Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Has Seth Meyers won the Reege derby?

2012-07-10 Thread Tom Wolper
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 3:38 PM, Kevin M. wrote: > I say this as someone who frequently comments on the sharp, continuing > decline in SNL quality: Is Seth Meyers a "get"? I mean, is he likely > to draw in viewers or keep the Regis fans? All I know of him is his > snarky Update persona -- is there

RE: [TV orNotTV] Viacom Channels May Be Off of DirecTV at Midnight

2012-07-10 Thread Karla S. Robinson, Ph.D.
Dear Viacom and DirecTV, Thanks so much for freaking out my 11 year old during her programs this afternoon. Work out your stupid contractual problems like grown-ups, instead of whining to the public about how "unfair" the other party is being. Neither of you wants to lose out on this arrangem

Re: [TV orNotTV] Viacom Channels May Be Off of DirecTV at Midnight

2012-07-10 Thread Kevin M.
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 11:50 AM, Mark Jeffries wrote: > ... the channels are now filled with the "DirecTV wants to > take away SpongeBob/'DeGrassi'/'106th and Park'/Jon Stewart/'Hot in > Cleveland'/Snooki" I think with the exception of Jon Stewart, such a campaign might actually encourage me to

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Has Seth Meyers won the Reege derby?

2012-07-10 Thread Kevin M.
I say this as someone who frequently comments on the sharp, continuing decline in SNL quality: Is Seth Meyers a "get"? I mean, is he likely to draw in viewers or keep the Regis fans? All I know of him is his snarky Update persona -- is there more to the guy than that? Bear in mind as I ask all of

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2012-07-10 Thread Jim Ellwanger
On Jul 10, 2012, at 12:06 PM, Jason Carpio wrote: > Speaking of Hearst: > > http://twcconversations.com/local/?eid=true&IID=50022974-DF7E-40B4-9AAF-880F68D99DCB > The most interesting thing here is the out-of-town stations that they're bringing in for some markets. Louisville gets CBS from R

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2012-07-10 Thread Jason Carpio
Speaking of Hearst: http://twcconversations.com/local/?eid=true&IID=50022974-DF7E-40B4-9AAF-880F68D99DCB On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 2:04 PM, Mark Jeffries wrote: > A&E Networks, started with the merger of ABC and Hearst's ARTS and RCA's > Rockefeller Center TV's Entertainment Channel (RCTV was fol

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2012-07-10 Thread Mark Jeffries
A&E Networks, started with the merger of ABC and Hearst's ARTS and RCA's Rockefeller Center TV's Entertainment Channel (RCTV was folded into NBC after the sale of the Peacock to GE), is now solely owned by Hearst and ABC successor Disney, as Comcast takes $3B for its share of the company, whose

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Has Seth Meyers won the Reege derby?

2012-07-10 Thread Mark Jeffries
Wasn't "Ebert and Roeper" decided by a coin toss, as was everything else involving billing and order for Gene and Roger? On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 7:43 AM, Diner wrote: > > On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 8:33:58 AM UTC-4, Jon Delfin wrote: >> >> So, what'll it be, Live With Kelly and Seth, or Live Wit

[TV orNotTV] Viacom Channels May Be Off of DirecTV at Midnight

2012-07-10 Thread Mark Jeffries
On the heels of AMC Networks channels' disappearance from Dish Network, 17 channels owned by Viacom, including MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, BET, Spike, Comedy Central and TV Land could be off of the number one satellite provider tonight---Direc claims that the Big V's asking for $1B in subscriber fee

[TV orNotTV] Re: Has Seth Meyers won the Reege derby?

2012-07-10 Thread Ron Casalotti
Correction: He is not married, so disregard that point - thanks. On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 8:26:53 AM UTC-4, Ron Casalotti wrote: > > He's the one: > >- He has good chemistry with Kelly >- He's quick witted, able to riff on Kelly's or a guest's off-the-cuff >remark >- The job fits

[TV orNotTV] Re: Amazon Deal of the Day (July 10th): "Gilmore Girls: The Complete Series" on

2012-07-10 Thread Bob in Jersey
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2012-07-10 Thread Bob in Jersey
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Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Has Seth Meyers won the Reege derby?

2012-07-10 Thread Diner
On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 8:33:58 AM UTC-4, Jon Delfin wrote: > > So, what'll it be, Live With Kelly and Seth, or Live With Seth and > Kelly? And how many man-hours do you suppose will be wasted on this > vital decision? > > Too many! But just as "Siskel and Ebert" became "Ebert and Roeper,"

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: Has Seth Meyers won the Reege derby?

2012-07-10 Thread Jon Delfin
So, what'll it be, Live With Kelly and Seth, or Live With Seth and Kelly? And how many man-hours do you suppose will be wasted on this vital decision? On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 8:26 AM, Ron Casalotti wrote: > He's the one: > > He has good chemistry with Kelly > He's quick witted, able to riff on

[TV orNotTV] Re: Has Seth Meyers won the Reege derby?

2012-07-10 Thread Ron Casalotti
He's the one: - He has good chemistry with Kelly - He's quick witted, able to riff on Kelly's or a guest's off-the-cuff remark - The job fits his schedule - He has the same sarcastic sense of humor as Kelly - He's physically compatible (i.e., doesn't tower over Kelly like, for

Re: [TV orNotTV] NBC Drama Chief Takes the Fall for (You Name It)

2012-07-10 Thread Jon Delfin
I would find another category for "Prime Suspect US," something closer to FNL's. PS got significantly better from week to week, but ratings-wise, was mortally injured by the pilot. On Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 10:28 PM, Mark Jeffries wrote: > Laura Lancaster's out after six years, responsible for no