Statement from Dish Network on Young Broadcasting Removal

**HDRoberts** · 12-12-2008 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by chikagobnd

This question may have already been asked/answered. But I haven't seen it...so, is D* carrying any of Young's stations? And are they having trouble with this company as well, or is it just Dish?

Yes, they do, but DirecTV's contract is not expiring, hence they have no problems at this time.

**chikagobnd** · 12-12-2008 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by HDRoberts

Yes, they do, but DirecTV's contract is not expiring, hence they have no problems at this time.

So they basically already have a "fair priced" agreement, but once their contract is up, they'll possibly be facing the same issue? The only reason I ask is that D* doesn't seem to have near the amount of negotiation issues that E* does. I may just be ignorant of issues regarding D*, but that's just an observation of mine.

**navychop** · 12-12-2008 05:20 PM

I think it's more a question of, will Young still be in business when the D* contract comes up.

**pfan1981** · 12-12-2008 06:06 PM

how about these locals realize that by more companies carrying their network that they reach more households, which then leads to more advertising dollars.

I don't get it, why not get your money this way???

pfan

**Stargazer** · 12-12-2008 10:10 PM

Whatever deal Dish Network gets, Directv will also expect to get. Young probably knows this.

**mike123abc** · 12-12-2008 10:38 PM

Dish started most markets before DIRECTV. Dish will have more contracts coming up first.

**LhasaApso** · 12-13-2008 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by lern4483

Does anyone notice a pattern here with Dish??

They pulled my favorite stations...15 24 HD channels.

Watch out, they might pull yours.

This is getting old!!!

And, of course, they pulled the plug on GOL TV.