Episode Airdates

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 05-30-2013, 06:03 AM

When I check out Wikipedia airdates, the 1987 show had fixed airdates (each Friday or whatever for a period, usually September-December). The 2003 and 2012 shows don't have that, it's first some episodes, then some weeks break, then some more weeks with episodes, then break. Why?

*Refractive Reflections* · 05-30-2013, 10:34 AM

If you check out other cartoons from the 1980s and early 1990s on Wikipedia, it seems that most cartoons show their new episodes during September-December. This is guessing on my part, but the reason I think they wanted to release a cluster of new episodes is to immediately capture the attention of children for merchandising profit for the December holiday season.

With the 2K3 and 2012 versions, it seems that they are spreading the episdoes throughout a typical TV show's season (September-May). I don't know the exact reason as to why most cartoons have gone to the traditional TV schedule, but I'm pretty sure that the internet (kids can now easily check out TV listings online rather than in the past, depending on their parent's TV guide or randomly hoping for a new episode; also the shows could be viewed online during their airings) and the Children's Television Act probably influenced this new airing schedule.

DonatelloNinja82 · 05-30-2013, 06:24 PM

Not sure...but I've always thought it was cool the the 2k3 show premiered on my b-day (Feb 8th) and the 2k12 show premiered on my daughter's b-day (Sept 29th)

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 05-31-2013, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JYX

If you check out other cartoons from the 1980s and early 1990s on Wikipedia, it seems that most cartoons show their new episodes during September-December. This is guessing on my part, but the reason I think they wanted to release a cluster of new episodes is to immediately capture the attention of children for merchandising profit for the December holiday season.

With the 2K3 and 2012 versions, it seems that they are spreading the episdoes throughout a typical TV show's season (September-May). I don't know the exact reason as to why most cartoons have gone to the traditional TV schedule, but I'm pretty sure that the internet (kids can now easily check out TV listings online rather than in the past, depending on their parent's TV guide or randomly hoping for a new episode; also the shows could be viewed online during their airings) and the Children's Television Act probably influenced this new airing schedule.

But it still seems like autumn-winter is "high season", and spring-summer "low-season".

Shreddhead · 05-31-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DonatelloNinja82

Not sure...but I've always thought it was cool the the 2k3 show premiered on my b-day (Feb 8th) and the 2k12 show premiered on my daughter's b-day (Sept 29th)

Thats awesome!

*snake* · 05-31-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DonatelloNinja82

Not sure...but I've always thought it was cool the the 2k3 show premiered on my b-day (Feb 8th) and the 2k12 show premiered on my daughter's b-day (Sept 29th)

That's awesome!

DonatelloNinja82 · 05-31-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by snakeweed101

That's awesome!

I like to think so

*snake* · 05-31-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DonatelloNinja82

I like to think so

Did you mean new epsiodes or the Series Premire?

DonatelloNinja82 · 05-31-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by snakeweed101

Did you mean new epsiodes or the Series Premire?

series premiere

*snake* · 05-31-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DonatelloNinja82

series premeir (i cannot spell today)

Well that's even better!

DonatelloNinja82 · 05-31-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by snakeweed101

Well that's even better!

Yes...it is bwahahahhaa

*Refractive Reflections* · 06-01-2013, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Original TMNT Cartoon Fan

But it still seems like autumn-winter is "high season", and spring-summer "low-season".

...well, it still makes sense because that "high season" is before/near the holiday spending season when merchandising will be more profitable. In "low season", the weather is significantly warmer and kids will be more likely to play outside and travel with their parents (i.e. vacations), compared to autumn and winter when kids are staying indoors most of the time.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 06-01-2013, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JYX

...well, it still makes sense because that "high season" is before/near the holiday spending season when merchandising will be more profitable. In "low season", the weather is significantly warmer and kids will be more likely to play outside and travel with their parents (i.e. vacations), compared to autumn and winter when kids are staying indoors most of the time.

Yeah, that was my point arguing for using the old format, with all episodes in a single row.

Red Robin · 06-01-2013, 05:22 AM

Can't wait till the episodes are translated to german. I like the new series. It's kind of charming.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 06-01-2013, 06:34 AM

First it was said that would air today (1 June 2013). The idea of moving episode airdates all the time kills of fandom.

kelligrafie · 06-01-2013, 12:20 PM

They clearly can't air every week of the year, so show most of the episodes during winter when everyone's indoors watching tv and then the remaining say, quarter, stagger it out through spring and summer so it's still popping into the childs' conscious.

I mean, the speed of at which the media works now, if it's not constantly there, the kids forget and move onto the next big thing.

I also think it has something to do with the animators and writers. Initially they only have the one series. Then as it gains popularity, second and third series are commissioned that have to be made in quick response.

So staggering the episodes is probably also to give them time to actually make the series. So it can then air without there being too long a gap between season 1 and 2.

*Refractive Reflections* · 06-01-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Original TMNT Cartoon Fan

Yeah, that was my point arguing for using the old format, with all episodes in a single row.

Eh... I don't know, just throwing guesses here and there about the airing schedule.

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Originally Posted by Original TMNT Cartoon Fan

First it was said that would air today (1 June 2013). The idea of moving episode airdates all the time kills of fandom.

Hmmm... looks like someone's impatient for the next episode.

*TigerClaw* · 06-01-2013, 03:50 PM

They are supposed to air the latest episode of the new TMNT this weekend. But for some reason the guide doesn't list it and its only repeats.

05-30-2013, 06:03 AM	#1
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	Episode Airdates When I check out Wikipedia airdates, the 1987 show had fixed airdates (each Friday or whatever for a period, usually September-December). The 2003 and 2012 shows don't have that, it's first some episodes, then some weeks break, then some more weeks with episodes, then break. Why?

05-30-2013, 10:34 AM	#2
Refractive Reflections Mad Scientist $Refractive Reflections's Avatar$ Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,371	If you check out other cartoons from the 1980s and early 1990s on Wikipedia, it seems that most cartoons show their new episodes during September-December. This is guessing on my part, but the reason I think they wanted to release a cluster of new episodes is to immediately capture the attention of children for merchandising profit for the December holiday season. With the 2K3 and 2012 versions, it seems that they are spreading the episdoes throughout a typical TV show's season (September-May). I don't know the exact reason as to why most cartoons have gone to the traditional TV schedule, but I'm pretty sure that the internet (kids can now easily check out TV listings online rather than in the past, depending on their parent's TV guide or randomly hoping for a new episode; also the shows could be viewed online during their airings) and the Children's Television Act probably influenced this new airing schedule. Last edited by Refractive Reflections; 05-30-2013 at 10:55 AM.
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05-30-2013, 06:24 PM	#3
DonatelloNinja82 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,345	Not sure...but I've always thought it was cool the the 2k3 show premiered on my b-day (Feb 8th) and the 2k12 show premiered on my daughter's b-day (Sept 29th) __________________ Michelangelo: Holy guacamole with hot sauce and jalapenos!

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kelligrafie Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huddersfield, UK Posts: 840	They clearly can't air every week of the year, so show most of the episodes during winter when everyone's indoors watching tv and then the remaining say, quarter, stagger it out through spring and summer so it's still popping into the childs' conscious. I mean, the speed of at which the media works now, if it's not constantly there, the kids forget and move onto the next big thing. I also think it has something to do with the animators and writers. Initially they only have the one series. Then as it gains popularity, second and third series are commissioned that have to be made in quick response. So staggering the episodes is probably also to give them time to actually make the series. So it can then air without there being too long a gap between season 1 and 2. __________________ "You don't see (Shredder) calling Rahzar 'Chris'." victory_angel "When it's not what I'd like it to be, I still enjoy it." ElectricN

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Red Robin Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2013 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 174	Can't wait till the episodes are translated to german. I like the new series. It's kind of charming.

06-01-2013, 06:34 AM	#15
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	First it was said that would air today (1 June 2013). The idea of moving episode airdates all the time kills of fandom.