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Podcast #1199: TV Renewal Scorecard

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

Release Date: 05/02/2025

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On this week’s show we go back to the second week of May 2007 where we look give you some tips on buying speakers that still hold true today. We also look at wireless speakers and read a couple of emails from back then.   

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On this week’s show we take a look back at the transition from black and white to color and compare it to the transition to HDTV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: The History of Color Television in the United States  We received an email from a listener with a link to a YouTube video called . It's a long video but an extremely informative presentation that takes a fascinating and detailed look at early color TV programming. Watch it if you get a chance.You can skip through parts of it because it's four hours long. This week we thought...

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On this week’s show we go back to May of 2007 where we look at an article titled: 10 things about sound but were afraid to ask as well as revisiting a trip to Costco. We also look at the news and email of the day.  

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On this week’s show We rundown the recently concluded TV season and which shows are coming back for another season. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News:   Other: TV Renewal Scorecard Each TV season we highlight the upcoming TV season in September and then around the end of April we take a look at which shows are coming back. This list is provided by TV Line and can be found .  The Scorecard does not include unscripted series. The eight levels in TVLine’s annual renewal scorecard are as follows: Officially renewed A sure thing A safe bet...

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In this episode we read some emails concerning mp3 bit rates and more on HDDVD. We also explain Dolby Surround. We finish with a TV Show Theme trivia game. 

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On this week’s show we ask, how satisfied are you with your streaming service providers? We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: State of Streaming: Satisfaction with streaming providers (The Streamable) How are Americans really feeling about their streaming services? Recently, we surveyed nearly 1,500 cord-cutters to get a clearer picture of how people are watching, what they’re paying, and which services they are most satisfied with. The results reveal shifting habits in a saturated streaming market and point to what matters most as we speed...

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I thought it would be fun to go back and listen to a few episodes from the "old" days. Thanks to Milton Scritsmier I now have access to our podcasts going back to 2007.    Let me know if you would like me to continue    

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On this week’s show we look at a technology that could end HDMI. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: Is GPMI the beginning of the end of HDMI?  Over 50 Chinese companies including Hisense and TCL have joined forces to back an HDMI alternative called GPMI (General Purpose Media Interface). This new wired communication standard is designed to integrate multiple functionalities into a single cable, aiming to rival HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt. The following are some key features: High Bandwidth for Data Transmission - GPMI Type-B:...

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On this week’s show look at five trends that are shaping home theaters in 2025 and we look at what will drive home automation into the next decade. Pulse we read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: Here are Five Trends Shaping Home Theater Experiences in 2025: 1. Immersive Audio Systems: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X continue to dominate, with more homes adopting multi-dimensional sound setups. Ceiling speakers and soundbars with upward-firing drivers are increasingly popular, creating a cinema-like audio bubble. 2. 8K Resolution Adoption: While 4K remains...

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On this week’s show we discuss whether physical media is making a comeback and could a Bezel-less OLED be the future of large format TVs. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: Physical media is finally making a comeback, and here's the proof Despite a decline in overall physical media sales, which dipped below $1 billion in 2024, there are signs of resilience and growth in specific sectors. Major retailers like Best Buy and Target are phasing out physical media, but Sony's announcement of a new Blu-ray player, the UBP-X700/K, set for release in...

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On this week’s show We rundown the recently concluded TV season and which shows are coming back for another season. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

News:

Other:

TV Renewal Scorecard

Each TV season we highlight the upcoming TV season in September and then around the end of April we take a look at which shows are coming back. This list is provided by TV Line and can be found here. 

The Scorecard does not include unscripted series. The eight levels in TVLine’s annual renewal scorecard are as follows:

  • Officially renewed
  • A sure thing
  • A safe bet
  • Could go either way
  • A long-shot
  • Essentially cancelled
  • Officially cancelled
  • Too early to tell

ABC

CBS

Not on the list is Survivor. There will be a season 50 at a minimum!

CW

Fox

NBC

Fun facts about the 2024-2025 TV Season

  • CBS Dominates Viewership (Again): CBS claimed the title of the most-watched network for the 17th consecutive season, with shows like Tracker leading as the season’s top entertainment program, averaging a larger audience than its debut season. CBS also boasted eight of the top 10 most-watched programs, including new show hits Matlock and Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
  • Freshman Shows Boost Time Slots: New series like CBS’s reboot of Matlock and ABC’s High Potential and Shifting Gears improved their respective time slots’ viewership. Matlock became the season’s most-watched new series, while Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage was the top comedy.
  • Reboots and Spinoffs Rule: The season leaned heavily on familiar franchises. Examples include CBS’s NCIS: Origins (a prequel to NCIS), Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (a Young Sheldon spinoff), and NBC’s Happy’s Place (starring Reba McEntire, echoing her sitcom roots). This reflects a cautious approach by networks, favoring known brands over original concepts.
  • Long-Running Shows Keep Going: Iconic animated series on Fox, like The Simpsons (renewed through its 40th season), Family Guy (through its 27th season), and Bob’s Burgers (through its 19th season), continued their historic runs, cementing their status as cultural staples.
  • The CW’s Reboot Continues: The CW, now under new management, focused on sports and unscripted content, airing NASCAR Xfinity Series races and shows like Totally Funny Animals. It also renewed scripted series like Sullivan’s Crossing for a third season, signaling a shift from its former teen-drama-heavy identity.
  • Broadcast TV Still Draws Older Viewers: Social media chatter on X suggested younger audiences are drifting from broadcast TV, with “boomers” as the primary viewers. This perception aligns with complaints about repetitive genres (cop, lawyer, doctor shows) and a lack of risk-taking, though hits like Tracker and High Potential still pulled diverse viewers.