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Underappreciated aspect of 90s culture: syndicated TV series

ST:TNG, Babylon 5, Xena, Baywatch. These shows would not hav...
Orchid mentally impaired roast beef windowlicker
  06/25/18
I tried watching Babylon 5 again, did not hold up well lol.
Offensive yarmulke
  06/25/18
Yeah but now we have shows with like 10k viewers that can st...
scarlet pocket flask striped hyena
  06/25/18
...
impressive opaque parlor philosopher-king
  06/25/18
Yeah but those shows are almost all jew/shitlib pet projects...
Dull lascivious liquid oxygen
  06/25/18
i don't think these 2 things are mutually exclusive though
Titillating stead generalized bond
  06/25/18
Loved those shows. They were consciously campy, without bein...
Adulterous house
  06/25/18
This will break your heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch...
Orchid mentally impaired roast beef windowlicker
  06/25/18
Nice
Drab cerebral blood rage immigrant
  06/25/18
Tyft
Adulterous house
  06/25/18
How the fuck did you not list the GOATs: - Viper - Nig...
impressive opaque parlor philosopher-king
  06/25/18
Time Trax. Mercy Point.
internet-worthy canary state
  06/25/18
- Night Court - Mama's Family - Small Wonder
Dull lascivious liquid oxygen
  06/25/18
Small Wonder: - Man builds a female robot. . .who isn't h...
impressive opaque parlor philosopher-king
  06/25/18
In episode S3E4 it was implied that she didn't have anything...
Dull lascivious liquid oxygen
  06/25/18
Go on...
impressive opaque parlor philosopher-king
  06/25/18
Vicki accidentally walks into the bathroom while Harriet is ...
Dull lascivious liquid oxygen
  06/25/18
*nods* So...uh...what about when she wondered in on the D...
impressive opaque parlor philosopher-king
  06/25/18
Baywatch actually started on NBC and was cancelled after one...
Boyish Clown
  06/25/18
Yeah, kind of supports my point. STTNG almost went to a n...
Orchid mentally impaired roast beef windowlicker
  06/25/18
Baywatch got huuuuuuuuge ratings internationally and domesti...
Boyish Clown
  06/25/18
like 80% of tv in lots of other countries was jackoff materi...
Orchid mentally impaired roast beef windowlicker
  06/25/18
...
Concupiscible maniacal son of senegal parlour
  06/25/18
I always thought this term referred to when a long-running n...
lake institution wagecucks
  06/25/18
It does actually. It’s confusing.
scarlet pocket flask striped hyena
  06/25/18
Interesting. I was referring to what's known as Off-network ...
lake institution wagecucks
  06/25/18
That's strip syndication. OP is about first run syndication...
internet-worthy canary state
  06/25/18
ty
lake institution wagecucks
  06/25/18
Broadcasting syndication is the license to broadcast televis...
Orchid mentally impaired roast beef windowlicker
  06/25/18
It actually predates cable. Originally, TV series always ...
dun party of the first part theater stage
  06/25/18
Yes, but also, network channels are "independent" ...
Orchid mentally impaired roast beef windowlicker
  06/25/18
Judge shows are pretty big still.
Dull lascivious liquid oxygen
  06/25/18
ofs, forgot about those
Orchid mentally impaired roast beef windowlicker
  06/25/18
tcr is territory era pro wrestling. you could watch PEAK ...
Hot boiling water
  06/25/18
or the sub-genre of low-budget syndicated TV series that usu...
abusive greedy stage therapy
  06/25/18
Anyone watch Blind Date
Boyish Clown
  06/25/18
elimidate, actually.
abusive greedy stage therapy
  06/25/18
Studs, actually.
Dull lascivious liquid oxygen
  06/25/18


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Date: June 25th, 2018 10:23 AM
Author: Orchid mentally impaired roast beef windowlicker

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: Offensive yarmulke

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: scarlet pocket flask striped hyena

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: impressive opaque parlor philosopher-king



(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: Dull lascivious liquid oxygen

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: Titillating stead generalized bond

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: Adulterous house

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: Orchid mentally impaired roast beef windowlicker

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: Drab cerebral blood rage immigrant

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: Adulterous house

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: impressive opaque parlor philosopher-king

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: internet-worthy canary state

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: Dull lascivious liquid oxygen

- 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: impressive opaque parlor philosopher-king

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: Dull lascivious liquid oxygen

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: impressive opaque parlor philosopher-king

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: Dull lascivious liquid oxygen

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: impressive opaque parlor philosopher-king

*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: Boyish Clown

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: Orchid mentally impaired roast beef windowlicker

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: Boyish Clown

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: Orchid mentally impaired roast beef windowlicker

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: Concupiscible maniacal son of senegal parlour



(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: lake institution wagecucks

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: scarlet pocket flask striped hyena

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: lake institution wagecucks

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: internet-worthy canary state

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: lake institution wagecucks

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: Orchid mentally impaired roast beef windowlicker

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: dun party of the first part theater stage

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: Orchid mentally impaired roast beef windowlicker

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: Dull lascivious liquid oxygen

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: Orchid mentally impaired roast beef windowlicker

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: Hot boiling water

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: abusive greedy stage therapy

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: Boyish Clown

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: abusive greedy stage therapy

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: Dull lascivious liquid oxygen

Studs, actually.

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