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HGN2001
02-21-2004, 05:32 PM
I hate the new trend of networks starting their programs at :02 and ending at :36 or something like that. NBC has been milking FRIENDS like this for the past couple of years, throwing gobs of promos at exactly 8:00, starting the show a bit late, and then ending it whenever they're through running the overpriced commercials for that "half-hour" show. At the other end of the same night, they always start E.R. a minute or so early, to one again, place more spots in the high-priced real estate of the 10:00 to 11:00 hour.

I guess some of these junior network suits think it's "cool" to get a jump on their competition too.
mudbone
02-21-2004, 05:33 PM
You can thank Ted Turner for this little trick.

mud-:D
HGN2001
02-21-2004, 05:35 PM
Ironically, Mr. Turner's TBS station no longer does that!
mudbone
02-21-2004, 05:36 PM
I didn't know that, Harry. I haven't watched TBS in years.

mud-:D
HGN2001
02-21-2004, 05:38 PM
Neither do I. I got rid of cable three years ago!
mudbone
02-21-2004, 05:40 PM
Neither do I. I got rid of cable three years ago!

:laugh:

We do DirecTV here.

mud-:D
-=Rudy=-
02-21-2004, 07:20 PM
And I thought my clocks were just slow. :laugh: I've even found this out on Nickelodeon...getting ready to watch one of the shows with the kids, only to find I've missed the first minute or so. :mad:
Michael
02-21-2004, 08:54 PM
I always start taping 5 minutes early:) learned that lesson fast!
Pinknik
02-21-2004, 09:20 PM
Does a device like Tivo catch these late starts and stops?
Grant
02-21-2004, 09:56 PM
Again, the networks do this to keep you tuned. If they end a show late, you will not be tempted to change the channel.
Jamie Tate
02-21-2004, 10:32 PM
Scrubs started at 8:22 last week. Grrr! :realmad:
proufo
02-22-2004, 05:00 AM
There should be a law against this practice. It's disrespectful to the viewers.

Here, the local channels do the same, but go a step further. In the promos they state: 'Tonight after ...". with no further indication of time.
mudbone
02-22-2004, 06:28 AM
Does a device like Tivo catch these late starts and stops?

Yes. As long as the "guide" knows it starts at, say, 8:22 and ends at 9:59 you're okay.

For things that may go over (like sports) it's easy to add time.

mud-:D
Dave D
02-22-2004, 09:40 AM
As long as 24 starts at 9 and ends at 10.....I'm happy!