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Post by Jefferaldo on Sept 19, 2006 5:56:34 GMT -5
I just have a question about US television: Do programs start exactly on time when they are meant to? If they don't how big is the buffer either side? (Eg., if a program is scheduled for 8:00, does it start at 8:00 sharp or sometimes at 8:01, 8:02, 7:59, 7:58 or an even bigger buffer either side?)
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Post by Patcat on Sept 19, 2006 8:29:22 GMT -5
Usually, thanks to commercials, about a minute later than the hour (8:01 say). But lately, all bets have been off thanks to weird schedules--programmers seem to think starting at different times will get viewers to watch and/or force them to sit through commercials.
Patcat
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Post by madger on Sept 19, 2006 8:32:09 GMT -5
It depends on the network, but we're interrupted by commercials every 10-15 minutes, I know they don't do that in Europe, How about by you? here everything is ruled by the almighty dollar. They don't give you enough time to go do something else, so you HAVE to sit and wait though the commercials. Attention advertisers: I boycott any product that interrupt my LO:CI.
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Post by Jefferaldo on Sept 19, 2006 8:38:55 GMT -5
You are all so lucky... here in Australia, expect a 7:00 program to start at 7:05, an 8:00 at 8:10, a 9:00 program at 9:15 and it gets later and later... Some networks have started scheduling shows at odd times like 8:35 and 9:40.
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Post by janetcatbird on Sept 19, 2006 10:43:29 GMT -5
Yeah, it really depends on the network. I know TBS used to run their programs on the fives (8:05, 8:35), which would be nice when switching over from another station, knowing you wouldn't miss the beginning while another finished up.
I'm paranoid, though, so I always program my VCR for, say a 9:00 show, 8:59-10:01 or something like that. Sometimes, especially if it's a premiere/finale/special presentation it gets a little loopy.
--Catbird
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