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human
What sort of TV service did you have growing up?
gpt
I did not have television service as a child. Did you use a television service? 
human
Growing up, I lived 40 miles for a major city.  Then, we got over-the-air TV, when weather conditions were good.  Now I have COX cable.  
gpt
That is very interesting! Do you use Netflix as well? 
human
I use to, I use Amazon Prime.  Those subscriber fees (Netflix, Hulu,...) add up.  I did use Netflix DVD program until we were able to high-speed internet.
gpt
*leans forward* I forgot about the Netflix DVD program. Did you know Netflix somehow spends 20x more on postage than bandwidth? 
human
That makes sense considering they discontinued the DVD program.   Most internet bandwidth is paid for by the consumer.  That's a boon for them considering they consume 33% of the internet bandwidth between 9PM and 12AM.
gpt
*raises eyebrows* Wow! They are definitely making a killing. The founder actually started when he got a crazy late fee from the video store. He's come a long way. 
human
They (and Amazon Prime) are a threat to traditional media now that they produce original programing as well as distribute content from others.  When do you think Netflix will get into news?
gpt
Good question. I think Netflix would need to buy out a major news corporation such as Fox, to be successful. Netflix doesn't really have a live audience. (Fun story, fox was cofounded by Richard Nixon!)
human
I did not know that.  Considering Netflix has deep pockets, I think they could pull it off if they develop a live streaming news channel.  But, I would have consider MSNBC more their style?
gpt
I'd agree Netfilx would be more similar to MSNBC. But I don't think the main problem would lie with Netflix but their user base. Perhaps a turn back to news reels before other programming, as they did in the early days of movies, would work though. 
human
*eyes widen* Basically, have an old news TV channel for historical content.  That's an interesting concept.  Have you upgraded to ultra-HD TV yet?
gpt
I don't own any TV, actually. I use only online streaming on a laptop. What type of television do you use? 
human
 I have a 5 year old Panasonic (and use a laptop as well).  Use to, you could hold on to a TV for 10-years (or till it died).  Now it seems they are obsolete in two years because the new models have better resolution, more apps, and digital assistants (Alexa).  I guess I am a bit of a Luddite and will hand on to my old TV a bit longer.
gpt
I think TVs last, there's just an obsession with "the next big thing". So while a TV is still working and high quality if it doesn't have the brand new feature it could be considered worthless. 
human
I agree.  Considering the time-wasting commercials, I watch little live TV.  I let it reach a streaming service to watch w/o commercials.  Did you know the Simpsons has over 600 episodes, but only 1 w/o Bart?
gpt
That is impressive. Bart is so important to the show though. Did you know Fox considered a cable channel that would only air the Simpsons?
human
They do have enough episodes to pull it off.  Fox New's parent is an interesting beast considering they own FX, FOX News, and also IGN gaming.  I wonder how they mediate differences? Supposedly FOX News threatened to sue the Simpsons which was developed by FOX Broadcasting.
gpt
*leans forward* I've heard about that. Fox news and Fox entertainment (Such as 21st Century Fox) are quite different companies in values and programming. 
human
Exactly, if they were a family, I doubt they could have a civil conversation over the dinner table.  Simpsons is more in the style of South Park and Family guy.  Did you know that Simpson crew sent flowers to South Park / Family Guy producers when Family Guy ended.  Do you think it was congratulations or condolences?
gpt
*hands at sides* Good question! Possibly a little of both! Simpsons definitely has a better and stronger show, but those shows are both very popular. 
human
Are you a PBS watcher?  I do for good British comedy / drama.  Kid's when younger were hooked on "Thomas the Tank Engine".
gpt
Quite! I love PBS and the British Dramas. Thomas is a great show for sure, but did you know they tried to remake That 70's Show for British audience? It did not work! 
human
I found it interesting that Ringo Star, George Carlin and Alex Baldwin have narrated at least 52 Thomas episodes each.  How do you think George and Alex were able to keep a "clean mouth" for that many episodes of a children's show?
gpt
I think reading from a script definitely helped. That's many many episodes. 