Favorite intellectual TV channel

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants' favorite "intellectual" TV channels, exploring various options and personal preferences. The scope includes opinions on educational content, entertainment value, and the availability of channels in different regions.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a preference for NRK2, National Geographic, and the Science Channel, citing their educational programming.
  • Others mention the History Channel, with mixed feelings about its content quality compared to the Science Channel.
  • A few participants highlight PBS as a significant source of informative programming, emphasizing its variety and depth.
  • Some express frustration over the lack of certain channels in the poll, such as Comedy Central and the Sci-Fi Channel, suggesting they also offer educational content.
  • Concerns are raised about the quality of programming on channels like Discovery and the Military Channel, with some noting a shift towards less factual content.
  • Several participants indicate that their viewing choices depend on the specific programs available at the time.
  • Some express a lack of access to certain channels due to geographical limitations or financial constraints.
  • There are humorous remarks about the nature of TV and its relevance to participants' lives, with some indicating they do not watch TV regularly.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a variety of preferences without reaching a consensus on a single favorite channel. Multiple competing views remain regarding the best options for intellectual content.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention limitations such as regional availability of channels, personal time constraints affecting viewing habits, and the perceived decline in quality of educational programming across various networks.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals seeking recommendations for educational TV channels, those curious about the diversity of programming available, and viewers looking to engage with intellectual content in media.

TV Channel

  • Travel Channel

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • History Channel

    Votes: 14 32.6%

  • The Learning Channel

    Votes: 1 2.3%

  • Animal Planet Channel

    Votes: 1 2.3%

  • PBS Channel

    Votes: 8 18.6%

  • National Geographic Channel

    Votes: 7 16.3%

  • Bloomberg TV Channel

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Science Channel

    Votes: 11 25.6%

  • Military Channel

    Votes: 1 2.3%

  • G4Tech Channel

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    43
  • #31
Not much time to watch the TV in the first place, but PBS is pretty much the only thing that is decent to watch amongst all of the reality shows that clutter all of the networks.

Been far too busy in the first place though to watch TV, or even the news. I won't know if a hurricane hits until it lands right over me. :frown:
 
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  • #32
I love any science program I can find. There used to be some good programs on A&E and Discovery, but they are showing a lot of junk now. Even the History channel shows infomercials late at night.

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  • #33
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  • #34
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  • #35
But I grew up with PBS and haven't spent much time checking out the others.

Hubby and I play a "name that narrator" game on PBS. Michael Dorn is a fun one to identify, as is Richard Attenborough. Shatner and Nimoy are too obvious, get a bit of a groan when we hear them doing yet another narration.
 
  • #36
I have not watched anything education in quite a while. I chose TLC, but I think it is all home design now, so I probably should have not. Others that are good, imo, are the History Channel, and PBS. I don't think we get the Science channel here either.
 
  • #37
pattylou said:
But I grew up with PBS and haven't spent much time checking out the others.

Hubby and I play a "name that narrator" game on PBS. Michael Dorn is a fun one to identify, as is Richard Attenborough. Shatner and Nimoy are too obvious, get a bit of a groan when we hear them doing yet another narration.

:smile: :smile: :smile: I never thought about it; funny!

PBS just about lost me. For a while, up here in Oregon that is, about all that we could get on PBS besides the News Hour was Sewing with Nancy. :cry: :cry: :cry: Even re-runs of Lost in Space beat that one. :biggrin: But they have come to their senses, or got more money, or something...

I always enjoyed Connections.
 
  • #38
Science channel? I don't have that. I used to be a fan of the previous TechTV way back when it wasn't taken over by video games.

History Channel is on top of my list now since I'm a 20th century war buff, though I rarely watch TV anymore.

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  • #39
I don't watch TV, but when I did have a few channels I liked History, Discovery and Space.
 
  • #40
For me, it is [was, since I don't have a TV anymore] close between the History Channel and the Science Channel, but the History channel usually has a larger variety of shows and less repeats, unlike the science channel which seems like every time I turn it on, I have already seen it.
However, on a show for show basis, rather than over all, I would pick the Science Channel.
 
  • #41
Does junkyard wars ever do any new seasons anymore?
And what about mythbusters?
And is it just me or has the History Channel done about 40 "Engineering disasters"?
 
  • #42
History Channel. It actually has a wide range of stuff, not just history. There's a lot of tech programs, and a nice smattering of paranormal/ufo/cryptozoological stuff.
 

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