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global1

(25,252 posts) Fri Feb 8, 2013, 01:40 PM Feb 2013

Why Do Cable Channels Run Back To Back Episodes Of Their Programs All Day Versus.....

programming them in such a way that all their popular shows follow some sort of set schedule like network TV does.

For example: History Channel running a full day of episodes of Pawn Stars or American Pickers or American Restoration.

I use History Channel as an example - but other cable networks do the same. Why?

I just don't get it. Are they too lazy to program in a logical manner? Is it just easier to run all of one program all day?

What's the story.

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Why Do Cable Channels Run Back To Back Episodes Of Their Programs All Day Versus..... (Original Post) global1 Feb 2013 OP

they run the older programs all day OKNancy Feb 2013 #1

Because TV show marathons get good good ratings and have loyal audiences SquirrelHill4444 Feb 2013 #2

I like the see the endings of the shows since when they were first run I usually fell asleep. nt Still Blue in PDX Feb 2013 #3

OKNancy

(41,832 posts)

1. they run the older programs all day

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Fri Feb 8, 2013, 06:07 PM

Feb 2013

I do know that some of the channels like to do "marathons".
LOL - I got sucked into the "Shahs of Sunset" on Bravo TV yesterday. I just had enough of politics.

SquirrelHill4444

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2. Because TV show marathons get good good ratings and have loyal audiences

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Sat Feb 9, 2013, 02:11 AM

Feb 2013

A person who likes that particular show will be likely to stay on that channel all day long. That itself is good for the station's ratings. In addition, those viewers will see commercials for other shows on the channel that they may end up liking.

Still Blue in PDX

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3. I like the see the endings of the shows since when they were first run I usually fell asleep. nt

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Sat Feb 9, 2013, 03:37 PM

Feb 2013

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