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Underappreciated aspect of 90s culture: syndicated TV series

ST:TNG, Babylon 5, Xena, Baywatch. These shows would not hav...
Beta mischievous pit keepsake machete
  06/25/18
I tried watching Babylon 5 again, did not hold up well lol.
Razzle sanctuary
  06/25/18
Yeah but now we have shows with like 10k viewers that can st...
ebony alcoholic twinkling uncleanness
  06/25/18
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Chest-beating misanthropic sound barrier location
  06/25/18
Yeah but those shows are almost all jew/shitlib pet projects...
shaky bisexual church
  06/25/18
i don't think these 2 things are mutually exclusive though
Insanely creepy temple fanboi
  06/25/18
Loved those shows. They were consciously campy, without bein...
arrogant lemon whorehouse
  06/25/18
This will break your heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch...
Beta mischievous pit keepsake machete
  06/25/18
Nice
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  06/25/18
Tyft
arrogant lemon whorehouse
  06/25/18
How the fuck did you not list the GOATs: - Viper - Nig...
Chest-beating misanthropic sound barrier location
  06/25/18
Time Trax. Mercy Point.
Jade alcoholic private investor
  06/25/18
- Night Court - Mama's Family - Small Wonder
shaky bisexual church
  06/25/18
Small Wonder: - Man builds a female robot. . .who isn't h...
Chest-beating misanthropic sound barrier location
  06/25/18
In episode S3E4 it was implied that she didn't have anything...
shaky bisexual church
  06/25/18
Go on...
Chest-beating misanthropic sound barrier location
  06/25/18
Vicki accidentally walks into the bathroom while Harriet is ...
shaky bisexual church
  06/25/18
*nods* So...uh...what about when she wondered in on the D...
Chest-beating misanthropic sound barrier location
  06/25/18
Baywatch actually started on NBC and was cancelled after one...
Diverse pisswyrm
  06/25/18
Yeah, kind of supports my point. STTNG almost went to a n...
Beta mischievous pit keepsake machete
  06/25/18
Baywatch got huuuuuuuuge ratings internationally and domesti...
Diverse pisswyrm
  06/25/18
like 80% of tv in lots of other countries was jackoff materi...
Beta mischievous pit keepsake machete
  06/25/18
...
Pontificating center
  06/25/18
I always thought this term referred to when a long-running n...
drab hairraiser stage useless brakes
  06/25/18
It does actually. It’s confusing.
ebony alcoholic twinkling uncleanness
  06/25/18
Interesting. I was referring to what's known as Off-network ...
drab hairraiser stage useless brakes
  06/25/18
That's strip syndication. OP is about first run syndication...
Jade alcoholic private investor
  06/25/18
ty
drab hairraiser stage useless brakes
  06/25/18
Broadcasting syndication is the license to broadcast televis...
Beta mischievous pit keepsake machete
  06/25/18
It actually predates cable. Originally, TV series always ...
Heady antidepressant drug theater
  06/25/18
Yes, but also, network channels are "independent" ...
Beta mischievous pit keepsake machete
  06/25/18
Judge shows are pretty big still.
shaky bisexual church
  06/25/18
ofs, forgot about those
Beta mischievous pit keepsake machete
  06/25/18
tcr is territory era pro wrestling. you could watch PEAK ...
Coral mind-boggling shrine
  06/25/18
or the sub-genre of low-budget syndicated TV series that usu...
Claret azn resort
  06/25/18
Anyone watch Blind Date
Diverse pisswyrm
  06/25/18
elimidate, actually.
Claret azn resort
  06/25/18
Studs, actually.
shaky bisexual church
  06/25/18


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Date: June 25th, 2018 10:23 AM
Author: Beta mischievous pit keepsake machete

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: Razzle sanctuary

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: ebony alcoholic twinkling uncleanness

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: Chest-beating misanthropic sound barrier location



(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: shaky bisexual church

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: Insanely creepy temple fanboi

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: arrogant lemon whorehouse

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: Beta mischievous pit keepsake machete

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: mint electric community account wagecucks

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: arrogant lemon whorehouse

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: Chest-beating misanthropic sound barrier location

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: Jade alcoholic private investor

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: shaky bisexual church

- 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: Chest-beating misanthropic sound barrier location

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: shaky bisexual church

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: Chest-beating misanthropic sound barrier location

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: shaky bisexual church

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: Chest-beating misanthropic sound barrier location

*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: Diverse pisswyrm

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: Beta mischievous pit keepsake machete

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: Diverse pisswyrm

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: Beta mischievous pit keepsake machete

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: Pontificating center



(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: drab hairraiser stage useless brakes

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: ebony alcoholic twinkling uncleanness

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: drab hairraiser stage useless brakes

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: Jade alcoholic private investor

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: drab hairraiser stage useless brakes

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: Beta mischievous pit keepsake machete

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: Heady antidepressant drug theater

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: Beta mischievous pit keepsake machete

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: shaky bisexual church

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: Beta mischievous pit keepsake machete

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: Coral mind-boggling shrine

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: Claret azn resort

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: Diverse pisswyrm

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: Claret azn resort

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: shaky bisexual church

Studs, actually.

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