API for TV Listings in the US

Posted by dtobias on Thursday July 22, 2010 @09:48PM
from the self-post dept.

Anyone know of a free API for (US) TV listings or a way to use TV listings in an app without violating anyones copyright etc. From what I understand Tribune Media controls most of it and its pretty costly. Any thoughts? Thanks!

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Re:API for TV Listings in the US by Osiris on Friday July 23, 2010 @12:25AM (#1540357)

I have used SchedulesDirect. There are several applications that integrate with SchedulesDirect. The integration is free, but customers/users have to purchase a yearly subscription to obtain the data, $20 / year. It used to be completely free but recently went to a paid model, though they do claim to be a non-profit.

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Re:API for TV Listings in the US by minalecs on Thursday July 22, 2010 @10:34PM (#1540180)

what are u trying to make ?

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Re:API for TV Listings in the US by dtobias on Thursday July 22, 2010 @10:42PM (#1540188)

A consumer website to help people find and talk about TV shows but I need the TV lineup/times to do it.

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