NBC launches channel for mystery shows
11-03-05, 11:05 AM
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NBC launches channel for mystery shows
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NBC Launches Channel for Mystery Shows
Nov 3, 11:47 AM (ET)
NEW YORK (AP) - NBC Universal said Wednesday it will start a new cable channel, Sleuth, to appeal to fans of mystery and crime shows.
Sleuth begins Jan. 1 and will initially be seen in about 5 million homes that have Time Warner Cable.
It will join the growing media company's stable of networks, including USA, Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC and Sci Fi.
For at least the first couple years, Sleuth's programming will consist mainly of old reruns in the Universal library, such as "Miami Vice,""The A-Team" and "Knight Rider." The movies "Scarface,""The Jackal" and "Casino" will also be in the mix.
"There definitely seems to be an endless taste for viewing of this genre that gave us a lot of confidence to go in this direction," said Jeff Gaspin, president of NBC Universal Cable Entertainment.
Led by CBS'"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," the genre is clearly the most popular in prime-time television these days.
NBC's prominent "Law & Order" series, both the original and its spinoffs, do big business in syndication for TNT and USA. They won't be a part of Sleuth.
Gaspin said he didn't anticipate Sleuth will have any original programming for at least a couple years. The initial low distribution for the channel makes such an investment too costly.
Nov 3, 11:47 AM (ET)
NEW YORK (AP) - NBC Universal said Wednesday it will start a new cable channel, Sleuth, to appeal to fans of mystery and crime shows.
Sleuth begins Jan. 1 and will initially be seen in about 5 million homes that have Time Warner Cable.
It will join the growing media company's stable of networks, including USA, Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC and Sci Fi.
For at least the first couple years, Sleuth's programming will consist mainly of old reruns in the Universal library, such as "Miami Vice,""The A-Team" and "Knight Rider." The movies "Scarface,""The Jackal" and "Casino" will also be in the mix.
"There definitely seems to be an endless taste for viewing of this genre that gave us a lot of confidence to go in this direction," said Jeff Gaspin, president of NBC Universal Cable Entertainment.
Led by CBS'"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," the genre is clearly the most popular in prime-time television these days.
NBC's prominent "Law & Order" series, both the original and its spinoffs, do big business in syndication for TNT and USA. They won't be a part of Sleuth.
Gaspin said he didn't anticipate Sleuth will have any original programming for at least a couple years. The initial low distribution for the channel makes such an investment too costly.
11-03-05, 11:20 AM
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Is it just me, or do shows like "The A Team" and "Knight Rider" not seem to fit the idea of the channel at all? Then again, that hasn't stopped Sci-Fi Channel from airing a ton of stuff that really isn't sci-fi. Just sounds like a dumping ground for old Universal TV shows.
11-04-05, 01:15 AM
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Maybe in 2-3 years they'll put up the cash and do new episodes of Nero Wolfe with Timothy Hutton and Muary Chaykin. That would be Sweet!!!
06-01-06, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Chew
Hmmm, Horror Channel on Dish.
This on Time Warner Cable (which is my local cable operator).
And I have DirecTV.
This on Time Warner Cable (which is my local cable operator).
And I have DirecTV.
06-01-06, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Shannon Nutt
Is it just me, or do shows like "The A Team" and "Knight Rider" not seem to fit the idea of the channel at all? Then again, that hasn't stopped Sci-Fi Channel from airing a ton of stuff that really isn't sci-fi. Just sounds like a dumping ground for old Universal TV shows.
06-02-06, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by flagstone
Just noticed this channel on DirecTV today - channel 308. Don't know how long it's been running.
Now that I see the schedule, I guess I really didn't miss anything that hasn't been played to death elsewhere.
06-02-06, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Geofferson
06-02-06, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by GuessWho
How long till Sleuth has wrestling and Saved by the Bell?
