Sci-Fi Dropping DS Reruns - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Sean Snow · 10-23-2003, 07:20 PM

It has been announced that, after 10 years on Sci-Fi (1992-1997, January 1999-December 2003), the reruns of the show will be dropped by them. DS is the oldest show on the schedule, having been the first show the network acquired. Sci-Fi feels that it doesn't fit in the 'direction' that they're going with their programming.

They will not be airing the March/April 1971 episodes as their contract expires at the end of December. Discussions are underway to find DS a new home.

This is the official announcement from Shadowgram.

Quote:

--- DCP also asks SG to premiere-announce:

"The Sci Fi Channel will finish airing reruns of DS at the end of the year,
with the last scheduled broadcast set for December 30.

"The network's contract is up at that time and it has been decided that,
after a decade and 4 runs (due to the fact that Sci Fi has aired 2 episodes
daily), the series will not be renewed. Sci Fi is pursuing different and newer
programming opportunities and will not be reconsidering its decision.

"They have been pleased with DS - which was the first show purchased by the
network and the only vintage program that has aired continuously on Sci Fi
(with the exception of a 1-year break). The fact is Sci Fi no longer schedules
older shows. DS has been fortunate to be a part of the network for as long as it
has.

"Discussions are underway to hopefully find a new TV home for DS reruns. SG
will keep fans updated in each postal-mail published SG issue and on this SG DS
Updates List.

"When DS ends on Sci Fi, the show will be approximately 1 month away from the
final episode and there are no plans at Sci Fi to extend the run to finish
the last episodes. Viewers who are left hanging can purchase those episodes from
MPI Home Video (www.mpihomevideo.com or 1-800-777-2223 weekdays)."

Pitooey · 10-23-2003, 09:27 PM

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Christopher · 10-24-2003, 12:59 AM

Will DS still be released on DVD all the way through?

bry · 10-24-2003, 04:21 PM

i wondered if that was happening. with all those days of movies in the last month for no reason at all, i felt they were getting us used to not watching it.
i'm not complaining though. i have enjoyed this show since 1995. almost every day since then. but the best thing is, i won't have to record all that everyday and come home to all the repetitious commercial for all their new shows i wouldn't give a dime for. they are all so stupid.
i won't have nothing to watch this channel for now. now, i won't have to rely on the west coast to watch "days of our lives" now.

Sean Snow · 10-25-2003, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Christopher
Will DS still be released on DVD all the way through?

Yes, all of the episodes will be eventually released on DVD. The DVDs have been selling very well for MPI.

Ricky101 · 11-20-2003, 05:54 PM

We have the DVDs anyway. I am hoping that TV Land would include them in their lineup, but I highly doubt it..

Sean Snow · 11-26-2003, 10:44 PM

Hey,

Here's the schedule for the last month of DS on Sci-Fi. The last 18 episodes of the show will not be shown. Additionally, it will be pre-empted three times (12/25, 12/26, & 12/31).

12/01: #1187 & #1188
12/02: #1189 & #1190
12/03: #1191 & #1192
12/04: #1193* & #1194
12/05: #1195 & #1196**

12/08: #1197 & #1198***
12/09: #1199 & #1200
12/10: #1201 & #1202
12/11: #1203 & #1204
12/12: #1205 & #1206

12/15: #1207/8 & #1209****
12/16: #1210 & #1211
12/17: #1212 & #1213
12/18: #1214 & #1215
12/19: #1216 & #1217

12/22: #1218 & #1219*****
12/23: #1220 & #1221
12/24: #1222 & #1223
12/25: PRE-EMPTED
12/26: PRE-EMPED

12/29: #1224 & #1225
12/30: #1226 & #1227
12/31: PRE-EMPTED

*Last episode with Virginia Vestoff (Samantha Collins) & Lee Beery (Joanna Mills).
**Last episode with Humbert Allen Astredo (Charles Dawson, among others).
***This is the final time we get to see present time and 1840. It is also the only episode of DS in which a scene is set in 1971. Jerry Lacy (Lamar Trask, among others) makes his final appearance.
****Last episode with James Storm (Gerard Stiles).
*****This episode is the only 'lost' episode of the series. The Sci-Fi airings consist of Lara Parker 'hosting' it, or something to that effect. The MPI video version consists of the original audio (which was found by a fan) over a still-slide assembly with Lara Parker servingas a host.

BTW, it will be pre-empted tomorrow and Friday.

Pavan · 11-30-2003, 12:55 PM

Earth: Final Conflict will be replacing Dark Shadows starting January 5.

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bry Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 21, 2003 Location: n.c. Posts: 819	i wondered if that was happening. with all those days of movies in the last month for no reason at all, i felt they were getting us used to not watching it. i'm not complaining though. i have enjoyed this show since 1995. almost every day since then. but the best thing is, i won't have to record all that everyday and come home to all the repetitious commercial for all their new shows i wouldn't give a dime for. they are all so stupid. i won't have nothing to watch this channel for now. now, i won't have to rely on the west coast to watch "days of our lives" now.
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11-26-2003, 10:44 PM	#7
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	Hey, Here's the schedule for the last month of DS on Sci-Fi. The last 18 episodes of the show will not be shown. Additionally, it will be pre-empted three times (12/25, 12/26, & 12/31). 12/01: #1187 & #1188 12/02: #1189 & #1190 12/03: #1191 & #1192 12/04: #1193* & #1194 12/05: #1195 & #1196 12/08: #1197 & #1198* 12/09: #1199 & #1200 12/10: #1201 & #1202 12/11: #1203 & #1204 12/12: #1205 & #1206 12/15: #1207/8 & #1209** 12/16: #1210 & #1211 12/17: #1212 & #1213 12/18: #1214 & #1215 12/19: #1216 & #1217 12/22: #1218 & #1219*** 12/23: #1220 & #1221 12/24: #1222 & #1223 12/25: PRE-EMPTED 12/26: PRE-EMPED 12/29: #1224 & #1225 12/30: #1226 & #1227 12/31: PRE-EMPTED Last episode with Virginia Vestoff (Samantha Collins) & Lee Beery (Joanna Mills). Last episode with Humbert Allen Astredo (Charles Dawson, among others). This is the final time we get to see present time and 1840. It is also the only episode of DS in which a scene is set in 1971. Jerry Lacy (Lamar Trask, among others) makes his final appearance. Last episode with James Storm (Gerard Stiles). ***This episode is the only 'lost' episode of the series. The Sci-Fi airings consist of Lara Parker 'hosting' it, or something to that effect. The MPI video version consists of the original audio (which was found by a fan) over a still-slide assembly with Lara Parker servingas a host. BTW, it will be pre-empted tomorrow and Friday.