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HDTV Listings for November 14, 2008
What we're watching tonight: CW (1080i) has Everybody Hates Chris at 8 p.m. and The Game at 8:30 p.m. MyNetworkTV (1080i) drops in WWE SmackDown at 8 p.m. CBS (1080i) lines up Ghost Whisperer at 8 p.m. followed by The Price is Right and Numb3rs Discovery (1080i) has Toughest Race on Earth: Iditarod at 8 p.m. followed by Survivorman Cartoon Network (1080i) has Star Wars: The Clone Wars at 9 p.m. Sci Fi (1080i) brings Stargate Atlantis at 9 p.m. and Sanctuary at 10 p.m. NBC (1080i) continues Crusoe at 9 p.m. and Lipstick Jungle at 10 p.m. Starz (1080i) has Crash at 10 p.m. USA (1080i) has The Starter Wife at 10 p.m. ESPN (720p) doubles up on NBA with Nuggets/Celtics at 8 p.m. and Pistons/Lakers at 10:30 p.m. ESPN2 (720p) has Cincinnati/Louisville at 8 p.m. Speed (720p) has NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series @ Miami Speedway at 7:30 p.m.
HDTV Listings for October 31, 2008
What we're watching tonight: CW (1080i) brings Everybody Hates Chris at 8 p.m. and The Game at 8:30 p.m. CBS (1080i) lines up Ghost Whisperer at 8 p.m. and Numb3rs at 10 p.m. MyNetworkTV (720p) features WWE SmackDown at 8 p.m. NBC (1080i) drops in Crusoe at 9 p.m. and Lipstick Jungle at 10 p.m. History (720p) has Gangland at 9 p.m. USA (1080i) has The Starter Wife at 10 p.m. Starz (1080i) presents Crash at 10 p.m. ESPN (720p) doubles up on NBA action with Bulls/Celtics at 8p.m. and Spurs/Blazers at 10:30 p.m. Speed (720p) has NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series @ Texas at 8:30 p.m.
Two LIN TV stations to trial Backchannelmedia's TV-to-Internet ad platform
While LIN TV and Time Warner Cable remain embroiled in all sorts of disagreements, two of the company's stations in the Hartford-New Haven, Connecticut area are gearing up to trial Backchannelmedia's TV-to-Internet click through technology. If you'll recall, we first heard of this worrisome interactive advertising platform back in May when MGM Grand at Foxwoods signed on. Now, WTNH (ABC) and WCTX (MyNetworkTV) have also agreed to participate in the company's market trial, which is set to start next month. In essence, it will give viewers the ability to click on "non-intrusive icons at the bottom of the their TV screen" in order to bookmark offers for online viewing; obviously, all of the response data is forwarded on for use in soliciting more cash from advertisers. Why does the idea of having to engage with ads sound so dreadful from here?
HDTV Listings for October 24, 2008
What we're watching tonight: CW (1080i) has Everybody Hates Chris at 8 p.m. followed by The Game at 9 p.m. CBS (1080i) tosses in Ghost Whisperer at 8 p.m. followed by The Ex List and Numb3rs MyNetworkTV (720p) has WWE: SmackDown at 8 p.m. NBC (1080i) drops in Crusoe at 9 p.m. TLC (1080i) has Real Simple. Real Life at 8 p.m., What Not to Wear at 9 p.m. and Say Yes to the Dress at 10 & 10:30 p.m. Cartoon Network (1080i) brings Star Wars: The Clone Wars at 9 p.m. Sci Fi (1080i) has Stargate Atlantis at 9 p.m. and Sanctuary at 10 p.m. USA (1080i) continues The Starter Wife at 10 p.m. ESPN (720p) has NBA preseason action with Wizards/Cavaliers at 8 p.m. and Thunder/Lakers at 10:30 p.m. ESPN2 (720p) has Boise St./San Jose St. college football at 9 p.m.
Los Angeles' KTTV and KCOP: now with HD news
Los Angeles residents could already turn their attention to KABC to catch the local news in high-def, but as Anchorman proved, there's nothing like a little competition to keep everyone on their toes. As of this week, both KTTV (FOX 11) and KCOP (MyNetworkTV 13) have made the switch to HD, meaning that you now have two more options for catching the latest in depressing anecdotes in stunning high-definition. 'Tis a shame this does nothing for that sting left by the Phillies.[Thanks, Eric]
HDTV Listings for October 3, 2008
What we're watching tonight: CW (1080i) has season premieres of Everybody Hates Chris at 8 p.m. and The Game at 8:30 p.m. CBS (1080i) brings the season premiere of Ghost Whisperer at 8 p.m., series premiere of The Ex-List at 9 p.m. and season premiere of Numb3rs at 10 p.m. MNT (1080i) has the season premiere of WWE: SmackDown at 8 p.m. Cartoon Network (1080i) premieres Star Wars: The Clone Wars at 9 & 9:30 p.m. TBS (1080i) brings MLB playoffs action with White Sox/Rays at 6 p.m. and Red Sox/Angels at 9:30 p.m. History (720p) has Gangland at 9 p.m. and the season finale of Shockwave at 10 p.m. Sci Fi (1080i) has the series premiere of Sanctuary at 9 p.m. TLC (1080i) has What Not to Wear at 9 p.m. and Say Yes to the Dress at 10 p.m. NBC (1080i) has America's Toughest Jobs at 8 p.m. and Life at 10 p.m. ESPN (720p) has Cincinnati/Marshall college football at 8 p.m.
HDTV Listings for October 2, 2008
What we're watching tonight: TBS (1080i) has MLB playoffs with Brewers/Phillies at 6 p.m. and Dodgers/Cubs at 9:30 p.m. NBC (1080i) lines up My Name is Earl at 8 & 8:30 p.m. My Network Television (1080i) has WWE: WrestleMania XXIV at 8 p.m. CW (1080i) brings Smallville at 8 p.m. and Supernatural at 9 p.m. ABC (720p) has Ugly Betty at 8 p.m. CBS (1080i) has Survivor at 8 p.m. ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, NBC & PBS have the Vice Presidential Debate at 9 p.m. Discovery (1080i) has Destroyed in Seconds at 9 p.m. A&E (720p) drops in Jacked: Auto theft Task Force at 9 p.m. FX (720p) presents It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia at 10 & 10:30 p.m. Showtime (1080i) has Comics without Borders at 10 p.m. ESPN (720p) brings Pittsburgh/USF college football at 7:30 p.m. ESPNU (720p) has Nicholls State/Northern Iowa college football at 7:30 p.m. ESPN2 (720p) kicks in MLS with San Jose/FC Dallas at 9 p.m. Mojo HD (1080i) has Getting Abroad at 9 p.m.
DirecTV not done yet, brings HD locals to Norfolk-Newport News, VA / Charleston, SC
Just when you thought DirecTV was through after announcing HD locals for two more of its market today, in comes a couple of new reports confirming that both the Norfolk-Newport News, Virginia and Charleston, South Carolina DMAs were gifted as well. For the former, customers can look forward to seeing their local ABC, NBC, FOX and CBS affiliates in high-def, while the latter region gets all of those plus WMMP (MyNetworkTV). Any others you'd like to toss our way while you're at it? We've got a list of HD-starved DMAs just begging over here.Read - Norfolk-Newport News, VA rolloutRead - Charleston, SC rollout
Fresno State Bulldogs to see lots of HD play on KAIL-TV
Hopes are high for Fresno State, and with the expectation of greatness inevitably comes an HDTV deal. Okay, so maybe that's not a given per se, but the upcoming Bulldogs basketball / football seasons will indeed be aired to locals in high-definition. New for this year, MyNetworkTV affiliate KAIL-TV will serve as the flagship station for the institution and will broadcast every single game in its entirety. Better still, the tilts can be seen in HD on MD Digital 7.1 in and around Fresno, California. Congrats, Fresno State fans -- just don't gloat too much over there, cool?[Image courtesy of Bulldog Village]
Comcast adds five new HD stations in Greater Baltimore area
Comcast subscribers in the Charm City have been clamoring for a bit of HD love for what seems like eons, and thankfully, said carrier has finally obliged. Just this week, the outfit added five new high-definition channels to its Greater Baltimore lineup: ABC Family HD, Disney Channel HD, Science HD, WUTB MyNetworkTV 24 and WGN HD. A good start to the second half of 2008, Comcast, but we're pretty sure we speak for all of Baltimore when we say "we want more."
HDTV Listings for July 4, 2008
What we're watching tonight: PBS (1080i) presents Capital Fourth at 8 p.m. NBC (1080i) starts off with U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials at 8 p.m., followed by the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular HDNet (1080i) has July 4th Fireworks Celebration at 6:30 p.m., followed by MLS action with Kansas City Wizards/FC Dallas at 7 p.m. and NASCAR Camping World Series @ California at 11 p.m. My Network TV (1080i) presents Heroes Among Us: The 2008 Hero Awards at 8 p.m. USA (1080i) brings U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials at 11 p.m. CW (1080i) tosses in WWE Smackdown! at 8 p.m. ESPN2 HD (720p) has NASCAR Nationwide Series @ Daytona at 7:30 p.m.
Poll: Do you tune into OTA programming?
So we've invaded your personal space before by asking how many options you have for HD programming, and we've also wondered about the primary medium of delivery, but this week's question hovers around the tried-and-true antenna. We're simply curious to know how many of you out there still rely on OTA programming for some or all of your HDTV consumption? Are there enough locals to keep you from shelling out to a pay-TV provider every month? Do you supplement your service with OTA offerings? Or do you tune into OTA locals just because they look better than what's delivered via cable? Deposit your vote below.[Image courtesy of HMSTV] %Poll-16082%
LIN TV-owned stations disappearing from Charter June 30?
Prepare for another round of affiliate owner/cable network squabbles, as LIN TV has announced negotiations with Charter Communications "appear unlikely" to result in a retrans agreement, and that cable customers in Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Hartford-New Haven, Springfield (Mass), Dayton, Providence and Toledo can expect affected stations to be pulled from the lineup when the current agreement expires June 30. Of course LIN TV is taking the opportunity to educate customers about DISH Network where the stations are available courtesy of their recent agreement. Check after the break for a list of potentially affected stations while we hope for an 11th hour reprieve, although with the two sides at odds over what "fair market value" of digital signal is, we're not confident this will turn out any better than the 4 month break Suddenlink customers experienced earlier this year. (Warning: PDF read link.)
Comcast now airing Houston's MyNetworkTV affiliate (My20) in HD
Nothing too exciting about this one -- unless you're a fan of My20, that is. Houston, Texas residents can now find their local MyNetworkTV affiliate in glorious high-definition on Comcast. Aside from airing Astros games, a variety of movies and a good bit of original programming, the channel also becomes yet another available in HD from the local cable carrier. For those who haven't noticed it pop up in the EPG, it can be found on slot 304 right now.[Thanks, Carlos]
HDTV Listings for April 16, 2008
What we're watching tonight: Fox (720p) has new episodes of 'til Death at 8 p.m. and Back to You at 8:30 p.m., followed by American Idol My Network TV (1080i) has the premiere of Under One Roof at 8 p.m. ABC (720p) brings Men in Trees at 10 p.m. CBS (1080i) lines up Criminal Minds at 9 p.m. followed by CSI: NY ESPN HD (720p) closes out the NBA season with Hornets/Mavericks at 7:15 p.m. and Jazz/Spurs at 9:45 p.m. ESPN2 HD (720p) presents Red Sox/Yankees at 7 p.m. Versus (1080i) has NHL playoff action with Devils/Rangers at 7 p.m. followed by Red Wings/Predators Sci Fi (1080i) has Ghost Hunters at 9 p.m.
Texas Rangers secure 86 HD games for 2008 season
With the start (on US soil, at least) of the 2008 MLB season right around the corner, the Texas Rangers are making darn sure their in-state rivals don't steal the HD limelight. Although a few less Rangers games will be produced in high-def compared to the Astros, there's still a healthy selection coming up. This season, a record-setting 86 tilts will be aired in HD, with 65 of those to show on FSN Southwest, 20 on KDFI (MyNetworkTV 27) and 1 on KDFW (FOX 4). Fortunately, fans in the area can get a glimpse of what they're in for when the season opener against the Seattle Mariners gets served up on FSN HD this coming Monday. For channel slots on various carriers as well as the entire 2008 HD schedule, you know where to head.[Image courtesy of DeadCode, thanks Joe]
Houston Astros find all home games, select road tilts in HD
Another day, another realization that this year's baseball season will be covered with HD. On the docket today are the Houston Astros, which have announced that every last home game (and "select" road matchups) will be presented in high-definition and carried on FSN Houston or KTHX 20 (the local MyNetworkTV affiliate). All in all, 130 tilts (4 Spring Training telecasts notwithstanding) will be shown on FSN Houston, while My 20 "takes over as the new broadcast home for Astros baseball with a 31-game package." As for FSN HD, citizens of Houston can locate it on Comcast (302), DirecTV (639-1) and DISH Network (336), while KTHX HD is only available OTA and on DirecTV (20-1).[Image courtesy of MLBlogs, thanks German]
AT&T adds The CW / MyNetworkTV to U-verse in Connecticut
Unfortunately for folks hoping to see U-verse spreading to another area, that's not the case today -- however, subscribers in select parts of Connecticut are being gifted with a couple of new HD channels sure to bring a smile to their faces. As of today, AT&T is adding WCTX HD (MyNetworkTV), WNET HD (PBS) and WTXX HD (The CW) to the U-verse lineup in the New Haven and Hartford areas. Additionally, WPIX HD (CW-NYC) and WWOR HD (MyNetworkTV-NYC) are said to be hitting other areas of Fairfield County. Oh, and for those considering the switch, picking up the nearly 50 HD channels on U-verse still costs just $10 a month.Read - AT&T U-verse TV Expands Local HD Channel Lineup in New Haven, HartfordRead - AT&T U-verse TV Expands Local HD Channel Lineup in Fairfield County
HDTV Listings for December 21, 2007
What we're watching: ESPN's (720p) NBA Friday doubleheader features Bulls vs. Celtics at 7 p.m. and Clippers vs. Mavericks at 9:30 p.m. ESPN2 (720p) has the New Orleans Bowl with a vaunted Memphis vs. Florida Atlantic matchup at 8 p.m. Discovery HD Theater has Best of Rio at 8:30 p.m. HDNet Movies (1080i) premieres Casper at 8:15, followed by The Addams Family at 10 p.m. MyNetworkTV (1080i) is airing White Christmas at 8 p.m
HDTV Listings for December 16, 2007
What we're watching: At 9 we've got the choice of the season finale for Dexter, or the series ending 80-minute episode of Extras on HBO. Our traditional high-def listings continue below.
