28 PM

I had someone from Indiana record Mork and Mindy for me off a local station. There weren't a lot of ads and only one episode had the "Mork Calling Orson" sequences edited out. These copies are probably much better than the versions aired on the Fox Family Channel a few years back, since there were not a lot of ads and the original ending credits were kept intact.

Flash72 · 12-26-2002, 09:31 PM

I find that the local station's "Munsters" broadcasts are "better" than what TV Land has the audacity to show. I noticed several scenes and dialogue in the local station's copy that tvland edited out. And one thing better about the local station, in regard to the "Munsters," they have the balls to air episode 53, without giving some lame arse excuse.

SBTB Geek · 12-26-2002, 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

Well compare them to the episodes on TBS and you will see the difference

I have compared them with the episodes that I recorded from WGN, and TBS.... and they have the same quality.

12-25-2002, 04:55 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,040	No one should ever record their favorite sitcom off a local TV station because.... I tried to record a episode off of WPSG, Channel 57-A UPN affilaite in philadelphia, and the episode of All in The Family was so badly chopped up that i couldn't keep it on tape. The same thing happened with Sanford and Son which is why I'm glad the marathon is coming on in 2 weeks on TV LAND. So i now realized that watching a sitcom on local tv stations are only for watching, not recording. For recording just stick to N@N, TBS, and TV LAND. Has anyone else tried to record a show off their local TV stations?

12-25-2002, 10:36 PM	#4
eddie01 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 20, 2002 Location: long island new york Posts: 15	tape a show it must be a local thing in new york i dont have anything at all go wrong

12-26-2002, 03:47 AM	#7
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I think it all depends on the channel your watching, and where you live. I know someone from Minnesota who tapes shows totally unedited off of one of her local stations, and she says the channel is much better than Nick At Nite. You have to remember there are 50 States, and thousands of Cities in America and each one is different. Just because some of your channels butcher shows doesn't mean every local U.S. station does.
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12-26-2002, 01:27 PM	#8
TVJunkie101 Member...you 'member? Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,838	In 2001, I watched some Sanford & Son episodes on one of my local Fox affiliates, it was fine, hardly anything at all edited out (I timed it), same for Cheers and Taxi, which air locally on my other Fox affiliate. Cheers a little more cut out than Taxi, but I don't really watch Cheers all that often, so I can't really say how much is cut out. The same Fox also aired MASH for a while, it may still be on latenights while Taxi now only airs as a filler between sports and movies. Like one poster said, it probably depends on where you live, all networks (local, etc.) are different. I personally enjoy syndicated airings because basically the REAL closing credits are intact, usually there's a voiceover, but those I can deal with. And I HATE the split credits on the networks now-a-days.
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12-26-2002, 02:23 PM	#9
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12-25-2002, 05:33 PM	#2
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	I recorded some "Saved By The Bell" episodes from KDOC, and they came out fine.

12-26-2002, 12:02 AM	#6
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	I watched I Love Lucy on...WPIX maybe? One of those NY stations anyway. Like you said, it was so badly chopped I had to laugh!

12-26-2002, 05:47 PM	#10
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12-26-2002, 06:19 PM	#11
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I never really had a problem myself, but I have heard from other people that some sitcoms were heavily edited.
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12-26-2002, 07:28 PM	#13
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I had someone from Indiana record Mork and Mindy for me off a local station. There weren't a lot of ads and only one episode had the "Mork Calling Orson" sequences edited out. These copies are probably much better than the versions aired on the Fox Family Channel a few years back, since there were not a lot of ads and the original ending credits were kept intact.

12-26-2002, 09:31 PM	#14
Flash72 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 17, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 310	I find that the local station's "Munsters" broadcasts are "better" than what TV Land has the audacity to show. I noticed several scenes and dialogue in the local station's copy that tvland edited out. And one thing better about the local station, in regard to the "Munsters," they have the balls to air episode 53, without giving some lame arse excuse.
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