For those *like myself* who have not procured a copy- it is on prime streaming right now. Consider this a public service announcement.
For those *like myself* who have not procured a copy- it is on prime streaming right now. Consider this a public service announcement.
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Gedde Watanabe is one of the unsung greats.
What is uhf?
A movie that Weird Al made that was the perfect movie for Weird Al to make. He takes control of a UHF station and airs ridiculous spoofs of actual shows.
In reply to RossD :
In that case, I shall check it out. Weird Al lives up to his moniker, but he is a funny guy.
How is UHF on line- it's over the airwaves. Just like VHF.
I came in thinking Prime was starting to carry local channels.
RossD said:A movie that Weird Al made that was the perfect movie for Weird Al to make. He takes control of a UHF station and airs ridiculous spoofs of actual shows.
"Emo Philips as shop teacher" is a funny premise even before anything happens.
I was actually looking for a 'got change?' gif but couldn't find one.
Isn't that the movie with the "Spatula City" commercial?
stroker said:Isn't that the movie with the "Spatula City" commercial?
Yes. Yes it is. Because nothing says I Love You like a spatula.
I feel bad that I have this movie and haven't watched it yet.
I feel bad that I haven't seen this film. Not only because it has weird Al, but it was also shot in Tulsa.
T.J. said:What is uhf?
It would also be interesting to know how many people today even know what UHF is / was? It doesn't hurt the movie at all, but does put some of it context since UHF stations where essentially the backwater of TV.
Makes you wonder since there still are broadcast stations, are there still UHF stations?.... off to the Google....
.... well, I am not sure, i looks like there still are UHF stations (does not say the are gone). There are definitely still repeater stations that rebroadcast VHF stations in UHF. Interesting point is that digital TV is broadcast in the UHF band since there are a lot more frequencies available.
Nice. I have this movie on VHS which my wife has been trying to throw away for years.
T.J. said:What is uhf?
Ultra High Frequency. As opposed to Very High Frequency.
What we used to have to do to get ABC,CBS, and NBC vs most of the PBS broadcasters. Back when you would only get 4 channels in most markets, all over the airwaves.
He's a one man wrecking crew...
DON'T YOU KNOW THE DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM?!
alfadriver said:T.J. said:What is uhf?
Ultra High Frequency. As opposed to Very High Frequency.
What we used to have to do to get ABC,CBS, and NBC vs most of the PBS broadcasters. Back when you would only get 4 channels in most markets, all over the airwaves.
Would it be fair to call it the AM radio of the TV spectrum? Not from a technical standpoint, of course, but in terms of how it relates to VHF content?
alfadriver said:T.J. said:What is uhf?
Ultra High Frequency. As opposed to Very High Frequency.
What we used to have to do to get ABC,CBS, and NBC vs most of the PBS broadcasters. Back when you would only get 4 channels in most markets, all over the airwaves.
I already knew that. I was asking about the movie called UHF, you know, the thing this thread is about.
I almost wrote in my first post and 'Airplane!' type answer that I was sure was going to come....What is uhf? It's Ultra High Frequency, but that's not important right now....
Keith Tanner said:alfadriver said:T.J. said:What is uhf?
Ultra High Frequency. As opposed to Very High Frequency.
What we used to have to do to get ABC,CBS, and NBC vs most of the PBS broadcasters. Back when you would only get 4 channels in most markets, all over the airwaves.
Would it be fair to call it the AM radio of the TV spectrum? Not from a technical standpoint, of course, but in terms of how it relates to VHF content?
it does seem like it- and I'm not sure if there is a technical reason if UHF is/was cheaper to broadcast- as the channels seemed like they all had a much tighter budget.
And its interesting to note (if wiki is right) that the digital broadcasts are UHF now.
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