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From: avi@pegasus.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.tv
Subject: HBO vs. Showtime
Message-ID: <866@pegasus.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 13-Jan-84 21:28:56 EST
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Posted: Fri Jan 13 21:28:56 1984
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Cable TV has finally been made available in my area and I want to choose a
good movie channel. Disney is somewhat below my tastes (and the playboy
channel is not available) so I must choose between HBO and Showtime.
Showtime is a bit more expensive, but does not seem to have any major
advantages over its competitor. Both channels seem to repeat the same movies
(sometimes at the same time!!!!.)

Are there any major advantages in choosing either one? The way I see it,
getting a VCR will allow me to capture any movie shown on a channel at any
time. At worst, I will have to wait a few months before I get to see a movie
on the channel I choose. I know HBO has some privately made shows -- like
the Paper Chase. Can anyone suggest other selection criteria? Comments?

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