Well, if that's the point he's making, that's not accurate either, as non-science fiction programming started on the old Sci-Fi brand, long before it was renamed Syfy. Wrestling started around '05 or '06, along with repackaged episodes of the Criminal Intent flavor of Law & Order. And some of my favorite science fiction shows have debuted on the channel since the rebrand, including Warehouse 13, Haven, Alphas (which is my personal favorite on the network) and a cheesy but under-rated Lost Girl, just to name a few.
Doug Fields Tampa, FL -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jim Ellwanger Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 8:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Syfy has some explaining to do... On Dec 15, 2012, at 4:20 PM, Doug Fields wrote: > Unless you're trying to make a point that's not very obvious from your post? I think Bob is claiming that the Sci-Fi Channel was sunshine, lollipops, and nothing but the greatest science fiction programming of all time, and the instant NBC changed the name to Syfy, it became wrestling, reality shows, and shark movies -- thus, the two shouldn't count as the same channel. I pulled out a TV Guide from 1994 to look at the Sci-Fi channel listings, and, let's see, here's a show called "Mysteries, Magic & Miracles," the not-all-that-science-fictional "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," and the 1988 movie "Vampire at Midnight," which currently has a 4.0 rating on IMDB. -- Jim Ellwanger <[email protected]> <http://www.ellwanger.tv> -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
