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    Old 09-25-2011, 03:31 AM
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    Love the TiVo. And we rarely watch anything live - we wait til later and avoid the commercials. I know the advertisers have to make a living, but, we still shop!
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    Old 09-25-2011, 08:39 AM
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    I know; they changed the Good Wife to Sunday nights and I already watch the Diva and Against The Law; so not fair.
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    Old 09-25-2011, 08:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by NanaCsews2
    Many episodes of certain shows are shown online. Just google the name of the show, type episodes online. I have found many this way.
    My daughter just taught me that the freezone they have is where I can watch most of my missed shows when I'm ready
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    Old 09-25-2011, 09:29 AM
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    Originally Posted by bearisgray
    - he doesn't seem to have figured out that the mainstream networks run their commercials at the same time!
    That's because, if you watch carefully, they don't sync the commercials until the 2nd or 3rd one. Before that the commercials are staggered by the stations/shows to try to catch you surfing and make you switch to the other channel. Clever aren't they?
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    Old 09-25-2011, 09:34 AM
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    we record everything pretty much. I hate commercials. Recording has a down side though - I used to get a lot done during commercial breaks - read the paper or a magazine. Without the commercials the show takes less time but I have concentrate on the show more than before. :)
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    Old 09-25-2011, 10:20 AM
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    I gave up watching broadcast TV. They kept cancelling shows I liked in midseason even when they had good ratings and replace it with something stupid or a reality show (just as stupid). So, we've since cancelled satellite. Now I just watch finished shows with Netflix streaming or buy the dvds when they come out, although none currently involve shows on broadcast. Other than the news, I don't think I've watched anything current since April. Don't miss it. I get more quilting done.
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    Old 09-25-2011, 10:39 AM
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    DVR. Will never watch TV without one now.
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    Old 09-29-2011, 05:57 PM
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    I DVR lots of stuff.
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    Old 09-29-2011, 06:24 PM
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    Originally Posted by MinnieKat
    Originally Posted by Jeanniejo
    they made me get a DVR !!! Now I can tape and watch.
    I love my DVR!!!
    DITTO !!!! In fact, now I'll DVR the show I want to watch. Channel surf to see what else is on. Then go back to the recording so I don't have to watch commercials!
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