REVIEWS OF ANTENNA TV (WHAT SAY ALL YE VIEWERS)

[therealjm12]

I don't get it either -on TV or cable. They'll have to do better than Hazel, The Partridge Family, Dennis The Menace, and Three's Company to get me to call Time Warner and request it. I wish for Antenna TV success but, also, for better programing.

 

[LKellerIII]

I don't get it either -on TV or cable. They'll have to do better than Hazel, The Partridge Family, Dennis The Menace, and Three's Company to get me to call Time Warner and request it. I wish for Antenna TV success but, also, for better programing.

My sentiments, exactly...just substitute Comcast for "Time Warner."

These retro networks seem to run the same shows, over and over. I understand that the popular sitcoms (i.e: Three's Company) bring in the viewers, but I personally have no interest in seeing those over-played shows again.

Now if they programmed some of the lesser drama and action-series from the 60s and 70s - even if it was just on the weekends, I would probably tune in.

 

[RadioStarOne]

Route 66 would be cool...

 

[OhioMediaWatch]

Now if they programmed some of the lesser drama and action-series from the 60s and 70s - even if it was just on the weekends, I would probably tune in.

You and a handful of other people.

It's just like those who clamor for "more variety" in music radio, with obscure tracks from groups who weren't popular, or lesser titles from those groups and singers who were popular. A large chunk of the potential audience will tune away at the unfamiliar programming.

That said, I know the MTM programming has also been overplayed, but I'd like to see it, and it looks like Me-TV has those rights. Me-TV hasn't expanded beyond its Weigel-owned stations base (Chicago, Milwaukee, South Bend) yet.

Antenna TV does indeed have no bug at all during programming. And our local Antenna TV affiliate, WJW/8.2 Cleveland, does not yet have the capability to insert a local ID graphic.

 

[ansky212]

It's just like those who clamor for "more variety" in music radio, with obscure tracks from groups who weren't popular, or lesser titles from those groups and singers who were popular. A large chunk of the potential audience will tune away at the unfamiliar programming.

Agreed. I would be one of those people tuning away if they were to air 60's and 70's action series as Lkeller mentioned above. As we have seen with pretty much every other cable network, niche programming just doesn't work.

 

[anotherguyTN]

I'm still waiting to see if Charter in Jackson, TN will pick up Antenna TV from WREG in Memphis. They've been good about carrying the subchannels from WMC, but they may have a deal with them but not WREG, at least for now.

From what I saw of the list of shows that were delayed at http://boards.radio-info.com/smf/index.php?topic=182026.msg1592084#msg1592084 the only one that would interest me is Burns and Allen. They can drop the others altogether as far as I'm concerned.

I'm hoping that Antenna TV and ME-TV will pick up a lot of the classic shows that are no longer on TV Land, TBS, or WGN. Antenna has a few shows I'd like but if they get into the TV Land/RTV tactic of showing a limited number of shows and episodes that will be a turnoff to me.

ME-TV sounds like they would have more, and if WMC stays with THIS TV I think ME-TV will be more likely to make it here.

 

[ShawnHill1]

I only got to see parts of the Three Stooges marathon over New Year's Eve, but unfortunately I haven't had a chance to see the rest of lineup since then. Between work and going to the gym after work, I don't really have the time (and I don't have a DVR)...plus, I have to mess with the indoor antenna to pull-in the local Antenna TV signal (KTLA 5.2).

As far as programming, I'm hoping they can add some more shows. One in particular I haven't seen on TV, local or cable, in years: Gilligan's Island. Of course, I realize like much of the other classics still being re-run, Gilligan's was re-run damn near to death for a number of years. It hasn't been seen on Los Angeles TV in over a decade, and the last time I seen it was on TV Land before its eventual influx of more contemporary fare. I know that Turner/Warner Brothers has the rights, and AOL's In2TV service were running episodes (not sure if they still are), but it could be that the Warners are keeping it out of syndication for some strange reason.

 

[LKellerIII]

It's just like those who clamor for "more variety" in music radio, with obscure tracks from groups who weren't popular, or lesser titles from those groups and singers who were popular. A large chunk of the potential audience will tune away at the unfamiliar programming.

Agreed. I would be one of those people tuning away if they were to air 60's and 70's action series as Lkeller mentioned above. As we have seen with pretty much every other cable network, niche programming just doesn't work.

Yeah, I get it. I understand that the "hits" are what people want to watch and hear. But would it be so horrible if they programmed some old hit shows that haven't been seen in years? I'm not saying it should be during prime time - even if they were offered late nights or weekends, it might create some buzz for people who do not want to watch the same few sitcoms over and over. I'd set my DVR to check them out.

Shows like Andy Griffith and I Love Lucy have been playing constantly for most of the 58 years I've been alive. That's great - they're classics, and I like to watch an episode or two, once or twice a year. But other than that, I'm not interested. I catch Seinfeld reruns a couple of times a week, but it's been around for about 20 years. If Seinfeld is still on every every weeknight in thirty years, I won't be watching. Of course, I'll probably be deceased by then...

 

[Madmansam]

I only got to see parts of the Three Stooges marathon over New Year's Eve, but unfortunately I haven't had a chance to see the rest of lineup since then. Between work and going to the gym after work, I don't really have the time (and I don't have a DVR)...plus, I have to mess with the indoor antenna to pull-in the local Antenna TV signal (KTLA 5.2).

As far as programming, I'm hoping they can add some more shows. One in particular I haven't seen on TV, local or cable, in years: Gilligan's Island. Of course, I realize like much of the other classics still being re-run, Gilligan's was re-run damn near to death for a number of years. It hasn't been seen on Los Angeles TV in over a decade, and the last time I seen it was on TV Land before its eventual influx of more contemporary fare. I know that Turner/Warner Brothers has the rights, and AOL's In2TV service were running episodes (not sure if they still are), but it could be that the Warners are keeping it out of syndication for some strange reason.

I am surprised that Time Warner hasn't started their own retro network to go against TV Land, Antenna TV or RTV? They have a good network in Turner Classic Movies. They should start a "Turner Classic TV" network.

 

[gregg75]

Give them time. I think the pilot light has been lit and they are starting to see this is where
the growth is right now.

SO LET'S GO TO THE YEAR 2049

Network TV (abc,cbs,nbc,fox) have all become cable channels.

That gives local stations a chance to affiliate with anybody (ESPN, CNN, TV LAND).

Each local station has at least 8 or 9 sub stations (keep in mind that technology is advancing
and what is not likely today, could be in the future)

On those sub channels are the likes of HGTV, ESPN2, DISNEY, etc.

SO WHO NEEDS CABLE?

 

[OhioMediaWatch]

Yeah, I get it. I understand that the "hits" are what people want to watch and hear. But would it be so horrible if they programmed some old hit shows that haven't been seen in years? I'm not saying it should be during prime time - even if they were offered late nights or weekends, it might create some buzz for people who do not want to watch the same few sitcoms over and over. I'd set my DVR to check them out.

I agree...weekends, late nights, etc. are perfect time slots for shows like you're talking about. It's the same reason radio stations air specialty shows on the weekend...it gives some spice and variety to their lineup, but doesn't mess with mass appeal drive time hours.

 

[flashback]

it is a nice change of pace with old tv shows that have not been on for a long time.

 

[ansky212]

Give them time. I think the pilot light has been lit and they are starting to see this is where
the growth is right now.

SO LET'S GO TO THE YEAR 2049

Network TV (abc,cbs,nbc,fox) have all become cable channels.

That gives local stations a chance to affiliate with anybody (ESPN, CNN, TV LAND).

Each local station has at least 8 or 9 sub stations (keep in mind that technology is advancing
and what is not likely today, could be in the future)

On those sub channels are the likes of HGTV, ESPN2, DISNEY, etc.

SO WHO NEEDS CABLE?

I would be shocked if OTA tv still exists in 2049. All the bandwidth will be used up for internet related applications by then.

 

[carolinaradio]

Give them time. I think the pilot light has been lit and they are starting to see this is where
the growth is right now.

SO LET'S GO TO THE YEAR 2049

Network TV (abc,cbs,nbc,fox) have all become cable channels.

That gives local stations a chance to affiliate with anybody (ESPN, CNN, TV LAND).

Each local station has at least 8 or 9 sub stations (keep in mind that technology is advancing
and what is not likely today, could be in the future)

On those sub channels are the likes of HGTV, ESPN2, DISNEY, etc.

SO WHO NEEDS CABLE?

I would be shocked if OTA tv still exists in 2049. All the bandwidth will be used up for internet related applications by then.

I would be shocked if CABLE existed then. I would think consumers are going to start getting irritated when the basic package probably starts costing $100.

 

[gregg75]

I don't think I would be shocked if TV stations are still around. Look how long we've had
trains and the telephone, electricity and autos.

Technology will be the answer for the internet and probably television. Maybe Comcast
sees what is ahead and buying NBCU is just their step 1.

 

[ansky212]

I must say I am already disappointed with Antenna TV. Last night at 5pm I watched Too Close for Comfort. Today at 1pm I tune in again and it's the exact same episode that aired yesterday at 5! Seriously?? They only air this show Friday thru Sunday as it is and they are already repeating episodes 2 days in a row? This is exactly the type of stuff people complained about with RTV.

 

[flashback]

antena tv reminds me of what tv land was back in the day and i don`t have to pay for cable to get it.

that is a good thing.it could be a lot better but i still enjoy the channel.