Following through on the announcement from last November, Comcast today (1/4/7) introduced Golf Channel HD / Versus HD, listed on the IPG as 'CSHD'. First seen on Comcast cable systems in Detroit, Seattle & Chicago.
Although not yet announced, at the least I expect to see Golf Channel HD coverage start 1/26 & 1/26 for the first two rounds of the Buick Invitational, maybe sooner for the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, 1/17-1/21. All early round PGA coverage from the mainland US (and probably Canada) for CBS & NBC events will be in HD.
Initial schedule for Versus HD, thanks to AVS member Marcus Carr:
FRI 1/5/07
12:00 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
12:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
4:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
9:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
SAT 1/6/07
12:00 a.m. Dangerous Game
12:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
1:00 a.m. The Best and Worst of Tred Barta
1:30 a.m. Quest for the One
2:00 a.m. The Huntley Way
2:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
10:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
7:30 p.m. PBR: New York (same-day coverage)
SUN 1/7/07
12:00 a.m. PBR: New York
7:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Park
10:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
11:00 a.m. Quest for the One
11:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
7:30 p.m. PBR: New York (same-day coverage)
MON 1/8/07
12:00 a.m. PBR: New York
9:30 a.m. Benelli's Dream Hunts
11:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
TUE 1/9/07
12:00 a.m. PBR: New York
8:30 a.m. Fly Fishing the World
9:30 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
10:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
9:00 p.m. NHL: Detroit@Colorado
11:30 p.m. NHL Wrap-Up
WED 1/10/07
7:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. Escape to the Wild
10:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
7:00 p.m. PBR: New York (same-day coverage)
9:00 p.m. PBR: New York (same-day coverage)
THUR 1/11/07
9:30 a.m. Quest for the One
10:00 a.m. Elk Country Journal
FRI 1/12/07
12:00 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
12:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
1:00 a.m. Boxing
4:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
9:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
SAT 1/13/07
12:00 a.m. Dangerous Game
12:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
1:00 a.m. The Best and Worst of Tred Barta
1:30 a.m. Quest for the One
2:00 a.m. The Huntley Way
2:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
10:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
8:00 p.m. PBR: Worcester (Live)
SUN 1/14/07
12:00 a.m. PBR: Worcester
7:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. Expedition Safari
10:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
11:00 a.m. Quest for the One
11:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
8:00 p.m. PBR: Worcester (Same-day coverage)
11:00 p.m. PBR: Worcester (Same-day coverage)
MON 1/15/07
9:30 a.m. Benelli's Dream Hunts
11:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
7:00 p.m. NHL: Montreal@Detroit (VERSUS exclusive)
9:30 p.m. NHL Wrap-up Show
10:00 p.m. NHL: Colorado@San Jose (VERSUS exclusive)
TUE 1/16/07
8:30 a.m. Fly Fishing the World
9:30 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
10:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
7:30 p.m. NHL: Columbus@Chicago
10:00 p.m. NHL Wrap-up Show
10:30 p.m. Boxing
WED 1/17/07
7:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. Escape to the Wild
10:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
THUR 1/18/07
9:30 a.m. Quest for the One
10:00 a.m. Elk Country Journal
FRI 1/19/07
12:00 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
12:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
4:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
9:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
SAT 1/20/07
12:00 a.m. Dangerous Game
12:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
1:00 a.m. The Best and Worst of Tred Barta
1:30 a.m. Quest for the One
2:00 a.m. The Huntley Way
2:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
10:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
9:00 p.m. PBR: Sacramento (Live)
SUN 1/21/07
1:00 a.m. PBR: Sacramento
7:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. Expedition Safari
10:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
11:00 a.m. Quest for the One
11:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
8:00 p.m. PBR Sacramento (Same Day)
11:00 p.m. PBR Sacramento (Same Day)
MON 1/22/07
9:30 a.m. Benelli's Dream Hunts
11:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
TUE 1/23/07
8:30 a.m. Fly Fishing the World
9:30 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
10:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
7:30 p.m. NHL: All Star Tuesday
WED 1/24/07
7:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. Escape to the Wild
10:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
8:00 p.m. NHL All Star Game
THUR 1/25/07
9:30 a.m. Quest for the One
10:00 a.m. Elk Country Journal
FRI 1/26/07
12:00 a.m. World of Beretta
12:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
1:00 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
1:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
9:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
SAT 1/27/07
12:00 a.m. Dangerous Game
12:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
1:00 a.m. The Best & Worst of Tred Barta
1:30 a.m. Quest for the One
2:00 a.m. The Huntley Way
2:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
10:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
8:00 p.m. PBR: Charlotte (Live)
SUN 1/28/07
12:00 a.m. PBR: Charlotte
7:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. Expedition Safari
10:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
11:00 a.m. Quest for the One
11:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
8:00 p.m. PBR: Charlotte (Same-day)
11:00 p.m. PBR Charlotte
MON 1/29/07
1:00 a.m. Boxing
9:30 a.m. Benelli's Dream Hunts
11:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
7:00 p.m. NHL: Rangers@Boston
9:30 p.m. NHL Wrap-up Show
TUE 1/30/07
8:30 a.m. Fly Fishing the World
9:30 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
10:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
8:00 p.m. NHL: Nashville@Colorado
10:30 p.m. NHL Wrap-up Show
WED 1/31/07
7:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. Escape to the Wild
10:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
Quote:
Comcast to Launch New HD Channel
By James Hibberd Television Week
Comcast is about to announce the creation of new high-definition cable channel combining content from its Versus and Golf Channel brands.
Beginning in January, the new network will simulcast Golf Channel programming by day and Versus (formerly OLN) content by night. Comcast, which owns both networks, plans to call the channel Golf Channel/Versus.
The channel will join Comcast's lineup of networks consisting of E!, Style, Golf Channel, Versus, G4 and regional sports outlets. Comcast has a commitment from DirecTV to start carrying the new channel some time next year. Comcast will gradually begin rolling out the new network on its own systems starting in January, a Versus executive said.
Golf Channel/Versus will represent an unusual entry among HD networks. Most cable brands launch either a simulcast HD network (such as ESPN and TNT), or a stand-alone channel that combines content from several brands (such as Discovery HD Theater and MTV's MHD).
By mixing content from two channels, yet airing as a simulcast during different times during the day, Golf Channel/Versus aims for the best of both worlds.
"We think this is the simplest, easiest and best way to go right now," said Marc Fein, senior VP of programming and production for Versus.
Mr. Fein said Comcast decided to combine the channels because that solution gives bandwidth-strapped carriers more incentive to offer the HD servicewhich is free to cable and satellite operators that currently run Versus and Golf Channel.
By running a simulcast feed, Comcast hopes to decrease viewer confusion, Mr. Fein said.
"If you want to watch the hockey game, you can see it in either standard definition or HD at the same time," he said.
Under the Versus brand, the channel will initially offer HD hockey, boxing, bull riding and field sports, which will air from 7 p.m. to midnight. Executives still haven't decided whether Versus's tentpole event, the Tour de France, will be available in HD, as the network relies on a feed from an overseas partner, Mr. Fein said.
"There have been good conversations; it is possible," Mr. Fein said.
Golf Channel programming will include an exclusive HD airing of the PGA Tour and hundreds of hours of play from other tournaments, and will run from noon to 7 p.m.
On Comcast's cable systems, the new channel will take the place of INHD 2, which is being combined with INHD in January after being slowly phased out on several systems.
Comcast to Launch New HD Channel
By James Hibberd Television Week
Comcast is about to announce the creation of new high-definition cable channel combining content from its Versus and Golf Channel brands.
Beginning in January, the new network will simulcast Golf Channel programming by day and Versus (formerly OLN) content by night. Comcast, which owns both networks, plans to call the channel Golf Channel/Versus.
The channel will join Comcast's lineup of networks consisting of E!, Style, Golf Channel, Versus, G4 and regional sports outlets. Comcast has a commitment from DirecTV to start carrying the new channel some time next year. Comcast will gradually begin rolling out the new network on its own systems starting in January, a Versus executive said.
Golf Channel/Versus will represent an unusual entry among HD networks. Most cable brands launch either a simulcast HD network (such as ESPN and TNT), or a stand-alone channel that combines content from several brands (such as Discovery HD Theater and MTV's MHD).
By mixing content from two channels, yet airing as a simulcast during different times during the day, Golf Channel/Versus aims for the best of both worlds.
"We think this is the simplest, easiest and best way to go right now," said Marc Fein, senior VP of programming and production for Versus.
Mr. Fein said Comcast decided to combine the channels because that solution gives bandwidth-strapped carriers more incentive to offer the HD servicewhich is free to cable and satellite operators that currently run Versus and Golf Channel.
By running a simulcast feed, Comcast hopes to decrease viewer confusion, Mr. Fein said.
"If you want to watch the hockey game, you can see it in either standard definition or HD at the same time," he said.
Under the Versus brand, the channel will initially offer HD hockey, boxing, bull riding and field sports, which will air from 7 p.m. to midnight. Executives still haven't decided whether Versus's tentpole event, the Tour de France, will be available in HD, as the network relies on a feed from an overseas partner, Mr. Fein said.
"There have been good conversations; it is possible," Mr. Fein said.
Golf Channel programming will include an exclusive HD airing of the PGA Tour and hundreds of hours of play from other tournaments, and will run from noon to 7 p.m.
On Comcast's cable systems, the new channel will take the place of INHD 2, which is being combined with INHD in January after being slowly phased out on several systems.
Although not yet announced, at the least I expect to see Golf Channel HD coverage start 1/26 & 1/26 for the first two rounds of the Buick Invitational, maybe sooner for the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, 1/17-1/21. All early round PGA coverage from the mainland US (and probably Canada) for CBS & NBC events will be in HD.
Initial schedule for Versus HD, thanks to AVS member Marcus Carr:
FRI 1/5/07
12:00 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
12:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
4:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
9:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
SAT 1/6/07
12:00 a.m. Dangerous Game
12:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
1:00 a.m. The Best and Worst of Tred Barta
1:30 a.m. Quest for the One
2:00 a.m. The Huntley Way
2:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
10:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
7:30 p.m. PBR: New York (same-day coverage)
SUN 1/7/07
12:00 a.m. PBR: New York
7:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Park
10:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
11:00 a.m. Quest for the One
11:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
7:30 p.m. PBR: New York (same-day coverage)
MON 1/8/07
12:00 a.m. PBR: New York
9:30 a.m. Benelli's Dream Hunts
11:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
TUE 1/9/07
12:00 a.m. PBR: New York
8:30 a.m. Fly Fishing the World
9:30 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
10:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
9:00 p.m. NHL: Detroit@Colorado
11:30 p.m. NHL Wrap-Up
WED 1/10/07
7:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. Escape to the Wild
10:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
7:00 p.m. PBR: New York (same-day coverage)
9:00 p.m. PBR: New York (same-day coverage)
THUR 1/11/07
9:30 a.m. Quest for the One
10:00 a.m. Elk Country Journal
FRI 1/12/07
12:00 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
12:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
1:00 a.m. Boxing
4:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
9:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
SAT 1/13/07
12:00 a.m. Dangerous Game
12:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
1:00 a.m. The Best and Worst of Tred Barta
1:30 a.m. Quest for the One
2:00 a.m. The Huntley Way
2:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
10:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
8:00 p.m. PBR: Worcester (Live)
SUN 1/14/07
12:00 a.m. PBR: Worcester
7:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. Expedition Safari
10:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
11:00 a.m. Quest for the One
11:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
8:00 p.m. PBR: Worcester (Same-day coverage)
11:00 p.m. PBR: Worcester (Same-day coverage)
MON 1/15/07
9:30 a.m. Benelli's Dream Hunts
11:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
7:00 p.m. NHL: Montreal@Detroit (VERSUS exclusive)
9:30 p.m. NHL Wrap-up Show
10:00 p.m. NHL: Colorado@San Jose (VERSUS exclusive)
TUE 1/16/07
8:30 a.m. Fly Fishing the World
9:30 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
10:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
7:30 p.m. NHL: Columbus@Chicago
10:00 p.m. NHL Wrap-up Show
10:30 p.m. Boxing
WED 1/17/07
7:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. Escape to the Wild
10:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
THUR 1/18/07
9:30 a.m. Quest for the One
10:00 a.m. Elk Country Journal
FRI 1/19/07
12:00 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
12:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
4:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
9:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
SAT 1/20/07
12:00 a.m. Dangerous Game
12:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
1:00 a.m. The Best and Worst of Tred Barta
1:30 a.m. Quest for the One
2:00 a.m. The Huntley Way
2:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
10:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
9:00 p.m. PBR: Sacramento (Live)
SUN 1/21/07
1:00 a.m. PBR: Sacramento
7:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. Expedition Safari
10:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
11:00 a.m. Quest for the One
11:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
8:00 p.m. PBR Sacramento (Same Day)
11:00 p.m. PBR Sacramento (Same Day)
MON 1/22/07
9:30 a.m. Benelli's Dream Hunts
11:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
TUE 1/23/07
8:30 a.m. Fly Fishing the World
9:30 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
10:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
7:30 p.m. NHL: All Star Tuesday
WED 1/24/07
7:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. Escape to the Wild
10:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
8:00 p.m. NHL All Star Game
THUR 1/25/07
9:30 a.m. Quest for the One
10:00 a.m. Elk Country Journal
FRI 1/26/07
12:00 a.m. World of Beretta
12:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
1:00 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
1:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
9:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
SAT 1/27/07
12:00 a.m. Dangerous Game
12:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
1:00 a.m. The Best & Worst of Tred Barta
1:30 a.m. Quest for the One
2:00 a.m. The Huntley Way
2:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
10:30 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
8:00 p.m. PBR: Charlotte (Live)
SUN 1/28/07
12:00 a.m. PBR: Charlotte
7:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. Expedition Safari
10:30 a.m. Escape to the Wild
11:00 a.m. Quest for the One
11:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
8:00 p.m. PBR: Charlotte (Same-day)
11:00 p.m. PBR Charlotte
MON 1/29/07
1:00 a.m. Boxing
9:30 a.m. Benelli's Dream Hunts
11:30 a.m. Fly Fishing America
7:00 p.m. NHL: Rangers@Boston
9:30 p.m. NHL Wrap-up Show
TUE 1/30/07
8:30 a.m. Fly Fishing the World
9:30 a.m. Whitetail Revolution
10:30 a.m. Elk Country Journal
8:00 p.m. NHL: Nashville@Colorado
10:30 p.m. NHL Wrap-up Show
WED 1/31/07
7:00 a.m. On the Water with Hank Parker
10:00 a.m. Escape to the Wild
10:30 a.m. Expedition Safari
