Comments on: Hog TV – History Channel Monster Quest and More!

By: Arthur

Arthur — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:12:48 +0000

Phillip,

I actually find that Monster Quest to be quite laughable, but it is interesting sometimes as to what they choose to “find”. And the narration that they do in order to make the show seem dramatic honestly makes me giggle.

On a different note, is there any way to watch that episode you and Norcal are featured in. I was looking around over there, but nothing jumped out at me. I’d love to see it if there is a way.

By: Beastslayer

Beastslayer — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:34:07 +0000

Phillip,

You are right. As a documentary show devotee, History Channel’s venture into pseudo-science is very disappointing. It’s good my cable has chiron show screener. If I see UFO or monster quest, then I know that’s something I would want to waste my time into — although the Mega-hog show is one that I sat through.

Regards,

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:50:41 +0000

Well, our last bastion in non-cable non-satellite land was PBS, but because everybody dropped out of it, they keep playing Roy Orbison ad infitinum… I used to love him… and also pledge drives. However, every once in a while they let me see some of their old glory, Nature and Nova are still great, and they’ll be showing some good folks pig hunting (in the Bay Area), so that’s great!

By: Phillip Loughlin

Phillip Loughlin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:56:16 +0000

Greg, thanks for the kind words, and for dropping by! Hope you hang around!

I guess I can editorialize a bit more and say that I’m a little disappointed that channels like History Channel and National Geographic have gotten so caught up in entertainment over substance that they’re turning from great educational sources to just another source of “reality” TV. I guess you give the people what they want, which maybe doesn’t say a lot for “the people”, in my opinion.

And Josh, thank you too… it’s kinda fun. As far as the show, I’ll let folks know when it’s going to be online.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:51:22 +0000

“So anyway, I’m not gonna pick the show apart. It was actually not a terrible show, once you get past the narration and the objective. I didn’t find a lot of really useful information, but hey, that’s not what these programs are really about is it?”

Watching you write sideways trying to be nice is really entertaining, too!

I wish I had KQED here, but alas, no cable. I’ll check it out when/if they post it online.

By: Greg Moose Man Johnson

Greg Moose Man Johnson — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:01:34 +0000

Phillip,

You are spot on! Television Shows are becoming more and more hype (ridiculous as you would say) and trying to entertain instead of inform (they claim to be the “History Channel”).

I rather spend my time surfing the internet. At least there is a possibility that the information is actually real.

I live in the remotes of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Lake Superior Country and hunting & fishing is more than way of life, it’s a cultural necessity. It’s good to see and hear what is going on in other parts of the USA.

Publishing on the net is very important to all of us. Keep up the good work

Thanks again
Greg Moose Man Johnson – http://www.BearMountainQuest.com

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