Many classic TV fans were outraged when the cable channel GSN dropped black & white programming from their regular schedule on March 30, 2009. Some of the programs which ultimately fell victim to this schedule change included What's My Line, I've Got A Secret, To Tell The Truth, and The Name's The Same. These programs are a fantastic glimpse of the metamorphosis of American culture in the 1950s and 1960s, and are full of legendary public figures, and they should be seen. Viewers were eventually given a taste of the classic 60s Password, and short runs of What's My Line and I've Got A Secret, but the network hasn't yet brought these shows back to the permanent schedule. The recent limited run of these shows in December 2010 brought excellent ratings, and there is demand among viewers to bring them back for good. The hope is that we, as viewers, can make our wishes known to GSN Programming, and/or network president David Goldhill, so that these timeless shows can be seen once again. If you're a fan of classic TV, classic movies, or 20th Century American history, please make your voice heard!!!
I spent the weekend rewatching some old episodes of What's My Line and I am reminded again of how much we are losing without these programs on television. The network still has not responded to my emails but I am keeping my files ready for the moment they finally decide to listen.
December 29, 2010
Seeing this level of support reminds me why watching these classic episodes with my grandfather felt so special. Knowing so many of you want to preserve this television history gives me hope that we can bring these timeless programs back to the screen.
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Linda Lund
15 years ago
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What's My Line is the only reason i even turn on GSN. Stop showin these new game shows that nobody watches anyway.
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Susan Hill
15 years ago
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The new stuff is just noisy garbage. The black and white shows had real people and real wit. Give us back our favorites!
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Kevin Johnston
15 years ago
Featured
its a shame they took them off. my grandparents and i used to watch every night. bring back the history of tv.
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Gary McKenzie
15 years ago
Featured
bring them back!!! tired of the same 3 modern shows on all day long. classic tv has way more charm
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Brenda Sanders
15 years ago
Featured
I miss the old shows. They were actually classy and funny. Bring back the black and white classics immediately.
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Mark Sinclair
15 years ago
Featured
GSN has really gone downhill since they cut the classics. bring back the golden era shows.
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Many classic TV fans were outraged when the cable channel GSN dropped black & white programming from their regular schedule on March 30, 2009. Some of the programs which ultimately fell victim to this schedule change included What's My Line, I've Got A Secret, To Tell The Truth, and The Name's The Same. These programs are a fantastic glimpse of the metamorphosis of American culture in the 1950s and 1960s, and are full of legendary public figures, and they should be seen. Viewers were eventually given a taste of the classic 60s Password, and short runs of What's My Line and I've Got A Secret, but the network hasn't yet brought these shows back to the permanent schedule. The recent limited run of these shows in December 2010 brought excellent ratings, and there is demand among viewers to bring them back for good. The hope is that we, as viewers, can make our wishes known to GSN Programming, and/or network president David Goldhill, so that these timeless shows can be seen once again. If you're a fan of classic TV, classic movies, or 20th Century American history, please make your voice heard!!!
I spent the weekend rewatching some old episodes of What's My Line and I am reminded again of how much we are losing without these programs on television. The network still has not responded to my emails but I am keeping my files ready for the moment they finally decide to listen.
December 29, 2010
Seeing this level of support reminds me why watching these classic episodes with my grandfather felt so special. Knowing so many of you want to preserve this television history gives me hope that we can bring these timeless programs back to the screen.
6 Comments
L
Linda Lund
15 years ago
Featured
What's My Line is the only reason i even turn on GSN. Stop showin these new game shows that nobody watches anyway.
S
Susan Hill
15 years ago
Featured
The new stuff is just noisy garbage. The black and white shows had real people and real wit. Give us back our favorites!
K
Kevin Johnston
15 years ago
Featured
its a shame they took them off. my grandparents and i used to watch every night. bring back the history of tv.
G
Gary McKenzie
15 years ago
Featured
bring them back!!! tired of the same 3 modern shows on all day long. classic tv has way more charm
B
Brenda Sanders
15 years ago
Featured
I miss the old shows. They were actually classy and funny. Bring back the black and white classics immediately.
M
Mark Sinclair
15 years ago
Featured
GSN has really gone downhill since they cut the classics. bring back the golden era shows.
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What's My Line is the only reason i even turn on GSN. Stop showin these new game shows that nobody watches anyway.