TWC considering going off air on Christmas

[lfmusiclover]

According to a respected poster at EasternUSWx, and according to NewsBlues, TWC's financial situation is such that it is considering going taking live programming OFF THE AIR on Christmas Day, instead airing recorded programming the entire day, thereby saving alot of money in overtime pay. 

Link to post:http://www.easternuswx.com/bb/index.php?showtopic=180015&st=20&gopid=3219224&#entry3219224

[beanboy89]

It's the Storm Stories Atlanta Half-Marathon, this Christmas Day only on The Weather Channel! 

[lfmusiclover]

If this happens I certainly would think that viewership (any it might have on Christmas Day) would be diminished quite severely.   

[TWCToday]

You would think that with NBC behind Twc financing wouldn't be too much of a problem.  Really hope they keep live programming on Christmas

[lfmusiclover]

You would think that with NBC behind Twc financing wouldn't be too much of a problem.  Really hope they keep live programming on Christmas

Not necessarily. I heard that one of the groups that purchased TWC (Blackstone, I think it was) lost alot of money in the 3rd quarter. 

[Localonthe8s]

24 hours of long-form programming?! WTF

[jtmal0723]

24 hours of long-form programming?! WTF

I would hope not. We need tobe kept updated on weather conditions in the United States! BLASPHEMY! I doubt this would be true if there was some big storm system in the US or another hurricane (it has happened) in the tropics...

[lfmusiclover]

24 hours of long-form programming?! WTF

I would hope not. We need tobe kept updated on weather conditions in the United States! BLASPHEMY! I doubt this would be true if there was some big storm system in the US or another hurricane (it has happened) in the tropics...

Oh, I have no doubt that if a major event were happening TWC would certainly stay on the air. 

[Evan2015]

24 hours of long-form programming?! WTF

If it were to happen, it would probably be nothing but Forecast Earth

[ABC7]

I have enough problems with the afternoon schedule, but taking Xmas day off is ridiculous. Instead of showing long-form programs, how about looping the local/satellite forecast? Music could be Trammell Starks or someone else, not Christmas music, the music genre that I hate as much as rap and boy band.

[TWCToday]

You would think that with NBC behind Twc financing wouldn't be too much of a problem.  Really hope they keep live programming on Christmas

Not necessarily. I heard that one of the groups that purchased TWC (Blackstone, I think it was) lost alot of money in the 3rd quarter. 

Very interesting! I wonder if TWC had to go over their budget on the HD studion too

[Jae]

Excellent idea: I'm sure the OCM's would much rather enjoy being at home with their families and enjoying the holidays rather than working on air over Christmas Day. Not only does it ease this matter, but it saves money. Brilliant 

[lfmusiclover]

I agree with you. Most other people are off on Christmas, so I think they should be too. 

[chris9277]

I think in case there is any severe weather problems (there has to be in at least one section of the world), they should keep 1 or 2 meteorologists on duty, or maybe to update weather.com

[Mike M]

You know what would be better than long-form? They could just air the emergency feed with Christmas music and LDL all day, along with the LOT8's and a few commercial breaks in between.