Fyi now showing Grey's Anatomy

[zeebre12]

I see A&E networks lifestyle channel is now showing repeats of Grey's Anatomy. Bit weird for a lifestyle channel like this showing scripted drama? Like HGTV showing The Big Bang Theory

 

[Mr Tony]

They've been showing it Since the beginning of September

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

I see A&E networks lifestyle channel is now showing repeats of Grey's Anatomy. Bit weird for a lifestyle channel like this showing scripted drama? Like HGTV showing The Big Bang Theory

Its all about $$ and ratings for cable. Its kind of like MTV, CMT and VH1 airing shows nothing to do with music videos and all about reruns and reality shows for money and ratings. The last time MTV, CMT and VH1 was known for music videos would have been around 2005-2006 time frame but the music labels around this time were in a debate over how much of their content should be on youtube and on other music websites at the time to combat music piracy at the time.


FYI a lifestyle channel airing scripted series. Not surprising at this point given that FYI has to somehow separate themselves from various youtube shows doing lifestyle shows.

 

[TheBigA]

Grey's Anatomy is distributed by ABC Studios, and ABC/Disney is a part owner of A&E.

 

[crainbebo]

Another instance of 'the channel name means zip anymore.' They used to be wonderful under the Biography Channel name. Well, I can say the same about A&E, when they had British mystery shows, Evening at the Improv, American Justice and concerts. Viewer's tastes are changing, thus most of the cable networks are showing mostly the same reality and rerun stuff.
Weather Channel was nothing but reality crap last night too. Thank god for WeatherNation. TV Land was airing a rerun of Ashton Kutcher Two and a Half Men that wasn't even 6 or 7 years old. Thank GOD for MeTV!!

 

[AbrahamJSimpson]

Its all about $$ and ratings for cable.

Or you know, any business that's in business. They're there to make money.

 

[Mr Tony]

I see A&E networks lifestyle channel is now showing repeats of Grey's Anatomy. Bit weird for a lifestyle channel like this showing scripted drama? Like HGTV showing The Big Bang Theory

until recently I jokingly called FYI "The A&E/History marathon channel" since they pretty much shows marathons of shows from A&E/History

 

[MarcB]

Lifetime, which is sister network to A&E is now airing reruns of King of Queens. Like we needed that. King of Queens was already on TBS plus shared between Viacom Networks TVLAND and Nick-at-Nite. Plus I think the show is still airing on local OTA stations.

 

[TheBigA]

Lifetime, which is sister network to A&E is now airing reruns of King of Queens. Like we needed that. King of Queens was already on TBS plus shared between Viacom Networks TVLAND and Nick-at-Nite. Plus I think the show is still airing on local OTA stations.

No longer on TBS as of Sept 30.

 

[anotherguyTN]

Lifetime, which is sister network to A&E is now airing reruns of King of Queens. Like we needed that. King of Queens was already on TBS plus shared between Viacom Networks TVLAND and Nick-at-Nite. Plus I think the show is still airing on local OTA stations.

Like The BigA said King of Queens is no longer on TBS, and it's also off of CW+, and no local station in the Memphis or Jackson, TN area carries it. And although it really doesn't fit Lifetime, I'd rather see it than their usual lineup of victim of the week movies, and it would be one of the few shows on Lifetime I'd actually watch.

 

[EricStein]

Another instance of 'the channel name means zip anymore.' They used to be wonderful under the Biography Channel name. Well, I can say the same about A&E, when they had British mystery shows, Evening at the Improv, American Justice and concerts. Viewer's tastes are changing, thus most of the cable networks are showing mostly the same reality and rerun stuff.
Weather Channel was nothing but reality crap last night too. Thank god for WeatherNation. TV Land was airing a rerun of Ashton Kutcher Two and a Half Men that wasn't even 6 or 7 years old. Thank GOD for MeTV!!

MeTV even has its problems these days. It tried that first-run collectibles series during the summer, now they're playing "The Flintstones" like it was the greatest show in TV history.

 

[MarcB]

Like The BigA said King of Queens is no longer on TBS, and it's also off of CW+, and no local station in the Memphis or Jackson, TN area carries it. And although it really doesn't fit Lifetime, I'd rather see it than their usual lineup of victim of the week movies, and it would be one of the few shows on Lifetime I'd actually watch.

I didn't realize it wasn't on TBS anymore. As for Memphis and Jackson, what's their problem? King of Queen is still on at 12:05AM ad 12:35AM weeknights on FOX 61 here in Hartford. (Though the program guide lists it as 12AM and 12:30AM).

 

[anotherguyTN]

I didn't realize it wasn't on TBS anymore. As for Memphis and Jackson, what's their problem? King of Queen is still on at 12:05AM ad 12:35AM weeknights on FOX 61 here in Hartford. (Though the program guide lists it as 12AM and 12:30AM).

I'm not exactly sure but probably it's because of the network stations carrying reruns of only more recent sitcoms. Even Seinfeld isn't carried anywhere local now, and definitely nothing even older.

 

[crainbebo]

King of Queens is still rerunning on some OTA stations but most usually bury it to early AM. Seinfeld and Two and a Half Men are still ticking away in syndication of course. Last I saw KTLA Los Angeles was still airing Charlie & Alan weeknights from 7-8PM.

 

[Route66Fan]

I'm not exactly sure but probably it's because of the network stations carrying reruns of only more recent sitcoms. Even Seinfeld isn't carried anywhere local now, and definitely nothing even older.

WDAF-TV Ch. 4 in Kansas City, MO still shows Seinfeld weeknights at 11:30PM & 1:00AM, as well as Saturday night at 11:30PM & Sunday night at 11:00PM.

They also show The Andy Griffith Show on Monday mornings at 3:00AM & 3:30AM, & occasionally on Weekend afternoons.

 

[Kelly A]

Here's how this works: Many syndicated shows, Seinfeld being one of the more expensive ones, are contracted for so many airings or period of time before the contract ends. Once the run ends, the network can decide whether to negotiate another run. Much of that expense depends on the 'reach' of the particular network based on estimated subscribers ('subs') to the various cable/satellite providers or market ranking of local stations.

Some series, like Married with Children, are really inexpensive for local TV stations and available for indefinite airings once a station buys the package. Most stations keep MWC around as an 'evergreen' show.

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Here's how this works: Many syndicated shows, Seinfeld being one of the more expensive ones, are contracted for so many airings or period of time before the contract ends. Once the run ends, the network can decide whether to negotiate another run. Much of that expense depends on the 'reach' of the particular network based on estimated subscribers ('subs') to the various cable/satellite providers or market ranking of local stations.

Some series, like Married with Children, are really inexpensive for local TV stations and available for indefinite airings once a station buys the package. Most stations keep MWC around as an 'evergreen' show.

And also on internet TV outlets have been going through similar situations Such as Disney Removing 20th Century Fox, ABC Studios and Disney content from Netflix because it wants its content on venues Disney owns (Hulu and Disney+). Also Big Bang theory has been syndicated to HBO Max recently and this is months after the series finale (Note some parts of the country may still air Big Bang theory on Local TV Outlets) Case and point Fox O&O's KTVU Fox 2 and KTVU+ as of 2019 has a syndication broadcast contract to air Big Bang Theory.

 

[Don CT]

And also on internet TV outlets have been going through similar situations Such as Disney Removing 20th Century Fox, ABC Studios and Disney content from Netflix because it wants its content on venues Disney owns (Hulu and Disney+). Also Big Bang theory has been syndicated to HBO Max recently and this is months after the series finale (Note some parts of the country may still air Big Bang theory on Local TV Outlets) Case and point Fox O&O's KTVU Fox 2 and KTVU+ as of 2019 has a syndication broadcast contract to air Big Bang Theory.

TBBT will be a cash cow for years. They will keep it in syndication as long as stations want to pay for it.