Are You Ready For "Capitals RED TV"?

by J.P. on Nov 24, 2008 10:52 AM EST Comment 6 comments

Via SBJ:

"Buoyed by an expanded season-ticket base and rising TV ratings, the Washington Capitals are looking to expand their fan base by launching the team’s first original television show.

"The 32-minute show, which will air over 20 weeks on Comcast Sports Net, will offer an off-the-ice look at players, coaches and fans affiliated with the team. The team plans to call it either 'Caps All Access Monday' or 'Capitals RED TV.'

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"Each episode will feature eight or more segments, and the Capitals plan to recycle those segments online and during games at the Verizon Center. [Capitals’ chief marketing officer Tim] McDermott hopes distributing the programming across a variety of platforms helps sales by giving partners ownership over slices of content that reach a wider audience than a half-hour TV show."

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"RED TV"? Bit of a communist tone to that one...

by Whale4ever on Nov 24, 2008 11:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Hah, yeah RED TV does sound a bit communist.

I for one am surprised, in a good way. The coverage this team gets considering its success and following is supremely underwhelming. Generally it's just the same 5 sentences recycled throughout airings of "SportsNite."

Comcast could use a new show too.

by tim :) on Nov 24, 2008 11:12 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Better Red than dead, that's what I say. You know you've made it bigtime when the Caps get a dedicated show just like the other "Red" team in town. (of course, the "other" team does have about 30 dedicated shows a week, but still..)

by b.orr4 on Nov 24, 2008 11:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Well with all the freakin coverage the Redskins get, the Capitals deserve at LEAST one show on CSN.

by Joe on Nov 24, 2008 1:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Why yes, I am indeed ready for Capitals Red TV

by Sombrero Guy on Nov 24, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Would I be able to catch this outside of the DC area?

by Anonymous on Nov 24, 2008 2:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

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