This (Frugal?) American Life
Posted on March 22, 2007 by Him and tagged cable
We've previously discussed how much we love the NPR/Chicago Public Radio (WBEZ) show This American Life. If you like the show and haven't been living under a rock you know that the televison version of the show will be premiering tonight on Showtime.
I have never been a subscriber of premium cable channels in my life. I had no idea of how much a subscription to Showtime would be. $5 a month? $25 a month?
So I call DirecTV (who has stellar customer service) and I ask about getting a subscription to Showtime.
$12 a month.
I'm wasn't quite sure I wanted to pay that much for only one show. Of course I asked...
"Do you have any specials going on right now?"
The rep put me on hold for a minute and came back on the line. He said they could give me Showtime for $2 a month, for the next six months.
Sold. At least for six months.
Get in my TiVo, Ira Glass! (Oh, and TBH asked if Ira Glass was hot; I don't think he's a very attractive man [you know the saying - perfect face for radio], but I think Her would disagree...)
(on a side note, is there anything else worth watching on Showtime? Bueller?)
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Kate | Mar 22, 2007
I <3 Dexter and Weeds, as well as having very much enjoyed the first episode of this show on demand. I can't wait for more!
If you call DirecTV back, they will usually give you two premium packages for $2 each for 6 months. Entourage will be on HBO again in the beginning of April... it's my weakness.
Time for me to call DirecTV...
I couldn't get Showtime without basically tripling my cable bill (I'm on limited basic), but when I found out about The Tudors, I almost reconsidered.
How does Her feel about Jonathan Rhys Meyers? Because that's a pretty big selling point in my eyes.
never again debt | Mar 22, 2007
!st and 2nd episodes of the Tudors is being offered free on DirecTV. Also agree with you. I have DirecTV and when you call and press for stuff, you get it!
Thanks for the info.
Starving Artist | Mar 23, 2007
I love Ira and I can't wait to see the show! If you want a preview, you can go to the "This American Life" webpage and view some trailers, which are cool.
Sloop | Mar 23, 2007
Correction: This Americna Life is not an NPR Program. NPR has nothing to do with This American Life. It's produced by Chicago Public Radio and distributed by Public Radio International.
Sarah | Mar 26, 2007
I just called DirecTv and they offered me Showtime free for 3 months and HBO for $3/month for 6 months. The Sopranos starts April 8th, can't miss it, and what a great deal!
Him - you're right. DirecTv's customer service is fabulous. I don't mind calling them for anything, and that says a lot!
Val | Sep 26, 2007
Definitely check out Weeds. I thought it was a horrible premise for a show, but once I watched it, I was hooked!
Amanda | Mar 22, 2007
Well, he's definitely not a traditional George Clooney type, but I still think Glass is quite a cutie!
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