The WTBS Log: August 9, 1980-Present - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

boechsner · 06-19-2003, 02:43 AM

Well after doing The Nick at Nite Log last year, here is The WTBS Log. I've tried to include every schedule that TBS has had since it began in December 1976, however I couldn't go back any further than August 9th 1980. But I've included two bonus schedules one from a week in November 1979 and one from the week of March 1980.

Here are some notes:

1. All info came from TV Guide and listings in Microfilm of newspapers especially The New York Times.

2. For the most part the schedules are accurate but remember, TV Guide is not always 100% correct so a schedule listed may be a week off.

3. Everything is listed in chronological order and I've listed only sitcoms, dramas, cartoons and some other things I thought were interesting (such as the TBS produced series, Rocky Road, Down to Earth, Safe at Home and The New Leave It to Beaver that aired in the late 80's)

4. I've broken up the scheules into the order of Sundays, Weekdays and Saturdays.

5. At times a new schedule listed may have major or minor changes, usually depending on the time of year. Usually major changes occured at the end of May and in September.

5. Times listed are Central Standard.

Here it is: TBS Log 1980- Present
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/TBSLog1980-Present.txt

Madness · 06-19-2003, 03:05 AM

Wow, you are the man...nice work. it was interesting skimming through it.

Thanks for your hard work!

Plasma · 06-19-2003, 09:34 AM

Unbelievable...thanks for all your hard work...AMAZING work! Muchly appreciated...you did it again!!!

T H A N K Y O U !!!!!!!

snowpeck · 06-19-2003, 10:14 AM

Wow, awesome! I can't wait to see what log you'll be doing next!

Greg

snowpeck · 06-19-2003, 10:16 AM

One question though... why are reruns of the network soap opera "Texas" left out of the schedules? I was really wondering when that aired.

Greg

Pavan · 06-19-2003, 10:32 AM

Amazing job! Some of those shows I had no idea were on TBS. Father Knows Best, That Girl, Bonanza, and even Too Close for Comfort! That Fall 1992 line-up brings back memories, actually most of the log does.

Impressions · 06-19-2003, 10:48 AM

Great work! I didn't realize all of the shows that have aired in the past on TBS, I'm glad you were able to find all of the schedules from the past 20 years and beyond. I appreciate all the hard work you put into this log, I think this will be very helpful when it is needed.

Small Wonderian · 06-19-2003, 01:10 PM

Wow, that's excellent. It's terrific that you logged down all of those great shows and what times they came on into a timetable format.

Keep up the good work.

I can't wait for a log for another network!!!!

KrisMunroe · 06-19-2003, 01:31 PM

What an excellent job! I am so impressed with the information and the format that you did it in. There are so many surprises like Hazel, Family Affair, Ozzie and Harriet, Lassie...I never knew that they were even on TBS...thank you so much...you are the BEST!

Flash72 · 06-19-2003, 07:44 PM

To borrow the theme song title from "All in the Family," -Those Were the Days! I loved looking back over the schedule from TBS, remembering when the network was truly super.

I remember how TBS was one of the few channels I had on cable (2-13) pre-1979, and of the shows that I watched such as the "Flintstones," "I Love Lucy," "Perry Mason," "That Girl," "I Dream of Jeannie" and the Japanese import, "Space Giants."

I also loved the 80's schedule that rotated "Addams Family" and the "Munsters" every afternoon, as I came home from school. And who can forget the TBS original productions of "Rocky Road," "Safe at Home," and "Down to Earth."

Revisiting the old schedule was bittersweet in that while I loved thinking back to seeing those old shows on TBS, it saddens me that the channel no longer caters to classic television and has followed the Nick at Nite route of carrying only "modern" comedies.

boechsner · 06-20-2003, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by snowpeck
One question though... why are reruns of the network soap opera "Texas" left out of the schedules? I was really wondering when that aired.

Greg

Sorry, about that! I've updated the log and have included Texas. Look for it at 10:05AM from April 2, 1983-September 30, 1983.

boechsner · 06-20-2003, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by snowpeck
One question though... why are reruns of the network soap opera "Texas" left out of the schedules? I was really wondering when that aired.

Greg

Sorry, about that! I've updated the log and have included Texas. Look for it at 10:05AM from April 2, 1983-September 30, 1983.

SBTB Geek · 06-20-2003, 11:20 AM

Where is the link?

Pavan · 06-20-2003, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
Where is the link?

It'll be back up soon, boechsner had a little problem uploading the updated log.

boechsner · 06-21-2003, 04:40 PM

Sorry about that, everyone. The updated log is back now and includes Texas.

06-19-2003, 02:43 AM	#1
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	The WTBS Log: August 9, 1980-Present Well after doing The Nick at Nite Log last year, here is The WTBS Log. I've tried to include every schedule that TBS has had since it began in December 1976, however I couldn't go back any further than August 9th 1980. But I've included two bonus schedules one from a week in November 1979 and one from the week of March 1980. Here are some notes: 1. All info came from TV Guide and listings in Microfilm of newspapers especially The New York Times. 2. For the most part the schedules are accurate but remember, TV Guide is not always 100% correct so a schedule listed may be a week off. 3. Everything is listed in chronological order and I've listed only sitcoms, dramas, cartoons and some other things I thought were interesting (such as the TBS produced series, Rocky Road, Down to Earth, Safe at Home and The New Leave It to Beaver that aired in the late 80's) 4. I've broken up the scheules into the order of Sundays, Weekdays and Saturdays. 5. At times a new schedule listed may have major or minor changes, usually depending on the time of year. Usually major changes occured at the end of May and in September. 5. Times listed are Central Standard. Here it is: TBS Log 1980- Present http://www.sitcomsonline.com/TBSLog1980-Present.txt
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06-19-2003, 03:05 AM	#2
Madness I call it the rocket Senior Member Join Date: May 03, 2000 Posts: 2,047	Wow! Wow, you are the man...nice work. it was interesting skimming through it. Thanks for your hard work!

06-19-2003, 10:32 AM	#6
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06-19-2003, 01:10 PM	#8
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06-19-2003, 07:44 PM	#10
Flash72 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 17, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 306	To borrow the theme song title from "All in the Family," -Those Were the Days! I loved looking back over the schedule from TBS, remembering when the network was truly super. I remember how TBS was one of the few channels I had on cable (2-13) pre-1979, and of the shows that I watched such as the "Flintstones," "I Love Lucy," "Perry Mason," "That Girl," "I Dream of Jeannie" and the Japanese import, "Space Giants." I also loved the 80's schedule that rotated "Addams Family" and the "Munsters" every afternoon, as I came home from school. And who can forget the TBS original productions of "Rocky Road," "Safe at Home," and "Down to Earth." Revisiting the old schedule was bittersweet in that while I loved thinking back to seeing those old shows on TBS, it saddens me that the channel no longer caters to classic television and has followed the Nick at Nite route of carrying only "modern" comedies.
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06-19-2003, 09:34 AM	#3
Plasma Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 16, 2002 Posts: 48	Unbelievable...thanks for all your hard work...AMAZING work! Muchly appreciated...you did it again!!! T H A N K Y O U !!!!!!!

06-19-2003, 10:14 AM	#4
snowpeck Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 13, 2001 Location: Atlanta Posts: 759	Wow, awesome! I can't wait to see what log you'll be doing next! Greg

06-19-2003, 10:16 AM	#5
snowpeck Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 13, 2001 Location: Atlanta Posts: 759	One question though... why are reruns of the network soap opera "Texas" left out of the schedules? I was really wondering when that aired. Greg

06-19-2003, 10:48 AM	#7
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	Great work! I didn't realize all of the shows that have aired in the past on TBS, I'm glad you were able to find all of the schedules from the past 20 years and beyond. I appreciate all the hard work you put into this log, I think this will be very helpful when it is needed.

06-19-2003, 01:31 PM	#9
KrisMunroe Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 09, 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 78	What an excellent job! I am so impressed with the information and the format that you did it in. There are so many surprises like Hazel, Family Affair, Ozzie and Harriet, Lassie...I never knew that they were even on TBS...thank you so much...you are the BEST!

06-20-2003, 11:20 AM	#13
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Where is the link?

06-21-2003, 04:40 PM	#15
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	Sorry about that, everyone. The updated log is back now and includes Texas.