SyFy

What's behind the change at Sci-fi network? My guess is they want to open the door to as many non SF/fantasy related shows (likely lots of cheap and sensational reality shows). "Sci-Fi" scares off mom and pop America doncha know. They've fallen a long way since the days of Lexx and Farscape (though, of course BSG was wonderful and I hope Caprica will be OK). :-(

I've seen so many channels start out being great, catering to their niche, then over a period of years and changes of ownership, they turn to crap, catering to the greatest common denominator. The Learning Channel (TLC) is a good example.

Rod Mollise said:

What's behind the change at Sci-fi network? My guess is they want to open the door to as many non SF/fantasy related shows (likely lots of cheap and sensational reality shows). "Sci-Fi" scares of mom and pop America doncha know. They've fallen a long way since the days of Lexx and Farscape (though, of course BSG was wonderful and I hope Caprica will be OK). :-(

If you refer to the name change, it could be the "SyFy" is easier to trademark. Plus, sticking "SyFy" into your search engine would bring back results that aren't "polluted" with "SciFi" results. Just a couple of guesses, after all, what do I know?

I agree with the degradation of programming (Ghost Hunters and ECW, yikes), BG notwithstanding. I'm not overly excited about Caprica or the new series in the Stargate franchise, but I'll give them a look-see.

The best programming they had on of late was over the 4th weekend: reruns of the original Twilight Zone

I'm thinking you'll see major drift in programming focus. Maybe even as bad as putting "Ice Road Truckers" on the History Channel? Everybody knows that the only historic trucker was the Iceman and his friend Bandit...

I'm sure we'll see shows dedicated to Scandinavian Interior Design now...