Hallmark Channel buys `MASH' reruns

[John Corn]

The Hallmark Channel, the network owned by Crown Media Inc., announced Monday that it had obtained exclusive cable TV rights to the ageless sitcom "MASH." Industry reports say the multiyear deal with Crown Media, which is two-thirds owned by Hallmark Cards Inc., was worth at least $60 million.

:eek:not bad for a show that signed off the air 19 years ago.

[Scott Greczkowski]

Hmm Wonder that FX is going to do now that it lost the one show that consisted of half its programming lineup? :)

[Richard King]

Just what we need, another "Mash Channel". I always wondered when FX would change their name. :( I think Crown Media saw them coming and took advantage of them. MASH is so worn out on cable that I am amazed anyone watches it anymore.

[Rage]

I hate that show! They got Hogan's Heroes too, but I don't know when they start.

[Rage]

Maybe they could run Married With Children all the time?:D

[MikeW]

The way I read it, Hallmark has the exclusive on MASH. Does this also mean that it won't be shown on OTA channels as well? If so, I say thank god!

[Mark Holtz]

Hey, I love MASH, even through I seen every episode a half-dozen times. I'm even collecting the series on DVD.

I just wonder if Hallmark channel alters the music and opening credits. When I was out "sick" last week, I watched I Dream Of Jeannie, and I think the credits were somehow different.

[Brett]

I only like the early episodes of Mash with Henry and Trapper.

[jrjcd]

they didn't alter the credits on jeannis-during it's run it had at least three title sequences(one live action where jeannie meets nelson on the beach and kisses him and at least two animated versions)...

at the worst, they probably edit them down a sec or two for time

[invaliduser88]

TNN having Star Trek: TNG is still worse their freaking logo and advertisement drives me up the wall!

[jrjcd]

this is why God created expressvue...lol