Follow TV Tropes

Following

History Sandbox / ScrewedByTheNetworkWickCheck

Go To

OR

Added: 1012

Changed: 4

Removed: 999

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


[[folder: Misuse: 18/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 18/57]]19/57]]



* Trivia.ItsTheGreatPumpkinCharlieBrown: ScrewedByTheNetwork: By ABC during the 2010s. Although they aired it annually, they didn't really promote it much, and when they aired the uncut version combined with ''You're Not Elected Charlie Brown'', they basically [[{{Padding}} treated it as filler material on the schedule]]. Additionally, unlike the promotions for the 50th anniversary of ''WesternAnimation/ACharlieBrownChristmas'', ABC did nothing to celebrate ''Great Pumpkin'''s same MilestoneCelebration the following year. From 2017 onwards, there was virtually no promotion of any of its airings, and the ratings saw a significant drop, though of course they still promoted its' rival special ''WesternAnimation/ToyStoryOfTerror'' a bit (though this is {{Justified|Trope}} as Creator/{{Disney}}, owner of Creator/{{Pixar}}, also owns ABC). '''Airing a 50+ year old respected classic holiday special less than usual is hardly a good example. Also includes a justificiation, which doesn't apply to Trivia.'''



[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 11/57]]

to:

[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 11/57]]10/57]]



* Trivia.ItsTheGreatPumpkinCharlieBrown: ScrewedByTheNetwork: By ABC during the 2010s. Although they aired it annually, they didn't really promote it much, and when they aired the uncut version combined with ''You're Not Elected Charlie Brown'', they basically [[{{Padding}} treated it as filler material on the schedule]]. Additionally, unlike the promotions for the 50th anniversary of ''WesternAnimation/ACharlieBrownChristmas'', ABC did nothing to celebrate ''Great Pumpkin'''s same MilestoneCelebration the following year. From 2017 onwards, there was virtually no promotion of any of its airings, and the ratings saw a significant drop, though of course they still promoted its' rival special ''WesternAnimation/ToyStoryOfTerror'' a bit (though this is {{Justified|Trope}} as Creator/{{Disney}}, owner of Creator/{{Pixar}}, also owns ABC). '''Is it even possible to screw a 50+ year old holiday special? This would count for sure if it was a series of something, but this is a special case.'''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Trivia.FancyNancy: ScrewedByTheNetwork: By January 2019, the show's reruns started gradually decreasing to the point of only airing twice on weekdays across the Disney Junior block and channel, and only once on weekends for the latter. '''"The show airs let" isn't a screwing by itself, and no reason is given.'''

to:

* Trivia.FancyNancy: ScrewedByTheNetwork: By January 2019, the show's reruns started gradually decreasing to the point of only airing twice on weekdays across the Disney Junior block and channel, and only once on weekends for the latter. '''"The show airs let" less" isn't a screwing by itself, and no reason is given.'''

Added: 1354

Changed: 7

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 53/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 53/57 57/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: ZCE: 10/57]]

to:

[[folder: ZCE: 10/57]]12/57]]



* Trivia.DailyGrace: ScrewedByTheNetwork: For various reasons, Grace Helbig has left [=MyDamnChannel=] and is currently making videos on her personal channel, ''WebVideo/ItsGrace''. '''I'm putting this here instead of misuse because "various reasons" could pretty much mean anything.'''
* Trivia.FancyNancy: ScrewedByTheNetwork: By January 2019, the show's reruns started gradually decreasing to the point of only airing twice on weekdays across the Disney Junior block and channel, and only once on weekends for the latter. '''"The show airs let" isn't a screwing by itself, and no reason is given.'''



[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 9/57]]

to:

[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 9/57]]11/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* MilestoneCelebration.LiveActionTV :2015 was the 10th anniversary of both the [[ScrewedByTheNetwork unfortunately abrupt finale]] of the notoriously DarkerAndEdgier reboot attempt ''Series/UltramanNexus'', and the beginning of its successor ''Series/UltramanMax''. The then-incumbent series, ''Series/UltramanX'', had crossover episodes with both series. ''Nexus'' also saw a reunion of the cast and crew and a miniseries on the show's making. '''Just a pothole.'''
* WesternAnimation.AtomicPuppet: However, this did not save the series from being cancelled after only a single season due to being ScrewedByTheNetwork, although the show still managed to end with a bang in its two-part status quo-shaker "The Big Shift". '''Just a mention of the it.'''

Added: 788

Changed: 9

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 50/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 50/57 53/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: Correct Use, ideally cited with evidence: 5/57]]

to:

[[folder: Correct Use, ideally cited with evidence: 5/57]]6/57]]



* ScrewedByTheNetwork: As stated on the main page, Creator/{{Teletoon}} aired all 26 episodes in April 2015 for a single week before taking the show off their air without any reruns or mention of the series since. '''Definitely a rather comical screwing, but should not mention the main page.'''



[[folder: Sounds correct, but without evidence: 5/57]]

to:

[[folder: Sounds correct, but without evidence: 5/57]]6/57]]



* Trivia.LarryBoyTheCartoonAdventures: ScrewedByTheNetwork: When aired on SAT-7 Kids in the Middle East, they never aired reruns and pulled it from their schedule immediately after the show's final episode was aired. '''Not much explanation on whether this was standard network behavior or a screwing, but fair enough to be here at least.



[[folder: ZCE: 9/57]]

to:

[[folder: ZCE: 9/57]]10/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* Trivia.YouDontKnowJack: ScrewedByTheNetwork: The TV game show adaptation hosted by Paul Reubens as Troy Stevens. '''Who screwed it, why, and how? ZCE.'''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Trivia.TamaAndFriends: ScrewedByTheNetwork: WFGX, a former independent-then-The WB-then independent station (now Creator/MyNetworkTV) licensed in Fort Walton Beach, Florida had the syndication rights to the 4Kids English dub but it wasn't shown in the areas of Mobile, Alabama and its neighboring Baldwin County, Alabama despite being part of the Mobile-Pensacola TV market. [[note]]It's likely due to weak signal WFGX had which was why Comcast of Mobile refused to pick it up. WFGX wouldn't be available to the Alabama side until 9 years later.[[/note]] '''They had a valid reason to not pick up the show... so it's not a screwing and has nothing to do with how it did.
* Trivia.RefletsDAcide: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Due to sales of the official comic book adaptation diminushing gradually after each issue, Delcourt (the publisher) requested the authors to stop at the 10th issue. They had to choose between summarising the whole end of the webseries (the last quarter of episode 14, the whole episodes 15, and the whole 16[[note]]According to Fabien Dalmasso, it corresponds to more than 3 hours of content and would fill about ''6'' more printed books[[/note]]) in the last issue, or making a 10th issue with the same pacing that the previous ones but which abruptly cuts at the end of the 16th chapter of episode 14. Since the former option would betray the spirit of the project (using the entirety of the dialogs, puns, etc.), they choose the latter. '''Yet another "Did badly, got canned as a result. Not an intentional screwing.'''

to:

* Trivia.TamaAndFriends: ScrewedByTheNetwork: WFGX, a former independent-then-The WB-then independent station (now Creator/MyNetworkTV) licensed in Fort Walton Beach, Florida had the syndication rights to the 4Kids English dub but it wasn't shown in the areas of Mobile, Alabama and its neighboring Baldwin County, Alabama despite being part of the Mobile-Pensacola TV market. [[note]]It's likely due to weak signal WFGX had which was why Comcast of Mobile refused to pick it up. WFGX wouldn't be available to the Alabama side until 9 years later.[[/note]] '''They had a valid reason to not pick up the show... so it's not a screwing and has nothing to do with how it did. \n'''
* Trivia.RefletsDAcide: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Due to sales of the official comic book adaptation diminushing gradually after each issue, Delcourt (the publisher) requested the authors to stop at the 10th issue. They had to choose between summarising the whole end of the webseries (the last quarter of episode 14, the whole episodes 15, and the whole 16[[note]]According to Fabien Dalmasso, it corresponds to more than 3 hours of content and would fill about ''6'' more printed books[[/note]]) in the last issue, or making a 10th issue with the same pacing that the previous ones but which abruptly cuts at the end of the 16th chapter of episode 14. Since the former option would betray the spirit of the project (using the entirety of the dialogs, puns, etc.), they choose the latter. '''Yet another "Did badly, got canned as a result.result". Not an intentional screwing.'''

Added: 2363

Changed: 8

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 46/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 46/57 50/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: Correct Use, ideally cited with evidence: 4/57]]

to:

[[folder: Correct Use, ideally cited with evidence: 4/57]]5/57]]



* Trivia.Angel: ScrewedByTheNetwork: The series was suddenly canned to the confusion of those making the show, as it was consistently high-quality with high ratings. The reason the network gave was even more confusing: the show was so popular and good that they wanted the series to end on a high note instead of letting it die in obscurity. Possibly the only example of a show being canceled (ostensibly) because ''everyone liked it too much''. '''Sounds good.'''



[[folder: Misuse: 15/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 15/57]]18/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* Trivia.TamaAndFriends: ScrewedByTheNetwork: WFGX, a former independent-then-The WB-then independent station (now Creator/MyNetworkTV) licensed in Fort Walton Beach, Florida had the syndication rights to the 4Kids English dub but it wasn't shown in the areas of Mobile, Alabama and its neighboring Baldwin County, Alabama despite being part of the Mobile-Pensacola TV market. [[note]]It's likely due to weak signal WFGX had which was why Comcast of Mobile refused to pick it up. WFGX wouldn't be available to the Alabama side until 9 years later.[[/note]] '''They had a valid reason to not pick up the show... so it's not a screwing and has nothing to do with how it did.
* Trivia.RefletsDAcide: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Due to sales of the official comic book adaptation diminushing gradually after each issue, Delcourt (the publisher) requested the authors to stop at the 10th issue. They had to choose between summarising the whole end of the webseries (the last quarter of episode 14, the whole episodes 15, and the whole 16[[note]]According to Fabien Dalmasso, it corresponds to more than 3 hours of content and would fill about ''6'' more printed books[[/note]]) in the last issue, or making a 10th issue with the same pacing that the previous ones but which abruptly cuts at the end of the 16th chapter of episode 14. Since the former option would betray the spirit of the project (using the entirety of the dialogs, puns, etc.), they choose the latter. '''Yet another "Did badly, got canned as a result. Not an intentional screwing.'''
* Trivia.BuddyComplex: ScrewedByTheNetwork: And screwed ''hard.'' The series was originally going to have a full-length 2nd season around 12 or 13 episodes, but low ratings and even lower sales of the DVD/Blu-ray discs caused it to get cut down to only '''two''' episodes. '''Show do bad, show get reduced presence as result of do bad. Tale as old as time.'''

Added: 592

Changed: 4

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 45/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 45/57 46/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: Sounds correct, but without evidence: 4/57]]

to:

[[folder: Sounds correct, but without evidence: 4/57]]5/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* Trivia.FindersKeepers: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Despite pulling in higher ratings than ''Double Dare'', production stopped after its lone season in syndication. Repeats moved to Nickelodeon halfway through the 1988-89 season, and both versions stopped airing there in 1990. Only when [=GaS=] was created did Nickelodeon even bother airing the series again, and it has neither been reran since 2006 nor is it available for streaming anywhere. Even still, [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes a good chunk of the run never aired on GaS]]. '''Seems to be a screwing, but no explanation is given as to why.'''

Added: 1405

Changed: 6

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 43/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 43/57 45/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: Complaining, even if usage is correct: 3/57]]

to:

[[folder: Complaining, even if usage is correct: 3/57]]4/57]]



* ScrewedByTheNetwork: The series suffered from much of this by CITV, including delaying one of the episodes by a week with a repeat filled in its place. In addition, there has yet to be a DVD release in North America, even though the show was aired on Creator/ToonDisney over there. '''They delayed an episode... and that's it? Not getting a DVD release has more to do with KeepCirculatingTheTapes too.'''



[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 8/57]]

to:

[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 8/57]]9/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* Trivia.ItsTheGreatPumpkinCharlieBrown: ScrewedByTheNetwork: By ABC during the 2010s. Although they aired it annually, they didn't really promote it much, and when they aired the uncut version combined with ''You're Not Elected Charlie Brown'', they basically [[{{Padding}} treated it as filler material on the schedule]]. Additionally, unlike the promotions for the 50th anniversary of ''WesternAnimation/ACharlieBrownChristmas'', ABC did nothing to celebrate ''Great Pumpkin'''s same MilestoneCelebration the following year. From 2017 onwards, there was virtually no promotion of any of its airings, and the ratings saw a significant drop, though of course they still promoted its' rival special ''WesternAnimation/ToyStoryOfTerror'' a bit (though this is {{Justified|Trope}} as Creator/{{Disney}}, owner of Creator/{{Pixar}}, also owns ABC). '''Is it even possible to screw a 50+ year old holiday special? This would count for sure if it was a series of something, but this is a special case.'''

Added: 1738

Changed: 6

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 40/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 40/57 43/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: Complaining, even if usage is correct: 2/57]]

to:

[[folder: Complaining, even if usage is correct: 2/57]]3/57]]



* Trivia.SinbadLegendOfTheSevenSeas: ScrewedByTheNetwork: If you were around at the time, do ''you'' recall seeing even a ''single'' advertisement for this film? '''Also a ZCE, but used primarily to whine.'''



[[folder: Misuse: 13/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 13/57]]15/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* Trivia.RedDwarf: ScrewedByTheNetwork: ''Inverted'' with one of their PBS clients. KTEH 54 in California had a deal with BBC that essentially stated that they could air whatever got sent to them... and thanks to a clerical oversight, they got sent all of season 8 ahead of the BBC air date. While they would have been well within their rights to declare the international premier of season 8 on their station, they instead waited until after BBC had aired their episodes - a move that resulted in Craig Charles flying down to do several pledge drives for them. Which, in turn, led to numerous pledges [[JustHereForGodzilla just to hear Craig call them a smeghead on the air.]] '''Trivia cannot be played with, misuse.'''
* Trivia.NickelodeonFanon: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Elijah (EliNinja) managed to screw over an entire network called Nickelodeon XD when he was still Dude2000. As of February 8th, 2015, this was subverted. But now (with most of it's archival programming shipped off to [[http://fiction-foundry.wikia.com/wiki/RaGE_Game Nick GAME (which has since been renamed "RaGE Game", but had the original name revived as a block)]] and [[http://fiction-foundry.wikia.com/wiki/ToonNick_TOO ToonNick PLUS (which has since been renamed "ToonNick TOO"]]), that only left the live-action programs upon Nickelodeon XD's relaunch. '''This makes my brain hurt... trivia cannot be played with again, but the networks involved are all entirely fictional and invented by the users in question for fun. I'm going to go with Misuse...?'''

Added: 1352

Changed: 31

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 37/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 37/57 40/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: ZCE: 8/57]]

to:

[[folder: ZCE: 8/57]]9/57]]



* ScrewedByTheNetwork: Reruns on HBO stopped in early 2021, a year after the network renewed its deal with Sesame Workshop. '''No explanation given or even attempted, just stating that it stopped airing.'''

to:

* Trivia.PinkyDinkyDoo: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Reruns on HBO stopped in early 2021, a year after the network renewed its deal with Sesame Workshop. '''No explanation given or even attempted, just stating that it stopped airing.''
* Trivia/RubyRiott: ScrewedByTheNetwork: The Riott Squad were broken up in the "Superstar Shakeup" on the April 15, 2019 ''Wrestling/{{WWERAW}}'', with Liv Morgan being switched to ''[=SmackDown!=]''. '''Not explanation on how it was a screw, just that it broke a group up.
'''



[[folder: Misuse: 11/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 11/57]]13/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* {{Trivia.Sheamus}} :AdoredByTheNetwork[=/=]ScrewedByTheNetwork: Apparently his inconsistent booking could be attributed to being well liked by Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon and Wrestling/TripleH and not being liked at all by producer Kevin Dunn. '''This entry is a total mess, should be split up into two much clearer entries instead of one merged disaster.'''
* Trivia/TheDrewCareyShow: ScrewedByTheNetwork: The show was a ratings hit so ABC gave it a three-season renewal after the sixth season. Then ratings started to fall during the eighth but ABC found themselves contractually obligated to produce and pay for two full seasons of a show they didn't want. The network, realizing that the contract didn't obligate them to broadcast the show at a decent time, got back at the show by putting it in strange time slots and burning off the final season during the summer of 2004. '''So... the show was floundering , and they stuck the last season into unfavorable time slots as a result, only after it started doing badly? That's hardly screwing, more of a MercyKill really.'''

Added: 1221

Changed: 6

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 33/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 33/57 37/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: ZCE: 6/57]]

to:

[[folder: ZCE: 6/57]]8/57]]



* Trivia.ACloneApart: ScrewedByTheNetwork- Was removed from Website/YouTube for quite a while. '''See Trivia.HowToBasic, doesn't give a reason, but would probably be filed under Unclear if it did.'''
* ScrewedByTheNetwork: Reruns on HBO stopped in early 2021, a year after the network renewed its deal with Sesame Workshop. '''No explanation given or even attempted, just stating that it stopped airing.'''



[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 6/57]]

to:

[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 6/57]]8/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* Creator.ChrisSavino: Around 2005, Savino began development for a pilot called ''Adventures in Milk'' and was already in talks with a television network to have it picked up as a series. However in a [[http://savinoboy.blogspot.com/2008/06/and-winner-is.html final update from 2008]], Chris announced that the pilot had been cancelled for what executives told him was "[[ScrewedByTheNetwork a change in their channel's direction]]". '''Pothole.'''
* StillbornFranchise.LiveActionTV: ''Series/KamenRiderDragonKnight'' suffered from this. Poor toy sales and ratings (partly due to ScrewedByTheNetwork) plus financial troubles with Adness Entertainment meant that any possible follow-up adaptation was dead. It didn't help that the final two episodes didn't even air on TV, only online. '''Just references the trope.'''

Added: 1110

Changed: 8

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 30/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 30/57 33/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: Correct Use, ideally cited with evidence: 3/57]]

to:

[[folder: Correct Use, ideally cited with evidence: 3/57]]4/57]]



* Trivia.LandOfTheLost1991: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Despite being popular enough to warrant a third season, the show was cancelled due to Disney's decision to run its own programming after their purchase of ABC. '''It is... acceptable.'''



[[folder: ZCE: 5/57]]

to:

[[folder: ZCE: 5/57]]6/57]]



* Trivia.DialHForHero: ScrewedByTheNetwork: China Mieville's run was cancelled after 15 issues. '''No explanation given as to why, so it's a ZCE.'''



[[folder: Misuse: 10/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 10/57]]11/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* YMMV.ElCaso: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Whether intentional or not, TVE's programming strategy with the show was baffling to say the least. The series premiered shortly before the Easter holidays -- a sure-fire way to lose viewers on the second episode --, the same night that a UEFA Champions League match that could (and did) go to overtime was played, and TVE stubbornly kept it on its Tuesday night slot despite relatively low ratings and strong competition from ''Series/AlliAbajo'' and ''Series/LaQueSeAvecina''. It eventually was cancelled two weeks after the end of its only season. '''This WOULD be a good example... but for some inexplicable reason, it's on the YMMV page, the trivia page even acknowledges that it is.'''

Added: 1149

Changed: 11

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 26/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 26/57 30/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: ZCE: 4/57]]

to:

[[folder: ZCE: 4/57]]5/57]]



* Trivia.SpaceWarriorBaldios: ScrewedByTheNetwork '''Pure ZCE, Already commented out.'''



[[folder: Misuse: 9/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 9/57]]10/57]]



* Trivia.TheGetAlongGang: ScrewedByTheNetwork: More a case of Screwed by the company that owns the characters, as in 2007, along with ''WesternAnimation/TheLittles'', S'More Entertainment was planning to release the complete series on DVD. However, American Greetings was successfully able to block the release completely. However, no explanation was given for why they blocked the release (it could've been related to the revival plans for the characters at the time, which were eventually canned). In any case, Creator/MillCreekEntertainment eventually released the full series.[[note]]The first 10 episodes were released in a "best of" collection, while the final 3 were released as part of the "Toons 2 Go" DVD compilation. ''WesternAnimation/PolePosition'' was given a similar treatment.[[/note]] '''ScrewedByTheLawyers'''



[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 5/57]]

to:

[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 5/57]]6/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* RecycledInSpace.LiveActionTV: ''Series/SpaceAboveAndBeyond'' is ''Series/BlackSheepSquadron'' [-IN SPACE-]! (And also [-WITH EARLY CANCELLATION-]! Because they were [-[[ScrewedByTheNetwork WITH FOX]]-]!) '''Pothole on a JFF page.'''

Added: 541

Changed: 6

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 24/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 24/57 26/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: ZCE: 3/57]]

to:

[[folder: ZCE: 3/57]]4/57]]



* Trivia.TheReplacements: ScrewedByTheNetwork: The show went from Saturday nights, to Monday afternoons. '''When? Why? Who? Yeah, not enough context at all.'''



[[folder: Misuse: 8/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 8/57]]9/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* Trivia.ZakStorm: ScrewedByTheNetwork: The [[Creator/DiscoveryChannel Discovery Family Channel]] has declined in popularity after taking over from its temporary replacement channel, Creator/TheHub, resulting in ''Zak Storm'' being virtually unheard of. It also hasn't aired in France, either. '''This seems more like "the show is floundering because its network is floundering."'''

Added: 2373

Changed: 10

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 19/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 19/57 24/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: Correct Use, ideally cited with evidence: 2/57]]

to:

[[folder: Correct Use, ideally cited with evidence: 2/57]]3/57]]



* {{Trivia.Caprica}}: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Creator/{{Syfy}} [[http://www.capricatimes.com/what-syfy-isnt-telling-you-about-caprica extensively meddled around]] with the schedule and support for the show despite good ratings, and the single 18 episode season before the show was unceremoniously cancelled was aired in the span of '''1.7 years''', from 2009 to 2011, before the last episodes were completely canned and released on DVD instead. '''This seems to be good.'''



[[folder: Misuse: 6/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 6/57]]8/57]]



* ScrewedByTheNetwork: It went to war by itself against an army of animated series that were breathing new life into a dying network and unsurprisingly lost. '''The show failed due to not being able to compete with other shows rather than an intentional screwing.'''
* Trivia.SpongeBobSquarePantsS1E12TheChaperoneEmployeeOfTheMonth: ScrewedByTheLawyers & ScrewedByTheNetwork: Due to Nickelodeon refusing to pay royalties, the songs "Agent Woodrow" and "Mavericks" had to be replaced on the Home Sweet Pineapple and Season 1 [=DVDs=]. '''Double examples are bad practice. This should probably just be ScrewedByTheLawyers instead.'''



[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 3/57]]

to:

[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 3/57]]5/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* AnyoneCanDie.LiveActionTV: ''Series/{{V 2009}}'': Doesn't have much in the way of this, until the second season finale, wherein they ''really'' make up for lost time. Three major characters you'd expect to have immunity (they seemed integral to arcs that weren't quite over, so not expendable ''yet'' even if their character types don't always make it to the GrandFinale) die sudden and unexpected deaths. [[ScrewedByTheNetwork Then the show doesn't get renewed]], making the episode that killed half the cast and left Earth in its DarkestHour ''becomes the [[TheBadGuyWins official ending]].'' '''The only reason this isn't in the complaining folder is that is (allegedly) an example of AnyoneCanDie, not ScrewedByTheNetwork, which is merely potholed.'''
* Trivia.AhmedAndSalim: ScrewedByTheNetwork: [=YouTube=] eventually forced [=SugarZaza=] to stop producing Ahmed & Salim, on account of their content being wildly offensive and palatable for doubling as terrorist propaganda. Although, it is partly the creators' fault too, as they were warned about this very thing happening if their future episodes became too offensive and they chose to ignore it completely. '''Another web creator example, not helping that the creators ignored the warning to watch themselves.'''

Added: 881

Changed: 72

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 18/57 (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 18/57 19/57 (2 of which are from the little used redirect ScrewedByTheStudio) (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: Complaining, even if usage is correct: 1/57]]

to:

[[folder: Complaining, even if usage is correct: 1/57]]2/57]]



* Trivia.TheTerminator: ScrewedByTheStudio: To a small extent. While the film was a hit, Creator/JamesCameron and Creator/ArnoldSchwarzenegger were both convinced that Creator/OrionPictures did not believe enough in the film to give it a strong advertising campaign. Both Cameron and Schwarzenegger vowed never to work for the studio again. '''Very weasel wordy and basically impossible to prove given that the film was a smash hit and became a pop culture icon...'''



[[folder: Misuse: 5/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 5/57]]6/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* Trivia.TheDarkCrystal: ScrewedByTheStudio: Averted. During post-production, Lew Grade sold his company ITC to new management who saw no faith in the product, especially after poor test screenings. Fearing that ITC would bury the film and write off their investment in it, Jim Henson personally bought the rights to the picture and paid for its completion. '''Trivia cannot be played with, so this is a misuse.'''

Added: 1050

Changed: 8

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 15/57 (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 15/57 18/57 (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: Correct Use, ideally cited with evidence: 1/57]]

to:

[[folder: Correct Use, ideally cited with evidence: 1/57]]2/57]]



* Trivia.JustTheTenOfUs: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Despite earning decent ratings as part of ABC's TGIF block and frequently winning its time slot, the show was abruptly cancelled in the spring of 1990, due to ABC wanting all shows in the TGIF block to be packaged by Miller-Boyett Productions, as was the case with fellow programs ''Series/FamilyMatters'', ''Series/FullHouse'', and ''Series/PerfectStrangers''. '''This is what a good ScrewedByTheNetwork entry should look like, this is my model.'''



[[folder: Sounds correct, but without evidence: 3/57]]

to:

[[folder: Sounds correct, but without evidence: 3/57]]4/57]]



* Trivia.MyKnightAndMe: ScrewedByTheNetwork: The show had pretty good advertisement, and a nice 5 PM slot for its first few weeks... until it was suddenly taken off the air for weeks and then moved to Boomerang. '''VERY torn on keeping it here, as no information about performance or ratings are given.'''



[[folder: Misuse: 4/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 4/57]]5/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* Trivia.TheCape: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Cut from 13 to 10 episodes, then canceled, due to ratings for the first episode being okay, then tanking for subsequent episodes. '''The show did badly and got cut down and canned as a result, not a screwing.'''

Added: 1807

Changed: 8

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 10/57 (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 10/57 15/57 (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: Sounds correct, but without evidence: 1/57]]

to:

[[folder: Sounds correct, but without evidence: 1/57]]3/57]]



* Trivia.RainbowButterflyUnicornKitty: ScrewedByTheNetwork: After the sneak peek premiere aired on Nickelodeon the show would automatically be passed down to Nicktoons, with new episodes premiering weeknights at ''9 PM'', causing its ratings to plummet hard. '''The emphasis is a bit much but the example seems alright.'''
* Trivia.FutariWaPrettyCure ScrewedByTheNetwork: Creator/{{YTV}}, despite paying for the dub, put it in really bad time slots and only aired the first 12 episodes for the first few months. At least they managed to complete the first season. This is one of the reasons the series wasn't able to get off the ground in the American continent when it came to TV broadcasts. '''Nothing to add really.'''



[[folder: ZCE: 1/57]]

to:

[[folder: ZCE: 1/57]]3/57]]



* Trivia.HowToBasic: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Has been a frequent victim of having his videos taken down, usually for reasons completely unrelated to the video. '''General example, so it's a ZCE. Would probably be Unclear with context, like the other web creator entries.'''
* Trivia.MollyOfDenali: ScrewedByTheNetwork: CBC dropped the show after season 1 and is no longer airing/producing it for unknown reasons. '''Dropping a show is not necessarily screwing it, it's here instead of the misuse folder as no explanation is given at all.'''



[[folder: Misuse: 3/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 3/57]]4/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* Trivia.KittyIsNotACat: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Creator/DisneyChannel picked up the show in a few territories, and at first treated it pretty well in their selection of countries, with lots of advertisement and slots on the schedule. Eventually though, the show would cease airing on all Disney feeds by 2020 with no reason as to why, and with the worst timing ever as season 2 never got to be aired at all. '''Same problem as Trivia.MollyOfDenali as no cancellation reason is given, but this is outright misuse as it was treated well by the network.'''

Added: 791

Changed: 598

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 7/57 (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 7/57 10/57 (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: Correct Use, ideally cited with evidence: 0/57]]

to:

[[folder: Correct Use, ideally cited with evidence: 0/57]]
1/57]]
* Trivia.Longmire: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Despite being one of their most popular shows, A&E cancelled it after the third season [[http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-a-hit-tv-show-got-canceled-its-fans-were-too-old-1410451057 due to being too expensive and having viewers too old for their desired demographic.]] But it was later renewed on Netflix and ran for three more seasons with the sixth slated to be the final one. '''A bit shaky seeing as "the show was too expensive" is a legitimate problem, but the article states that the network gave a more bogus reason... so I'll let it slide.'''



[[folder: Misuse: 2/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 2/57]]3/57]]



* Trivia.StarWarsDarkHorse: ScrewedByTheNetwork: The comic was cancelled after a scant 20 issues because of Dark Horse Comics losing the license to publish Star Wars comics after Creator/{{Disney}} purchased Lucasfilm and halted any further production of new ''Franchise/StarWarsLegends'' story material as of 2014. '''Should be ScrewedByTheLawyers, as the cancellation was related to a licensure problem, unless I have missed something.'''



[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 2/57]]

to:

[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 2/57]]3/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* Trivia.ChinaUncensored: ScrewedByTheNetwork: After {{WebSite/YouTube}} removed ad revenue on videos with controversial content in August of 2016, the show had to open a Patreon account in order to help keep their show running. '''Another Youtube Example, hard to classify as the trope predates the concept of "Video hosting platforms as networks"'''

Added: 267

Changed: 4

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 6/57 (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 6/57 7/57 (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 1/57]]

to:

[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 1/57]]2/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* Main/RealLifeWritesThePlot: ScrewedByTheNetwork: The show gets cancelled because the network didn't give it enough promotion or airtime, or they straight-up hated it and used scummy tactics to justify its cancellation. '''Just it being indexed on its supertrope.'''

Changed: 594

Removed: 528

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


[[folder: Misuse: 3/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 3/57]]2/57]]



* Trivia.BlastphamousHD: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Website/YouTube's demonetization (due to his frequent cursing and sexual jokes) and copyright strikes (due to his reaction content) have plagued Maurice's channels. In 2018, his main reaction channel, [=BlastphamousHDTV=], was terminated, and only a month later, Maurice was pressured into deleting many of the backup copies of videos on his second channel, meaning that hundreds of his videos have been lost forever. '''Does Youtube even qualify as a network in the first place?'''



[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 0/57]]

to:

[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 0/57]]
1/57]]
* Trivia.BlastphamousHD: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Website/YouTube's demonetization (due to his frequent cursing and sexual jokes) and copyright strikes (due to his reaction content) have plagued Maurice's channels. In 2018, his main reaction channel, [=BlastphamousHDTV=], was terminated, and only a month later, Maurice was pressured into deleting many of the backup copies of videos on his second channel, meaning that hundreds of his videos have been lost forever. '''Doesn't really fit nicely into any other section, it's not blatant misuse but it's not a clearly correct example either.'''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Trivia.BlazeAndTheMonsterMachines: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Though the show is generally popular in ways, it falls into this now and then. The amount of times it runs daily has gotten fewer later into the show's run, and as of now, it only airs on Nick Jr. channel about two to six times a day, whereas it only airs once on Nick Jr. on Nick (shared with ''Ryan's Mystery Playdate'') in favor of consecutive reruns of ''[[WesternAnimation/PAWPatrol PAW Patrol]]'', which became the ''only'' show aired on the block (aside from single reruns of one other show) throughout the summer of 2019. Thankfully, it is the only pre-2019 first-run show other than ''PAW Patrol'' and the UnCancelled ''WesternAnimation/BubbleGuppies'' that has not been moved to the Nick Jr. channel for new episodes. '''This has an AdoredByTheNetwork entry above it, and mostly just seems to exist to be upset that the show "only" only 2 to 6 times a day.'''

to:

* Trivia.BlazeAndTheMonsterMachines: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Though the show is generally popular in ways, it falls into this now and then. The amount of times it runs daily has gotten fewer later into the show's run, and as of now, it only airs on Nick Jr. channel about two to six times a day, whereas it only airs once on Nick Jr. on Nick (shared with ''Ryan's Mystery Playdate'') in favor of consecutive reruns of ''[[WesternAnimation/PAWPatrol PAW Patrol]]'', which became the ''only'' show aired on the block (aside from single reruns of one other show) throughout the summer of 2019. Thankfully, it is the only pre-2019 first-run show other than ''PAW Patrol'' and the UnCancelled ''WesternAnimation/BubbleGuppies'' that has not been moved to the Nick Jr. channel for new episodes. '''This has an AdoredByTheNetwork entry above it, and mostly just seems to exist to be upset that the show "only" only shows 2 to 6 times a day.'''

Added: 209

Changed: 1560

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked: 2/57 (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).

to:

Wicks Checked: 2/57 6/57 (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: Sounds correct, but without evidence: 0/57]]

to:

[[folder: Sounds correct, but without evidence: 0/57]]
1/57]]
* Trivia.The7D: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Season 2 barely got much notice when it aired and Disney XD hardly showed much interest in advertising the show as this was during the time when the series was ending. Following after it ended, most of its reruns had disappeared permanently. '''Example sounds correct but nothing is really cited beyond saying it got little notice and no longer reruns.'''



[[folder: Complaining, even if usage is correct: 0/57]]

to:

[[folder: Complaining, even if usage is correct: 0/57]]
1/57]]
* Trivia.BlazeAndTheMonsterMachines: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Though the show is generally popular in ways, it falls into this now and then. The amount of times it runs daily has gotten fewer later into the show's run, and as of now, it only airs on Nick Jr. channel about two to six times a day, whereas it only airs once on Nick Jr. on Nick (shared with ''Ryan's Mystery Playdate'') in favor of consecutive reruns of ''[[WesternAnimation/PAWPatrol PAW Patrol]]'', which became the ''only'' show aired on the block (aside from single reruns of one other show) throughout the summer of 2019. Thankfully, it is the only pre-2019 first-run show other than ''PAW Patrol'' and the UnCancelled ''WesternAnimation/BubbleGuppies'' that has not been moved to the Nick Jr. channel for new episodes. '''This has an AdoredByTheNetwork entry above it, and mostly just seems to exist to be upset that the show "only" only 2 to 6 times a day.'''



[[folder: ZCE: 0/57]]

to:

[[folder: ZCE: 0/57]]
1/57]]
* Trivia.BoyMeetsGirl: ScrewedByTheNetwork - "New Dream"; see ExecutiveMeddling '''Dependent examples are bad examples. Even the example it cites says that it was the result of an extremely poorly explained "management shuffle".'''



[[folder: Misuse: 2/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 2/57]]3/57]]


Added DiffLines:

* Characters.ExaltedOther: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Again-overview, no writeup whatsoever. '''I was torn to put this here or in the ZCE section, but this is wicked as a character trope, when it's a Trivia item.'''

Added: 528

Changed: 443

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked 0/57

to:

Wicks Checked 0/57
Checked: 2/57 (For Wicks with multiple examples, the first was used).



[[folder: Misuse: 0/57]]

to:

[[folder: Misuse: 0/57]]
2/57]]
* Trivia.AbbyHatcher: ScrewedByTheNetwork: After almost eight months of airing on the main network, the show flopped and was sent to the 24/7 channel for the rest of the run. Episodes now air Sundays at 10:00 AM as part of its "Girls Rule Sundays" programming. '''If the show flopped, it wasn't exactly screwed by the network, the network cutting its losses is hardly a screwing.'''
* Trivia.BlastphamousHD: ScrewedByTheNetwork: Website/YouTube's demonetization (due to his frequent cursing and sexual jokes) and copyright strikes (due to his reaction content) have plagued Maurice's channels. In 2018, his main reaction channel, [=BlastphamousHDTV=], was terminated, and only a month later, Maurice was pressured into deleting many of the backup copies of videos on his second channel, meaning that hundreds of his videos have been lost forever. '''Does Youtube even qualify as a network in the first place?'''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


[[folder]]

to:

[[folder]][[/folder]]

Added: 354

Changed: 5

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Wicks Checked

to:

Wicks CheckedChecked 0/57

[[foldercontrol]]

[[folder: Correct Use, ideally cited with evidence: 0/57]]

[[/folder]]

[[folder: Sounds correct, but without evidence: 0/57]]

[[/folder]]

[[folder: Complaining, even if usage is correct: 0/57]]

[[/folder]]

[[folder: ZCE: 0/57]]

[[/folder]]

[[folder: Misuse: 0/57]]

[[/folder]]

[[folder: Unclear, Indexes, References, and Potholes: 0/57]]

[[folder]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

ScrewedByTheNetwork tends to attract complaining, or examples where the screwing is questionable if it even qualifies (or is even as simple as "the show failed due to no fault of the network"). This wick check is intended to check how exactly it is used and seem if the term needs to be tightened up or changed any.

Wicks Checked

Top