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Demo - TV Guide

TV Guide can tell you when your favorite shows are on next and where you can watch them. Got a little more date testing to go, but it works :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QGdpc9zCag
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James - this is awesome! How far out can it go? Also - would you mind if I posted this to the Amazon Echo subreddit?
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Hey RJS, thanks! It uses tvmaze.com for schedule data, so, really as far out as whatever they have :) Currently tracking around 1,000 shows in the US and UK. For shows that have ended within the last 3 years, it'll tell you that the show has finished already and the last episode air date. I saw the Amazon Echo sub reddit over the weekend, was going to start posting demos there, provided it would be welcome, but - sure thing - please feel free to post ahead there - I'd definitely appreciate it :)
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Demos are absolutely welcome in /r/amazonecho. Shoot me a PM once you stop by and we'll get you some developer flair
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You got some questions - http://www.reddit.com/r/amazonecho/comments/3aqh17/demo_tv_guide_amazon_echo_app/csezlhc
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Thanks for posting over there for me, greatly appreciate it :) I'll ensure to address any questions therein and will keep an eye on them.
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