I still resist cable TV, so you out compete the networks with ease. Not sure what to do when the nation goes digital next year.

- Robert G.,

Thanks for continuing to provide the monthly program guide. It is very helpful. I appreciated the special NEWHOUR election specials like “Super Tuesday” coverage. I sure hope my 22 year-old rooftop antenna still works when we must switch to digital signals in 2009. I realize I’ll need a converter box. Will all the HDTV channels be on frequencies now used by UHF channels like 14 and 16?

- Chuck K., Lebanon

As you know, if you get programming “over the air” as we all did before the advent of cable and satellite, you’ll eventually need a digital converter box for every analog set in your house.  But with that out of the way, receiving a digital signal will be the same.  A rooftop antenna, rabbit ears or coat hanger will work just as well as it ever did (actually better—no snowy pictures with digital).  You’ll then be able to receive our many digital channels, including High Definition (HD) - though HD’s detail won’t be noticeable on an analog set. 

Think of it like the transition to color some 50 years ago.  BONANZA was not going to be “in living color” on a black and white set, but you could still watch and enjoy it.

- Jim Wiener, Program Manager

Change your online schedule so that I can print a schedule for the month, either of 16 or 16 Again, 16 Create, 16 HD, etc.

- Billie G., Huber Heights

You can do that now. 

Go to www.thinktv.org and click on “ThinkTV On Air.”  To the left of the calendar is a box titled “Customize and Print Your Own Schedule.” 

You’ll get prompts for all your choices (channel, by the day or week, etc.), then click on the “Create Schedule.”  Voila!

-J.W.

I wanted to take a moment and thank you for showing ‘ALLO, ‘ALLO and in order as well! British comedy is such a breath of fresh air compared to most American programming. I will be more inclined to contribute if PBS keeps the British comedy coming!

- Frank M., Cincinnati

‘ALLO ran last fall and will return next fall.  Understand that PBS does not supply comedies.  These are syndicated and purchased by local stations, and ThinkTV maintains that presence weeknights at 7:30 & 11pm on ThinkTV16 and Saturday nights on ThinkTV14.

By the way, ‘ALLO, ‘ALLO made news last March when the BBC announced that it had finally sold the 1980’s comedy to a German broadcaster.   The Germans will have ample opportunity to laugh at themselves, but I’m wondering how they’ll manage to dub a comically bad French accent uttered by a British actor… in German.

- J.W.

I wish CHARLIE ROSE could be on at an earlier hour or repeated at a mid-morning or mid-afternoon hour. I generally stay up to watch Charlie, but my doctor wants me to get to bed earlier.

- Coe L., Waynesville

Not wanting to run afoul of your doctor, your wish is our command!  CHARLIE ROSE now airs weekdays 3pm on ThinkTV14.  Okay, never mind that it’s been in that time slot for over ten years now.  The important thing is to get your rest.  

- J.W.