[robl45]

does dish really not have sprout? i think i like dish better than directv but thats a serious deal breaker when you have young kids.

 

[James Long]

There are trade offs. Some people like getting NFL RedZone without buying an expensive NFL package.

 

[tampa8]

It may be a deal breaker for you, if so get Direct TV. Just as James posted, I am thrilled to be able to get the NFL Zone without getting the whole NFL package. I am happy to get the Superstations no one else offers. I watch EuroNews daily without getting a whole international package, Can't do that most other providers. I watch BBCA often, in HD. Can't do that with Direct TV.

Point being, each provider offers what it does. It's up to you to pick who best fits.

 

[SayWhat?]

Never heard of it.

 

[robl45]

i take it thats a yes that they really don't have it.

 

[RasputinAXP]

Yes, they really don't have it. My 4 and 2 year old kids don't seem to care. Disney Channel and Nick Jr provide more than enough programming for them that I have to turn it off.

 

[mdavej]

Can't you get most Sprout content over the air from PBS Kids sub-channels anyway? And what's the deal with Caillou? Why is he so whiny, and why is he bald?

 

[Jhon69]

Yes, they really don't have it. My 4 and 2 year old kids don't seem to care. Disney Channel and Nick Jr provide more than enough programming for them that I have to turn it off.

Ain't that the truth!.

My grandkids made the transition to different programming with no problems.

 

[RasputinAXP]

My kids transition to new shows every 3 months anyway, so it's really just a tossup whether I'm going to have to set a new timer or not...

 

[wildnphx]

:imwith:

 

[FTA Michael]

Waay back when, when I was deciding between DirecTV and Dish, I figured that regular PBS + a DVR = PBS Kids. The name has changed to Sprout, but the equation still works.

 

[robl45]

Waay back when, when I was deciding between DirecTV and Dish, I figured that regular PBS + a DVR = PBS Kids. The name has changed to Sprout, but the equation still works.

then you get 1/8th of what is actually on sprout.

 

[levibluewa]

I didn't realize there was such a lack of kids channels, but I guess I must be in error. You check out DISHs page on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/dish?sk=wall&filter=1

and 99% of the posts are parents/kids whining about DISNEY JR., and when DISH is going to add it...like the earth will stop spinning if they don't. I'm inclined to think that the posts are a concerted effort by DISNEY to coerce DISH into paying big $$$$ to resolve their HD dispute.

Any of you think DISNEY JR is apt to find a way on DISH without a dispute resolution?

 

[robl45]

maybe because kids want to watch disney? just a thought. my kid loves mickey mouse club.

I didn't realize there was such a lack of kids channels, but I guess I must be in error. You check out DISHs page on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/dish?sk=wall&filter=1

and 99% of the posts are parents/kids whining about DISNEY JR., and when DISH is going to add it...like the earth will stop spinning if they don't. I'm inclined to think that the posts are a concerted effort by DISNEY to coerce DISH into paying big $$$$ to resolve their HD dispute.

Any of you think DISNEY JR is apt to find a way on DISH without a dispute resolution?