Huh? What? Great programming Speed. I know it hasn't been very good for a while but this? Makes me long for the old Speedvision again.
Huh? What? Great programming Speed. I know it hasn't been very good for a while but this? Makes me long for the old Speedvision again.
NASCAR and country music are inexorably related. True story.
Every once in a while I wish I could stomach paying for the premium cable package (only way to get Speed where I'm at). Then I hear things like this.
Bryce
Nashco wrote: Every once in a while I wish I could stomach paying for the premium cable package (only way to get Speed where I'm at). Then I hear things like this. Bryce
Amen.
Elsewhere on cable, Paula Deen is hosting a documentary on the Normandy Invasion, and Dr. Phil is interviewing Vladimir Putin. Makes perfect sense to me.
www.roku.com
Someone needs to develop more racing/car content for it...
I got a roku and no more cable for me. Ever.
In reply to Big ego:
what does roku get me that my computer doesn't already? I have a huge monitor and good speakers. I just don't understand the product. Perhaps I'm behind
Will wrote: Elsewhere on cable, Paula Deen is hosting a documentary on the Normandy Invasion, and Dr. Phil is interviewing Vladimir Putin. Makes perfect sense to me.
Perhaps Normandy is the butter capital of France, in which case it would make perfect sense.
One of the many reasons why I ask myself daily why I pay for television.
I work in Cable TV, and I'll be the first to admit that it ain't what it used to be. The era of real "niche broadcasting" is coming to an end..all these networks are just being turned into billboards, where the content doesn't matter as long as they recieve more viewers than the competition. As a result, they all kind of air the same thing (and at the moment, that seems to be "reality" programming because it's so cheap to produce). My bosses are blaming internet/Netflix-type operations, etc. for their falling audience numbers. And they don't want to hear that the real reason people are migrating to that media is because there's nothing they want to watch on "regular" TV. And local stations? Bah. They did this first (ironically, trying to compete with cable). I ditched cable about 4yrs ago, and before I got a good high-speed internet connection, my set (except for sports) had two settings-PBS, and off.
It's the same thing that essentially killed commercial FM broadcasting as an entertainment choice 25-30 years ago. Ever notice that no matter where you go, there's only about four formats, and they sound the same in every city? Yes, there are exceptions out there..but none in my city (not commercial ones, anyway). SWMBO has been driving the truck a lot more than the Jag these days, when I asked her why she mentioned that it's because the Jag "..only has a radio.." (it's a 94, with the stock cassette player). I guess I finally found her X-mas present! 
HDTV is where its at.
friedgreencorrado wrote: I work in Cable TV, and I'll be the first to admit that it ain't what it used to be. The era of real "niche broadcasting" is coming to an end..all these networks are just being turned into billboards, where the content doesn't matter as long as they recieve more viewers than the competition. As a result, they all kind of air the same thing (and at the moment, *that* seems to be "reality" programming because it's so cheap to produce). My bosses are blaming internet/Netflix-type operations, etc. for their falling audience numbers. And they don't want to hear that the *real* reason people are migrating to that media is because there's nothing they want to watch on "regular" TV. And local stations? Bah. They did this first (ironically, trying to compete with cable). I ditched cable about 4yrs ago, and before I got a good high-speed internet connection, my set (except for sports) had two settings-PBS, and off. It's the same thing that essentially killed commercial FM broadcasting as an entertainment choice 25-30 years ago. Ever notice that no matter where you go, there's only about four formats, and they sound the same in every city? Yes, there are exceptions out there..but none in my city (not commercial ones, anyway). SWMBO has been driving the truck a *lot* more than the Jag these days, when I asked her why she mentioned that it's because the Jag "..only has a radio.." (it's a 94, with the stock cassette player). I guess I finally found her X-mas present!
most intelligent words I've read on the subject. Thanks friedgreencorrado
a401cj wrote:friedgreencorrado wrote: I work in Cable TV, and I'll be the first to admit that it ain't what it used to be. The era of real "niche broadcasting" is coming to an end..all these networks are just being turned into billboards, where the content doesn't matter as long as they recieve more viewers than the competition. As a result, they all kind of air the same thing (and at the moment, *that* seems to be "reality" programming because it's so cheap to produce). My bosses are blaming internet/Netflix-type operations, etc. for their falling audience numbers. And they don't want to hear that the *real* reason people are migrating to that media is because there's nothing they want to watch on "regular" TV. And local stations? Bah. They did this first (ironically, trying to compete with cable). I ditched cable about 4yrs ago, and before I got a good high-speed internet connection, my set (except for sports) had two settings-PBS, and off. It's the same thing that essentially killed commercial FM broadcasting as an entertainment choice 25-30 years ago. Ever notice that no matter where you go, there's only about four formats, and they sound the same in every city? Yes, there are exceptions out there..but none in my city (not commercial ones, anyway). SWMBO has been driving the truck a *lot* more than the Jag these days, when I asked her why she mentioned that it's because the Jag "..only has a radio.." (it's a 94, with the stock cassette player). I guess I finally found her X-mas present!most intelligent words I've read on the subject. Thanks friedgreencorrado
Ya it's always refreshing to read a post by someone who seems to know what they are talking about. Seriously, it happens so seldom on the internet.
Feedyurhed wrote:a401cj wrote:Ya it's always refreshing to read a post by someone who seems to know what they are talking about. Seriously, it happens so seldom on the internet.friedgreencorrado wrote: I work in Cable TV, and I'll be the first to admit that it ain't what it used to be. The era of real "niche broadcasting" is coming to an end..all these networks are just being turned into billboards, where the content doesn't matter as long as they recieve more viewers than the competition. As a result, they all kind of air the same thing (and at the moment, *that* seems to be "reality" programming because it's so cheap to produce). My bosses are blaming internet/Netflix-type operations, etc. for their falling audience numbers. And they don't want to hear that the *real* reason people are migrating to that media is because there's nothing they want to watch on "regular" TV. And local stations? Bah. They did this first (ironically, trying to compete with cable). I ditched cable about 4yrs ago, and before I got a good high-speed internet connection, my set (except for sports) had two settings-PBS, and off. It's the same thing that essentially killed commercial FM broadcasting as an entertainment choice 25-30 years ago. Ever notice that no matter where you go, there's only about four formats, and they sound the same in every city? Yes, there are exceptions out there..but none in my city (not commercial ones, anyway). SWMBO has been driving the truck a *lot* more than the Jag these days, when I asked her why she mentioned that it's because the Jag "..only has a radio.." (it's a 94, with the stock cassette player). I guess I finally found her X-mas present!most intelligent words I've read on the subject. Thanks friedgreencorrado
I did the same thing. Ditched cable 10 years ago and rely on interwebs/netflix for tv entertainment. Couldn't agree more with your two settings. My time is infinitely better spent with the kids or doing almost anything but channel surfing. I don't do sports either, but that's just because I can't stand sitting inside all day on a sunday. Drive me nuts.
Thanks for the good words, folks..gotta tell ya tho, it broke my heart to write it. This is what I do for a living, and it kills me to see it happen. I never thought I'd be part of a dying industry. Hell, the reason I got into TV in the first place was because I saw "Network" when I was a teenager, and swore I'd keep that from becoming a reality. I failed. And now, I still cling to it because it pays me well enough to help my daughter and my girlfirend through community colleges. With a lil' bit left over to play with cars from time to time.
Murrow's fear has come true. It's only lights & wires in a box.
http://www.turnoffyourtv.com/commentary/hiddenagenda/murrow.html
friedgreencorrado wrote: I never thought I'd be part of a dying industry.
You could always teach high school latin?
Just kidding. I hope you have many years of good work ahead, but I'd be looking for new opportunities just in case.
Teh E36 M3 wrote:friedgreencorrado wrote: I never thought I'd be part of a dying industry.You could always teach high school latin? Just kidding. I hope you have many years of good work ahead, but I'd be looking for new opportunities just in case.
ROFL! Doctors still use Latin, don't they?
I think the industry will end up a lot like commercial FM, a shell of it's former self, but there'll be work for folks that have been in it forever. OTOH, I've heard that a lot of the bars where you see music videos & etc. playing use the same kind of automation systems we do. I think there'll be something out there if (when?) the Corporate Overlords decide the older folks have to go. 
Teh E36 M3 wrote: I did the same thing. Ditched cable 10 years ago and rely on interwebs/netflix for tv entertainment. Couldn't agree more with your two settings. My time is infinitely better spent with the kids or doing almost anything but channel surfing. I don't do sports either, but that's just because I can't stand sitting inside all day on a sunday. Drive me nuts.
I'm not really one of those "sports guys", but I'm a Braves fan..and this was during the period of time when some of the ALMS rounds were on broadcast TV (CBS or NBC). 
When we talk about this subject at work, lots of guys say they'd ditch the cable in a heartbeat if they could find someplace to watch their football & stuff. If sites like ESPN3 become more commonplace, I think they'll make the break too.
a401cj wrote: In reply to Big ego: what does roku get me that my computer doesn't already? I have a huge monitor and good speakers. I just don't understand the product. Perhaps I'm behind
Mostly ease of use with my TV. The computer will have more content, the Roku has a 6 button super easy to use remote, (makes wifey happy). It is also cheap.
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