In cable, satellite and streaming TV, the more things change, the less they stay the same.
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And whenever there’s a major national meteorological disturbance, it’s still the place to turn. This network has changed a bit since its 1982 premiere-but so has the weather. Since its 1994 debut Turner Classic Movies, hosted primarily by Robert Osborne until his death last year, has showcased and celebrated the history and artistry of film. Yet his boldest move may have been to have faith in the worth of a large, vintage film library. His TBS superstation basically started national cable networks, and his CNN was the first 24-hour news network. Ted Turner was one of cable TV’s earliest visionaries.
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AMC used to be called American Movie Classics and air such films uninterrupted then they added commercials (boo) and original series like Mad Men and Breaking Bad (yay).īianculli reflects on the beloved sitcom's legacy. Now it’s an industry leader, with some of the all-time best dramas, comedies and miniseries. When it began, HBO would air one or two uncut movies per night, and that was about it. Other networks have also changed for the better. (Many Spike TV holdovers like Lip Sync Battle and Ink Master also remain.) From a viewer’s point of view, I think this shift is a good one as it will bring more scripted drama.
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The programming intention is to complement Paramount Pictures’ movies with new series like Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner as a ranch owner (premiering later this year) and Heathers, based on the 1988 cult comedy, which begins March 7. Last month, Spike TV underwent another metamorphosis, emerging as the Paramount Network. In 2003, TNN became Spike TV, aimed at young males and airing shows like Bar Rescue and the competition series Lip Sync Battle. The cable network will flip the switch to become Paramount Network on Jan.