TV Guide Review Summary
Television watchers may or may not find something useful in TV Guide, a magazine for those who like to keep up with the latest television news and programming. TV Guide ranks as one of the best- selling magazines in the United States and reviewers like its celebrity articles, timeliness, and low subscription price. “When I Want to Know What is on TV, This is the Place I Go”, says one of the satisfied reviewers. But there are plenty of criticisms unloaded at TV Guide, among them the magazine’s unreliable television program listings, its lack of any daytime listings, and its lack of descriptions of the different shows. TV Guide is “Not What it Used to Be” and one reviewer even recommends that potential customers “Save Money and Buy the Sunday Paper”. It adds up to a Magazine Publication with inconsistent content and mostly below average ratings, making it a publication that should probably be avoided.
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I have been addicted to TV as long as I can remember, and I like to know what is coming on so I will not miss anything. With all the cable channels, there are so many choices, and it is fun juggling the TV schedules. I have subscribed to TV Guide for awhile and have witnessed its extreme makeover. It...
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While the magazine changed from a small little magazine to a big one full of color and zillions of pictures, articles and bits to boot, the appearance was great. The articles were well-written, and some were fun. Others contained tons of gossip, and others were more information than you really want to know, similar to... review »
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Most people use the television listings from their local newspaper to keep informed about what's on TV and at what time. But for those who prefer, there is one publication that provides television listings and comes tailor- made for individual regions around the country. The magazine is TV Guide, a weekly publication for those who like television and the small- screen stars that make it popular.
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TV Guide is a magazine whose primary purpose is to keep readers informed about television shows and when they will be shown in your local area. It's one of the few magazines that...
The absolute worst thing I can't stand about TV Guide is how free they are with spoilers about your favorite shows. If they're not blowing a plot point in the articles, they give you everything you (dont) need to know in the show descriptions.
TV Guide changed its format recently to something that is more like Entertainment Weekly - shorter articles with less substance, and more celebrity "fluff" than descriptions about shows. When they changed the size of the magazine to the larger glossy, they lost a lot of quality content. It is difficult to find out what is on when it isn't prime time, and...
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I have been a subscriber for many years. I do like the new magazine format because you can fold it open flat. The previous small magazine could not do that. But the guide is lacking in a lot of other areas.
There are minimal daytime listings! They only list evening programs and even that stops at 11 PM. So you're really not getting your money's worth with so much info missing. It is really annoying when you want to watch daytime TV and you don't know what is on unless you channel surf and I hate doing that. I would rather look in the guide and see what is on to make my choice. ...
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I recently bzzed for TV Guide and was able to try several copies free. I loved the magazine! It is just as much fun as reading People but is focused on your favorite shows. If you like to keep up with or ahead of your shows, this magazine is for you. They have redone the design so that is full paged and all color.
I also like the section that tells you about all the movies that will be showing that week. So, if you have some down time, you know what you can watch or even record for later. If you like to read and love your tv shows, you'll like TV Guide.
