Is there a way to force our DVR to record a later showing of a program? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2008 - 6 answers

My LCD TV, capable of displaying up to 720p content, doesn't (properly) deinterlace 480i cable content. What do I do? [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2008 - 5 answers

I just moved. I have terrible TV reception and 24 megabit internet. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2008 - 16 answers

Daily Show clip with John Oliver talking about his previous gaffes covering the Olympics - where can I watch it online?
posted on Aug 26, 2008 - 8 answers

I really want to watch the olympics. Here's why I can't: [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2008 - 31 answers

I want to be able to use my 32" television as a secondary computer monitor for games/movies. There are many tutorials for doing this on the internet but I'm having a heck of a time actually getting this to work. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2008 - 10 answers

Why does a tv station's digital signal lag behind its analog signal? [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2008 - 17 answers

Whats the best television one can get around the £200-give-or-take benchmark. I've searched around but am totally overwhelmed by all the myriad of possibilities, monitors, High Def, TV tuners etc. Built in Freeview would be extremely useful as it'd save me getting the extra box, however it isn't essential. Same with a built in DVD player.Help me hive!
posted on Aug 2, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for movies and television shows that featured memorable, star-crossed heterosexual couples. The man and woman must either: a) never get together, or b) get together only to have everything go horribly. No long-term relationships or on-and-off again romances, please. Bonus points for obscurity, but well-known examples are also appreciated. Examples: - Red (K. Kieslowski) - Titanic Thanks for your help! :-)
posted on Aug 1, 2008 - 64 answers

What kind of influence do US network anchors have on the news selection and editing process? [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Can I do picture in picture from two different inputs on any TVs? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2008 - 9 answers

Do you remember this mid- to late-80s Nickelodeon made-for-tv movie? "Give me back my button!" [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 3 answers

I watch most of my TeeVee on Netflix. Is there a site somewhere which indicate which episodes are on which DVD in the series? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 8 answers

What are the best options for cable TV + Internet in Chicago? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 11 answers

Does anyone have a kitchen TV that they like? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 2 answers

Similar to this thread, please recommend some Canadian and Australian comedy! [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 21 answers

Why did my UHF stations change after a storm? Can I get them back? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 7 answers

How far ahead do writers of serial dramas plan? I've been catching up on Lost (only through Season 2 - no spoilers please!) and I've been wondering how much of this was planned, and how much was decided a week in advance. I'm sure the overall story arc is planned well in advance, but just what does that entail?
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 16 answers

How can I watch the episode of the game show Jeopardy! that aired tonight, June 5? I just learned a high school friend of mine was on the show, and I missed seeing it when it aired. I'm hoping there's a way to do it online, but I haven't found it yet.
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 11 answers

Where are all the research papers that say television for children under two is bad? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 22 answers

I'm looking for real New York area bars that have appeared on current television. [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Can I put a slingbox on a television in Michigan and watch the video in Cincinnati? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I use the speakers in my TV as the "center" speaker on my receiver? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I get rid of visual static/noise when using American electronics with my TV in India? Most notably, with my Nintendo Wii? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 2 answers

Help me find an outdated portable TV set. [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm going to shoot a TV program. How can I package and sell this germ of an idea? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 4 answers

A couple months ago, I sold my old Sony Trinitron and gave up TV. It's been fantastic and I haven't really looked back. But I *have* been missing watching movies on a screen bigger than my 15” laptop. I've also always wanted a bigger monitor for my laptop, so I can juggle more projects at once. So I'm starting to look around for a large LCD monitor or sizable HDTV to serve these needs. I've had a couple co-workers at previous jobs tell me they use an LCD TV as a monitor and they swear by it for cost savings and multi-functionality. [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 11 answers

Is there a dpreview-like site for LCD televisions and monitors? Alternatively, suggest a good LCD television or monitor. [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2008 - 14 answers

How do I find a list of publicists for stars of the theatrical stage or screen? Basically, I can be a hero if I can find celebrities currently in London, England recognizable to a Canadian audience. We need to hire them for a charming bit on our show... but the ones on our short list have not turned out. Therefore, I am now looking to get in touch with an appropriate publicist who has LOTS of clients and who can make suggestions as to who we should use, and then give them to us. [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 5 answers

Is there a cable tv listing site that suggest shows based on interests (tagging perhaps?) [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I create a TV schedule based on a topic? [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2008 - 4 answers

My 11-year old niece is a TV addict - help us help her break the addiction! [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 44 answers

CopFilter: In TV shows and movies cops (usually homicide detectives) often have lights and siren installed in their personal cars. Doe this really happen? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 15 answers

Anyone ever use the Chinese streaming software UUSee? [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2007 - 9 answers

Please tell me you remember an episode of Davey and Goliath where Davey steals a hypnotic, psychedelic toy from a friend and learns a valuable lesson in return. [more inside]
posted on Dec 25, 2007 - 7 answers

Which are the good/acclaimed live-action television shows from around the world outside of US/UK/Canada? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2007 - 13 answers

My wife wants to get a plasma/LCD TV and mount it over the fireplace. That just seems way too high to watch comfortably, though. Does anyone have any experience with a TV mounted that high? Will the kids be able to watch it if they're sitting on the floor? Does angling it help?
posted on Nov 15, 2007 - 24 answers

What the heck is wrong with the colour on my TV? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 16 answers

My new Plasma TV fell off the wall and shattered. Am I screwed? [more inside]
posted on Nov 3, 2007 - 37 answers

SurrealTelevisionAdFilter: Did my friend really see an ad in which a family reacts in abject terror when the cartoon sun character on the juice bottle comes to life at their breakfast table? [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2007 - 9 answers

Name that TV show. Gasmasks, hotel rooms, eggs and dead maids. [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2007 - 5 answers

Early-to-Mid 90's commercial: girl in bar slips guy a piece of paper not with her phone number, but with her email address. [more inside]
posted on Oct 28, 2007 - 8 answers

How can I keep up with television spread memes without watching (much) tv? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 18 answers

Looking for information on the broadcast/screening rights for a four-part special broadcast on BBC 4 in 1992. [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 7 answers

How do I turn my computer into a TV and is it a good idea? I've just moved into halls of residence at university and I've found that I can't tune my TV because I don't have the right remote. I don't have alot of space (I can't fit my keyboard on my desk at the moment) so I thought it might be a good idea to get a tv tuner for my computer instead of buying a new tv. I've just ordered a macbook so I'd prefer to use that but I also have a desktop PC I could use.
posted on Oct 7, 2007 - 13 answers

Help me figure out the TV show and episode I saw on the history of handguns (or specifically the revolver). [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2007 - 7 answers

How can I find out the per-episode budget for a given TV show? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm trying to find out the name of a British comedy show I saw on PBS once, but I only have a few details about it. [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2007 - 6 answers

Our new digital television just started showing red highlights on dark colours. What's wrong? [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2007 - 5 answers

Which cinematographs or televisual serials most faithfully depict the operations of police or detectives?
posted on May 29, 2007 - 25 answers

I'm a volunteer for a local cable access TV station and they're now considering building out a webcasting and VOD system. We're in the process now of seeking competitve bids but it's hard to know exactly which vendors to send the requests to. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2007 - 3 answers

Where can I find comprehensive ratings information for The Simpsons? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2007 - 5 answers

Is there anyplace that has a good television buyers guide? I'm familiar with AVS Forum which seems like a good resource once you've narrowed it down to some choices, but I'm still a ways away from that point. I've also read some CNET articles which seem to suffer from the same kind of tunnel vision as I saw on AVS Forum, but of course it's possible I just didn't find the right article. [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2007 - 8 answers

Why was MTV's 8th and Ocean only on for one season? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2007 - 2 answers

I have TV cable service to my house. I would like to split it six or seven ways to allow cable access from rooms throughout the house. I would never use more than three of the lines at a time. Will this work or will the signal be diluted somehow?
posted on Feb 26, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm looking for a goofy 50s-esque TV graphic that showed a station technician sitting at a console with either video tape or film wrapped around his body, and spilling onto the floor - TV stations used to show it when they were having 'network difficulties' [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2007 - 8 answers

Electronics filter: When I connect Dishnetwork straight to my television, the picture is flickery and unwatchable. When I run it through my old VCR first, it's fine. [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2007 - 7 answers

How might I go about trying to locate a copy of a 1950s British TV advert (brand known but agency unknown, a websearch reveals nothing)?
posted on Jan 31, 2007 - 9 answers

Can I record video from my ATI DVR straight to my iPod? [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2007 - 2 answers

Can I watch and record Cable TV on a Mac? [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2007 - 9 answers

What do I need to know about current LCD HDTV prices re: buying a set now or later? [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2007 - 13 answers

Script format for :30 commercials?I've been asked by a local company to write scripts based upon concepts I've given them for :30 commercial spots to air on local cable. I know it's not a big deal, but since I'm anal about proper format in general, I was wondering what the proper formatting is for this kind of script. Plus I'm simply curious. [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2007 - 7 answers

I have disconnected the SCART connector between our television and PVR. I did this in part because I think Freeview sends some signal at 4am which wakes up the TV and therefore everyone in the house. Is it really a disadvantage not to use a SCART connection? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2006 - 7 answers

What is a TV "Network"? [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2006 - 23 answers

I want to stream cable television from one location to another over an ADSL connection. The "viewing" location has a computer and an ADSL connection to the "streaming" location which also has a computer and cable access. How do I make this work? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2006 - 13 answers

I started watching Grey's Anatomy recently, and I can't help noticing a striking similarity between the opening title credits in that show and the opening credits in The 4400. Does anyone know if the same design/production studio created both of these introductory scenes? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2006 - 1 answers

What's wrong with my TV's speakers? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2006 - 13 answers

Who are scholars and/or popular authors writing on the impact of the Internet as a communications medium, specifically those talking about how the Internet removes previous time and/or space biases that are inevitably present in other forms of communication technology (telephone, television, radio, etc.)? [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2006 - 10 answers

Crime fighting comic books minus super heroes? I'd love recommendations for comic book equivalents of crime fighting/investigative television dramas. [more inside]
posted on Oct 28, 2006 - 18 answers

In last night's episode of Studio 60, Cal mentioned something sounding like Chi-ron (or Kai ron) as part of the preshow checklist they were running through. I remember hearing this same word a few times on Sports Night. What is it? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2006 - 5 answers

Anybody recall a children's show called "Our End of the Attic," from the seventies or eighties? There seems to be no trace of its past existence, anywhere on the internets. [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2006 - 6 answers

Is it worth repairing a broken Philips TV? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2006 - 8 answers

How easy would it be to set up some PCs to record the local news on several channels for purposes of offering a media clipping service? [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2006 - 9 answers

TV series that make radical changes? [possible spoilers] [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2006 - 45 answers

Is there any universal remote control out there with add/delete channel buttons? [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2006 - 3 answers

Is it difficult to manually adjust the convergence on a Zenith 50" rear-projection TV (without remote), and how would I go about this? [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2006 - 1 answers

I manage a Language Lab at a University and our satellite programming is on the fritz. As an alternative while we get a new system purchased I wondered if there was any online television programming in Spanish. [more inside]
posted on Sep 28, 2006 - 4 answers

I dropped my TV a few times, and now the color is messed up in a few spots. Is there anything to be done? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2006 - 6 answers

Can one use RCA cables (red/white/yellow) in component jacks (red/blue/green)? I understand that the jacks carry much different data/signal/whatever, but I was told that there is no need to buy (very) pricey component cables...you can actually just hook up good quality red/white/yellow RCA cables to the component jacks for the same purpose. [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2006 - 17 answers

How can I build a machine (PVR?) that downloads torrents automatically via RSS and allows me to access them in a Tivo/DVR/PVR like interface on my television? [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2006 - 10 answers

Where/how can I watch Jeremy Piven's Journey of a Lifetime? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2006 - 11 answers

What's the best way to set up broadcast TV? [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2006 - 18 answers

What do I need to know to plug my television into my neighbour's rooftop television antenna? [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2006 - 4 answers

What are your favorite shows on Spanish TV? [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2006 - 11 answers

HDM-Wha?! 1080i-who? I'm buying a new TV for the first time EVER and I'm in over my head. [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2006 - 25 answers

What is up with television commercials that get cut off, played over, or otherwise mishmashed by other commercials on cable television? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2006 - 8 answers

My cable company offers On Demand movies and shows. The free content works fine. It also claims to offer premium channels' On Demand offerings, but those are not working. What can I do? [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2006 - 12 answers

Are there archives of Television without Pity's initial smaller recaplets anywhere? I can only seem to find archives of their full multi-page recaps, but I'd enjoy going back and reading through an entire season of something using the smaller recaplets.
posted on May 21, 2006 - 4 answers

I just bought a new graphics card. The only thing I need it to do is to output my computer display to a television. To this effect, the card has three output options: (1) RCA, (2) S-video, (3) HD (red, blue and green cord). The first two options work great. The third, which is the one I'm really jonesing for, doesn't. What appears on the TV through the HD-out is all wonky and strange -- I can sort of make out stuff, but just barely. Any ideas as to how to get this up and running? I'm on XP (Home Edition), and here is the TV I'm using.
posted on May 14, 2006 - 8 answers

Can you identify this conference room from Battlestar Galactica and The 4400? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2006 - 6 answers

Need help connecting my DirecTV DVR and my new laptop with Windows XP Media Center. [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2006 - 7 answers

How have different tv shows or movie franchises dealt with the death of actors between episodes/seasons/films? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2006 - 53 answers

Is there a site that lists when shows in syndication are being run in order from the first episode? The goal is to get a TiVo season pass and watch the episodes in order. [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2006 - 6 answers

Is it true by broadcast and cable standards or regulations that you cannot say "God does not exist" on TV? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2006 - 13 answers

This silly little thing haunts me - the name of an 80's sci-fi TV show. Maybe a mini-series, or very short-lived I think.... [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2006 - 10 answers

User interface question: When I'm simply watching TV, pushing up on the remote's channel changer button moves me to a higher-numbered station. Yet when I'm viewing the channel guide, pushing up brings me to a lower-numbered station. Why the discrepancy? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2006 - 12 answers

Why did Arrested Development get cancelled? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2006 - 55 answers

Japanese TV online? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2006 - 7 answers

Back in the day, what did contemporary viewers of The Andy Griffith Show feel about the show? Was it good and wholesome, or sordid and immoral? Was it 'funny ha-ha' or 'funny omg i can't believe they just did that!'? Realism or surrealism? Sitcom or soap? And all that jazz. [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2006 - 24 answers

A few years ago, I saw a PSA narrated by what sounded like a black man in his 40s or 50s. It described how one summer he and his brother were told by their father to build a brick wall for no apparent purpose. He talked about how hot it was, how they didn't spend any time with their friends, and they had to rebuild parts that weren't up to snuff. At the end, the father said something like, "Now don't ever tell me there's anything you can't do." I loved the ad, and was wondering whether it was available online. Any ideas?
posted on Jan 20, 2006 - 6 answers

I've got a 28" CRT Television, it was left in the garage in the freezing cold and I'd like to know what I should do before I power it on again. [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2006 - 6 answers

How can I use the IR port on my Windows XP laptop to control my television?
posted on Dec 26, 2005 - 6 answers

Please help me identify the apotheosis of Simpsons episodes. [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2005 - 81 answers

Is it too soon to buy an HDTV? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2005 - 25 answers

Why is there a different theme arrangement/recording only for episodes 20, 21 and 22 in M*A*S*H season 1? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2005 - 3 answers

I've just bought a shiny new LCD television. It's very beautiful but there's a serious problem with audio and video synchronisation. Sounds come out, then the lips move. The effect is weird. It hadn't occurred to me that this was a problem but apparently it is, a known one. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2005 - 15 answers

I have an old Intel Celeron 501MHz PC sitting around collecting dust. I'm wondering whether it would be suitable as a video server for my television, assuming I upgrade it with WiFi and a TV card. I don't have/want cable, so I don't necessarily need TiVo-like capabilities, but it would be nice to have something that could access my WiFi network, grab my downloads (mostly fansubbed anime, foriegn shows, etc.), and play them on the home theatre system. Is it worthwhile to use such a system for this purpose? Is there a more elegant solution that I'm overlooking that doesn't involve burning a ton of DVDs?
posted on Nov 3, 2005 - 5 answers

Do loser contestants on reality shows get paid anything at all? [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2005 - 13 answers

How do I find a compromise on how much TV my boyfriend watches? [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2005 - 29 answers

Brightness cycling while playing DVDs: My girlfriend has an old Panasonic VCR/TV combo. When I play DVDs on it (using my old Panasonic DVD player), the brightness (luminance) level fluctuates continually, ranging from just brighter than normal to very dark. The kicker: It only happens with some DVDs. What's going on here? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2005 - 14 answers

Is it true that we can't be arrested in our own homes in the United States? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2005 - 11 answers

I'm looking for an online index of tv show ratings (TV-MA, etc.) for various tv shows. Falling short of that, is there any sort of site that gives a guide to what offensive content may be in a given show? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2005 - 3 answers

Folks- A pretty straightforward question... I'm looking for the penetration of cable TV into U.S. households... both as a percentage and an absolute number. I'm done the requisite Googling and turn up all sorts of numbers... Any cable TV industry people out there who have the info at their mental fingertips? As always, thanks in advance. Peter
posted on May 23, 2005 - 1 answers

It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to ask some questions about The Muppet Show tonight! [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2005 - 29 answers

The TV Tome entry for Reading Rainbow is an extended attack on the show and those involved with it. What gives? I never realized the thing was a source of so much controversy. [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2005 - 15 answers

I seem to remember seeing a blog whose goal was to write a short summary of every Law & Order episode. I can't seem to find it now, and the huge number of blogs that discuss Law & Order in general makes it extremely difficult to search for. Anyone remember this at all? Is it still around?
posted on Apr 13, 2005 - 7 answers

Have you ever watched a television show from the studio audience? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2005 - 33 answers

WTF is happening to the tv show known as MI-5 here in the States and as Spooks in the UK? Spoilers inside if you haven't yet seen season 3, especially episode 10 'The Suffering of Strangers'. [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2005 - 8 answers

I'm trying to remember a particular Saturday Night Live spoof of Jeopardy featuring the always hilarious portrayal of Sean Connery. My workmates and I are trying to recall how he drew his answer to Final Jeopardy so that at first it was a letter (?), but then upon the full reveal it looked like a drawing of a middle finger. This is my first post, BTW... :-)
posted on Feb 16, 2005 - 8 answers

PropogandaWarFilter: How many TV networks is the US funding in Iraq?
Al Iraquia (that doesn't have a site) and Al Hurra and..?
posted on Feb 10, 2005 - 2 answers

Several years ago, I heard, on some TV show that the total number of people who have died up until now is less than the number of people alive today. Then I saw this. (+)
posted on Feb 8, 2005 - 24 answers

Over the past several years, I have been burned by poor quality in home electronics from various manufacturers. I have purchased pieces by Sony (home stereo), Panasonic (theatre-in-a-box) and RCA (various pieces of junk), and all have given out in one way or another far too quickly for my liking. In a renewed attempt to build a proper home theatre system (DVD/CD, receiver, speakers, etc), and recognizing that I haven't the money for really high-end stuff but will avoid anything cheap, I seek outside opinions as to which manufacturers are making products that are of reasonable quality, and reasonably priced. Your experiences, please.
posted on Feb 4, 2005 - 23 answers

I love some of the commercials for PBS. There is one playing currently that is constructed around the story of Little Red Riding Hood's wolf. Philip Glass' music from The Hours is throughout, a father is reading the story to his daughter, then gets interrupted by Lara Spencer, Charlie Rose ("In my interview with the wolf, he said he does his own stunts to add more realism to the story"), Jim Lehrer, Bernadette Peters and a couple others who I don't know, who all have comments about the wolf. Is this commercial available online? Does anyone know who made this?
posted on Jan 31, 2005 - 4 answers

TV program listings: how are they gathered, like in TV guide, or Yahoo TV, or TiVo? Is there one company who compiles the database (who?) and provides any taker with them for a fee, or is the data so ubiquitous that anyone can compile it now? If there is more than one source, is there any consensus on the better?
posted on Jan 27, 2005 - 6 answers

I live in the UK and I want a TiVo-like device, but I can't get Sky+. What are my best options?
posted on Jan 24, 2005 - 13 answers

My husband and I have both been googling for hours, with no luck. I finally gave in and came here to query all of you. Was Chuck Mangione's song "Feel So Good" ever used as the theme song or lead-in to a television show? (MI)
posted on Jan 20, 2005 - 19 answers

Why does my TV (and most other's I've ever seen) do this?
posted on Jan 16, 2005 - 14 answers

The Geico Caveman TV commercial.
Is it racist or just brilliant?
posted on Jan 8, 2005 - 24 answers

I am curious as to how an hour-long nationally televised program in the U.S., like say E.R., is actually broadcast. Does one person in New York or L.A. push a play button to start the show and all the commercials, or is there coordination between NBC and local affiliate technicians? For that matter, how is the entire programming day coordinated? What goes wrong to create “technical difficulties”? (Ignore the feed into satellite and/or cable TV for my purposes).
posted on Dec 28, 2004 - 10 answers

Does anyone remember the PBS series "On Tour?" It was on late Saturday nights when I was in high school, and I remember it being sponsored by IBM. Each 60-minute program was composed entirely of different rock bands doing live performances (usually at very large venues). It was usually one or two songs per band. There was an occasional interview with a roadie, but otherwise it was all music. The show's page has been "retired" from PBS.org. Did these shows ever get put on VHS or DVD?
posted on Dec 6, 2004 - 1 answers

Digital satellite? Digital cable? [mi]
posted on Nov 30, 2004 - 26 answers

When I look at my digital photos on my laptop, they look great. When I connect the camera to the tv, they look dark and the color looks "off". The picture also looks off when we watch DVD's. Does anyone have a free color test pattern that can help me adjust my TV ? Any other links that can help me adjust this Panasonic 27" ( less than 1 year old ). Google just overwhelms me with info. It mostly comes back with software or videos that I have to purchase....
posted on Nov 28, 2004 - 10 answers

Anyone else a fan of the TV adverts for Cartoon Network (by, I guess, Williams Street of Sealab 2021 and ATHF fame)? The new CG commercials are fun, and the old classics featured things like Shaggy doing a variation on the Whopper/Royale conversation from Pulp Fiction, and Johnny Bravo sitting around in Hopper's Nighthawks coffeeshop (having had his heart broken by Scooby Doo's Velma.) Hip stuff with obvious references aimed at adults. Can the adverts be found anywhere? Anyone want to sharez a link with me via e-mail? Thanks.
posted on Nov 27, 2004 - 13 answers

Six Feet Under's third-season episode "The Trap." What is the song Nate's singing out the car window along with the car radio as he and William Aaron Jaffe blast down the road? Ralph Covert and the Bad Examples' "Not Dead Yet"?

If not, does anyone know what it is?
posted on Nov 15, 2004 - 2 answers

If I get a 27 inch TV, the measurement is corner to corner, right? How are widescreen tvs measured? What's the difference between a 30 inch regular tv and a 30 inch widescreen?
posted on Nov 9, 2004 - 8 answers

What are those red and green things pinned to the lapels of nearly everybody on the BBC these days?
posted on Nov 6, 2004 - 16 answers

So I have read that new federal laws allow you to "opt-out" of channels you don't want that may be part of a cable television package. How does this work? Could I opt-out of all those annoying digital music channels, shopping channels, the news & foreign language & religious & sports channels I don't watch, etc? How much might they prorate my service if I were to do that? I'm thinking about signing up with Comcast in Northern CA for both internet & cable TV. I love my satellite, but my reception is suffering since the trees started getting bigger and bigger (not on my property and the city won't trim them and they are IMMENSE). And Surewest won't give us fiber optic until 2006.
posted on Oct 28, 2004 - 3 answers

I've recently become addicted to Buffy. But now I am up to season four and have a dilemma. I am planning on going back and forth between Buffy and Angel, but I don't know which to watch first, since they appear to have aired on the same night. I know there are some crossover episodes, so I don't want to mess that up. Could somebody tell me which order to watch in?
posted on Oct 23, 2004 - 9 answers

Reading, watching TV, and surfing the web. All three of these involve equal levels of inactivity -- so why is it that I only think of TV watchers and computer users as "at risk" for sedentary-lifestyle health issues, but not avid readers? Why is it that I feel like I'm burning more calories when I'm curled up with a book than when I'm clicking with my mouse?
posted on Oct 13, 2004 - 10 answers

Once upon a time, there was a young(ish) girl who had a cable box, a tivo box, a VCR, and a televison that played together quite nicely. She could record one channel on the Tivo, and watch a different channel, AT THE SAME TIME. Then one day the evil cable company convinced this girl to upgrade to digital service, and now, alas, she cannot figure out how to recreate this lost paradise. Why (oh why!) is this scenario no longer so? Can anyone answer her call of distress? [For we have to get ourselves back to the garrr-r-den!]

Seriously, any ideas? 'Cause this really BLOWS.
posted on Sep 25, 2004 - 12 answers

TiVoFilter Is there any way to create killfilters in TiVo? Essentially the equivalent of a Season Pass, but to mark a series as "ignore every instance of this series"? [mi]
posted on Sep 8, 2004 - 20 answers

Television repair question: My TV displays everything in fuzzy black and white, and the audio is just static. [MI]
posted on Sep 7, 2004 - 3 answers

As a lay...very lay...student of Roman Republic and Empire, and anticipating the upcoming HBO/BBC series Rome with relish, I'm reading everything I can get my hands on about both Republic and Empire. Currently I'm reading an abridgement of The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire I just inherited. What next? [insert Latin for "more inside" here].
posted on Sep 2, 2004 - 19 answers

Can a touchscreen monitor (12-15") be set to control a DVD player? (more inside)
posted on Sep 1, 2004 - 7 answers

What size t.v. should I get? [more]
posted on Sep 1, 2004 - 27 answers

I want to watch TV on my laptop via wifi. Does anyone know how I can do this? For example, Toshiba's new Qosmio laptops come with a 'Wifi TV Router'. Does anyone else make a WiFi TV router? Or, alternatively, I have another computer with a TV card in it. What software could I install to stream the live TV signal from my server? I know there are streaming video products, but I don't know if any of them can also handle changing channels on a live TV stream. Any helpful suggestions appreciated. Thanks!
posted on Sep 1, 2004 - 4 answers

"Da Ali G Show". Know the song titles of the tunes in between the show's segments? Yeah, me too. My searching turned up nothing.
posted on Aug 22, 2004 - 2 answers

I've bought this home theater system, a tv with s-video, and I've got the video card in my pc with s-vid and this s-vid+audio cable. Question inside.
posted on Aug 5, 2004 - 9 answers

SixFeetUnderFilter: What kind of dog was in last night's episode?
posted on Jul 12, 2004 - 6 answers

What application do you use to record TV on your pc? (More Inside)
posted on Jul 12, 2004 - 13 answers

I'm in love with anything and everything that Aaron Sorkin has worked on, but I've run out of stuff to watch. Any suggestions for what else I might like?
posted on Jun 28, 2004 - 11 answers

Why are voiced-over translations on television so thickly accented? Are translators without accents rare or expensive?
posted on Jun 24, 2004 - 11 answers

With the proper amount of cash, what is the best alternative if I want a flat panel television?
posted on Jun 15, 2004 - 12 answers

Can anyone recommend a TV tuner for a Mac? I have an iBook, so it has to be either a firewire or USB model (not a PC card), and i'm hoping to spend under a hundred bucks. I have no real interest in any TVR functions, as my hard drive is maxed out already and I have a TiVo at home. I'm at Dartmouth for a month - which is in the middle of nowhere - so it must be available online to be shipped immediately, preferably with expedited shipping.
posted on Jun 14, 2004 - 4 answers

How many TV stations are there nationwide? ABC, NBC, FOX etc. have different listings for each market and would therefore be a seperate station to work for. Bonus for who has the best looking news anchor in your market.
posted on Jun 10, 2004 - 7 answers

If I run my TV cable (for cable TV) into my VCR first, then into the television, will I (noticeably) lose signal/picture quality?
posted on Jun 3, 2004 - 22 answers

I'm looking to pick up a flat panel display, at least 20", and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations or opinions based on LCDs they own currently? What are the salient things to look for, particular to LCDs? I doubt I'll be using the flat panel much for 3D gaming, but I want something that won't artifact at all? I'm looking for something in the mid-range, price-wise, but obviously the cheaper, the better. Thanks.
posted on May 17, 2004 - 15 answers

Anyone know where I can find some good discussion/analysis about last night's fantastic episode of The Sopranos? alt.tv.sopranos is full of people who hate the show, and the posts to TWOP's forum are always way too long for me to get anything useful out of them.
posted on May 17, 2004 - 12 answers

I'm a huge fan of the epic British TV-dramas from the 70s & 80s -- the type shown here in America on "Masterpiece Theatre." Though some of the most famous ones ("Upstairs, Downstairs", "I, Claudius") have been out on DVD for a long time, I've noticed that recently some of the more obscure ones are coming out ("The Charmer," "To Serve Them All My Days"). I usually get my DVD news from dvdjournal.com, but that site doesn't list British series. Does anyone know of a site that tracks them? I am specifically interested in versions for the US, since I don't have a region-free DVD player yet.
posted on May 8, 2004 - 8 answers

According to the IMDb there are only 231 films (or tv series) in which the title is spoken by a character therein. That number seems rather low -- I thought there would be a lot more than that, especially considering that society that claps and walks out whenever this happens. But other than 'The Truman Show' I can't think of any more. Any other ideas?
posted on May 2, 2004 - 41 answers

I understand that in movies, the title of Producer is mostly about providing or arranging the financing & talent for a project. How about for a sitcom? If you watch Friends, there's around a half-dozen producers of varying stripes listed in the credits. What's the role of a producer in the context of an episode of a TV series?
posted on Apr 27, 2004 - 8 answers

I watched Episode 208 of Discoveries This Week on the Discovery Science Channel, and there was a short blurb about mercury levels in fish. They showed a web site with drop down boxes so you could enter in what fish you have been eating and come up with a figure for how much mercury you have been consuming. I didn't have anything to write on, and by the time I got home to the computer I couldn't recall the address. The Discovery site is useless and I'm not having any luck with Google. Did anyone catch it and go to the site they mentioned?
posted on Apr 19, 2004 - 3 answers

Sorry is this has been asked before, but what were the *real* character names on Gilligan's Island. Not the actors names (Bob Denver, Alan Hale, et.c), but the non-nickname names of the skipper, Gilligan, Professor,etc. I seem to remember that the Skipper's name was something like Jonas Grumby....
posted on Apr 14, 2004 - 15 answers

How do the TV networks account for the time shift while entering/leaving daylight savings time? [More inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2004 - 6 answers

In the U.S., some televised prescription drug ads tell you exactly what the drug is for. Others only allude cryptically to the drug's function. Still others just show a middle-aged, sweater-clad couple enjoying a sunset on a beach. Or Mike Ditka. Why?
posted on Feb 16, 2004 - 10 answers

I'm looking for a TV notification service. Something that will email / (dare I dream?) IM me when shows I want to watch are on. Additional challenge: I need it to support Canadian satellite (ExpressVu) TV.
posted on Feb 3, 2004 - 5 answers

Economic considerations make switching from cable to satellite look more and more appealing every day (as in same run of channels for about half the price). But there's a problem: I live in western NY, which has, shall we say, weather. Most of my acquaintances have cable and I haven't been able to run down any honest assessments of what it's like to have satellite TV in areas with significant quantities of white stuff. Can anyone out there share their experiences?
posted on Jan 14, 2004 - 12 answers

I have TiVo set up in the living room, and a television without cable in the bedroom. I figure it would be possible to split the cable before it hits the TiVo and get cable in the bedroom, but I'm not sure if it would make TiVo appear in the television in there as well. Any insights? I'm obviously clueless.
posted on Jan 8, 2004 - 8 answers

What episodes of "The Simpsons" reflect an aspect of US culture the best? Do you find that "The Simpsons" is a good reflection of US culture, or do you think its ideologically distorting?
posted on Dec 20, 2003 - 13 answers