A lesson in branding from "TV Land"

I get it now. I now know why TV Land felt compelled to change their logo—-it was because the old one looked to much like the one for the TV Guide Network. So, that being the case, if that was why the change occurred, then good move, TV Land; very sharp thinking!

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Also, I know people complain about the loss of old programs on your line-up, but I now understand that you are just trying to brand yourself. And, I have to admit that I respect that, especially given the current state of network TV when it comes to sitcoms. TV Land brand sitcoms are charmingly old-fashioned (using a studio-audience and the 3-camera technique) in their execution while also being refreshingly current. So, thank you! I am glad you are branding yourself as a sitcom-centered channel! We don’t get enough of that on other stations! Keep the laughs coming!

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Anyone remember this show from 2005? I like the Soaps that are either funny or Suspense/Thriller in mood. So, I enjoyed this (even though it scared me!!). It was much akin to a 1970s horror-flick, and kept the viewer hooked. However, the show was cancelled by the Fox network after less than a season though, which is odd, considering the success of shows like Revenge, which lacks the heart of this show and just focuses on the fear and violence aspects.

Odd what people ultimately keep on the air. And, considering the rough time Fox has had over the years (in comparison to the other major networks, I’d say the folks at Fox made a big mistake, thus cancelling a show that may have put the network ahead, if they had only given it at least a full season to prove itself.

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Harry's Law (TV series, 2012)

Isn’t it crazy how Kathy Bates got a nomination for a Golden Globe or Emmy, but they (NBC) cancelled her show?? And cancelled it not because of the ratings, but because the network didn’t like the age range that watched the show… Ugh, the youth-obsession of Hollywood!

Turner Classic Movies---branding

I never thought I’d fall for branding…maybe I have, maybe I haven’t. But, take it from me, film lovers, Turner Classic Movies: TCMmakes movies better! They’re better, just by being on that channel! ♥ TCM makes me love them more, and they are doing our society a favor, by making fans out  of people who may never have been interested—-people who otherwise no nothing of their history.

TCM understands  the importance of our film heritage.

Happy 95th birthday, Desi Arnaz!

He would have been 95 today!

I will always love I Love Lucy——the first show I ever really cared about! My first ever favorite show! Long before DVDs and box-sets were released, I used to record it every night, on the old Classic Nick at Nite 1985-1998line-up! I was one lucky kid! Nothing made me smile like Lucy! And, when we lost our cable (before I started recording), I used to cry, I missed

Lucy so much! From then on, once we got cable back, I recorded them on VHS and have kept them to this day!!

I will always appreciate Desi Arnaz, for his part in the creation of my most beloved favorite TV show! I loved it so much, I used to literally fantisize about jumping into the TV to be with them! I wanted to be Lucy! I wanted to be her best friend! She was my childhood hero! I love Lucy…but, I love Ricky too! Happy 95th, dear Desi!

The Disney Channel

It started out as a sort of family channel, airing programing that everyone could relate to and enjoy. Now, it seems just for kids and teenagers—-which is why I feel old now—-at just 26!

Yeah, thanks for selling out, Disney! You don’t even pay respects to your animation anymore, and have closed down your animation schools! Disney himself was probably rolling in his grave over that! The channel has changed so much, I don’t even bother with it now! There’s no reason for it to even bare the Disney name! It should be honest about its transformation and just get renamed. Cause the channel that exists today IS NOT what the disney channel was meant to be!

A branding lesson un-learned---from Nick at Nite

I remember when Nick at Nite was all about classic, safe TV. It prided itself on being unrealistic but sweet—-an often black and white safe haven from the stresses of reality.

And, I must say that its branding and slogans, etc. was really genius. Cause it got even kids interested in often corny b&w TV. Cause Nick at Nite had a way (with it’s fun adverts and branding) of making those shows seem cool. I was able to watch shows on Nick at Nite that I’m not even interested in seeing now. And, that was the genius of the old channel. It was as though just being on Nick at Nite made the show better! That’s why it’s sad that they didn’t stick with what they were founded for.

The charm of the TCM brand

I’m not sure why… but I really don’t like watching black and white movies online (on Netflix, I only want to watch color!) but take those same films and put them on Turner Classic Movies: TCM, and I’ll probably enjoy them immensely. Sometimes, I’m just ridiculous!

PBS cooking shows

PBS cooking shows are the best! I find that they are more homey and warm-seeming than those on Food Network or what have you. Lidia’s Italy, Mexico: One Plate at a Time, and Lidia’s Italy: In America are so educational and visually amazing! And great soundtracks too! Thank you, PBS!

Reba (TV show, 2001-2006)

Loving the Reba dvd set that my sister and brother-in-law got me! That show is a million laughs! I must admit though, that during its original run on the The WB (now CW), I was afraid to get too into it, bc of Reba’s ubber sentimental music…I don’t like for things to get too mushy. But, this show is great! Definitely a favorite! Is it any wonder that I prefer Reba’s acting to singing?! She’s wonderful!

Well, I’ve seen season 1 and need to catch-up on the rest! For the record though, I seriously doubt that her new series w/ Lily Tomlin will be anywhere near as good. You can’t be as great twice—-Lucille Ball is the perfect example of that—-just watch her series’ that she made after “I Love Lucy”!