HDTV broadcasts (1 Viewer)

[James FT]

We receive in Canada the Boston tv station through Bell expresvu satellite HDTV programs on a rotating basis. The programs normally consist of CBS ABC NBC then Fox
Normally the filmed programs are in 16 by 9 but the live programmes such as Jay Lenno and Academy awards golf and sports shows are 4 by 3. This certainly makes a difference to the picture.
Why are the networks broadcasting HDTV in a 4 by 3 aspect ratio which are usually live programmes?
Are they saving money or band width?
Also it is interesting to note that the CBS affiliate in Boston does not broadcast in a Digital Dolby 5,1 but abc does. FOX is a total disaster they broadcast in 480p format which is awful.

 

[Brajesh Upadhyay]

"Leno" is broadcast in true 16:9 1080i HDTV where I am (Philly' NBC-DT 67).

 

[Timmy]

Jay Lenno ........ shows are 4 by 3.

Ya' know; I've had my HDTV setup for about 3 months now; only watching CBS and the Dish Network Demo CHannel hdtv programs.
One night last week I decided to stay up late and tune in Leno's Tonite Show; and it was 4:3 on my set as well. I wonder if it is my specific NBC affiliate that's the problem here??????
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