I don't know how long AMC is streaming the original series, but I'm hoping to watch it! I hope they keep it up for a while. Looks like CBS.com has kept Star Trek online, thankfully.
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Polter-Cow - Nov 10, 2009 7:28:21 am PST #10741 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Jessica - Nov 10, 2009 7:37:32 am PST #10742 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
It's also on DVD, so Netflix is an option when AMC takes the eps down.
Polter-Cow - Nov 10, 2009 7:42:16 am PST #10743 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Do we know it's a "when" and not an "if"? CBS.com has kept up a lot of classic series online. And if the remake is supposed to be a backdoor pilot, they may want to keep it up for promotional purposes anyway.
Jessica - Nov 10, 2009 7:44:18 am PST #10744 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
CBS can keep Star Trek online because they own it. AMC has a license to stream The Prisoner, but if they want to keep it online forever they'll have to keep paying the rights-holders.
megan walker - Nov 10, 2009 7:48:25 am PST #10745 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Sadly, I've put my Netflix on hold for 3 months to make up for my cable bill going up post-promotion. But, if there's no cost, I'll DVR On Demand for the next few days.
Polter-Cow - Nov 10, 2009 7:55:19 am PST #10746 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
CBS can keep Star Trek online because they own it. AMC has a license to stream The Prisoner, but if they want to keep it online forever they'll have to keep paying the rights-holders.
Oh! Thanks for the clarification. In that case, I will put the other shows I'm mainlining on hold and do The Prisoner posthaste!
But, if there's no cost, I'll DVR On Demand for the next few days.
Although this would be cool too, if there's no cost. Thanks for the heads-up. I keep forgetting that OnDemand has TV shows and sometimes for free.
megan walker - Nov 10, 2009 8:08:32 am PST #10747 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
I keep forgetting that OnDemand has TV shows and sometimes for free.
I keep forgetting I can record them.
Most TV shows are free, except for NBC. I can't remember where The Prisoner was, but if it's AMC it should be free.
Frankenbuddha - Nov 10, 2009 10:39:30 am PST #10748 of 30001
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Wasn't it implied (although never directly said) that McGoohan's character in The Prisoner was the same guy he played in Secret Agent?
There's a bit in the penultimate episode where Leo McKern calls Number 6 "Drake" which was his Secret Agent character, but you really need to be paying attention to catch it.
Polter-Cow - Nov 10, 2009 3:24:46 pm PST #10749 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
megan, The Prisoner is free OnDemand until November 30. Sweetness!
Typo Boy - Nov 10, 2009 4:03:12 pm PST #10750 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Some of it get's repetitious. IMO, the "must not skip" episodes are the first two, the last two, and "Living in Harmony" . I love the whole series, but have to admit some of the episodes are basically telling the same tale over and over again. Also when it comes to convoluted plans I wish both sides would follow one of the basic evil overlord rules: run all your schemes by a handy five year old, and repair any flaws he or she spots. Also if an opportunity comes up to strike a blow against the enemy, consult the same five year child and if he or she tells you it is a trap, listen.