was this ever publically shown - Freddy's Nightmares (1988) Discussion

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[–] snortin_php 20 years ago

I seem to remember it right around 1990 or so on the USA network. If I'm not mistaken, it would come on either before or after an episode of The Hitchiker.

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[–] hey_o 20 years ago

Yeah, I remember watching the show when it was shown in the New York area on channel 9 (before it was taken over by UPN). I remembered it was shown late at night, 11PM or later. The first time I watched it, I had to force myself to stay awake. After a while, I adjusted.

Strength of mind, force of will...

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[–] baragon73 19 years ago

we have tcm in chicago too but only old classic black and white movies.

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[–] surfacingmystery2006uk 19 years ago

It wasn't TCM - it was TNT. I remember watching it as well - really bad - buy Freddy cracks me up lol

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[–] deaddest 19 years ago

It was on fox 29 when i was a kid in the late 80's. I didn't have cable at all, and it was on in the early evening {i remember dinner during it frequently}.

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[–] hispanic_impressions 19 years ago

yeah, it was weird that ABC would carry this show...seem to remember a political satire called DC Follies comin' on after or before, not sure. also, weird was when i saw the tv spot for Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, right before the intro of the first episode. that was 88, right, because Nightmare 4 had just come out in August.

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[–] effedup 19 years ago

Yeah, I grew up in philly, too, and remember watching it all the time. But for some reason I remember it being on later then that...like in the 10pm area? Then again, I was ten years old...maybe it's cause I went to bed earlier or something?

I don't mean to impose, but I am the Ocean.

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[–] muddboyreborn 19 years ago

I watched it pretty regular when I was around 10 or 11 (1988 or 89). It came on in the early days of Fox Network and aired on Friday or Saturday nights in a horror-themed schedule with New Twilight Zone, Monsters, Friday the 13th:The Series and 2 or 3 horror movies. I even entered and won a "Freddy's Holiday Party Contest" once. The prize package had party hats, invitations, a Nightmare on Elm Street 4 VHS and poster... I'm pretty sure I was the only kid to have a Freddy-themed birthday party! Just a weird little tidbit I thought I'd share.

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[–] big_john_studd 19 years ago

I recall it being broadcast on the local NBC affiliate on late Saturday nights (technically Sunday mornings) following SNL (back when it was actually worth watching) from 1:00-2:00 am during the 1st season (1988-1989). The following year, it was replaced in its time slot with "American Gladiators".
Believe me...I'd have much rather preferred to see the 2nd season of Freddy!

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[–] redkeno 19 years ago

I watched the entire 1st season, but my channel dropped it before the second season. If anyone has copies of the second season I would really be grateful for it!!!

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[–] minnick27 19 years ago

I grew up in Philly, too. It was on at 5:00 on Saturdays on Fox 29. I remember specifically watching an episode during dinner because it was one of the few times I could eat in my bedroom.

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[–] Chococherri 19 years ago

I remember watching this show with my brother when I was 6 or 7 (we lived in San Diego at the time) and I would always tell people there was a tv show and no one believed me! So I finally looked it up and I'm glad to see it's not a figment of my imagination. AOL is introducing an on demand channel next month that will be showing this show! You can check it out at http://television.aol.com/in2tv

Does anyone know where I can get this show on DVD?

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