ME TV-- "IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT"-- IS IT STARTING OR NOT, I WONDER?

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

I was listening idly to MeTV, and could have sworn I heard the announcement that after Labor Day, they were switching up the schedule a bit to show the "In the Heat of the Night" TV show with Carroll O'Connor and Howard Rollins weekdays at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.

This would bump their current show, "Diagnosis Murder" from that slot. I like both shows and occasionally DVR "Murder".

Yet, I just looked ahead at their schedule, and see that it doesn't seem to have changed. MeTV is a bit frustrating, as at least on my local channel, they often substitute local shows for the national MeTV lineup. For example, for ages they bumped "The Streets of San Francisco" for some dull local programming on weekends.

OK, did I dream that announcement, or did anyone else hear it? Maybe I got the times wrong?

MezzieStarr · ‎10-28-2012

I looked on their website. It's on at 12 pm (Noon) EST Mon - Fri.

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

I bet I've seen every episode 3 or 4 times on WGN. Carroll O'Connor was perfect in the role of the sheriff.

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

Thank you so much for checking, @MezzieStarr. I just checked the guide again, and on my local channel, in their infinite wisdom, they are favoring us with infomercial programming at that time, of the "Air Fryer Oven" variety....

Grrrrr!

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

You're right, @deepwaterdotter, he was. The whole show and cast were great, especially in those first seasons. Loved that opening theme music, with the trains, etc, too. Very evocative.

software · ‎06-08-2016

Living in the south, I loved the show and always watched carefully for authenticity.

I was never disappointed.

My English professor had a recurring role as the mob lawyer, Alvin Epp

His name is Bob Penny and he was in Forrest Gump & other movies & series.

He was a sweet & charming gentleman.

The young folks around here tease about their grandmothers' TV watchng habits.

The white kids say their grandma is always watching Law & Order (guilty!)

The black kids say their grandma is always watching In the Heat of the Night.

Did you know Carroll O'Conner's son was a regular but sadly committed suicide. He had an addiction problem. Dad did all he could to save his son. It was so tragic.

Bandwife23 · ‎03-13-2011

@software wrote:
The white kids say their grandma is always watching Law & Order (guilty!)
The black kids say their grandma is always watching In the Heat of the Night.

Did you know Carroll O'Conner's son was a regular but sadly committed suicide. He had an addiction problem. Dad did all he could to save his son. It was so tragic.

@software - Lol yep, and we were one of those black families! My parents LOVED looking at it every week when it came on! As I got older and the re-runs started up, I watched. Now that mom & dad are both gone, I record and watch it whenever its on. Hubby & I saw the commercial the other day about the series starting up on MeTv. I instantly set the dvr to record all episodes. Those episodes never get old!

Yes, I knew Carroll O'Conner's son played on the show. It was so sad when he passed away.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

I used to see it alot on THIS TV, but then that channel disappeared a year ago. I loved the episode where Jerry Stiller played a Rabbi being bullied, he did a great job. Howard Rollins left after a while and was replaced by the guy from Matlock.