duey Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 This is getting out of hand. On at least three or four occassions, ESPN cut to a commerical seconds after a play was dead and pretty before the announcers had finished their thoughts. Really jamming in every commerical possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 every little bit helps with the bailout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 This is why. ESPN, which has been broadcasting Sunday night games since 1998, will pay $1.1 billion a year over eight years for Monday night games, two sources familiar with the deals told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 that's a good reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveRalph Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 This is getting out of hand. On at least three or four occassions, ESPN cut to a commerical seconds after a play was dead and pretty before the announcers had finished their thoughts. Really jamming in every commerical possible. This is newsworthy? Have you watched a football game this decade? I was at a friend's house watching the games yesterday, he has a nice setup in his basement with pool table, bar, etc. and he sets up four TVs for the games. There were multiple occasions where all four games were at commercial at the same time. It's a 60-minute game that has become a 210-minute TV show. As for the announcers, I thought at TBD that all announcers suck and we have to harp about how idiotic they are??? Isn't it good they're not finishing thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 This is getting out of hand. On at least three or four occassions, ESPN cut to a commerical seconds after a play was dead and pretty before the announcers had finished their thoughts. Really jamming in every commerical possible. Right now, it's a 2:1 ratio for programming and ad time. It used to be 4:1 not too long ago. Don't be surprised if it changes to 1:1 within months. This is what's driving people to TiVo's and piracy, IMHO. Most other DVR's don't allow you to skip ads and I may be cynical in saying this but TV's will soon be programmed to disable the mute function (or volume control) so that you are forced to listen to ads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonster Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Let's start a revolt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Quint Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Let's start a revolt! I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Let's start a revolt! Im in too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Let's start a revolt! Coup d'etat! I am down for culture jamming. !@#$ advertisers, marketers, and their ilk! This is a very eye opening book about the subject No Logo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drg2021 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 This is getting out of hand. On at least three or four occassions, ESPN cut to a commerical seconds after a play was dead and pretty before the announcers had finished their thoughts. Really jamming in every commerical possible. On a side note,i think the Coors light and Miller commericals are close to the worst ive ever seen.More Taste league.........................................................please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Most other DVR's don't allow you to skip ads Say what? How is that be possible? Don't all DVRs have basic FF/REW buttons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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