LeoA
Senior HTF Member
I was talking to a friend the other day and I mentioned how it was unfortunate that these have largely gone extinct. For instance of one of the last attempts that I can recall, the title card for Frasier (which debuted in September 1993) with the Seattle skyline and the few notes of music that plays lasts for about 5 seconds as network tv continued the trend of upping commercial space.
All I got in return was a look that suggested that I was an idiot. He says that they're alive and well and if I wasn't stuck in 1974 with how I watch tv (I wouldn't say still being a cable subscriber at least for now while also watching optical discs and even several streaming services supports me being "backwards" with my entertainment mediums), I'd know this.
I suggested that all these made for streaming shows, many of which have became huge hits, perhaps has swung the equilibrium around (since they're not bound to a schedule that revolves around 30 and 60 minute time slots). Then I said that I just don't know 1st hand since I hadn't made an effort to view any of them. All that did was confirm in his mind that I'm residing under a rock.
That brings us to my question. I suspect the answer is somewhere in-between these two extremes, but I'd be curious what those of you have to say about my question that not only enjoy classic tv like I do, but also regularly view the latest shows.
All I got in return was a look that suggested that I was an idiot. He says that they're alive and well and if I wasn't stuck in 1974 with how I watch tv (I wouldn't say still being a cable subscriber at least for now while also watching optical discs and even several streaming services supports me being "backwards" with my entertainment mediums), I'd know this.
I suggested that all these made for streaming shows, many of which have became huge hits, perhaps has swung the equilibrium around (since they're not bound to a schedule that revolves around 30 and 60 minute time slots). Then I said that I just don't know 1st hand since I hadn't made an effort to view any of them. All that did was confirm in his mind that I'm residing under a rock.
That brings us to my question. I suspect the answer is somewhere in-between these two extremes, but I'd be curious what those of you have to say about my question that not only enjoy classic tv like I do, but also regularly view the latest shows.