Channel 7 Backs Away from Early Internet Promotion for New Show on Tech

The show is a really cool idea and I hope it actually goes live. I can't pretend to understand why the site has been taken down, but it would be great for the local new england tech scene if something like this existed - even if it was only an online show. I would guess that there are enough techies, or people interested in technology, to support such a show (although I know nothing about TV show economics so I can't really pretend to know what I'm talking about.)

I would actually tune in to watch a show like "Into the Tech" airing on Channel 7 or another Boston affiliate. This is one of the best ideas for local programming that I've heard in a long time. I'm actually surprised that an idea like this came from Channel 7 and not Channel 4 or Channel 5.

Boston-based media needs to become an evangelist for technology. I'm still stunned and saddened that The Wall Street Journal is closing their Boston bureau. This is not good news for Massachusetts or New England at large.

There is a lot of innovation taking place in Massachusetts and in New England in general. This innovation is also an opportunity to convince businesses and people to come to New England instead of just heading straight to Silicon Valley.

Here's hoping Channel 7 reconsiders. They may gain new viewers, more viewers and new advertisers.

What a creative show! It's about time these old school media broadcast companies realize it's time to catch up with the times. Once they see the amount of ad dollars that can be brought in by an opportunity like this, they'll put that site back up and get the show on the road. Maybe now people will actually go to Channel 7's website... Good luck Mr. Ryan!

Ray Kurzweil is really out there! I think he believes he's going to live forever once he merges with the machines. Some say he's the modern Einstein, others Frankenstein.

Do you know if this show going to be interactive?

Is Channel 7 concerned about providing something new that is entertaining, educational and appeals the more educational people in the Boston area? This show would not have the violence, sex, car chases, or explosions most often seen on television for the younger audiences. It would actually try to educate your audience and help them think.
I personally think if you pull this show you are doing a great dis-service to the Boston audience and your organization. Need I remind you of the popularity of shows like; Discovery Channels, History Channels, National Geography Channels, etc.
Allow the public decide if they want this type of entertainment. Go forward with a few episodes and see if the public accepts this type of entertainment. Try it….. You might like it.

Luke is a good guy with a lot of great ideas. We were talking about some of them the other night. I'd like to see this take off, even if it's not broadcast but put online in some fashion.

It seems like a great opportunity for a TV station to take what it knows well (video and TV production) and create good, compelling and relevant content for its local online community.

What a fabulous idea for a cutting edge series! As an educator, I encourage my students to be innovation leaders and I hope WHDH has the good sense to make sure this show airs. It would be a terrific tool for the classroom and I can think of several ways to use the interactive aspect to expand learning opportunitites for my students, myself, and my colleagues.