Tornado Specials coming to TWC

[WeatherSTARIII]

With the recent tornado outbreak in the south, TWC is going to air some tornado specials next week.
 
Source: http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/467499-Weather_Channel_Airing_Tornado_Specials.php
 
No big suprise here.

[Eric]

With the recent tornado outbreak in the south, TWC is going to air some tornado specials next week.
 
Source: http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/467499-Weather_Channel_Airing_Tornado_Specials.php
 
No big suprise here.

I miss the specials TWC aired in the 1980s and early 1990s.  They were considerably rarer than today, but that was good for two reasons: they were an infrequent, yet welcome, programming change, and, because there was more time to work on them, they were of exceptionally high quality.

I still remember the first special I watched on TWC: "Force Four" hosted by Marshall Sease in 1989 about Hurricane Hugo.  It was so well made that I kept that tape for years and years!  I wish I still had it, but... my mother had a habit of determining for herself what possessions I did and did not need, and, suffice it to say, I've lost a lot of stuff over the years simply because she thought it was unnecessary.

[twcclassics]

I miss the specials TWC aired in the 1980s and early 1990s.  They were considerably rarer than today, but that was good for two reasons: they were an infrequent, yet welcome, programming change, and, because there was more time to work on them, they were of exceptionally high quality.

Agreed. What I liked about them was that they focused more on the science of the weather involved. Weather was the focus, not people. Today the main focus is the misfortunes of those involved. I watch TV to be entertained and/or informed. I don't watch it to become depressed. It also makes it seem like they're profiting off these poor people. I know that's not their intention, but it does seem that way when a special is made about a specific storm, shortly after it happens.

[Eric]

I miss the specials TWC aired in the 1980s and early 1990s.  They were considerably rarer than today, but that was good for two reasons: they were an infrequent, yet welcome, programming change, and, because there was more time to work on them, they were of exceptionally high quality.

Agreed. What I liked about them was that they focused more on the science of the weather involved. Weather was the focus, not people. Today the main focus is the misfortunes of those involved. I watch TV to be entertained and/or informed. I don't watch it to become depressed. It also makes it seem like they're profiting off these poor people. I know that's not their intention, but it does seem that way when a special is made about a specific storm, shortly after it happens.

I completely agree with you.

[TWCmatthew]

It's good that TWC wants to air a special about record breaking current weather events. This may be longform I'll actually watch.

[WeatherSTARIII]

I miss the specials TWC aired in the 1980s and early 1990s.  They were considerably rarer than today, but that was good for two reasons: they were an infrequent, yet welcome, programming change, and, because there was more time to work on them, they were of exceptionally high quality.

Agreed. What I liked about them was that they focused more on the science of the weather involved. Weather was the focus, not people. Today the main focus is the misfortunes of those involved. I watch TV to be entertained and/or informed. I don't watch it to become depressed. It also makes it seem like they're profiting off these poor people. I know that's not their intention, but it does seem that way when a special is made about a specific storm, shortly after it happens.

I completely agree with you.

I agree with you both too. 

[Zach]

I wouldnt doubt if this was formatted like the storm sessions they did 2 years ago

[vanhalen1014]

This is the 3rd time they've played the special in just 1 day. I gotta admit, it's not that bad however.

[TWCmatthew]

I really like the special, it's very informational and keeps me watching.

[wxmediafan]

I have only seen bits and pieces of the April tornado special.  I'd definitely like to see the whole episode.  From what I saw, it seemed pretty interesting, and some of you seem to agree.