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Underappreciated aspect of 90s culture: syndicated TV series

ST:TNG, Babylon 5, Xena, Baywatch. These shows would not hav...
Provocative fishy nursing home
  06/25/18
I tried watching Babylon 5 again, did not hold up well lol.
dead lay
  06/25/18
Yeah but now we have shows with like 10k viewers that can st...
mentally impaired sinister trust fund gay wizard
  06/25/18
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Fiercely-loyal Plum Step-uncle's House Persian
  06/25/18
Yeah but those shows are almost all jew/shitlib pet projects...
Fighting House-broken Heaven New Version
  06/25/18
i don't think these 2 things are mutually exclusive though
Mustard bonkers shrine
  06/25/18
Loved those shows. They were consciously campy, without bein...
Orchid Public Bath Corn Cake
  06/25/18
This will break your heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch...
Provocative fishy nursing home
  06/25/18
Nice
Stimulating Elite Roast Beef Digit Ratio
  06/25/18
Tyft
Orchid Public Bath Corn Cake
  06/25/18
How the fuck did you not list the GOATs: - Viper - Nig...
Fiercely-loyal Plum Step-uncle's House Persian
  06/25/18
Time Trax. Mercy Point.
Passionate ocher weed whacker
  06/25/18
- Night Court - Mama's Family - Small Wonder
Fighting House-broken Heaven New Version
  06/25/18
Small Wonder: - Man builds a female robot. . .who isn't h...
Fiercely-loyal Plum Step-uncle's House Persian
  06/25/18
In episode S3E4 it was implied that she didn't have anything...
Fighting House-broken Heaven New Version
  06/25/18
Go on...
Fiercely-loyal Plum Step-uncle's House Persian
  06/25/18
Vicki accidentally walks into the bathroom while Harriet is ...
Fighting House-broken Heaven New Version
  06/25/18
*nods* So...uh...what about when she wondered in on the D...
Fiercely-loyal Plum Step-uncle's House Persian
  06/25/18
Baywatch actually started on NBC and was cancelled after one...
sepia institution philosopher-king
  06/25/18
Yeah, kind of supports my point. STTNG almost went to a n...
Provocative fishy nursing home
  06/25/18
Baywatch got huuuuuuuuge ratings internationally and domesti...
sepia institution philosopher-king
  06/25/18
like 80% of tv in lots of other countries was jackoff materi...
Provocative fishy nursing home
  06/25/18
...
Frum community account indian lodge
  06/25/18
I always thought this term referred to when a long-running n...
Swashbuckling Haunted Graveyard
  06/25/18
It does actually. It’s confusing.
mentally impaired sinister trust fund gay wizard
  06/25/18
Interesting. I was referring to what's known as Off-network ...
Swashbuckling Haunted Graveyard
  06/25/18
That's strip syndication. OP is about first run syndication...
Passionate ocher weed whacker
  06/25/18
ty
Swashbuckling Haunted Graveyard
  06/25/18
Broadcasting syndication is the license to broadcast televis...
Provocative fishy nursing home
  06/25/18
It actually predates cable. Originally, TV series always ...
Flesh Crawly Hunting Ground
  06/25/18
Yes, but also, network channels are "independent" ...
Provocative fishy nursing home
  06/25/18
Judge shows are pretty big still.
Fighting House-broken Heaven New Version
  06/25/18
ofs, forgot about those
Provocative fishy nursing home
  06/25/18
tcr is territory era pro wrestling. you could watch PEAK ...
Drab exhilarant house
  06/25/18
or the sub-genre of low-budget syndicated TV series that usu...
Histrionic hospital
  06/25/18
Anyone watch Blind Date
sepia institution philosopher-king
  06/25/18
elimidate, actually.
Histrionic hospital
  06/25/18
Studs, actually.
Fighting House-broken Heaven New Version
  06/25/18


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Date: June 25th, 2018 10:23 AM
Author: Provocative fishy nursing home

ST:TNG, Babylon 5, Xena, Baywatch. These shows would not have lasted long on networks

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305303)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:27 PM
Author: dead lay

I tried watching Babylon 5 again, did not hold up well lol.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305927)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 10:26 AM
Author: mentally impaired sinister trust fund gay wizard

Yeah but now we have shows with like 10k viewers that can stay alive via streaming services and such

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305314)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 10:31 AM
Author: Fiercely-loyal Plum Step-uncle's House Persian



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305331)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 10:31 AM
Author: Fighting House-broken Heaven New Version

Yeah but those shows are almost all jew/shitlib pet projects.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305338)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 10:32 AM
Author: Mustard bonkers shrine

i don't think these 2 things are mutually exclusive though

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305341)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 10:34 AM
Author: Orchid Public Bath Corn Cake

Loved those shows. They were consciously campy, without being put on. Especially Xena. Fun adventurous romps. Everything today has to be “dark” and perverse (Westworld/GoT). This was the West in a more carefree time.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305356)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:25 PM
Author: Provocative fishy nursing home

This will break your heart.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fPgIIB67bw

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305908)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 1:42 PM
Author: Stimulating Elite Roast Beef Digit Ratio

Nice

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36306381)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 2:42 PM
Author: Orchid Public Bath Corn Cake

Tyft

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36306816)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 10:40 AM
Author: Fiercely-loyal Plum Step-uncle's House Persian

How the fuck did you not list the GOATs:

- Viper

- Nightman

- Baywatch Nights

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305383)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 10:41 AM
Author: Passionate ocher weed whacker

Time Trax.

Mercy Point.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305389)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 10:43 AM
Author: Fighting House-broken Heaven New Version

- Night Court

- Mama's Family

- Small Wonder

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305399)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 10:57 AM
Author: Fiercely-loyal Plum Step-uncle's House Persian

Small Wonder:

- Man builds a female robot. . .who isn't his child. . .or *technically* underage. . .

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305476)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:21 PM
Author: Fighting House-broken Heaven New Version

In episode S3E4 it was implied that she didn't have anything "down there".

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305876)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 2:28 PM
Author: Fiercely-loyal Plum Step-uncle's House Persian

Go on...

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36306725)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 2:40 PM
Author: Fighting House-broken Heaven New Version

Vicki accidentally walks into the bathroom while Harriet is inside (this is off screen). Later she asks Jamie why Harriet was leaking fluid and Jamie explained it what humans had to do. Vicki say she which like to experience this but doesn't have the proper equipment.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36306804)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 3:08 PM
Author: Fiercely-loyal Plum Step-uncle's House Persian

*nods*

So...uh...what about when she wondered in on the Dad. . .?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36306999)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 10:43 AM
Author: sepia institution philosopher-king

Baywatch actually started on NBC and was cancelled after one season

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305398)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:04 PM
Author: Provocative fishy nursing home

Yeah, kind of supports my point.

STTNG almost went to a network instead of syndication. It would've been canceled as quickly as Baywatch

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305778)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:12 PM
Author: sepia institution philosopher-king

Baywatch got huuuuuuuuge ratings internationally and domestically it was just late night jackoff material

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305828)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:21 PM
Author: Provocative fishy nursing home

like 80% of tv in lots of other countries was jackoff material, so I'm surprised Baywatch got much attention abroad

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305883)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 11:00 AM
Author: Frum community account indian lodge



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305487)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:07 PM
Author: Swashbuckling Haunted Graveyard

I always thought this term referred to when a long-running network TV series is sold and rerun on a cable network.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305796)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:08 PM
Author: mentally impaired sinister trust fund gay wizard

It does actually. It’s confusing.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305802)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:10 PM
Author: Swashbuckling Haunted Graveyard

Interesting. I was referring to what's known as Off-network Syndication. Wikipedia to the rescue:

"First-run syndication

In first-run syndication, a program is broadcast for the first time as a syndicated show, and is made specifically to sell directly into syndication[1] (not any one particular network), or at least first so offered in a given country (programs originally created and broadcast outside the U.S., first presented on a network in their country of origin, have often been syndicated in the U.S. and in some other countries);

Off-network syndication

In off-network syndication, a program that originally aired on network television (or, in some cases, first-run syndication) is licensed for broadcast on another network. Reruns are usually found on stations affiliated with smaller networks like Fox or The CW, especially since these networks broadcast one less hour of prime time network programming than the Big Three television networks and far less network-provided daytime television (only one hour for The CW, none at all for Fox). A show usually enters off-network syndication when it has built up about four seasons' worth or between 80 and 100 episodes, though for some genres the number could be as low as 65.[2] Successful shows in syndication can cover production costs and make a profit, even if the first run of the show was not profitable.[1]"



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305812)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:10 PM
Author: Passionate ocher weed whacker

That's strip syndication. OP is about first run syndication.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305810)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:10 PM
Author: Swashbuckling Haunted Graveyard

ty

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305815)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:11 PM
Author: Provocative fishy nursing home

Broadcasting syndication is the license to broadcast television programs and radio programs by multiple television stations and radio stations, without going through a broadcast network.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcast_syndication

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305819)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:12 PM
Author: Flesh Crawly Hunting Ground

It actually predates cable.

Originally, TV series always started out on networks and would then get rerun on low-budget "independent" over-the-air channels that weren't part of a network.

But in the late 80s, it became a trend for shows (especially shows like Star Trek TNG with a built-in fanbase) to bypass networks entirely and just get sold directly to these syndicated channels.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305824)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:20 PM
Author: Provocative fishy nursing home

Yes, but also, network channels are "independent" for 12-16 hours out of the day, and run syndicated shows, too.

I guess daytime talk shows are the only big syndicated shows nowadays.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305872)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:22 PM
Author: Fighting House-broken Heaven New Version

Judge shows are pretty big still.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305892)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:35 PM
Author: Provocative fishy nursing home

ofs, forgot about those

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305981)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 12:38 PM
Author: Drab exhilarant house

tcr is territory era pro wrestling.

you could watch PEAK mid-south and jim crockett promotions on syndication in NYC in the 80s. it was 180.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36305994)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 2:33 PM
Author: Histrionic hospital

or the sub-genre of low-budget syndicated TV series that usually ran on weekends. i remember that "renegade" aired after saturday morning cartoons. there were a bunch of those.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36306757)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 3:20 PM
Author: sepia institution philosopher-king

Anyone watch Blind Date

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36307087)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 3:40 PM
Author: Histrionic hospital

elimidate, actually.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36307238)



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Date: June 25th, 2018 3:41 PM
Author: Fighting House-broken Heaven New Version

Studs, actually.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4009765&forum_id=2#36307244)