Glenn Beck launches internet channel (GBTV.com)

http://www.gbtv.com/ ^

[LS]

I can’t explain why Glenn is doing what he’s doing, but possibly the falling sponsor $$ have something to do with it. But for sure, Glenn has a strategy to be profitable.

[FreedomGuru]

Sorry I guess I needed the sarcasm tag for those of you in Rio Linda.
I once was a big fan of Beck but his shtick wore out long time ago. I won’t use electricity to listen to him anymore. But if you want to send him more money feel free, and don’t forget to buy your tee shirt on the way out.

[nutmeg]

How much? How much to be a GBTV insider? How much to be a GBTV insider plus? How much for the optional GBTV insider magazine? How much for the GBTV live show coming to a theater not near you? And has Glenn started the book on how he started GBTV.com?

I know... it's ridiculous, isn't it? I like Glenn, but I think this is a really BAD move. He will be shutting out millions of people - especially seniors and people who aren't tech-savvy (like my in-laws who LOVE Glenn).

I'm somewhat tech-savvy, but I have no interest in paying to have to watch him in another room on my computer. If he's not on "old-fashioned" TV in the comfort of our family room, I won't be watching him.

[achilles2000]

I wonder how many of the critics of Beck’s pay-per-view operation are handing over big dollars to the left by paying for cable? My bet? Lots.

[nutmeg]

You can still watch it on your TV.

Until someone actually comes to my house and shows me how to watch an online-only "TV" program on my actual TV, my computer and laptops and the television will be separate components that don't interact.

We finally just got a new HDTV and DVR... we're still trying to figure all that out (and we needed much help from the cable company and Best Buy's Geek Squad). And this damn computer needs to go to the shop yet again... there's only so much of this stuff we can handle by ourselves, to be honest.

[Minus_The_Bear]

Lol. You can watch it on your TV in any room anywhere. It doesn't have to be on a computer.

Have you ever heard of MLB.tv

I understand if you don't like Glenn Beck though... he is kind of annoying.

[wintertime]

This is the Internet. Shouldn’t his advertising be enough for him to offer the program for free?

If it were free I would likely check out his “station” every so often, but I am not going to pay for it. I have never liked his radio or Fox programs enough to do that.

[Minus_The_Bear]

Roku

[nutmeg]

I like Beck, but I'm not interested in paying to watch his show online only.

Yes, I've heard of MLB.tv, but as far as I know you have to watch it only on a computer... (??)

[nutmeg]

Yes, I've heard of MLB.tv, but as far as I know you have to watch it only on a computer... (??)

Or on mobile devices, ie iPhone, etc.

[Minus_The_Bear]

You can use a $50 Roku to watch Netflix, MLB.tv, & lots of other internet content on your tv.

There are tons of other devices like Blu Ray players, Playstation3's, & others but Roku is by far the cheapest at $50.

[nutmeg]

There are tons of other devices like Blu Ray players, Playstation3's, & others but Roku is by far the cheapest at $50.

Thank you for that information and links... I'll look into it.

I assume this device connects to the TV or cable box? Does the cable box interfere with this device? (We have Cox cable's HD/DVR box)

[nutmeg]

If it were free I would likely check out his “station” every so often, but I am not going to pay for it. I have never liked his radio or Fox programs enough to do that.

Same here, unless it's REALLY cheap (I doubt it will be). I'm not a big fan of his radio show, but I like Glenn's daily 5pm FNC show. I'm going to miss it...

[Minus_The_Bear]

You just plug it into the TV with a HMDI cable.

[TomGuy]

re: Roku

You might be able to direct-connect (wire) the Roku to the Internet and to your HD TV.

You might also use a router and connect (wireless) the Roku to the HD TV.

If you don’t already use a router, expect to pay $50-80 for one.

[greyfoxx39]

I hope that Beck will have a forum at his new site so that his worshippers will be able to pay homage directly instead of through FR,especially since he will be pushing Romney's candidacy.

[Tennessee Nana]

Will enough people be willing to pay for this?
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Pay ???

Beck expects people to PAY for his unsourced drivel ???

[svcw]

Yep. Beck will now be able preach his little heart and not disguise his belief system, working on godhood. Will people be surprised when he endorses Romney?

[Elsie]

I can see it now...

RESTORING the Blog-o-sphere!

[svcw]

Oh, they will. Look at the frothing here on FR if you dare criticize Beck.The Beck-o-bots will gladly pay.