When the big three TV networks were in their heyday, they cared little for the outcry that radio was being destroyed by their presence. After all, TV took all of radio's stars and its most popular programs. Radio was forced to reinvent itself to survive.
Today those same big three TV networks (ABC, CBS and NBC) are crying foul. This time they are the ones worrying about a future, and the new media giant is Google. Google TV promises to provide a seemless and "watch TV shows at anytime" service to consumers. The networks fear this direct access technology because it could siphon away viewers, undercut advertising and encourage people to discontinue cable TV usage. These three factors could spell the death knell for network TV as we know it.
If video killed the radio star,then who killed the video star?
Stay tuned!
I think this could be a good thing. It will make the three big networks work harder and think of better ideas so that they can stay around. So we as the consumers are winning in this fight to advance.
ReplyDeleteI think that just as the expierience of holding a book has never gone away, watching television on the couch will never be lost. People will still want to sit down and watch mindless entertainment and relax, rather than searching, downloading, and buffering instant shows.
ReplyDelete-matt seeds
I think that in the future video stat and TV will be replace by the internet. In nowaday, people are perfer to recieve information for the Internet, like google. TV or video star become the entertainment show to the audience, and they will think it's ok if they don't watch TV for a whole week, because they think Internet is much more important than the TV. So I believe that TV will be kill by the Internet.
ReplyDeleteLin, Ting-Han
I agree somewhat with this statement. In New Zealand I tend to watch my favorite television programs ondemand - over the computer. It's simply much more practical for me. The pressures TV networks are feeling today is beneficial for there development, they will evolve just as radio had to.
ReplyDeleteErin Hawe
Television will just have to continue with speacialized programing and find their niche market. I prefer to watch my shows on television, like I prefer to read a magazine. The difference betwreen many web magazines that I follow and their sister magazines that I buy is that they offer something other than just the same thing. Television will have to offer more than just the same ld programs.
ReplyDeleteI believe television will be able to adapt to the new technologies with the internet. If the television stations were smart they should start advertising different networks on the internet to help get some revenue in for themselves.
ReplyDeleteI think that this could be a good thing because it gives the viewer a chance to watch whatever they want whenever they want. I understand it could hurt the three big stations but they should have to work harder to get viewers because nothing in life comes easy.
ReplyDeleteWell this is quite an interesting statement you have brought up. Firstly, I'm Matthew Schitkovitz and I am in your MPC class at 9:15am. Secondly, I feel that this is all to close hitting to home. As a communications major looking into broadcast journalism this will create a problem. However, that aside, it may also create an increased revenue for the network shows. The three dominating TV network forces can charge Google for access to web streaming their shows. This would create an equilibrium between the mediums which would keep the televised programs viewed. Or possibly they could live stream and the news indefinitely over the web, basically beating Google to the punch.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that television is going to be hurt too badly. I agree with what Matthew said, that people are still going to want to sit on the couch and watch tv. Watching these shows on the internet, to me, aren't as good as watching them online.
ReplyDeleteI think the point that Matthew made is valid. There are always going to be people who want to sit down with their friends and families and watch tv on an actual tv, just like people still enjoy laying in bed and reading a book. However, television manufacturers are making huge advances in the technology of tv. Now people can update Facebook, tweet, etc directly on their tv's. It would not surprise me to see Google TV start appearing on these actual tv's like Facebook and Twitter. I don't think that Google TV will permanently kill network television, but I can see people switching from network to things like Google TV, which will shake up the television world as we know it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with most of the point brought up. Not everyone is going to be willing to give up the luxury of spending a lazy afternoon on the couch watching television. The TV provides so much ease to watch shows; no buffering, downloading, or searching through all of the options out there that are on the internet. Also, having watching my favorite shows both online and using the television, I prefer the TV. It is just less of a hassle I feel; especially when the internet still has the chance to run slow, trying to follow a show that keeps pausing will just get rather annoying.
ReplyDeleteI for sure will not give up a great day of laying around watching T.V. I hate the fact that anytime I go to watch a youtube video I have to wait for the video to load and stop and pause it atleast twenty times. I definetely prefer T.V over a portable device. Even when I use my smart phone, I still prefer the computer.It is more easy to work and way more convenient as well. It is definetely shaking up the world and the way we receive our media, but I will always be a forever fan of the original T.V.
ReplyDeleteTechnology will never advance the invention of TV. TV is not only used for personal enterainment, TV is also used for advertisement, politics, sports, news, etc. There is no way there will be an advancement in the field. Everyone will grow with television technology because that is our daily media source.
ReplyDeleteI have recently seen advertisements for tv's that can connect to the Internet where you can check and update your Twitter or facebook accounts. So television is making adaptations to our media consuming trends. This seems to be the newest form of convergence and well played counter attack of television to google tv. This could even open up new advertisement oppurtunties. But I just thought about it, and couldn't the tv's connect to google tv too! Holy crap. This could really lead to the downfall of cable tv, especially since the consumer won't have to pay for channels that they don't even watch.
ReplyDeleteI don't feel the television industry will lose much, if any money. I think they will keep the majority of their loyal viewers and will continue to find ways to adapt and keep people interested. I also feel that the elderly will not go to google to watch the nightly news and neither will many others turning on the television after a day of work and flipping through the channels. I personally almost never watch any television/videos online I hate waiting for it to load and having to deal with commercials when I can go to my television, click ondemand or watch what I want without waiting or having to watch commercials.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth Puckett
I think that the networks will continue to hurt because of the easier access to a show or the news. No one would want to wait around for a show when its accessed easier through google. The networks will deff. need to step up their game if they want to compete with the new advances that everyone in our world is making.
ReplyDeleteI think this is simply a healthy challenge for the big three TV networks. They will find ways to make the proper adjustments and adapt to keep consumers watching. I personally would much rather watch a television set over a computer screen. I would imagine that some others feel the same. I do not believe that it is the end of TV and TV networks.
ReplyDeleteMorgan Hissong
I think I will still always enjoy watching TV sitting on the couch. I don't find things as nice when watching them on my computer screen. I think Google TV will be a great feature but I don't believe it will kill TV itself. It will be great for younger kids who don't know what it was like before there time to gather around the TV and watch their favorite programs with their families and friends. I believe that Google TV will have a great impact on this day and age, but I don't see it ruining what TV is today.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the face that Google has taken over a lot of main stream television...but there will be something that faster and more accessible than Google somewhere down the line. Everything is always reinventing itself, at least that is what i have gathered from mpc. I may not be doing that great in the class but don't mistake it for not paying attention...I am very intrigued.
ReplyDeleteI feel that television will always remain very dominant in media. Familes gather every weekend to watch sitcoms and football as a group. Radio remains popular during the day and on the way to work, but television is something everyone watches during the day. It's the best way to kick back and relax.
ReplyDelete(My name is Alex Ward, I'm in your 9:15 MW MPC class!)
ReplyDeleteI personally think that once the internet is fully in synch with cable television, the idea of TV as we know it is going to go down the drain. People will take full advantage of watching what they want when they want, and networks will only be able to count on their most diehard fans. For example, if I'm flipping through channels, I might watch 20 minutes of a show just because there's nothing better on. With things like Google TV, that won't happen anymore. We'll just watch exactly what we want to watch.
- Alex Ward
mr.alexward, i agree with you 100%!! i really haven't read any of the other comments, but yours i agree with. Google is taking over everything and honestly i'm a little scared, but at the same time i can't wait to see what google does next!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if TV will die but I definitely find it very convenient to watch TV shows that I don't have time for. Yes DVR helps but at college most students do not have it. I also know some family that internet is they way they watch all of their TV. Google has been advancing rapidly and I am interested in seeing how it does advance and particularly seeing if another competing website can make something better.
ReplyDeleteI believe that this will be a good thing for the big three on TV because a little competition never hurt anyone. Look at the radio, they were supposedly dead but because they had to adapt they're still around today coming out with new forms (satellite radio). In the end I feel that these big three will come up with some sort of new technique to get viewers that will amaze every single one of us. Just when we think we've seen it all something always comes along that takes its place.Like we said in class "Adapt or Die"
ReplyDeleteI do not think that Google TV will completely snuff out the networks. There are already things such as On Demand and Hulu.com which allow people to watch many shows whenever they choose. Network television can still offer things to the viewer for free which is a fad that will never go out of style.
ReplyDeleteGoogle is indeed powerful, but I think in the future, other companies will find ways to rival their strength in media. Television is hardly dead, it is already evolving, just as radio has. Many television networks have their shows online so viewers can watch them anytime. Also, how will Google get the rights to shows owned or created by the networks? I assume they won't or they'll be forced to pay for them.
ReplyDeleteKaitlin Kelly
Commercials and interuptions are the reason people prefer to listen to online radio or why thay have ipods it instant music without bieng bugged its all bout what we choose. With that bieng said shows that people sit down to watch,have been decining over the years now that you have hulu and wizvid. who wants to watch it what if you miss it? thats what tv was 10 years ago you had to record it on vhs not any more its in demand advertisers will have to think of another way to evolve. Its cheaper and more convienvent for me to use google tv and i cant wait! hopefully t.v and tv ads adopt, but only the strong survive.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest I have never heard of Google TV...but I have recently discontinued my extreme cable service and went to basic cable since I have Netflix. The only reason I am even keeping basic cable is so that the Internet is at a reduced price. I don't feel that everyone is going to forget about cable all together.
ReplyDeletein my opinion the big three networks can cry foul all they want, and i wish them luck with it! nobody ever got anywhere by sitting in their own self pity. the rules have changed and continue to change in a "world economy". i look at it from the scientific premise of migrate, mutate or die. look at what walmart is doing to small business. look at the people that put personal information all over the web only to turn around and cry about being hurt. in the end it all boils down to ethics and choice. i think complete access to desired information and media is a good thing. i also believe that responsible sharing and use is of utmost importance in todays' world. if the networks perceive a threat then they should find a way to compete, a way to lure viewers to them and produce loyalty. there's a reason for copyrite, trademark and patent laws. create media that is desired and only offered by your source and force the competition to do the same.
ReplyDeletejeff florentine
Having to adapt is inevitable; radio did it, movies did it, television has done it before and the three big networks should start preparing to change with growing technology. However, even if they don't begin to adapt right away, I don't believe they'll become obsolete for at least ten to twenty years. I know people who are completely computer void. My mother who's only in her early 40's, for example, can't turn a computer on so I know that she, and others like her, will still be consumers for the three big networks. Not everyone wants to us a computer to watch TV. PLUS where I'm from, we BARELY have high speed internet. We live in the middle of no where, cable TV is not even offered where we live, only satellite. We just made the switch from dial up and our high speed doesn't work all the time. I would be really angry if all I had was Google TV because it'd take 2 hours for me to load a 30 minute TV program- 26 minutes with all the commercials cut out!
ReplyDeleteVictoria Colella
It would be a little weird with the end of network TV for Google TV. But it's a sign of the times i guess. everything has a cycle and is always changing. It's a case of David and Goliath. Network TV was the Goliath of its day. But now the tables are turned! It'll be interesting to see how everything unfolds, and what happens next!-Lucas Wickiser
ReplyDeleteI believe that people won't cancel their cable. Yes there are a lot of people that like to watch television on their computers because it's easier and you can watch whatever show you want whenever you want but it should not be a big threat. Only because older generations that don't know one thing about computers are still going to need their televisions to stay updated on current news and perhaps their favorite soap operas. Another thing is, not everyone has a laptop or even a good functioning computer. When watching television a lot of people like to be comfortable and lay down. With a desktop computer, you will be sitting in a desk chair to watch television, and if you have a laptop you will be worried about overheating and making sure the battery will not die during the show. To me, those are hassles and with televisions you never have to worry about that. A lot of people watch things on computers because they can see movies before it comes out on DVD or television, without even going to the movie theater. I really don't think networks have too much to worry about though. I know when I am older I am not going to be using a computer to watch my favorite shows, I don't even do that now, if I miss the show I catch the re-run or just DVR it.
ReplyDeleteAlexa Lewis
The world of television is changing. I am very excited to see that Google is coming out with a new way to watch TV. The average person is always trying to find a newer and cheaper way to live. With Google TV having it there when it is most convenient for them will be wonderful. If it is one less bill, then great. Not having to pay for the cable will help out. If some one like me who doesnt have a personal tv, I can now watch weekly shows. I am very excited to see what Google is going to come up with.
ReplyDeleteAmanda Vandenhemel
It seems the big three are worrying over nothing. A new episode of someones favorite show will show on tv first and if they have the time to they are going to watch it on tv right away instead of waiting a day or two for it to go online. And its not like they can't show the episodes online either (i know they do it now but they make it a bit of a pain so its almost like its not).
ReplyDeleteAlso people would probably watch tv in some cases like, for example, getting up in the morning before work and with a press of a remote watch something instead of messing with minor inconveniences with a computer early in the morning.
Thomas Syms
TV is not going anywhere. The internet is good for when you miss a show and need to see it after. But using a computer for all your usual tv watching would just be a pain. We lose the ability to just sit in front of the TV and watch seemlessly. When using the computer you have to navigate web sites and type and search. We lose simplicity with the adoption of convienience.
ReplyDeleteThis is very smart by Google! I think this will be an awesome, creative way to watch shows whenever you want. It is DVR online. People thrive off of convenience and Google is adapting to the demand. If the TV networks still want a chance then they may need to listen to what the viewers want. Google is going to provide less advertising and more video. Available wherever and whenever the viewers want. Do I think the TV is going anywhere? I do not, but I think this is going to boost internet ratings or being more specific, Google's ratings.
ReplyDeleteI feel that just as the Kindle is replacing a good tangible novel, and the internet is replacing the print that is newspaper, Google! will try their hardest to replace television. However, there are still book readers whose eyes aren't illuminated by a screen. I still pick up a newspaper every day and read the running stories. Individuals will still sit and watch television. Many will remain faithful to what they've been used to for so long. I love Google! and am personally thrilled about this trend change, but I'll still come back from class, flop onto a couch and turn on Spongebob.
ReplyDeleteGoogle is doing a very good job giving people exactly what they want-convenience. They want shows they can watch exactly when they want to see them and with as little advertising as possible. The big cable stations are not currently able to give television viewers what they need, whereas Google is able to. I highly doubt, though, that tv and/or cable is going anywhere. It will be around to stay for a very long time; just as Kindle is trying to replace the book, it will never happen. There will always be those people who are loyal to the grave to television, books, magazines, etc. Yes, there are bigger and better things that will come and try to replace the older technology, but as hard as they try it will almost never happen. I believe that Google trying to take over their programming should be an eye opener for the large cable companies and encourage them to try to please their customers more so maybe they will stay loyal. It will be very interesting to see how this will all play out.
ReplyDeleteI believe that this type of evolution to a more Google TV and Apple TV viewing rather than cable or dish networks is loooong past due for many reasons.
ReplyDelete1. Cable and dish are extremely expensive and overpriced.
2. The technology needed to use Google and Apple TV is cheap.
3. Google and Apple TV allow personalized TV rather than have a bunch of channels you do not use but still pay for.
4. The user interface is easier to use ....Thats an opinion yes but try out a Google or Apple TV and you will know how to navigate to different sources without the need to be taught.
As for TV networks they need to find a way to adapt either by embrace by allowing the use of their programing with advertisements or by not allowing Google and Apple TV have the option of showing their shows to make sure the majority of the market stays with cable or dish. This is the beginning of what will be a huge transformation of how we view the TV we are so addicted to.
I believe that the networks will become less popular after Google TV is out. The Broadcasting Networks will eventually become as the radio is today. I know of a few sites that allow you to watch television over the internet whenever you want, but there are a sorted selection of shows and events that they play. These sites are becoming more popular and after time they might even surpass network television. Google has always been innovative and advanced so I'm excited to see what happens. I personally don't pay for network television (cable TV). This is because I don't watch much tv. I have a Netflix account which i can watch both tv and movies. I use other sites to watch games like college football and NBA. The big networks are catching on as some networks allow you to watch episodes you miss on their websites. They are beginning their transformations and innovations and I feel that Google will feed off of that.
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ReplyDeleteI think that T.V. will find a way to adapt to the new form of television entertainment that Google T.V. would create. As the media evolution cycles year after year, you see all different types of technology evolve, and I think that television networks will try to keep up with that if they are willing to try hard enough. I also think that there will still be loyal T.V. watchers no matter how Google T.V. tries to impress the masses. I for one will not give up relaxing on the couch watching my favorite shows on the days they are shown. There's a kind of excitement from knowing that every tuesday night at 8 I would be watching Glee, or every thursday I would finally see who'd be voted off Project Runway. I agree with what Allison said; I don't want to spend time waiting for a video to load and then have to pause and play it every few seconds when I could just set apart some time out of my night to relax and escape watching my favorite shows.
ReplyDelete-Ariel Pingault
I feel like change is a good thing. Back then the radio industry had to adapt to when TV took over and not TV just needs to adapt to google taking over. Its just how people are changing with the times. People are going to go with what the most available quickest thing is and that is google. Especially for tv and especially for those who do not have a dvr and can not record the shows they like and watch the shows they want when they want. Google makes that possible. Its just what makes today better than yesterday. It keeps us moving one step forward.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be very interesting to see what tv and cable tv viewers will respond to "Google TV"
ReplyDeleteHowever I dont think that cable TV will dissapear ever but then again, Anything could happen. Although Google is a huge factor of internet and people use it everyday I dont think it has the power to change what we as a people have grown to love and use everyday. But then again media has taken drastic changes before.
Again I think it will be interesting to see the outcome! I will be staying tuned. Great topic.
I feel as though Google T.V is no different than YouTube or hulu. I can watch just about any show I'd like on, if not one I have the other. I even have am app on my phone making me capable of watching shows on my phone. Although I have all of these different ways to watch T.V, I still use the old fashion way of watching an actual television. I don't think that Google T.V will "kill the video star" ,but they will most certainly have to work harder.
ReplyDelete: Traditional Tv shows still have many audiences, not all of the audiences accept new media technology. In China, we have PPS and PPLive which are same as GoogleTv. We can watch the shows that we missed or watch new shows. But there are still many people would like get together in front of Tv, and watch together. Also, radio is not disappear. We love to listen to radio when we are driving. Different technologies have their ways to developed.
ReplyDeleteI do think that since the introduction of GoogleTV, the broadcasting stations for regular television do need to worry a little bit. With network TV being the top technology for entertainment since the 1950s, I think it will have to reinvent new ways to advertise using the internet. I don't believe that network television will completely disappear. There are still some people who like to have a regular routine of working, then coming home and relaxing while watching their favorite shows. But there could a huge decrease in watching network television from the younger generation where things are less consistent and more faced paced.
ReplyDeleteI believe that TV will be able to continue even though Google TV is happening. Radio is still alive today, and I personally still listen to it every time I get into my car. Also, reading a book still exists. There are millions of books being produced for readers. But, I am glad that TV networks are feeling pressure to stay big because they did not care about the radio crashing during their fame. Maybe TV networks are going to do different things to stay ahead, and I'm excited to see what they can do to keep everyone's attention.
ReplyDelete-Molly Wolfel
History repeats itself. Just as the big 3 surpassed radio, google is now surpassing the big 3, and I can guarantee you that within the next 20 years google will be surpassed by some other form of media/entertainment provider. A companies goal is to make as large a profit as possible and to do so said company has to be creative and innovative. This means infinite progression. In 50 years our technology will be obsolete and in 50 more years that technology will be obsolete. It is a never ending cycle.
ReplyDeleteI don't see the tv networks having to much to worry about here, whereas the Google TV be something good for people that don't have a lot of time, and are on the move a lot, TV is always going to be the better option. To watch TV on the internet is a hassle and not as relaxing as sitting on your couch and soaking it all in.
ReplyDeleteGoogle TV may be a big hit, but I personally don't see it being too much of a scare for the big TV networks.
At first I didn't think Google TV could make people unsubscribe from cable all together but I realized that's exactly what I'm doing.
ReplyDeleteA couple of years ago I started watching my favorite shows from one website, hulu.com, which conveniently has many programs I like to watch. Being a full time college student with a job and a large work load, it's nice to be able to watch my favorite shows wherever I want with good quality. I like the luxury of being able to pick and choose what I want to see.
So with that, I don't really remember the last time I actually sat down in front of the family television and watched cable TV, and I would not pay for it when I moved out.
Lauren Page
I think it's a touch call on wheather or not tv will be replaced by Google. On one hand it seems like people will always have a soft spot for sittng down in their living rooms, snuggling up on the couch and flicking on the tv. On another hand with internet tv or Google it's a lot easier and cheaper. Instead of waiting for what you want to watch to come on the tv all you have to do it click and it's there. Also using the internet as your source of television saves you money because you're not paying to have cable or paying to run your television in general. I don't think the TV will ever be a thing of the past like records or VHS players, but I do think that google tv will be more popular at some point.
ReplyDeleteRachl Millick
The big three networks should definatly worry. Google T.V. would eliminate any use of watching normal programming. Why would you wait to see a show at a certain time on a certain network when you could simply just choose to watch it at your own leisure? This is definatly a sign of the times and how far technology has come. Imagine no commercials or shows you dont want to see?...Thats what this will provide!
ReplyDeleteMichael Marlette
I agree that the Big Three networks should starting worry and thinking of other ways to keep viewers interested. When I am busy or am not able to watch TV programs at the set time i watch them online. Having google TV would make things a lot easier. Also you would be able to watch them any given time and no interruption, giving you extra time to do other things you need to get done.
ReplyDeleteits all about on demand. we no longer have to schedule our lives around watching shows only when they are aired, yet the big 3 will no doubt survive just by mimicking the service google provides...
ReplyDeleteif they are worried about losing advertising, they should have the most beef with the dish companies. who watches a show for the commercials? i think its the dvr that would be the end of these networks. i skip every single one when i watch a show.
Brian Schnieders
I definitely see this as a good thing. This means that the "Big Three" have the chance to come up with newer and better ideas now that their is even more competition. It gives them a chance to stay alive and keep their viewers interested.
ReplyDeleteThe Big Three television stations SHOULD be anxious for their future, as the times are a-changing. Technology has been growing at an alarming rate, and technology we consider "new" will be obsolete in no time. Google TV is simply adapting to new demands, which makes them the powerhouse company they are today. TV through internet is just what this instant-gratification society needs, and the current TV stations just aren't "instant" enough.
ReplyDeleteI feel like that the Television companies will never fade away. I mean look at all the new advances that there coming out with, like 3D television. Yes I think it'll be great when Google creates TV online so it can be cheaper, or maybe even free. But the bottom line is the television companies will always work harder or create new things so they can survive. Plus I think a lot of TV subscribers are older and won't get out and try newer things. This is how I feel about this topic.
ReplyDelete-Matthew Lukach
I think that this will make the tv networks suffer. people are very into getting what they want when they want it; convenience and instant gratification. However, I dont think that, at this point, this will destroy the networks. There are plenty of people who are not as into technology or simply dont know how to use it. Also, people are still going to want to curl up on their couches around the tv with friends, boyfriends, or fanily to watch their weekly show. Yes, many will enjoy the luxury of watching their tv shows on their phones or laptops while riding the bus, but tat doesnt mean they will never relax at home in front of their big screen tv anymore. The networks will lose some of their viewing, but it is not that big of a deal at this time.
ReplyDeleteThe Big Three networks should be in fear, but they defiantly need to reinvent themselves again. Google Tv will be popular because it will give people the to watch reruns of shows. But HBO and STARZ gives people the chance to do that already. I love watching Tv, but i also watch shows i have missed online. Google Tv will make it extremely convent to the younger generations. My father who is 53 barely knows how to used a computer, so the only time he watches shows is from the TV. The Big Three will start to have big problems when OUR generation is considered the "old".
ReplyDelete-Christina I.
I agree with Christina! The Big Three networks are losing viewers and should be afraid of their future. I believe The Big Three will be able to adapt and survive by reinventing themselves but how I just don't know? Possibilities are endless but what would be the most productive way to make a profit and survive? Is it possible? I think that right now we are in a little bit of a lull with google tv just being advertised as more and more people make the switch I believe we will be able to see in which direction The Big Three will have to move to survive! Video did kill the radio star but Google TV will not kill The Big Three! I have faith!
ReplyDelete-Ashley Marrah
When our generation is "considered the "OLD" generation" the NBC, ABC, and CBS will still be well intact into everyday programming. Fear is nothing but threats to ones success. Think about it, let's look at Extreme Sports or Football or sports in general. Or let's look at even Wars. All these cases people can die, or get hurt. In all these cases they make money and succeed. One person gets hurt they don't quit because their occupation is a threat to their life, they continues. They doesn't necessarily change anything or adapt to new ways. Because if someone was in real fear for something they would remain in isolation and cut off all ties to that fear stream.
ReplyDeleteFor instance, people after 9/11 were fearful of flying. People still flew. They did not fly at different times, or different airlines or different places because of 9/11. All that happened was they over came their fear in the eyes of success.
I feel like the competition may be a good thing because it will get the TV stations to be more creative with their shows, much like the invention of TV made radio become more creative so that people would still listen to it. Every TV network is getting to be exactly the same, and they all play the same exact kind of shows. Its time for a change. Also, I don't think TV will become completely obsolete any time soon anyway, because watching shows on the internet is just not the same. There is just something about lounging on the couch and watching your favorite shows, as other people have also posted previously. People may go on these websites to watch shows they missed, but I don't think people will start to only watch TV shows on the internet and not on cable.
ReplyDelete-Ashley Slaybaugh
personally i do watch shows on my computer, but i use it as a last resort. I feel that watching tv shows from your computer is no where near the experience as watching it on your tv. Your Tv screen is bigger and if you have DVR you can skip all the commercials. Watching TV on your computer might even become less likely because you can just watch it with a recording.
ReplyDeleteI believe that cable tv will not be dying anytime soon, im sure that over time the amount of viewers will decrease, but not stop watching all together. Sure Google Tv and other on demand services are easy and convienent, but they still come with a price tag. Until they are provided for free, or very cheap then there will still be plenty of cable tv viewers out there.
ReplyDelete- Alex McNulty
I honestly thinking people in the world are taking this change in technology the worst way. I don't that if you can get your media entertain from a different kind of device would hurt the chance of losing tv completely. As a 21 year old junior; college student. Its hard trying to fit studying, television and a social life together. So I'm happy that if I miss a favorite show of mines that later in a week it would be up online for me to watch on my own time. Not everyone can be at home at 8pm on thursday nights every week.
ReplyDeleteI'll leave you with this, Thank you Google TV, Hulu, YouTube & DVR for being there when I couldn't watch the new episode of "The Vampire Diaries".
I do not believe anything will "kill the video star", so to speak. While television had a huge impact of radio, and now Google has a huge impact on television, neither medium has or will die. Other mediums are evolving and pushing aside things from the past; the majority of these evolutions revolve around the internet and what it has to offer. But, our old methods will never go away. There are always going to be people who want to sit in front of a television, or listen to their radios in the car.
ReplyDeleteI think that people don't realize enough how inconvenient it is for most people to catch a show on TV that they like. Having Google TV is probably the best thing to happen to people whose schedules aren't always the same. Internet TV sites allow spontaneity in our lives and are a great necessity to those of us who don't have the time to watch it when it airs. Sure, they have DVR and things like that but even so, the internet is more accessible and easier to use, in my opinion. Just as the radio had to become flexible and adapt, television will too. Technology, science, and medicine have all evolved over time; It is a continuing cycle that applies to most things in life and produces a better outcome.
ReplyDeleteIn China, we have the techonology like Google TV to watch shows anytime and they are all free. However, we, audience have to see some rubbishy commercials before playing these shows and the definition is not higher than TV's. Besides, some liveprogrammes are not played on time through this technology. I want to know how Google TV guarantees the audience ratings and gets fat profits without huge ad revenue. Also, we can open the digital television in China to see any shows any time, but we need to spend more money. When I came to America, I did not open the cable because of the cable fees and I thought I could see some shows I like on the Internet. I hope the three big TV networks can take some measures to reduce the fees to open cable and digital TV.
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Jieli Xie
Well i'd have to say that people killed the video star. Since radio was killed by people in television, video and television has been killed by people that are running the internet. People are just finding more and more ways to update our communications, and its only natural for people and things to become obsolete as times change and become more and more accessible at the click of the thumb.
ReplyDeleteAdvances in technology is killing the video star. If you look back to the television taking the radio's spot, it was because we found a new, easier way to entertain ourselves that just about everyone liked better. It's happening now to the television because of the internet. Some day it will most likely happen to the internet.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I don’t think that it spells death for network TV at all. It might go through phases throughout the year depending on what shows are playing, or what sporting events are being aired. But as far as network TV becoming obsolete, I don’t see that in the future, and there are several reasons why. One of them being is that a lot more cable providers have DVR’s which obviously let you record shows and watch them later (in which there is no lagging), and you can even record them on one TV and watch them in another one in the house. Two, not everybody has computers, especially the elderly (I’m not saying all the elderly don’t have a computer, but the majority don’t) but almost everybody has a TV. And three, how many people would want to watch a show or movie on a 15 inch computer rather than a bigger TV? I have a 42in plasma TV, and I would definitely rather watch a movie or show on my big flat screen than my 20 inch lap top.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that google will replace these three networks. It is an exciting thing to have to wait all week for your favorite show to come on and to sit there watching it for that one hour. It is something that you will not be able to feel if you have access to the show anytime. Also there are already so many ways to watch your shows online that for the people who wanted to make watching their show whenever a regular thing they already have that opportunity. However, is this does begin to hurt the networks badly I'm sure that they will find a way to lure people back. This is not the first time new technology has taken over and i'm sure not the last. In the past it has been shown that the survivors have been the ones that have adapted well.
ReplyDeleteI don't think it will take out cable completely. Many people are used to cable. I personally don't watch it that often and watch hulu or youtube instead. I didn't even know about Google TV until I read this post, so as of right now I don't think it stands a chance.
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I do not believe that Google TV will kill cable TV for one primary reason. To my knowledge it is the TV networks pay for the shows. The only way Google TV would be able to beat out the networks is if they were willing to pay more money to host all the new episodes of a show online. I just do not see that happening.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I think this is great! I had no idea or clue about google wanting to do this. I do think it would siphon away viewers from typical cable tv but, In my personal opinion, more is better. If google can actually manage to make the shows, moives, or whatever they are planning on doing, competitive, just as good, or even better, I feel as though this would cause the other big time networks to up their game. Thus giving all the people who are able to use google tv and regular standard cable, a better, more suitable. viewing experience. And hopefully making everyone happy.
ReplyDeleteI think that google is definitely a huge competitor with tv but I also think that tv will survive. I don't think that google will be the next tv to radio.
ReplyDeleteI think that google tv is a good thing and easy to use for people who are looking to watch something they missed, or if they have a certain show they want to watch they can access it right away. I don't think this will kill television because people still like to relax and watch tv. Television will definitely need to make improvements though to keep younger generations watching.
ReplyDeleteLauren Cobb
I think that there are some good sides to google tv (instant watching, and on demand watching,) but I also think that it could also potentially threaten the businesses other than just those affiliated with television. If google tv were to completely take over broadcast television, then there would be no advertisements that viewers "have" to watch. If the viewers arent watching the advertisements then the businesses doing the advertising could lose the business of the select customers. I think that Google tv should have restrictions, causing people to not be able to just watch online, but also have to watch normal television so that way they do see the advertisements that do need to be shown.
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I personally think that Google TV is a great idea. I actually don't watch that many stations shows because only a few of them are my favorite. I have about 5 stations that I watch and that's it. It would be nice just to have the episodes ready to view at any given time. Sometimes people can't watch their shows because of other things going on in their life. Google TV would be a great solution to that. But I do have a few concerns. Could you be able to view the show after it has already been aired, would there be commercials in the episodes, how much extra would it costs, and does it only come with a certain type of TV. I think that google should address these questions because I am sure that I am not the only one with them.
ReplyDeleteI am Joe Krauss in the 9:15 MPC class. I agree with what many people had to say on the subject. Personally I believe that television will never die down. People love to come home from a long day at work to relax and watch tv. Now since technology is always advancing and making our lives much more convenient, I believe there will be some sort of merger between television and the internet. Maybe not so much from a business perspective but more of a technological molding between the two. For example, Televisions are always available in much bigger sizes than computers, making for a much better watching experience. Generally, as of now people use the internet more for browsing and chatting than watching tv shows or movies. So while I'm sure the future has much more stunning technology in store for us, especially in the entertainment field, I don't believe television will ever die out. The television watching experience will continue to change as it has done over the last few decades. With everything change is inevitable, it makes the world around, but I don't think that the general concept of watching tv will ever die out!
ReplyDeleteKelsey Steen from your 9:15 MP&C class here, and I think that this is an issue entirely different from video "killing" the radio star-- although that is a great song. The radio star lives on; I don't know anyone who doesn't listen to the radio in their car at least once a week, if not more. TV wasn't a replacement for the radio, it was an addition. Radio learned to adapt.
ReplyDeleteHowever, these online providers are indeed a threat to television because what they are doing is threatening to supplant television entirely. That's not to say that everyone will immediately switch entirely to an online source; I certainly won't. But a lot of people will, for the sake of convenience and less advertising. If these television stations want to keep up and attempt to compete with Google TV, they're going to have to go online as well.
In my opinion this new form of technology will catch on, but I don’t think it will be the end of television as we know it. First of all, my generation has probably one of the best grasps of technology of all the current generations on earth, and upon doing some research on Google TV even I was confused. So honestly with its initial introduction I don’t see how it could be immensely popular. I would assume that there won’t be many of the older generations chomping at the bit to get Google TV. My parents are in their 50’s and haven’t even sprung for a DVR yet and my Grandparents are just now learning to grasp a computer. So I don’t think that people of their generations are worried about getting tv, internet, and connecting their iPhones and Droids to their televisions. The generation it would probably effect would be mine and right now, most of us probably won’t have the money to afford it. Call me old fashioned but I already have a television, a lap top, and a smartphone. I know I’m certainly not going to run to the store to spend my money on a luxury item that realistically I already have. I’m sure having it all in one box is much more convenient, but as a poor college student, I’m looking more for efficiency. Now I’m sure this will be a big fad, and will continue to make headlines as a controversial issue, but I’m not sure we will see a drastic change in the way television is run any time soon. I’m looking at this more of a gateway item, something that will lead to better and more effective way of watching tv. It will push the networks to improve themselves as well as local cable providers to better their services and might make them even more affordable to entice viewers to stick with their services. And while there is always a chance of some casualties along the way, in this case television stations that do not chose to change and evolve with the times; things are only getting better for the consumer.
ReplyDeleteIf google follows though with this plan they will ruin TV as a whole. The world is becoming a internet based society. Everything has to do with the net in some fashion. I do pity CBS, ABC, NBC, etc. there really isn't much that they can do. Unless they form their powers with google.
ReplyDelete- ALEX GRIMSLEY
I think that television will be pushed to the side like radio was. The internet is taking over and replacing television and actually sitting down to watch the shows. People lead extremely busy lives and it is much more convenient to watch tv on a computer. People are able to choose when they want to watch it without many commercials if any at all. DVRs have helped with this, but sometimes its hard to find time while at home to sit down and watch the shows. People travel or work long hours and when they're home they have more to do than just sit down and watch tv.
ReplyDeleteDVRs and cable can be expensive as well. Not only is having tv shows on the internet convenient, its cheap. The regular Hulu is free and you can upgrade it for something like eight dollars a month. Netflix is only nine dollars a month and I'm sure Google is about the same if not free. Prices like that are very appealing to people. I know a family that has completely gotten rid of their cable and have accounts on Hulu and netflix and have I.TV. They end up spending less than 20 dollars a month instead of 50. Television is going to be slowly pushed to the side and forgotten, replaced by the internet.
My name is Lokelani Kalima from MPC 9:15 class MW. My positive attitude, for overall technology and how it is delivered has increased greatly after learning about where and how it came to be. From the radio to the telephone and television to now having it all in 1 compact device is convenient and reliable. As for google tv and their pros and cons.....who wouldnt want to have a free site that they can go to, to watch their favorite shows at anytime and anyplace. Yeahhh they affect the television broadcast ratings and the advertising but people are still watching these shows whether they dvr it, watch it on youtube or buy the dvd of their favorite show and burn it to give to friends....either way, google tv isnt the only tv giant that television networks have to keep their eye on because people are still going to find the easiest way to watch tv shows.
ReplyDeleteI agree with others who have already commented saying that I don’t think anything no matter how big could ever defeat the idea of unwinding on the couch with your favorite show on the actual television. Smart phones may have taken away from those picking up a newspaper on the way to work, but television has been the most widely used telecommunication medium for years and I don’t think it has any extreme competition quite yet. I haven’t heard too much about Google TV in the media to think it is going to win over the hearts of people everywhere. People enjoy watching their favorite shows on their big screen TV’s and a computer screen could never compare (monitor screens can only get to be so big and if you were to grab the largest on the market it would be far too pricey for most people).
ReplyDeleteI believe this change is good. The generation we live in now is on the go 24/7. For instance Mom are not just homemakers anymore they have carrers and families. Women who work do not have time to watch television at a certain time. Being able to watch at in their spare time is a better convenience for these type of women. The transformation of tv is good for our generation. Google tv is more appealing to our technology generation. As time goes by technology should get better. Google is the next step and we all need to used to it. Just as people adjusted form radio to television they can adjust from television to Google tv.
ReplyDeleteGoogle TV is a great concept. Since technology is so advanced, we have access to the internet at all times. Google TV is very convenient and we can watch our shows whenever we want. Although, I do not think the Big Three networks will ever disappear. There is nothing like sitting on your couch watching a movie on your big TV, or watching traditional things such as the Maceys Day Thanksgiving Parade. Nothing is comparable to a TV, but Google TV is a great advancement in technology for many people to user at their convenience.
ReplyDeleteMegan Sforzo
9:15 MPC Class
I personally think that neither will die, at least no time soon. There is nothing like the entire family sitting down once a week to watch their favorite show together on the big screen. Computers don't give you this opportunity. While they do allow you to watch that show that you missed while you were at work while you sit in your office chair at your desk. Both have value. Also, the anticipation of the show makes watching the commercials worth it. I don't want to wait until the next day to watch the show I wait for all week! However, I do know several people who work or have class, and have the designated time for when they watch their shows on their computer, thus they also get that feeling of anticipation.
ReplyDeleteThe previous comment by 36d9aaaa- on february 14, was by Kate Weckerly of the 9:15 MPC class
ReplyDeletei feel that the big three networks will not die as they are always going to have the one up on Google TV because the big three networks are always going to be the ones to air the brand new episodes of Programs where Google TV will only have the brand new episodes after they air on one of the big three networks... In addition all three also have sports programing which only air once where i have not seen an advertisement for any sports program on google TV.
ReplyDeleteI feel that what goes around comes around, especially in the entertainment industry. Although i dont feel that Google TV will completely destroy cable television, i do believe it will take a major hit because of it. But i know that like radio, the 3 major networks will find ways to reinvent themselves to stay marketable.
ReplyDeleteI highly doubt people will seriously stop using their televisions. Some people are more comfortable with using their tv sets rather than having to transition to something new such as this Google TV. I don't think it will be such a great issue. Every person has their own taste, opinions and comfort zones. Im sure the "New Age" kids will be crazy about the Google TV, but that doesn't mean television will die out because of it. Families or a group of friends hovered around a computer to watch a tv show is just impractical. With all the new game systems coming out left and right you still need your television for those, since you still need your tv for video games might as well use it to watch tv shows if you have it anyway.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Elena Gibbons and I am also a student in the 9:15 MPC class held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I personally believe that with all the new ways of access to watching new out coming shows and constant premieres of new shoes that this will not simple become something that google does for the upper hand, but also a matter that will eventually take place. It's 2011 and there are a thousand things constantly going on around us, life is much busier and hectic then it was simply ten years ago. For instance, Television is now offered by many cable companies and offers extras that allow the viewers to record, pause, replay, and keep their favorite shows for whenever it is convenient for them. In our culture people want things as quickly as they can get them, this new source of getting shows through the internet with google is the next step and the perfect direction for viewers all over.
ReplyDeleteIt's important that the Big 3 Television networks realize that overtime this will not become just a problem to panic over but a new reality that they must adapt to in order to survive. And to answer who killed the video star.... I would have to say it will be many more years till we can know what will replace video. As for now it is a constant source of entertainment for people to watch and listen giving them a copious amounts of joy.
I believe that eventually the internet tv will take over and destroy the big three. If you ever go on the internet you should know about hulu.com which literally show's you every show that has come on the big three and more, and of course with limited commercials. This attracts the eyes of people more because if a person is busy and they miss the show or if they know that it will be online later. Whats the point of watching it on tv or wasting your tivo space
ReplyDeleteGoogle and its new idea of seamless viewing of television is a great idea. A whole market I personally like the commercial breaks. The breaks give me time to, use the restroom, grab a snack, and talk about what I'm watching with the people I'm watching it with. Also without commercial breaks I would never get the motivation to leave the TV. Networks should be ready for this and invest in this new idea instead of complain about and fear. The wonderful thing about their position is they can embrace the movement, without having to pioneer the way.
ReplyDeleteI feel that as much as television will suffer-it is an inevitable part of life that is a non-stop cycle of success and then demise. We see this idea even in our own personal experiences-look at a movie star that once was in her prime but now is known to very few and is never talked of. Sadly, some of the greatest things in life disappear and our replaced by "the next big thing", but as consumers, this will never change. We get bored and want something different. Its like same with media-we are getting sick of waiting until 8 to watch our favorite show-google tv can give us whatever we want when we want-how does that not seem more favorable-sadly, the big three is just going to have to go with the changing times.
ReplyDeleteThere will be a shift towards internet based television but that will not be for a couple more years. TV companies will find a way to put their hands into Google TV as well as other online outlets. The Shift will be contingent on 3 major terms; faster internet bandwidth, more capable computers/TVs that are wifi compatible, and people that are willing to make the change. People are going to be the most difficult to change. Appeal to tradition keeps us from moving at an even faster rate than we already are moving in this circus of "new" that we live in.
ReplyDeleteI think that Google has a good idea, especially with less advertisings. I know advertising is important but commercials just get annoying most of the time.
ReplyDeleteAs a tv viewer I believe that Google TV is a great thing. I do not like commercials, but this could be bad for the economy. Viewers do by items based on how they are portrayed on commericals, if this goes away the buying of items would drastically be declined.
ReplyDeleteI don'think anyone killed the video star just yet, and I dont think anything will. Yeah google tv will make tv more acessable but knowing that,the tv networks will be working harder haveing to come up with more innovative ideas to keep viewers watching. There will always be people who aren't technological savy and wont even be able to figure out google tv. At the end of the day I think google tv is a wonderfull idea I love watching tv without commericals or interruptions and be able to have everything right at my fingertips but I also still love watching live tv too.
ReplyDelete-Amanda Kritzer
I kind of have a mixed feeling about Google TV and how it doesn't show any commercials. On one hand, I love watching TV with no commercials; I have DVR so I can just fast forward through them. On the other hand though, I also think that not showing commercials can hurt our economy. Companies buy ads on the TV to show as commercials and that’s a large chunk of money. Overall I feel as if Google TV needs to show some sort of advertisement, even if it's only for a 30 seconds. On hulu.com, a website to watch TV shows for free, that’s what they do so a lot of people can just catch up on their shows a lot faster, but the website still gets some money for showing one minute advertisements where the regular five minute commercials would be.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this post so much i think that the future of television is quickly dwindling with new technology such as Google TV and things like Netflix. I was just live streaming an episode of Dexter before even reading this blog tonight. During the day at school i am too busy to stay on track with watching television shows so streaming them offline is just so much easier. I think the future of top television networks will be effected by this but who knows if they will ever actually be officially over. I actually think thats kind of sad in a way.
ReplyDeleteI think it'll be interesting to really see if Google TV takes over. I know it's on it's way to the top but it's an ever changing market out there. People have less and less time nowadays and that's why certain programming is suffering to newer technologies.
ReplyDeleteI think this statement is very true, television did kill the radio star. I also think that one day in the future the internet might do the same thing as well. I have already started doing this by watching the show southpark online instead of watching it when it comes on t.v.. Also local movie stores and blockbusters are closing down everywhere due to redbox, on demand t.v., internet shows and netflixs popping up in grocery stores and even gas stations. technology changes everyday!
ReplyDeleteThere needs to be a lot of moderation when it comes to things like Google TV. For example, movies. I wanted to watch Paranormal Activity last night, which a friend had on Netflix, but then we wanted to watch the second movie of the series. Netflix didn't have it. We did a google search and found we could stream the movie, for free, at Megavideo. Netflix is about eight dollars a month as subscribers know. Other people who have commented said that the owners of the site get a small compensation, but the creators themselves may not be getting due credit.
ReplyDeleteI think we are witnessing history repeat itself due to the natural aspect of cultural evolution. As we progress, internet is taking a large turn towards how we attain our information. It would be silly to think that it wouldn't also be a way to attain media. Just like radio, TV stations will have to re-invent themselves to survive; sort of a media darwinism. In addition though, I don't think that television will be reduced down to what radio has become (versus what it was). Some people are still able to separate TV from the internet, Hulu vs. Primetime, etc.
ReplyDeleteI believe video killed the radio star, and internet killed the video star. As technology changed, popular forms of entertainment also changed. Video offered many benefits that radio could not, including a visual representation as opposed to only audio. Now the internet supplies viewers with the power to control when and where they view their favorite shows. Everything from hulu to youtube let's you watch shows you may be too busy to watch, or just forget to watch. Personally, I do not even know when or what channel 1 of my favorite shows is on. Why? I watch it once a week on hulu.com instead of live whenever I have the time. So I do think that TV will have to undergo some changes (youtube has already stopped the airing of TV shows on their site....) to survive this societal change.
ReplyDeleteI can totally see why T.V. Networks are worried about this growing use of the internet to stream and watch shows.Granted it provides convenience for people who might not be able to watch said shows at the normal airing time. Personally, I am involved with a lot of activities that occupy much of my time in the evening and so I am guilty of relying on sites like HULU to watch T.V. There are other options such as dish, digital cable, and TiVo which you can use to record shows on and save them for later to watch, but these methods cost money and not everyone is willing to spend the extra money to buy such devices. Now I am unaware if when these are recording if they count as "viewers" and is then recorded by the networks. If we start making the switch from TV to the internet then networks are going to have to come up with new ways to figure out what viewers want. All of these issues are tied to one another and in a way they create a domino effect, if one part were to fail, it would start a chain reaction and then the TV networks would have to come up with new ways to try bring attention back to the TV. In some ways, it might be internet that killed the television.
ReplyDelete-Caitlin Siegfried
I think it's a good thing that video company are creative and innovative to be competete with radio stars. This mean our technology is developping so fast.Yeah, in the futere internet such as Yutube might kill television.
ReplyDeleteThis comment by Shiyao Peng (speng2@kent.edu) of your 9:15-10:30 M/W MPC class.
Its natural for the Three Media Giants to be having worries about Google expanding ideas for television. They them selfs now are gonna have to think of innovative ideas to keep their customers with them. Google is becoming very powerful and i wouldn't be surprised if it starts bringing companies to their knees because thats what big business does so that they control the market. Also Another thing T.V. is going to have to watch out for is the possibilities that Shows can be streamed to iPads and other similar devices, giving consumers the ability to carry their viewing entertainment with them. Goggle would probably be behind such a thing.
ReplyDeleteI personally don't think that TV on cable should be done away with. I mean, going from radio to visual television was one thing, that I feel was very important for us to be able to see and hear what was going on in the world, but I think that theres no point of getting rid of cable. What, so people can just sit on there computers all day and be glued just to that. I think we are all on computers enough, and I don't think that putting cable tv on google will change anything, besides just make people be able to watch tv 24/7 in theres cars, restaurants and every else. We need to know when to say enough is enough with this pointless technology. America doesn't need to become any lazier than it already is.
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I dont think the big three stations need to worry about having a future market. People will still want to sit on the couch and watch regularly scheduled programming after a long day at work. Yes google tv will make it more of a challange for even the top stations but i think that is a good thing. Stations will be forced to be creative and inventive and come up with new ways to maintain an audience. I dont think google tv is something for major stations to loose sleep over because there are always new things coming into the market and they survived those. People still listen and enjoy the radio it's just not the star of the show anymore and i think thats all that will happen to regular television people will still watch and enjoy it enough to keep it a successful buisness it just wont be the star of the show.
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ReplyDeleteI would hate for TV to end all together because of something like the Google TV. I find it a lot more convenient to sit and watch television while doing homework, hanging with friends and killing spare time. Also, I feel like it would be way to complicated trying to stream things through the web. No one wants to sit and let a full TV program buffer for 35 minutes. I'd rather sit through commercials than that. TV will never die. It's like a bonding time for families everywhere.
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