Showtime Free Preview

[kevlard1]

I see an ad on Directv website that says there will be a free preview of Showtime from December 2nd to December 5th.

 

[Stargazer]

The same time period as Dish Network. I wonder if they will also have an HBO free preview during that time period as well since Dish Network is.

 

[dfergie]

Showtime HD is on HBO HD is not right now... 12/2

 

[Tele-TV]

Question as well guys....

Thanks for the post. I remember seeing a post about E* Showtime Free Preview (FP) (it would be nice if D* sent out "e-mails" to your DVR, in time [LOL]). So I turned on my Tivo this morning, and in the D* menu page it said free preview with a graphic saying channels 537-547, BUT...

1. The Movie Channel ch.'s, AND Flix ch. are not on. Does anyone know why (I thought when they had SHO FP's, these were included [same company], well I could be wrong). Thanks.

My apologies for the crappy formatting.

 

[dfergie]

I got my e-mailed Direct Newsletter for December, thats what reminded me...

 

[Tele-TV]

I got my e-mailed Direct Newsletter for December, thats what reminded me...

That's a good idea. I got to request that service (e-mails from D*). Thanks.

 

[dfergie]

Np

 

[Tele-TV]

Np

What does NP stand for, nice plan?

 

[dfergie]

no problem... Your welcome

 

[davesrave]

IIRC, when I had Showtime, The Movie Channel (TMC) channels were included with it. During this preview, TMC channels are not available. I wonder why?

 

[dfergie]

I know, its supposed to be the showtime/movie channel package...

 

[LMckin]

i was looking on Showtime website their will be another Free preview in March 4-7 2006

 

[davesrave]

I've subscribed since 2004 and I don't remember a free Showtime preview that didn't include TMC and the Sundance channel. Just curious why?

 

[GeoFan49]

Newbie question ... what does D* and E* mean?

Is there a list of abbreviations posted somewhere?

 

[GeoFan49]

Found the glossary on the menu bar...

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=9058

Next question, why would Dish Network be called E* ???

 

[riffjim4069]

D* = Direct TV
E* = EchoStar (aka Dish Network)
V* = use to be VOOM, but may soon mean Verizon FiOS TV

 

[dfergie]

Newbie question ... what does D* and E* mean?

Is there a list of abbreviations posted somewhere?

D* = Directtv and E* = Echostar (Dish Network) and yes push the Glossary pull down near the top of the page...

 

[davesrave]

So, even dfergie, aka Maximillian Belarus doesn't know the answer to this? This may be a first. Somebody has got to know why this time it's different than every other time showtime has been free?

Also, Why is Showtime still being broadcast for free on Monday? Another first of it's kind?