General Television Talk
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I am so glad that I learned to use my television remote control at an early age.
When I was reading stuff somewhere online, there were people complaining about television shows and some channels. I felt bad for them not knowing how to change a channel or how to turn it off or in some cases leave the room or area.
(* I know there are exceptions to the rules, like being at the airport, a sports bar, or visiting someone or somewhere as a guest).
There are many bad shows and channels that I would never want to take away from people, but I will do my best to turn them off, change the channel or leave the area.
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jimmix wrote:
TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES -TCM CHANNEL
8:00 PM EASTERN “THE MUSIC MAN” with the original version of “TILL THERE WAS YOU”
then after...
10:45PM EASTERN “A HARD DAY’S NIGHT” featuring the band who recorded a version of “Till There Was You” for their album “With The Beatles” and the bass player owns the music publishing. According to the wife of the song’s composer, Meredith Wilson, that version by The Beatles makes more money than the entire musical.
Tuesday June 26, 2018 on TCM.
Check TV listings in your area.
I watched the movie again last night for the first time in ages. The last half hour from when they get together on the bridge is very good and explains the whole first part excellently and beautifully! I fell in love with Shirley Jones and her character again. "There were bells on the hill"
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Anybody watching the new show Take Two? If you liked Castle, you’ll like this. The roles are reversed - the guy, played by Eddie Cibrian, is a former cop, now P.I. and he gets partnered with a former actress who played a cop on TV. They have great chemistry on the show.
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I saw some American TV while I was in Spain. Saturday Night Live is very different from what I remember. But that could be because they showed a heavily edited 45 minute version. The sitcoms were unwatchable.
There was one show that stood out. David Steinberg has an interview show where he talks with the top comedians alive today. It doesn't have any of the filler of other talk shows. It's just a one on one conversation for half an hour. One episode had Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner. That's better than all the Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Corden combined.
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I am getting serious on making changes to my television set up. I am testing out alternatives to cable. The trouble is still having to run the internet cable into the house. I have found a few that seem to satisfy the basic channels and local viewing as well as what would be called cable channels. With DVR options, multiple devices and "live" television. (Some systems choices have you wait a day before you can see some shows). If I have that and add a Netflix or similar, then I can cover most of what I would be watching. The serious part is: I am testing one of my ideas now before making the true decision. Seeing how it works. I am missing a few cable channels here and there, but I usually just watched them when surfing.
At this time I am test driving these plans and seeing which will work out in my favor.
I am ready to make the change today. Not just talk about it like I did in the past. Time to do something. There is still a cost, but much lesser than the cable package that I have at this time. The cable companies where I am own the territories - So I cannot say that I am going to your competitor.
I would say that in general I can adapt to a new television system as I have found out by test driving one now.
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The_Fool wrote:
I am getting serious on making changes to my television set up. I am testing out alternatives to cable. The trouble is still having to run the internet cable into the house. I have found a few that seem to satisfy the basic channels and local viewing as well as what would be called cable channels. With DVR options, multiple devices and "live" television. (Some systems choices have you wait a day before you can see some shows). If I have that and add a Netflix or similar, then I can cover most of what I would be watching. The serious part is: I am testing one of my ideas now before making the true decision. Seeing how it works. I am missing a few cable channels here and there, but I usually just watched them when surfing.
At this time I am test driving these plans and seeing which will work out in my favor.
I am ready to make the change today. Not just talk about it like I did in the past. Time to do something. There is still a cost, but much lesser than the cable package that I have at this time. The cable companies where I am own the territories - So I cannot say that I am going to your competitor.
I would say that in general I can adapt to a new television system as I have found out by test driving one now.
What are you test driving? I have had DirecTV for 10 years. It rarely goes out unless it’s pouring down rain, which is not that often where I live. Just got my free upgrade to the Genie whole-home system so you can record or watch in any of the 3 rooms I have it in. Before we couldn’t record in the one room because it just had an HD receiver, not a DVR. I like having On Demand (requires to be connected to Internet) so if a show is messed up due to weather, you can record it and watch now or later. Or you can record something you missed or an entire season and binge-watch it! Lol!
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I don't have a problem with the cable as far as seeing it on all Televisions, DVR capability and internet etc ....
The problem is the $$$ cost. And it goes up and up. The get you in the door was good for awhile. When it went up, I told them it was too high and they worked with me to bring it down and keep me as a customer. (At that time there was more competition in the area). Now they just say something on the order of take it or leave it. And even suggested cutting out all Televisions and using only one. No attempt to lower the price in any way. If the price was good, I would not be looking to lower anything.
I have 2 - maybe 3 in the running to replace cable television, but still have to have the same cable company supply the internet feed. (Cable to the house and the cost of internet only).
Most of these systems still work based on the internet to the house to be streamed.
It is just a way to try and reduce the price, where I am able to manage the cost and am only concerned on the price of the internet to the house.
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Yeah, I know my DirecTV bill is high, but it is my #1 form of entertainment (I rarely go out to the movies) plus, since it is owned by AT&T now, I can get a discount bundling it with my internet and home phone. Can’t get AT&T wireless for cellphone because I live in a dead zone so I just keep Verizon which I’ve had forever.
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To start my change and transition:
I have internet only from the provider. I am streaming some apps and Netflix. Knowing I was now serious, the provider tried to cut off some of the price on the bundle. (Phone, cable and internet). They said they could not on my last attempt to lower the bill. They could not reduce it enough, but this time they tried.
So I went with internet only and a stream. The $$ price I am paying went down a lot. So far this experiment lowers the price greatly. I get to watch live television (not have to wait until the next day). Can record and watch On Demand shows without all the shopping channels. Most of what I want to see is in the basic package. There have been a few minor glitches that hopefully get worked out from the app. If one did not know I had this, they would think it is a dish or cable supplied television line up.
I am not locked into anything so if things aren't as well as I am saying then I can drop that app and go with another.
It was nice to do instead of always talking about it and saying one day I will do this blah blah blah.
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^ So you can watch your local channels by streaming with an app?
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oobu24 wrote:
^ So you can watch your local channels by streaming with an app?
Yes. I was glad to see that. Also a local sports channel. They have come a long way in a short time.
I test drove:
YouTube tv
Hulu (premium)
DirectTV (this is a streaming version)
* i did these wifh a ROKU box
These ones had a Trial week.(free)
I did my best not to watch cable and act like this was my only way to do so *which it is now.*
Each one is close with slight differences.
It may be worth a try for some.
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The_Fool wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
^ So you can watch your local channels by streaming with an app?
Yes. I was glad to see that. Also a local sports channel. They have come a long way in a short time.
I test drove:
YouTube tv
Hulu (premium)
DirectTV (this is a streaming version)
* i did these wifh a ROKU box
These ones had a Trial week.(free)
I did my best not to watch cable and act like this was my only way to do so *which it is now.*
Each one is close with slight differences.
It may be worth a try for some.
I bought a Roku TV & I don't do anything with it. It's hooked to my Comcast cable.
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"The Passage" to debut on Fox 42 tonight. Am going to check it out.
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Equus “Story of the Horse”
About
Premiere date: January 16, 2019
Premieres Wednesdays, January 16-23, 8 pm EST (check local listings)
The relationship between man and his noble steed is almost as old as civilization itself. Ever since the mysterious beginning of our extraordinary partnership, horses helped shape the human world. At the speed of a horse, our ancestors conquered distances and built empires. Together, humans and horses flourished side by side. What makes us so perfect for each other?
Join anthropologist Dr. Niobe Thompson and equine experts on a two-part adventure around the world and throughout time to discover the origins of the horse. In a stunning 3D reconstruction, see the earliest member of the horse family rise from a fossil bed and begin a transformation into the magnificent animal we know today. Discover why horses have 360-degree vision and gallop on a single toe. Explore the science of speed with renowned racehorse trainers. Uncover the emotional intelligence of horses and their deep connection with humans. Encounter extraordinary horse breeds from Saudi Arabia to Kentucky to Siberia, and meet the horses of Sable Island that are truly returning to the wild ways of their ancestors. Filmed over 18 months across 3 continents, featuring drone and helicopter-mounted RED aerials, extensive Phantom slow-motion footage, and a live-recorded symphonic score.
Production Credits - Part 2: Chasing the Wind
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Emilia Clarke (Game Of Thrones) was interviewed on Stephen Colbert the other night. She had and has recovered from 2 brain hemorrhages while making that show over the last 10 years. She's amazing and very pretty!
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SurSteven wrote:
Emilia Clarke (Game Of Thrones) was interviewed on Stephen Colbert the other night. She had and has recovered from 2 brain hemorrhages while making that show over the last 10 years. She's amazing and very pretty!
I agree! And on a side note, it is sad to think that this is what killed Stuart Sutcliffe. Modern medicine saved Emilia Clarke.