Comments on: Now first run and syndication are going around the locals http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/ Where TV Finds the Future Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:22:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Anonymous http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-485435 Anonymous Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:01:30 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-485435 I appreciate that, tdc, didn't mean to criticize you. I think just about every market had a local kids' show. In our market, we had a guy who introduced old cartoons till sometime in the '90s, when he was replaced with a morning news program. People were outraged, but the morning news program drew higher ratings. I wonder if some other variant of a local children's show would work today, though. I appreciate that, tdc, didn’t mean to criticize you. I think just about every market had a local kids’ show. In our market, we had a guy who introduced old cartoons till sometime in the ’90s, when he was replaced with a morning news program. People were outraged, but the morning news program drew higher ratings. I wonder if some other variant of a local children’s show would work today, though.

]]> By: tdc http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-485378 tdc Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:44:34 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-485378 hey, i was just pointing out examples for others to consider. detroit (like many cities) used to crank out plenty of local programming. check out detroitkidshow.com hey, i was just pointing out examples for others to consider.

detroit (like many cities) used to crank out plenty of local programming.

check out detroitkidshow.com

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-485345 Anonymous Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:01:10 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-485345 Ok, for MyNetworkTV affiliates, I would say go for it. And coverage of local niche sports is cool. That might work even for major stations. The other show ideas seem just like paid placement vehicles, though. Ok, for MyNetworkTV affiliates, I would say go for it. And coverage of local niche sports is cool. That might work even for major stations. The other show ideas seem just like paid placement vehicles, though.

]]> By: tdc http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-485316 tdc Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:32:18 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-485316 see the broadcasting and cable cover story about MY network television for a few examples. see the broadcasting and cable cover story about MY network television for a few examples.

]]> By: Charles http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-485228 Charles Sun, 09 Sep 2007 18:00:08 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-485228 While it's not exactly a winner by a long shot in it's time period, one local Grand Rapids (MI) affiliate, WZZM, produces a show it calls "Take 5" that does a lot of lifestyle features. It is in a local studio, they can sometimes get some bigger name guests and muscicians and it has a local bent to it. I've never watched it before, but I think that it's a clever thing for a station to do. Many stations DO go beyond the news (kind of) by having their own local political program(s). Again, a local affiliate, WOOD, has their own version called "ToThePoint" which tends to get some heavy-hitters, in local and state politics at least. Neither program could, by themselves, carry those stations. But they are some good examples of *some* local independancy in TV. While it’s not exactly a winner by a long shot in it’s time period, one local Grand Rapids (MI) affiliate, WZZM, produces a show it calls “Take 5″ that does a lot of lifestyle features. It is in a local studio, they can sometimes get some bigger name guests and muscicians and it has a local bent to it. I’ve never watched it before, but I think that it’s a clever thing for a station to do.

Many stations DO go beyond the news (kind of) by having their own local political program(s). Again, a local affiliate, WOOD, has their own version called “ToThePoint” which tends to get some heavy-hitters, in local and state politics at least.

Neither program could, by themselves, carry those stations. But they are some good examples of *some* local independancy in TV.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-484137 Anonymous Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:54:09 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-484137 Saf, can you at least offer a couple of examples of what content local affiliates should be putting in their primetime lineups? Saf, can you at least offer a couple of examples of what content local affiliates should be putting in their primetime lineups?

]]> By: thedetroitchannel http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-483994 thedetroitchannel Sat, 08 Sep 2007 15:29:22 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-483994 it also is interesting when THE TALENT seeks to bypass the local affiliates too. a high school friend is the man behind this one, maybe you remember him from full house? cleanguys.tv it also is interesting when THE TALENT seeks to bypass the local affiliates too.

a high school friend is the man behind this one, maybe you remember him from full house?

cleanguys.tv

]]> By: Safran http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-483878 Safran Sat, 08 Sep 2007 13:36:17 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-483878 What he said. You need a mix, and you need to create content ONLINE. The point is not that every station has to start shooting sitcoms. It's that they can't rely on the revenue from those shows anymore and they need to get creative. The reason you can only think of the awful local programming is because it is, indeed, awful. But that's because it's done to meet FCC requirements, not to make money. There are plenty of creative people who want to be creative. We have to let them. What he said. You need a mix, and you need to create content ONLINE. The point is not that every station has to start shooting sitcoms. It’s that they can’t rely on the revenue from those shows anymore and they need to get creative.

The reason you can only think of the awful local programming is because it is, indeed, awful. But that’s because it’s done to meet FCC requirements, not to make money. There are plenty of creative people who want to be creative. We have to let them.

]]> By: Media Glutton http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-483826 Media Glutton Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:07:01 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-483826 "Saf, are you saying TV stations should start producing hour-long dramas?" I don't think Saf is saying this. But mooching off other networks' dramas is not the way to go, either. Local channels who don't make any original content are worthless to both the viewer and society. Basically, these are channels that people with the Internet and access to DVDs <i>will not watch</i>. If you just show old shows, why would anyone make your channel appointment viewing? The entirety of broadcasting is changing, and syndication is sure to change with it. “Saf, are you saying TV stations should start producing hour-long dramas?” I don’t think Saf is saying this. But mooching off other networks’ dramas is not the way to go, either. Local channels who don’t make any original content are worthless to both the viewer and society. Basically, these are channels that people with the Internet and access to DVDs will not watch. If you just show old shows, why would anyone make your channel appointment viewing? The entirety of broadcasting is changing, and syndication is sure to change with it.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-483785 Anonymous Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:11:28 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-483785 Saf, are you saying TV stations should start producing hour-long dramas? Half hour sitcoms? I can't imagine how much that would suck. Even if it was a simple game show ala Power of 10 or Deal or No Deal, the production values would be a lot lower and the dollar values a lot smaller. I know I would be more likely to watch a network show on the other station. About the only successful local programming I can think of are news, public affairs, and truly awful talk. Saf, are you saying TV stations should start producing hour-long dramas? Half hour sitcoms? I can’t imagine how much that would suck. Even if it was a simple game show ala Power of 10 or Deal or No Deal, the production values would be a lot lower and the dollar values a lot smaller. I know I would be more likely to watch a network show on the other station. About the only successful local programming I can think of are news, public affairs, and truly awful talk.

]]> By: Steve Boriss http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-483310 Steve Boriss Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:04:06 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-483310 See my post "First the AP, now TV networks are directly competing with their own members. ABC invades affiliates’ syndication business." at TheFutureOfNews.com See my post “First the AP, now TV networks are directly competing with their own members. ABC invades affiliates’ syndication business.” at TheFutureOfNews.com

]]> By: Steve Safran http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-482900 Steve Safran Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:05:34 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-482900 There is no rule that says locals can only produce news. There is no rule that says locals can only produce news.

]]> By: !!! http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-482892 !!! Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:56:44 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/09/07/now-first-run-and-syndication-are-going-around-the-locals/#comment-482892 'you'll always own your own stuff.' - We don't need no stinkin' synd, ALL NEWS ALL THE TIME! Are locals being forced into this? ‘you’ll always own your own stuff.’ - We don’t need no stinkin’ synd, ALL NEWS ALL THE TIME! Are locals being forced into this?

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