Clinton: American Experience

Senator · 02-21-2012, 11:01 PM

Was wondering if anyone caught the very well made 2 part documentary the past few nights on PBS.

So strange that seems like yesterday and 100 years ago all at once.

Senator · 02-22-2012, 08:58 AM

I wish to apologize to the members of this august forum. I forgot where I was at.

Carry on:

MrBug708 · 02-22-2012, 09:02 AM

Maybe nobody watched it? I certainly didnt know anything about it or that it was even on

BillJasper · 02-22-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Maybe nobody watched it? I certainly didnt know anything about it or that it was even on

Me either. Wonder if it's available on the ipad PBS app?

JPhillips · 02-22-2012, 09:06 AM

I rehearse at night and don't see TV.

Ksyrup · 02-22-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Maybe nobody watched it? I certainly didnt know anything about it or that it was even on

Same here.

I was watching a multi-part documentary, but it was called Metal Evolution.

Senator · 02-22-2012, 09:10 AM

no worries, just having fun

Drake · 02-22-2012, 09:18 AM

Did it talk about that part in The Family Guy where Clinton and Peter got stoned and ate that pig? I always wanted more insight into that incident.

stevew · 02-22-2012, 10:16 AM

If you hear any noise, it's just me and the boys?

RainMaker · 02-22-2012, 11:28 AM

I like the American Experience ones they've done on others. Will find the next re-airing and DVR this.

Edit: If you guys have Netflix, there are a ton of these on there. Just got done watching one on Robert E Lee. They have a bunch of recent Presidents on there too. Nixon, Reagan, and Carter were all fascinating.

JonInMiddleGA · 02-22-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Senator

Was wondering if anyone caught the very well made 2 part documentary the past few nights on PBS.

Can't say that I did.

TV is tough when you have a lint collection to keep organized.

Ksyrup · 02-22-2012, 12:08 PM

I never really thought about it before, but PBS is really screwed by being grouped with the broadcast channels on most cable/satellite channel lineups. I have DTV, and our locals (along with PBS) are in the 14-60 channel range, while everything we watch starts in the 200's. Aside from live sports, the last time we watched a broadcast TV show was last year's American Idol - and that was the only show we watched.

Because of that, I will never be looking through the DTV guide and accidentally stumble on an interesting show on PBS and just start watching it. PBS would be well-served to try to get itself placed among all the niche cable channels where some of us might tune in as a result of looking through the guide and seeing something that interests us. I don't know if that's possible due to it being "a local channel," but I wonder if it would see an increase in viewers tucked among A&E, Bio, History, Documentary Channel, National Geographic, Discovery, etc.?

JonInMiddleGA · 02-22-2012, 12:10 PM

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I don't know if that's possible due to it being "a local channel,"

That would make sense, as there isn't (afaik) a "national" PBS feed, only local ones.

Kodos · 02-22-2012, 12:12 PM

I'm waiting for Clinton: The Ride.

Ksyrup · 02-22-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

That would make sense, as there isn't (afaik) a "national" PBS feed, only local ones.

I don't know anything about how the technical stuff works, other than from my simple mind it wouldn't seem to be too difficult to re-direct channel 46 to 267. But I'm sure A LOT more goes into it than I could ever imagine.

We do watch the local news at 10pm nearly every night. That's about the only time I'd actually see the listing of what's on PBS unless I make a conscious effort to look for it. And typically, I start at ESPN and work my way to the kids' channels, or vice versa. For that reason, I almost never see the music channels, either, since they're in the 320-340 range. But that's probably for the best.

JonInMiddleGA · 02-22-2012, 12:23 PM

The placement probably doesn't impact them as much as it could though, their primary audience is more similar in terms of age to broadcast than cable.

Let's face it, while the History Channel viewers might drift over, the MTV crowd isn't going to.

Ksyrup · 02-22-2012, 12:27 PM

True. I imagine there's a ton of age 50-and-up clicks from PBS to 11pm news to Leno. Assuming they wake up before all the shows are over, of course.

EagleFan · 02-22-2012, 12:47 PM

First I heard about it, but thank you for the pic!

DaddyTorgo · 02-22-2012, 03:00 PM

Dang - will have to catch a reairing or something of this since I'm overseas.

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02-22-2012, 11:28 AM	#10
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I like the American Experience ones they've done on others. Will find the next re-airing and DVR this. Edit: If you guys have Netflix, there are a ton of these on there. Just got done watching one on Robert E Lee. They have a bunch of recent Presidents on there too. Nixon, Reagan, and Carter were all fascinating. Last edited by RainMaker : 02-22-2012 at 11:31 AM.

02-22-2012, 12:08 PM	#12
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I never really thought about it before, but PBS is really screwed by being grouped with the broadcast channels on most cable/satellite channel lineups. I have DTV, and our locals (along with PBS) are in the 14-60 channel range, while everything we watch starts in the 200's. Aside from live sports, the last time we watched a broadcast TV show was last year's American Idol - and that was the only show we watched. Because of that, I will never be looking through the DTV guide and accidentally stumble on an interesting show on PBS and just start watching it. PBS would be well-served to try to get itself placed among all the niche cable channels where some of us might tune in as a result of looking through the guide and seeing something that interests us. I don't know if that's possible due to it being "a local channel," but I wonder if it would see an increase in viewers tucked among A&E, Bio, History, Documentary Channel, National Geographic, Discovery, etc.? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 02-22-2012 at 12:08 PM.

02-22-2012, 09:02 AM	#3
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Maybe nobody watched it? I certainly didnt know anything about it or that it was even on

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02-22-2012, 12:27 PM	#17
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	True. I imagine there's a ton of age 50-and-up clicks from PBS to 11pm news to Leno. Assuming they wake up before all the shows are over, of course. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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