Shows Changing Networks

I actually have. I followed the dumbest soap ever, Passions, to DirecTV when they changed over. I don't know why they did it. Now that they are on DirecTV exclusively, they only have new episodes three days out of the week, and a replay of the whole week on Thursday. I don't see how its getting more viewers here, unless DirecTV is really booming like that. Luckily we already had the service when they announced this change, now at least I am satisfying some of my addiction to this crazy soap, if not all.

This is probably a simplistic view, but I see it in a sort of out of date way: Network television, to me, is the major networks NBC, ABC, FOX and CBS. Everything else is "cable TV" (whether cable or satellite). I figure if it is moving to one of the major networks, it is moving up in the world. lol If it is moving to "cable TV" then it is either only to satisfy a remnant of fans that is too small to be deemed important to the 'big boys', or it is reruns and not new episodes that is for people who either love the show so much they will watch reruns over and over (up for another Law & Order marathon anyone?) or don't get the major networks (many satellite subscribers don't) and couldn't watch it before. I don't get into watching weekly shows on a regular basis...except for American Idol, most shows I can take 'em or leave 'em. So, if American Idol were to change networks, yes, I would follow it to the new network. And, if they didn't change it (for the worse)...I would continue to watch it there. So, all that to say I don't much care what channel a show is on. lol

Im so addicted to my shows id have to watch them on their new networks. Although when they moved my Passions I dint watch cause I didnt get the channel they moved it too that sucked.

Shows usually change networks for one of two reasons. 1) So they don't get cancelled: A lot of the shows that change networks are shows that are being canceled by their current network. For one reason or another (and often grassroots fan campaigns) made the difference to generate enough interest for another network to pick up the show. Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a great example of this. Fox canceled the show, and the fledging CW picked it up largely due public outcry from the fans. 2) Getting a better deal: Some shows change networks because they are getting more popular and have strong enough appeal to move to another network for a better deal. This can be a good thing as more money does usually make things better, and it helps the shows longevity. The times are changing now though, since so many cable networks are now affiliates of and owned by other larger networks. Bravo I believe is affiliated with NBC, which explains shows moving from Bravo to NBC when they have a lot of success. This is just one example of many. A word on sporting events: Basketball, Baseball, Football, yes even wrestling, sign contracts with specific networks to broadcast their sporting events. When the contracts expire, the sporting league in question shops around for a better deal from other networks. This is normal, and I doubt it will ever change.

forgive it.ok? you should learn how be a general person.it's important to let out your emotion.

I really don't mind, and will follow a show over. Its just when nobody tells you they are moving that really throws me off. I already know about Scrubs moving, and I will definitely follow them over to ABC. Or at least I think they are going to ABC ( I should check that). I would stop watching any show that moves over to a network I don't have. I wouldn't buy the network just for the show.

I hate when they do that! I get confused as to what channel they are on and forget about the program sometimes. I wish they would just keep things the normal way. lol I though I was going crazy when I found wheel of fortune on channel 9 (here in La) and it use to be on channel 3! I don't watch it anymore now. We watch two and a half men

It doesn't really bother me at all, I never care what station I am viewing I care only about the show I want to see.

I would follow my favorite show to another network.But I would leave if they change the show too much.