OOPS..
Contract talks have stalled between Viacom and the nation's 2nd largest cable operator, Time Warner. VIACOM wants more money for their shows and TIME WARNERS SAY NO WAY
This fight between companies will have a very physical effect on cable viewers, when on 12:01 January 1st, 2009, 19 channels will go dark. These are Comedy Central; CMT: Pure Country; Logo; Palladia; MTV; MTV 2; MTV Hits; MTV Jams; MTV Tr3s; Nickelodeon; Noggin; Nick 2; Nicktoons; Spike; The N; TV Land; Vh1; Vh1 Classic; Vh1 Soul. Quite a big audience.
The outage will affect those in major markets, including Raleigh, Orange County, Los Angeles, and New York City.
Viacom came up with a PSA to have you call Timewarner..
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