Smithsonian HD dropped and replaced with Crime & Investigation HD

[mrsdrgn]

It appears that Smithsonian is no longer listed in the HD packages on DirecTv's website...is it possible that they have stopped broadcasting?

That's because it was never a part of regular HD package. It is a $4.99 separate HD package which includes HDNet movies Paladia and Universal. But it is still there.

[mrsdrgn]

Another reason to drop them. They always do this to their customers. You enjoy a channel and one day you wake up and it is gone. Why be a customer when you never know what will happen with your program. Just look at their history and you will see what I mean.

[Hemi 6.1]

Why does my guide still show pogramming for Smithsonian?

[satjay]

Im sorry, I am not trying to be a Directv fanboy, but its little things like this that would get me steamed as a customer, channels come and go, but to wake up with no warning, its unacceptable!!!

Each time I think about looking into Dish services, seeing whats it like on the "other side" its little things like this that for ME keep me away

[Edgar_in_Indy]

I really enjoyed Smithsonian HD. I wonder if 'HD Absolute' subs like me will get this channel back (if it ever does comes back), or if we'll just be left out in the cold since we aren't supposed to be entitled to "new HD".

[juan]

Actually, maybe they are trying to force Showtime to sign a new deal.

I seem to recall that when the TMP HD was added, there were some take down slates added that looked like they would be remapped to some Viacom channels. Then, there was a new Viacom deal announced.

If they hoping to make a big splash next week with HD launches, they probably want Showtime to get onboard.

Just a theory.

showtime/CBS are a seperate company from viacom now a days

[ehren]

Nash Bridges right now is in HD. Twin Peaks, Female Forces, Mobsters, Crime 360, The first 48, 24, Philly are all listed as HD today as well.

[ehren]

is this a A&E type channel? That's all we need!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Should be called Investigate/Charlie

[uncrules]

is this a A&E type channel? That's all we need!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Should be called Investigate/Charlie

It is owned by the same people who own A&E. That's why there is a lot of A&E's programming on C&I.

[Hemi 6.1]

It is owned by the same people who own A&E. That's why there is a lot of A&E's programming on C&I.

This is BS!! Lets go back and talk about cars.