TOS On MeTV?

February 19 2012, 03:08 AM

Anyone watching? I watched last week when we got the channel in my area...I am watching tonight.

http://metvnetwork.com/index.php
http://metvnetwork.com/programs.php?showID=41

They are showing A Taste Of Armageddon now.

gastrof · February 19 2012, 05:40 AM

Yes.

People are watching.

Hambone · February 19 2012, 02:47 PM

Since the lead-in is Lost In Space, I doubt many are watching. Plus, they edit the episodes down way too much.

BillJ · February 19 2012, 04:58 PM

Hambone wrote:

Plus, they edit the episodes down way too much.

This. I tried to watch Where No Man Has Gone Before and it was just butchered.

Ronald Held · February 19 2012, 09:58 PM

yes I watch despite the poor editing.

Balrog · February 19 2012, 10:14 PM

I'm watching.

retrogradeloop · February 19 2012, 10:47 PM

It's the only Star Trek I get at the moment. So, definitely.

And HEY! I couldn't ask for a better lead-in than "Lost In Space."

Lowdarzz · February 20 2012, 04:26 AM

I watch the episodes every Saturday despite the poor editing. It's the only show on television beyond repeats of Doctor Who on PBS that I watch these days. Everything else I watch I either own or borrow from the library.

jayrath · February 21 2012, 05:15 AM

I watch with my girlfriend, a huge TNG fan, when we can. I like seeing her excitement of discovery. But I add my voice to the others above regarding editing. During commercials, I often have to explain what was cut.

In defense of MeTV, so far as I can tell they present all their other programming uncut. That's one of the joys of the network. I suspect that they're just airing what they were given -- that's what TOSR is.

All by herself, my girlfriend has noted that cropping of scenes is very evident. I think this is one of the changes they made to accomodate different, modern screen ratios?

I'm not a big fan of TOSR, but I have to say that, even on a conventional television, the new prints are very crisp, and the colors are more dazzling than ever.

ssosmcin · February 22 2012, 12:01 AM

Hambone wrote:

Since the lead-in is Lost In Space, I doubt many are watching. Plus, they edit the episodes down way too much.

Well, first, Lost in Space remains a cult favorite TV series whatever one's personal opinion of it. And second, with DVRs, does it matter what show is a lead in? If Petticoat Junction was on before Trek, would that hideous program keep people from watching? Nope. People who want to watch Trek on TV will watch it.

I'm bummed that my local affiliate cuts to Paid Programming for the overnight hours - when the shows I really want to see are suypposed to be run. Mother Frackers.

retrogradeloop · February 22 2012, 02:11 AM

ssosmcin wrote:

Well, first, Lost in Space remains a cult favorite TV series whatever one's personal opinion of it. And second, with DVRs, does it matter what show is a lead in? If Petticoat Junction was on before Trek, would that hideous program keep people from watching? Nope. People who want to watch Trek on TV will watch it.

I'm bummed that my local affiliate cuts to Paid Programming for the overnight hours - when the shows I really want to see are suypposed to be run. Mother Frackers.

Well, first-- what's wrong with you people? I LOVE Petticoat Junction. LOVE IT I TELL YOU. And second, agreed: I don't have a DVR, but I do have a remote control. So I don't have to commit to a single station for the entire evening.

Our first MeTV affiliate was doing that, and also showing different shows after ten at night. The new one shows all the programming, and it's great. Nothing like sitting up with Honey West at 2:00 AM.

MANT! · February 22 2012, 03:52 AM

Ohhh Honey West...
the late Ann Francis in her prime... (sigh)

Sorry...y'all can go back to the regularly scheduled thread..

February 26 2012, 03:07 AM

Tonight they are showing This Side Of Paradise

Watching now.

cooleddie74 · February 26 2012, 03:29 AM

I try to catch it on MeTV whenever I can. I also try to watch COLUMBO every Sunday night at 8:00 if at all possible. The editing on the MeTV episodes is typical for stations in this day and age(choppy edits and six minutes missing from each episode)but it's the only place I can find TOS at the moment and probably for the forseeable future... unless SyFy or syndicated stations get a new broadcast deal from CBS/Paramount.

jayrath · February 26 2012, 07:14 PM

Watched with my girlfriend last night, and again I had to explain all the cuts to her. We had just the barest glimpse of Kirk looking at a single medal in his quarters, and she didn't understand at all why he then got so angry in the transporter room, immediately afterward.

February 19 2012, 03:08 AM	#1
Jetfire Guest	TOS On MeTV? Anyone watching? I watched last week when we got the channel in my area...I am watching tonight. http://metvnetwork.com/index.php http://metvnetwork.com/programs.php?showID=41 They are showing A Taste Of Armageddon now.

February 19 2012, 05:40 AM	#2
gastrof Rear Admiral Location: New Vulcan	Re: TOS On MeTV? Yes. People are watching. __________________ Trek: Onscreen is canon, books are interesting. Movies change canon, scissors wrap paper...or...something.

February 19 2012, 02:47 PM	#3
Hambone Fleet Captain Location: Land of cheese, sausage and beer	Re: TOS On MeTV? Since the lead-in is Lost In Space, I doubt many are watching. Plus, they edit the episodes down way too much. __________________ Get a haircut, hippie.

February 19 2012, 09:58 PM	#5
Ronald Held Rear Admiral Location: On the USS Sovereign	Re: TOS On MeTV? yes I watch despite the poor editing.

February 19 2012, 10:14 PM	#6
Balrog Commodore Location: Moria	Re: TOS On MeTV? I'm watching. __________________ Anybody got a breath mint?

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February 19 2012, 10:47 PM	#7
retrogradeloop Captain Location: Mount Sharp	Re: TOS On MeTV? It's the only Star Trek I get at the moment. So, definitely. And HEY! I couldn't ask for a better lead-in than "Lost In Space." __________________ deep space is my dwelling place the stars my destination

February 20 2012, 04:26 AM	#8
Lowdarzz Captain	Re: TOS On MeTV? I watch the episodes every Saturday despite the poor editing. It's the only show on television beyond repeats of Doctor Who on PBS that I watch these days. Everything else I watch I either own or borrow from the library.

February 21 2012, 05:15 AM	#9
jayrath Fleet Captain Location: West Hollywood, Calif., USA	Re: TOS On MeTV? I watch with my girlfriend, a huge TNG fan, when we can. I like seeing her excitement of discovery. But I add my voice to the others above regarding editing. During commercials, I often have to explain what was cut. In defense of MeTV, so far as I can tell they present all their other programming uncut. That's one of the joys of the network. I suspect that they're just airing what they were given -- that's what TOSR is. All by herself, my girlfriend has noted that cropping of scenes is very evident. I think this is one of the changes they made to accomodate different, modern screen ratios? I'm not a big fan of TOSR, but I have to say that, even on a conventional television, the new prints are very crisp, and the colors are more dazzling than ever.

February 22 2012, 03:52 AM	#12
MANT! Rear Admiral Location: Mare Island Naval Shipyard	Re: TOS On MeTV? Ohhh Honey West... the late Ann Francis in her prime... (sigh) Sorry...y'all can go back to the regularly scheduled thread.. __________________ "Young lady, human/insect mutation is far from an exact science..."

February 26 2012, 03:07 AM	#13
Jetfire Guest	Re: TOS On MeTV? Tonight they are showing This Side Of Paradise Watching now.

February 26 2012, 03:29 AM	#14
cooleddie74 Fleet Admiral Location: The Warped Sector of the Demented Quadrant	Re: TOS On MeTV? I try to catch it on MeTV whenever I can. I also try to watch COLUMBO every Sunday night at 8:00 if at all possible. The editing on the MeTV episodes is typical for stations in this day and age(choppy edits and six minutes missing from each episode)but it's the only place I can find TOS at the moment and probably for the forseeable future... unless SyFy or syndicated stations get a new broadcast deal from CBS/Paramount. __________________ This shirt is dry clean only. Which means it's dirty. -Mitch Hedberg

February 26 2012, 07:14 PM	#15
jayrath Fleet Captain Location: West Hollywood, Calif., USA	Re: TOS On MeTV? Watched with my girlfriend last night, and again I had to explain all the cuts to her. We had just the barest glimpse of Kirk looking at a single medal in his quarters, and she didn't understand at all why he then got so angry in the transporter room, immediately afterward.