Predictions for 2006

[Markxxx]

Now that the New Year is upon us, any predictions for 2006? Anything that may reasonably happen involving TV stations, the networks or cable TV? Anyone want to go on record as saying "This will be the final year for "I" (formerly Pax) or anything of the like

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[Yeziknoradio]

> Now that the New Year is upon us, any predictions for 2006?
> Anything that may reasonably happen involving TV stations,
> the networks or cable TV? Anyone want to go on record as
> saying "This will be the final year for "I" (formerly Pax)
> or anything of the like
>
>
>
In 2006, Someone out there will try to do a HOSTILE takeover of their "Competition" and it will be turned down. <P ID="signature">______________
"If you never say NO, How much is your YES worth?"
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[rugrats1]

> Anyone want to go on record as
> saying "This will be the final year for "I" (formerly Pax)
> or anything of the like
>
We said something like that for the Pax the last couple of years -- and they're still standing. Limping badly and under a new name, but standing.

 

[Mark_Giardina]

> Now that the New Year is upon us, any predictions for 2006?
> Anything that may reasonably happen involving TV stations,
> the networks or cable TV? Anyone want to go on record as
> saying "This will be the final year for "I" (formerly Pax)
> or anything of the like

According to a local TV report, Time Warner Cable here in Rochester New York promised NOT to raise cable rates in 2006. It will be interesting to see if this report is true.

On the subject of cable TV, I wonder how many people will take advantage of this new “Kids Tier” being offered by cable companies? Also if DISH and satellite will cut into cable’s business this coming year.

On the national scene, CBS will have to make a decision this New Year as who will replace Bob Schieffer as the anchor of the CBS Evening News. So far Ms. Couric has sidestepped the question. If Couric decides to stay with NBC, then it will be interesting to see whom the network will select. Will John Roberts be in the running, or will CBS try to raid another network? Some people have mentioned former CNN anchor Aaron Brown as a possible candidate.

Personally I would love to see the end of reality shows in 2006, but it’s very unlikely that will occur.

If I never hear the name Paris Hilton again it will make my day.


Here are my predictions for the New Year.

CSI will continue to be the #1 show on network TV.

Jimmy Smits will win the presidency on the West Wing and that show will not be renewed for another season.

NBC’s Nightly News will continue to lead ABC and CBS in the ratings.

Good Morning America will catch up to and surpass the Today Show.

There will be some big changes at MSNBC now that Microsoft is out of the picture.

NBC/Universal might start airing Battlestar Galactica on NBC to help that network bolster its sagging ratings. (* The show already airs on the Sci-Fi network, but is distributed by NBC/Universal. A portion of the series did air on NBC last year as a fill-in.)









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[wxctintern]

I agree the "I" Network will be gone. I don't know about other stations, but Channel 26 in Connecticut haven't had any local commercials since their relation ship with NBC 30 was terminated right before the switch from PAX to I. The only local stuff on 26 are a few lova; Church Services, which I have mention have the best audio out of anything else on the station.

 

[MegoMan]

> > Now that the New Year is upon us, any predictions for
> 2006?
> > Anything that may reasonably happen involving TV stations,
>
> > the networks or cable TV? Anyone want to go on record as
> > saying "This will be the final year for "I" (formerly Pax)
>
> > or anything of the like
>
> According to a local TV report, Time Warner Cable here in
> Rochester New York promised NOT to raise cable rates in
> 2006. It will be interesting to see if this report is true.
>
>
> On the subject of cable TV, I wonder how many people will
> take advantage of this new “Kids Tier” being offered by
> cable companies? Also if DISH and satellite will cut into
> cable’s business this coming year.
>
> On the national scene, CBS will have to make a decision this
> New Year as who will replace Bob Schieffer as the anchor of
> the CBS Evening News. So far Ms. Couric has sidestepped the
> question. If Couric decides to stay with NBC, then it will
> be interesting to see whom the network will select. Will
> John Roberts be in the running, or will CBS try to raid
> another network? Some people have mentioned former CNN
> anchor Aaron Brown as a possible candidate.
>
> Personally I would love to see the end of reality shows in
> 2006, but it’s very unlikely that will occur.
>
> If I never hear the name Paris Hilton again it will make my
> day.
>
>
> Here are my predictions for the New Year.
>
> CSI will continue to be the #1 show on network TV.
>
> Jimmy Smits will win the presidency on the West Wing and
> that show will not be renewed for another season.
>
> NBC’s Nightly News will continue to lead ABC and CBS in the
> ratings.
>
> Good Morning America will catch up to and surpass the Today
> Show.
>
> There will be some big changes at MSNBC now that Microsoft
> is out of the picture.
>
> NBC/Universal might start airing Battlestar Galactica on NBC
> to help that network bolster its sagging ratings. (* The
> show already airs on the Sci-Fi network, but is distributed
> by NBC/Universal. A portion of the series did air on NBC
> last year as a fill-in.)
>
Battlestar Galactica would be the perfect choice to replace either "The West Wing" or "ER", whichever show eventually ends its network run. It would be great to see a series with the title "Battlestar Galactica" on network TV again. ABC dropped the ball with the original in 1978-79. It's time for outer space Sci-Fi to return to network TV.<P ID="signature">______________
"I look out for me and mine."-Capt. Malcom "Mal" Reynolds in Serenity</P>

 

[Darrel]

I predict that:

* CBS will still doddle in choosing a permanent anchor for their "Evening News," perhaps even choosing Bob Schieffer if he wants it full-time. Yes, Aaron Brown would be a good fit for the anchor chair and for the news division in general, but I don't know if CBS would look his way for the anchor job.

* NBC's 2006 will for the most part be another down year. The network will have its high notes (the Torino Olympics, "My Name Is Earl" on Thursdays, the return of the NFL next fall), but they'll be overshaowed by the low notes ("Four Kings" and the rest of Thursday nights, continued struggles for "The Apprentice," and "The Book of Daniel").

* However, NBC might be the network to finally put something original and interesting on Saturday nights, perhaps putting "Deal or No Deal" or repurposed airings of "Battlestar Galactica" on that night.

* Though ABC will do fine overall without "Monday Night Football," and even tough it will be on sister network ESPN, not seeing MNF on ABC will leave some with an empty feeling.

* It's a safe bet that, unless they've made a decision already, NBC will choose an August airdate for the Emmys, thanks to their NFL commitment in September.

* "American Idol" will have another strong year for FOX, so much so that the network will get carried away again with related specials (i.e., "Worst Auditions," "Son of Worst Auditions," and even "The Making of 'The Making of American Idol.'" Okay, I'm exaggerating on that last one).

* Though WB will still try to invite an older audience in 2006, they will still be regarded as a network for the Clearasil set (and probably always will be).

* And in 2006, some organized advocacy group will get their shorts in a twist over something they don't like and/or feel shouldn't be on TV. And with the American Family Association already having a fit over "The Book of Daniel," that prediction has already come true and 2005 isn't even over yet.