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JTC · 07-02-2003, 09:02 PM

According to tvweek.com, Family Guy and Futurama are joining TBS Superstation. Here is the release:

TBS Picks Up 'Futurama' and 'The Family Guy'

Beginning Monday TBS will air episodes of "Futurama" and "The Family Guy" during a "special run" of the cult-favorite programs.

"Futurama and "The Family Guy" have proven to be stellar hits among adults 18 to 34 for the late-night Cartoon Network Adult Swim crowd, and we are confident they will prove to be equally popular during the afternoons on TBS Superstation," said Steve Koonin, executive VP and chief operating officer of TBS.

The episodes will air weekdays at 2 and 2:30 p.m.(ET).

I wonder what will happen to The Fresh Prince.

Here is the link to the actual release from Turner.
http://www.turnerinfo.com/newsitem.a...6-96a51f3d0605

Pavan · 07-02-2003, 09:12 PM

Hmm, interesting. I'll find out tomorrow if there are any other changes, like where Fresh Prince will end up. Also, to note, WTBS in Atlanta will keep Fresh Prince at 2 and 2:30 p.m., this will only be for the national TBS.

JTC · 07-02-2003, 09:14 PM

They have been airing various holiday episodes of the Fresh Prince lately. This is exactly what they did with A Different World before it left TBS. They aired holiday episodes for about two weeks and then dropped it. It sounds like Futurama and Family Guy are just for the summer according to the press release from TBS

Pavan · 07-02-2003, 09:25 PM

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Originally posted by JTC
They have been airing various holiday episodes of the Fresh Prince lately. This is exactly what they did with A Different World before it left TBS. They aired holiday episodes for about two weeks and then dropped it. It sounds like Futurama and Family Guy are just for the summer according to the press release from TBS

I know they have Fresh Prince until Sept. 2004. I think this Adult Swim preview block will just be July-Sept, by October I guess it'll be gone. I'll find out a lot more by tomorrow. But I did find out that this will be the only change for the July 7 line-up.

dawsongirl · 07-02-2003, 09:54 PM

I've seen all the Futurama eps, but who cares?!

Sean12 · 07-02-2003, 11:34 PM

Maybe this will help get all-new Family Guy episodes since I've seen them all before.

Czas na Zywiec · 07-03-2003, 12:13 AM

That's great news! When I first read it, I thought it was all a joke because it sounded so unbelievable. But wow. It'll air at 12 and 12:30PM here, right smack dab in the middle of the day. No more staying up til midnight (For a few months)just to see an episode. So as you can see, I'm stoked. New avatar time.

dawsongirl · 07-03-2003, 01:14 AM

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Originally posted by Original Prankster
That's great news! When I first read it, I thought it was all a joke because it sounded so unbelievable. But wow. It'll air at 12 and 12:30PM here, right smack dab in the middle of the day. No more staying up til midnight (For a few months)just to see an episode. So as you can see, I'm stoked. New avatar time.

Freakzilla · 07-03-2003, 01:15 AM

This is great, unexpected news. Now if TBS could add NewsRadio to their comedy block, that would be even better.

James · 07-03-2003, 01:39 AM

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Originally posted by JTC
TBS Picks Up ... 'The Family Guy'

Czas na Zywiec · 07-03-2003, 02:23 AM

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Originally posted by dawsongirl

Bender: "Oh my god. I'm so excited I wish I could wet my pants!"

Christopher · 07-03-2003, 04:30 AM

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Originally posted by JTC
TBS Picks Up 'Futurama' and 'The Family Guy'

yuck. I like Futurama, but Family Guy is stupid imo.

Sean12 · 07-04-2003, 11:16 PM

That being said by someone with a Buffy picture in her profile. i.e. doesn't mean $#!^

DarleneIllyria · 07-04-2003, 11:53 PM

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Originally posted by Sean12
That being said by someone with a Buffy picture in her profile. i.e. doesn't mean $#!^

So you mean to tell me, he doesn't have a right to an opinion? He's got the right to like or dislike whatever he wants. Just like I'm guessing you don't like Buffy, but you can express your opinion about disliking the show. Eh, ain't opinions funny? Everybody thinks they got the right to say whatever they want, but they don't want anybody else to express an opposite opinion. Rock on freedom of speech.

Anyway, don't want it to look like I'm purposely trying to pick a fight or raise a little hell in here, because I'm not. I'm just stating my opinion above. So let me get back on topic. I've only saw one episode of Futurama, but I liked it. I might tune in and watch it on TBS, if I can catch it.

dawsongirl · 07-05-2003, 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by Jenny
I've only saw one episode of Futurama, but I liked it. I might tune in and watch it on TBS, if I can catch it.

It's a good show.

07-02-2003, 09:02 PM	#1
JTC Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 08, 2001 Posts: 178	TBS Change (effective Monday) According to tvweek.com, Family Guy and Futurama are joining TBS Superstation. Here is the release: TBS Picks Up 'Futurama' and 'The Family Guy' Beginning Monday TBS will air episodes of "Futurama" and "The Family Guy" during a "special run" of the cult-favorite programs. "Futurama and "The Family Guy" have proven to be stellar hits among adults 18 to 34 for the late-night Cartoon Network Adult Swim crowd, and we are confident they will prove to be equally popular during the afternoons on TBS Superstation," said Steve Koonin, executive VP and chief operating officer of TBS. The episodes will air weekdays at 2 and 2:30 p.m.(ET). I wonder what will happen to The Fresh Prince. Here is the link to the actual release from Turner. http://www.turnerinfo.com/newsitem.a...6-96a51f3d0605

07-02-2003, 09:12 PM	#2
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,814	Hmm, interesting. I'll find out tomorrow if there are any other changes, like where Fresh Prince will end up. Also, to note, WTBS in Atlanta will keep Fresh Prince at 2 and 2:30 p.m., this will only be for the national TBS.
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07-02-2003, 09:14 PM	#3
JTC Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 08, 2001 Posts: 178	They have been airing various holiday episodes of the Fresh Prince lately. This is exactly what they did with A Different World before it left TBS. They aired holiday episodes for about two weeks and then dropped it. It sounds like Futurama and Family Guy are just for the summer according to the press release from TBS

07-02-2003, 09:54 PM	#5
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	I've seen all the Futurama eps, but who cares?!

07-02-2003, 11:34 PM	#6
Sean12 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 26, 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 77	Maybe this will help get all-new Family Guy episodes since I've seen them all before.

07-03-2003, 12:13 AM	#7
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	That's great news! When I first read it, I thought it was all a joke because it sounded so unbelievable. But wow. It'll air at 12 and 12:30PM here, right smack dab in the middle of the day. No more staying up til midnight (For a few months)just to see an episode. So as you can see, I'm stoked. New avatar time.

07-03-2003, 01:15 AM	#9
Freakzilla Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 23, 2000 Location: Portage, Michigan, United States Posts: 556	This is great, unexpected news. Now if TBS could add NewsRadio to their comedy block, that would be even better.

07-04-2003, 11:16 PM	#13
Sean12 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 26, 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 77	That being said by someone with a Buffy picture in her profile. i.e. doesn't mean $#!^