This would be especially useful on repeats so you know when it was shown during the season, and you can look up info on the episode on such websites as tv.com.
Also, on talk shows repeats, they sometimes refer to events or times that have become distant.
Here is what I think they should have at the beginning of every segment starting with the opening:
lower left hand corner, subtle font and color:
[episode title]
s[season ##]e[episode number in season ##] a[YY].[MM].[DD]
Example:
Tabula Rosa
s01e03 a04.10.06
The only logical explanation I have thought of is that they don't want to inform you that a show is a repeat; thinking you'll change the channel if the show is old.
First run showings could be exempt since it should be unnecessary for loyal viewers, but they should make sure that the episode name is shown at some point.
2006-08-22 11:49:38 · 4 answers · asked by XR 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
I just realized something. Maybe it's because I'm one of the few people with basic cable while most others have Digital Cable or Satellite TV that has program information viewable on their program guide.
Producers probably feel it's sufficient to provide the episode information to the carriers so they can feed it to the cable/satellite box.
2006-08-22 12:16:28 · update #1
i agree with you it would be helpful. and why should we have to run to our computer and check the yahoo listings just to see whats on tv. not everyone has tivo
2006-08-22 12:59:56 · answer #1 · answered by margaret k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Yahoo TV listings on the 'My Yahoo' page give all that information. Click on the program in question.
Here is an example of information provided:
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
FAM Aug 22 07:30pm Add to My Calendar
Series/Comedy, 30 Mins.
You can record this program to your TiVo. Learn more...
Episode #425.
``Superheroes''; ``Song Styles''; ``Multiple Personalities''; ``Scenes From a Hat''; ``Irish Drinking Song''; ``Props.''
Cast: Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Wayne Brady, Greg Proops, Greg Proops.
Producer(s): Dan Patterson, Drew Carey, Ryan Stiles, Denise O'Donoghue, Jimmy Mulville.
Original Airdate: October 7, 2002.
2006-08-22 11:56:49 · answer #2 · answered by F. Frederick Skitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can assert the 2d Bonanza topic, the only with the trumpets doing the subject, the 1st 2 great acquaintances subject concerns, Hill highway Blues, Emergency, there are too many to record.
2016-10-02 10:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because most people aren't interested in that much information, although it would be good to save you time.
2006-08-22 11:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by batch93 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋