History (formerly known as The History Channel) - Blu-ray Forum

Hypergirl · 09-30-2009, 10:09 AM

Hello guys,

First, thankyou to a moderator for giving me the okay to post this

My name is Rachael and I'm working with the UK version of History to help spread the word about their programmes online.

I'm working on plenty of things, such as the mighty Ice Road Truckers, and crime documentaries on History's sister channel, Crime & Investigation Network.

On tonight at 9pm is Ax Men. Are there any fans here?

There's a great clip from tonight's episode on the official Facebook Page here

Any comments/opinions? Are there any other series on History you're into?

Let me know!

Rachael

Hypergirl · 11-04-2009, 08:38 AM

If anyone is a fan of Ice Road Truckers, there's an episode on History tomorrow at 9pm.

To get a look of what's coming up, check out this clip on Facebook. It shows the rivalry between two of the shows veterans, Hugh and Alex.

Does anyone have a favourite programme on History, or it's sister channels, Bio and Crime & Investigation Network?

jw · 11-04-2009, 03:17 PM

I have never watched ice road truckers but I like Dirty Jobs(probably wrong network

)

Riff Magnum · 11-04-2009, 03:19 PM

I wish there were more history programs on the history channel. Just my two cents.

Fighter · 11-04-2009, 03:20 PM

Seems like all they show are 'Gangland' and prison lockup programs.

What happened to good 'ole fashion actual History???

Riff Magnum · 11-04-2009, 03:22 PM

that's my beef. Plus all the "reality" shows. I mean once you've seen one episode of ice road truckers or deadliest catch, you've seen 'em all.

Solok · 11-04-2009, 03:22 PM

One of the newest series I have seen come up on History is "Clash of the Gods". I would definitely like to see more episodes.

lobo81865 · 11-04-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

I wish there were more history programs on the history channel. Just my two cents.

A big ditto. That's why I find myself watching History International much more often than the other channel. I care nothing for Axmen or Ice Road Truckers. Love Deadliest Catch, Man Vs. Wild, and Survivorman on Discovery though.

fatediesel · 11-04-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwbbud

I have never watched ice road truckers but I like Dirty Jobs(probably wrong network

)

Yep, Dirty Jobs is Discovery channel. I kind of agree there should be more history programs on the channel, no idea why a show like Pawn Stars is on a channel supposedly about history. I enjoyed their recent program on the JFK assassination though.

Edit: Deadliest Catch is also a Discovery channel program, although it is very similar in nature to Ice Road Truckers.

jw · 11-04-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

Yep, Dirty Jobs is Discovery channel. I kind of agree there should be more history programs on the channel, no idea why a show like Pawn Stars is on a channel supposedly about history. I enjoyed their recent program on the JFK assassination though.

I just know them by numbers....

Wife knows more as she watches more tv than i do

Riff Magnum · 11-04-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatediesel

Yep, Dirty Jobs is Discovery channel. I kind of agree there should be more history programs on the channel, no idea why a show like Pawn Stars is on a channel supposedly about history. I enjoyed their recent program on the JFK assassination though.

Edit: Deadliest Catch is also a Discovery channel program, although it is very similar in nature to Ice Road Truckers.

I thought it might be discovery.

Another_Dude · 11-04-2009, 03:42 PM

Unless we're talking about Ice Road Truckers exploring a recently purchased Alaska or Pawn Stars during the California gold rush then I'm not interested.

You think they ever see the word "History" on their company letterhead and get the bright idea to produce shows about something historic?

However, the JFL show was great.

uziel5000 · 11-04-2009, 03:43 PM

I love The History Channel (or History) and Modern Marvels, The Universe and many others are regular shows for me. I also like those mini-series type of shows like The PResidents, and The States. Both History and History International are programmed in as favorites in my remote.

I hve to agree though, the while I'm sure that Ax Men and Ice Road Truckers are good shows, I would prefer more content about, well... History.

un4gvn94538 · 11-04-2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hypergirl

Hello guys,

First, thankyou to a moderator for giving me the okay to post this

My name is Rachael and I'm working with the UK version of History to help spread the word about their programmes online.

I'm working on plenty of things, such as the mighty Ice Road Truckers, and crime documentaries on History's sister channel, Crime & Investigation Network.

On tonight at 9pm is Ax Men. Are there any fans here?

There's a great clip from tonight's episode on the official Facebook Page here

Any comments/opinions? Are there any other series on History you're into?

Let me know!

Rachael

reality shows are really annoying imho. i was sick of them years ago. seems like theres one for every job from baking a cake to chopping wood and even drug and alchohol abuse. the only one i watch is pawn stars.
i like modern marvels and actual history and sometimes gangland, monster quest, how the earth was made, cities of the underworld, boneyard, and lock n load! sorry bu i love r. lee ermey

repete66211 · 11-04-2009, 05:17 PM

I loved The History Channel back when it featured...well, history. Now it seems every time I turn it on there is some about the end of the world, Nostradamus, UFOs, cryptozoology or some other New Age, woo-woo nonsense. This sort of programming is just unintelligent, uniformed, unscientific, easy, dumbing-down television. (How about a show featuring skeptics investigating things like Nostradamus, UFOs, etc.?) I never liked "reality" TV, so your shows about things like pawn shops, lumberjacks and truck drivers do nothing for me either.

On the upside, I do like R. Lee Ermey. I also like any other program that will teach me about something interesting. How about updating Cosmos?

uziel5000 · 11-04-2009, 05:20 PM

The David Carradine show on History was Wild West Tech. Awsome show.

brett_day · 11-04-2009, 05:25 PM

the history channel has really lost itself! it got caught up in the reality show bandwagon and is not true to it's roots anymore! more shows like the jfk assassination are a must!

Duffy12 · 11-04-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by brett_day

more shows like the jfk assassination are a must!

Yes! Please!

Oliver Stone's JFK did way more than enough damage to this important and tragic moment in history! They need to re-educate people that believe these myths that have no truths to them.

________________

Now if you all remember when this channel first started, it seemed that all they had were shows about Hitler's attempted assassination shown on a loop over and over again.

I remember a joke from the Drew Carey show that mentioned this by saying that without WWII there would be no 'History Channel'. Har-har

________________

Ice Road Truckers was ok but please, no 'crime documentaries' or 'Gangland' specials. If I wanted that I would just turn to the 'A&E' channel! That's all that they have on there anymore! They have cornered the market on crime. They need to change their name!

All I want is lots of history! Specially from the other side of the globe. Also more R. Lee Ermey! You can never have to much of him.

.

JasonHensley · 11-04-2009, 11:38 PM

History International shows a lot of actual history shows. But, many of them first aired on the History Channel and it's not in HD around my area. Still good to see shows on it like Banned from the Bible, Building an Empire, and many other good shows.

Riff Magnum · 11-05-2009, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duffy12

Yes! Please!

Oliver Stone's JFK did way more than enough damage to this important and tragic moment in history! They need to re-educate people that believe these myths that have no truths to them.

________________

Now if you all remember when this channel first started, it seemed that all they had were shows about Hitler's attempted assassination shown on a loop over and over again.

I remember a joke from the Drew Carey show that mentioned this by saying that without WWII there would be no 'History Channel'. Har-har

________________

Ice Road Truckers was ok but please, no 'crime documentaries' or 'Gangland' specials. If I wanted that I would just turn to the 'A&E' channel! That's all that they have on there anymore! They have cornered the market on crime. They need to change their name!

All I want is lots of history! Specially from the other side of the globe. Also more R. Lee Ermey! You can never have to much of him.

.

Why don't you educate us on what really happened that day?

09-30-2009, 10:09 AM	#1
Hypergirl Junior Member Member since:Sep 2009	History (formerly known as The History Channel) Hello guys, First, thankyou to a moderator for giving me the okay to post this My name is Rachael and I'm working with the UK version of History to help spread the word about their programmes online. I'm working on plenty of things, such as the mighty Ice Road Truckers, and crime documentaries on History's sister channel, Crime & Investigation Network. On tonight at 9pm is Ax Men. Are there any fans here? There's a great clip from tonight's episode on the official Facebook Page here Any comments/opinions? Are there any other series on History you're into? Let me know! Rachael

11-04-2009, 03:17 PM	#3
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	I have never watched ice road truckers but I like Dirty Jobs(probably wrong network)

11-04-2009, 05:17 PM	#15
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	I loved The History Channel back when it featured...well, history. Now it seems every time I turn it on there is some about the end of the world, Nostradamus, UFOs, cryptozoology or some other New Age, woo-woo nonsense. This sort of programming is just unintelligent, uniformed, unscientific, easy, dumbing-down television. (How about a show featuring skeptics investigating things like Nostradamus, UFOs, etc.?) I never liked "reality" TV, so your shows about things like pawn shops, lumberjacks and truck drivers do nothing for me either. On the upside, I do like R. Lee Ermey. I also like any other program that will teach me about something interesting. How about updating Cosmos? Last edited by repete66211; 11-04-2009 at 05:24 PM.

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11-04-2009, 08:38 AM	#2
Hypergirl Junior Member Member since:Sep 2009	If anyone is a fan of Ice Road Truckers, there's an episode on History tomorrow at 9pm. To get a look of what's coming up, check out this clip on Facebook. It shows the rivalry between two of the shows veterans, Hugh and Alex. Does anyone have a favourite programme on History, or it's sister channels, Bio and Crime & Investigation Network?

11-04-2009, 03:19 PM	#4
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	I wish there were more history programs on the history channel. Just my two cents.

11-04-2009, 03:20 PM	#5
Fighter Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:☣☣☣☣☣ Blu-ray collection:14	Seems like all they show are 'Gangland' and prison lockup programs. What happened to good 'ole fashion actual History???

11-04-2009, 03:22 PM	#6
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	that's my beef. Plus all the "reality" shows. I mean once you've seen one episode of ice road truckers or deadliest catch, you've seen 'em all.

11-04-2009, 03:22 PM	#7
Solok Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:62	One of the newest series I have seen come up on History is "Clash of the Gods". I would definitely like to see more episodes.

11-04-2009, 03:42 PM	#12
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	Unless we're talking about Ice Road Truckers exploring a recently purchased Alaska or Pawn Stars during the California gold rush then I'm not interested. You think they ever see the word "History" on their company letterhead and get the bright idea to produce shows about something historic? However, the JFL show was great.

11-04-2009, 03:43 PM	#13
uziel5000 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Blu-ray collection:103	I love The History Channel (or History) and Modern Marvels, The Universe and many others are regular shows for me. I also like those mini-series type of shows like The PResidents, and The States. Both History and History International are programmed in as favorites in my remote. I hve to agree though, the while I'm sure that Ax Men and Ice Road Truckers are good shows, I would prefer more content about, well... History.

11-04-2009, 05:20 PM	#16
uziel5000 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Blu-ray collection:103	The David Carradine show on History was Wild West Tech. Awsome show.

11-04-2009, 05:25 PM	#17
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	the history channel has really lost itself! it got caught up in the reality show bandwagon and is not true to it's roots anymore! more shows like the jfk assassination are a must!

11-04-2009, 11:38 PM	#19
JasonHensley Senior Member Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:1221 DVD collection:39	History International shows a lot of actual history shows. But, many of them first aired on the History Channel and it's not in HD around my area. Still good to see shows on it like Banned from the Bible, Building an Empire, and many other good shows.

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