Cutbacks at TVG

[Alan07]

TVG programming is all over the map. The refusal to show Woodbine racing and an apparent anti-bias against harness racing seems to be noticeable to all parties now. The network seems to think that showing Remington and Charles Town would result in better figures, but it doesn't. Keeneland is on the net in a few weeks, but most of us (I would assume) will watch those races on their HD feed online.

All one has to do is watch the channel tonight to see what their motives are. Showing Turfway, Remington and Charles Town over Meadowlands and having Rich and Christina host "Drive Time" or whatever they would like to call it.

What's wrong with Remington? And Charles Town is a great spot-play track.

You're just jellus.

[trackrat59]

Interesting thread.

I have both TVG and HRTV. I refuse to watch TVG. TVG to me is like reading fiction. At times I put HRTV on without the sound.

I don't give a rat’s about what ANY of those people have to say. If I want to find out what other people’s opinions are I usually come here to see if anyone has anything to say on the matter. If not, I decide on my own and hope for the best.

I use Twinspires so I can pick and choose what I want to watch when I want to watch it.

On the other hand I hate to hear that anyone lost their job. I hope those folks find work as quickly as possible. Best of luck to all of them.

[k9styl94]

I thought Frank Lyons got canned.
He's on the set w/ Todd & Simon??

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Kasept

I believe Stauffer has ended his association with TVG.

I assume to spend more time with the family. We all know what a devoted husband and step dad Vic fashions himself to be!

[Gin talking]

Frank Lyons was on the air today, for those who thought he was off. I guess i am in the minority, I prefer TVG.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Gin talking

Frank Lyons was on the air today, for those who thought he was off. I guess i am in the minority, I prefer TVG.

If you discount the effect Ken Rudolph has on my will to live, TVG is something I can generally tolerate.

I think Simon Bray has an appropriate last name so I try to tune him out as well, but the others I can deal with in short stints.

Frank Lyons I don't mind at all. He's bright, and says fairly interesting things.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

If you discount the effect Ken Rudolph has on my will to live, TVG is something I can generally tolerate.

I think Simon Bray has an appropriate last name so I try to tune him out as well, but the others I can deal with in short stints.

Frank Lyons I don't mind at all. He's bright, and says fairly interesting things.

I actually like Bray, I think he comes across as bright an informative. That being said, maybe it's just the effect because he always seems to be working with Schrupp and Rudolph. It's almost like when a so-so looking girl hangs out with a bunch of slobs, thus making her look like Ms. America. I guess it could be the same thing with Bray and I'm just being fooled.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I actually like Bray, I think he comes across as bright an informative. That being said, maybe it's just the effect because he always seems to be working with Schrupp and Rudolph. It's almost like when a so-so looking girl hangs out with a bunch of slobs, thus making her look like Ms. America. I guess it could be the same thing with Bray and I'm just being fooled.

As Teal'C would say.

Indeed.

[Uncle Daddy]

IMO, TVG has a more complete body of work ovet the last 7-10 years than HRTV. You have to seperate the on air host filling time from any decent handicapping discussions. If they all talked 100% bland figures, times and pedigree, we would kill them for having no personallity.

Frank Lyons made me laugh and offered good insight with The Works and some of the deby coverage. If you liked any of the 4, don't see them landing on the alternative any time soon.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Uncle Daddy

IMO, TVG has a more complete body of work ovet the last 7-10 years than HRTV. You have to seperate the on air host filling time from any decent handicapping discussions. If they all talked 100% bland figures, times and pedigree, we would kill them for having no personallity.

Frank Lyons made me laugh and offered good insight with The Works and some of the deby coverage. If you liked any of the 4, don't see them landing on the alternative any time soon.

The works is a great show when Tom Amoss is talking. He knows exactly what is going on, but they could add another actual trainer, instead of Simon Bray and do really well with it. This is the one show worth a damn

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Scav

The works is a great show when Tom Amoss is talking. He knows exactly what is going on, but they could add another actual trainer, instead of Simon Bray and do really well with it. This is the one show worth a damn

Yeah, but truthfully it's only needed for a couple weeks a year (Derby and Breeders Cup weeks).

[Split Rock]

Originally Posted by Scav

The works is a great show when Tom Amoss is talking. He knows exactly what is going on, but they could add another actual trainer, instead of Simon Bray and do really well with it. This is the one show worth a damn

Sure does. He knows exactly what is going on in the pharmaceutical world, too.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by Split Rock

Sure does. He knows exactly what is going on in the pharmaceutical world, too.

We are wagering in the pharmaceutical world.

[Seattleallstar]

I enjoy TVG, Kotulak was a stick in the mud although he did play his straight arrow part to a tee. Mr. B on the other hand Im not happy or sad one way or the other. I am also interested to see what Greg Wolf's new blog has, as he pointed out it might ruffle a few feathers at the network. But I dont like this wacky stuff they are trying out, like that show with Dave Weaver and Simon, where they pretended not to know they were being filmed while on a commercial break and Dave breaks some prop. That was not funny at all.

[Seattleallstar]

best analyst is Les Onaka hands down, he knows the QH's. TVG is crazy if they let him go.

[Alan07]

Gary Seibel was let go yesterday.

Originally Posted by Alan07

Gary Seibel was let go yesterday.

He's currently on display at Madame Tussauds.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Alan07

Gary Seibel was let go yesterday.

It cuts like a knife.

[pointman]

I was in the car yesterday and the radio was on 126, not sure who was on TVG, but they were talking about Zenyatta losing the foal and claimed that Moss will have to shell out another $75K to have her bred to Bernardini again. I am no expert, but these people are supposed to be, as far as I know a stud fee is paid only when a foal is born alive. These guys should know better!