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- Jul 29, 2003
I was programming my VCRs (yes, I have 2!!!) to tape skating over the weekend (I'll be away). I came up with this dilemma. Per Heather's TV schedule, here is what is on this Sunday 11/30 (all times Eastern):
1:30-3:30 -- Cup of China (mens & ladies long), ABC
4:00-6:00 -- Kristi Yamaguchi's Salute to American Music, NBC
5:00-7:00 -- Trophee Lalique (SP, OD), ESPN
I'm not surprised that Kristi's show and Lalique overlap for 1 hour. That has happened in the past before. However, These are the times are in the Bay Area:
12:30-2:30 -- Cup of China (mens & ladies long), ABC
1:00-3:00 -- Kristi Yamaguchi's Salute to American Music, NBC
2:00-4:00 -- Trophee Lalique (SP, OD), ESPN
So all three programs overlap between 2 and 2:30!!! What I don't understand is that ABC and ESPN are part of the same family of networks and they both broadcast the Grand Prix. You would think the powers that be would make sure that these don't overlap!!!! I really don't have time right now, but I'm thinking of sending them an e-mail regarding the scheduling. I know that if I had TIVO, it wouldn't be a problem - but I don't.
On another note: For those that have access to TV Japan (Channel 245 on Comcast Digital Cable in San Francisco), they will be showing the NHK Trophy this weekend. I'm sure the commentary will be in Japanese, but at least you can watch the skating. Here is the schedule:
Fri 11/28, 12:20 PM-1:35 PM
Fri 11/28, 5:45 PM-6:50 PM
Sat 11/29, 4:55 AM-6:00 AM
Sat 11/29, 11:55 AM-1:05 PM
Sun 11/30, 11:55 AM-1:45 PM (?)
I find this out by accident. I did a search (keywords: figure skating) on the tvguide.com listings and NHK Trophy came up among the shows. Of course, the schedule could change and you may end up watching a Japanese game show
Herm (sk8ngnutt)
1:30-3:30 -- Cup of China (mens & ladies long), ABC
4:00-6:00 -- Kristi Yamaguchi's Salute to American Music, NBC
5:00-7:00 -- Trophee Lalique (SP, OD), ESPN
I'm not surprised that Kristi's show and Lalique overlap for 1 hour. That has happened in the past before. However, These are the times are in the Bay Area:
12:30-2:30 -- Cup of China (mens & ladies long), ABC
1:00-3:00 -- Kristi Yamaguchi's Salute to American Music, NBC
2:00-4:00 -- Trophee Lalique (SP, OD), ESPN
So all three programs overlap between 2 and 2:30!!! What I don't understand is that ABC and ESPN are part of the same family of networks and they both broadcast the Grand Prix. You would think the powers that be would make sure that these don't overlap!!!! I really don't have time right now, but I'm thinking of sending them an e-mail regarding the scheduling. I know that if I had TIVO, it wouldn't be a problem - but I don't.
On another note: For those that have access to TV Japan (Channel 245 on Comcast Digital Cable in San Francisco), they will be showing the NHK Trophy this weekend. I'm sure the commentary will be in Japanese, but at least you can watch the skating. Here is the schedule:
Fri 11/28, 12:20 PM-1:35 PM
Fri 11/28, 5:45 PM-6:50 PM
Sat 11/29, 4:55 AM-6:00 AM
Sat 11/29, 11:55 AM-1:05 PM
Sun 11/30, 11:55 AM-1:45 PM (?)
I find this out by accident. I did a search (keywords: figure skating) on the tvguide.com listings and NHK Trophy came up among the shows. Of course, the schedule could change and you may end up watching a Japanese game show
Herm (sk8ngnutt)