I'm Finally Going To Write the History Channel...

[Stealth Hunter]

I can't take it anymore. I used to love their channel, but now, all they've got is religious crap, truckers driving in the nothern-most hemisphere, loggers hacking trees up, the history of sex, and stuff about the universe. Almost forget their UFO "hunters" and monster hunters, which amount to little more than a bunch of idiots running around with cameras pointed at THEMSELVES whilst saying, "Something just brushed up against my ankle! WAIT- DID YOU SEE THAT?" Couldn't see it, bud; camera was focused on you.

I'll admit, they've still got a few good programs on, like Dogfights and Modern Marvels, but what has happened to their once great selection?

What happened to all the good programs they used to have, like Mail Call and World War II in Color? What happened to the programs about the Romans, Greeks, Middle Ages, and Imperial era?

Why is it that 90% of their programming schedule contains reality shows? Reality shows aren't history; hell, over half of 'em aren't even real! And what's will all the scientific things, which should be on the Discovery Channel (which has now become almost just as bad with the reality shows)?

I don't really know if this is going to make any kind of difference, and I'm fairly certain it won't, but we've at least got to protest this junk. I don't mind the shows themselves because they're actually pretty interesting, but I watch the History Channel for history, not for anything else.

If you're also tired of it, then feel free to join in.

[FIREWALL]

Sadly it's all about MONEY.

[Platapus]

I totally agree.

The history channel used to be my favourite channel back when I watched TV. But sadly it changed just like you posted.

My recommendation, write a real postal letter vice sending them an E-mail. E-mail is still too easy to delete (sometimes automatically) while if someone takes the time to write an actual letter, it still carries more weight.

Good luck with it, and don't forget to write letters to the current sponsors, they DO care if they are losing their demographic.

[SUBMAN1]

Nothing wrong with History Channel. Extreme Marksmen is on right now. Check it!

-S

[Stealth Hunter]

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Nothing wrong with History Channel. Extreme Marksmen is on right now. Check it!

-S

Other than the fact most of the history is missing.

[SUBMAN1]

Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

Other than the fact most of the history is missing.

Just went looking for a religious program in the guide - there are none! At least not for 2 weeks.

-S

PS. Though I consider religion a very important part of history. They should have more of it.

[Stealth Hunter]

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Just went looking for a religious program in the guide - there are none! At least not for 2 weeks.

-S

They were discussing the Gospel of Judas just yesterday and right after that, they brought on the "Bible Code", followed later that night with a program about the end of the world according to Revelations.

[Raptor1]

I completely agree, From time to time I saw some interesting stuff about WWI/WWII, The Romans or something like that (Aside from some of their better programs like Dogfights), But usually it's completely bracketed by stuff that has absolutely no relation to history...

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

I can't take it anymore. I used to love their channel, but now, all they've got is religious crap, truckers driving in the nothern-most hemisphere, loggers hacking trees up, the history of sex, and stuff about the universe. Almost forget their UFO "hunters" and monster hunters, which amount to little more than a bunch of idiots running around with cameras pointed at THEMSELVES whilst saying, "Something just brushed up against my ankle! WAIT- DID YOU SEE THAT?" Couldn't see it, bud; camera was focused on you.

I'll admit, they've still got a few good programs on, like Dogfights and Modern Marvels, but what has happened to their once great selection?

What happened to all the good programs they used to have, like Mail Call and World War II in Color? What happened to the programs about the Romans, Greeks, Middle Ages, and Imperial era?

Why is it that 90% of their programming schedule contains reality shows? Reality shows aren't history; hell, over half of 'em aren't even real! And what's will all the scientific things, which should be on the Discovery Channel (which has now become almost just as bad with the reality shows)?

I don't really know if this is going to make any kind of difference, and I'm fairly certain it won't, but we've at least got to protest this junk. I don't mind the shows themselves because they're actually pretty interesting, but I watch the History Channel for history, not for anything else.

If you're also tired of it, then feel free to join in.

The original topic was the nature of History Channel programming, the abundance of reality shows and the lack of real history programs, let's yank this thread back on topic. Please.

[Sailor Steve]

Done and done. We can continue this here:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...940#post881940

[Schroeder]

I only get to watch the history and military channel on youtube. Can it be that they have become very "patriotic" (biased) after 9/11?. The "Dogfights" shows for example are so horrible biased that it hurts to watch them. Did you ever see an American plane go down in one? They only show American victories (I won't deny that there have been many, but the picture is simply not complete if they show American victories only. There have been many non American aces and they do never get mentioned.)

@Sailor Steve

There has been a show called Wings of the Luftwaffe in the late 80's IIRC. I've seen one of the shows on youtube featuring the FW190.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Schroeder

@Sailor Steve

There has been a show called Wings of the Luftwaffe in the late 80's IIRC. I've seen one of the shows on youtube featuring the FW190.

Looking back I think you're right. All my videos are in storage so I can't look to see if I have it. Peter Ustinov hosted their 'Wings of the Red Star', or something like that. I just wanted to see them do a 'Wings of the Rising Sun'.

[Platapus]

Although it would take many programs just to cover all the American Aircraft, I do agree that "wings" concentrating on the Aircraft of other nations would be very interesting

[mrbeast]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Looking back I think you're right. All my videos are in storage so I can't look to see if I have it. Peter Ustinov hosted their 'Wings of the Red Star', or something like that. I just wanted to see them do a 'Wings of the Rising Sun'.

I remember 'Wings of the Red Star' on the Discovery Channel, was a very good programme, one of my favourites. Peter Ustinov's narration was excellent and set just the right tone. The scripts were well written and the subjects always interesting.

Not seen it repeated though, at least not in the UK. Which is a shame, infact I think I'll have a hunt round Amazon see if I can find a copy on DVD.

[Morts]

Originally Posted by Schroeder

I only get to watch the history and military channel on youtube. Can it be that they have become very "patriotic" (biased) after 9/11?. The "Dogfights" shows for example are so horrible biased that it hurts to watch them. Did you ever see an American plane go down in one? They only show American victories (I won't deny that there have been many, but the picture is simply not complete if they show American victories only. There have been many non American aces and they do never get mentioned.)

sounds sorta like discovery channel "america has the best blah, the best gah, the best durr, the best umm..." load of crap