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Guru Guide recommendations

Guru Guide recommendations are lists of the best television programs, hand selected by experts in categories you care about: TV & movies, interests, sports, and music. You can automatically record the entire list, or just the shows that interest you most.

TiVo Presents E/I Programming
TiVo Presents E/I Programming

E/I stands for 'Educational and Informational' programming. These are programs that the broadcaster believes are particularly beneficial for children. This KidZone Guide highlights a selection of these programs, as recommended by broadcasters.

Technology by CNET
Technology by CNET

CNET.com is the definitive source for technology news, unbiased product reviews, and free secure downloads. Through its award-winning content and more than 15 million online users, CNET.com inspires people to share the excitement of a life gone digital. Molly Wood is an Executive Editor in the media and entertainment group and host of the weekly Buzz Report video, a sarcastic and humorous take on technology news. She's also co-host of the daily Buzz Out Loud podcast, and author of the Buzz Report column, all available at buzz.cnet.com. Her favorite shows are fast-paced, information-filled, and just a tiny bit on the geeky side.

Urban by Hip Hop OnDemand
Urban by Hip Hop OnDemand

Hip Hop OnDemand is the industry's first all Hip Hop/Urban Video on Demand service. Leveraging his expertise gained as Executive Producer of shows on MTV, VH-1 and other entertainment networks, Will Griffin, (Hip Hop OnDemand CEO and Managing Editor), picks the freshest and hottest Hip Hop/Urban television content around. Among the picks you will find hip series, Urban comedy specials, Urban concerts, music video shows and more. Whether you are a long-time passionate fan of Hip Hop/Urban Culture or just curious to learn more about the most pervasive cultural phenomenon sweeping America, the Hip Hop OnDemand Guru Guide is a sure fire hit.

Sports by Sports Illustrated
Sports by Sports Illustrated

SI is a multimedia sports brand that takes the consumer into the heart and soul of sports. The SI franchise is anchored by SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, the most respected voice in sports journalism which reaches a weekly audience of more than 20 million adults, and SI.COM, the brand's 24/7 sports news website that delivers more than 150 original stories to its users each week.

Music by Billboard
Music by Billboard

Billboard is the most-trusted name in music information worldwide. Billboard's famous charts of music sales and airplay are the ultimate scorecards of success in the music business. The weekly magazine also provides in-depth news and analysis of the key developments in the music marketplace and two separate Web sites provide daily news and more for industry professionals (billboard.biz) and music fans (billboard.com). Billboard's editors are always on top of what's hot and what's not in the music world. Check Guru Guides for their weekly picks of musical guest appearances, televised concerts and special music programming.

The A.V. Club
The A.V. Club

Home to incisive, offbeat and opinionated coverage of film, music, television, and books, The A.V. Club is your source for in-depth interviews and unsparing reviews. Popular features include The Hater, a pitiless look at celebrity culture, and TV Club, an obsessive blog about our writers favorite shows.

Now in its second decade, The A.V. Club is updated daily at avclub.com and can also be found in print editions of The Onion, America's number one news source.

AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies
AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies

On June 20, 2007, the American Film Institute (AFI) names its 100 greatest American movies of all time during its three-hour broadcast, "AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies --- Tenth Anniversary Edition." Subscribers to the AFI Guru Guide will automatically record all of the movies from the list that are broadcast, as well as the CBS show. As a bonus, you will also record the AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Al Pacino, on USA Cable.

The AFI is a national institute providing leadership in screen education and the recognition and celebration of excellence in the art of film, television and digital media.

Best Shows Ever by Maxim Online
Best Shows Ever by Maxim Online

Maxim Online, the leading men's lifestyle Web site, caters to millions of guys who just want to have a good time. Our Guru Guide will help you find the best -- or at least the most interesting -- shows and movies so you won't have to. Trust us and you won't regret it...that much.

Animal Planet
Animal Planet

Animal Planet is the first and only entertainment brand dedicated to the unique connections between animals and people. We spark the imagination, generate excitement, inspire curiosity and learning in every home we reach.

Season Premiere TiVo Guru Guide
Season Premiere TiVo Guru Guide

Who’s getting married in Scranton? What's in store for the ladies of Wisteria Lane? Where in Seattle Grace will we next find Dr. Grey? How will things end at Cook County General Hospital? And when will we finally learn how he met that mother, anyway? The Season Premiere TiVo Guide will reunite you with all your favorite TV characters this fall with automatic recordings of all the network's returning shows. Get the whole Guide or select just your favorite shows.

Pilot TiVo Guru Guide
Pilot TiVo Guru Guide

What do a talking car, a time-traveling cop, Christian Slater and America’s favorite zip code have in common? They’re all tied to brand-new network shows that will be competing for a permanent position on your TiVo Season Pass(R) list! Sign up for the Pilot TiVo Guide to make sure your don't miss what could be a new fall favorite. Don't forget to exercise your Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down ratings buttons on your TiVo remote!

Best Bets from The Watcher
Best Bets from The Watcher

The Chicago Tribune's Maureen Ryan -- better known as The Watcher -- keeps you up to date on the shows you need to know about.

AFI's 10 TOP 10
AFI's 10 TOP 10

On June 17, 2008, the American Film Institute (AFI), named its 10 greatest American movies in 10 classic film genres during a three-hour broadcast on CBS. This marks the first time that AFI has honored specific genres including animation, fantasy, romantic comedies, sci-fi, western, gangster, sports, courtroom drama, mystery and epic films. Subscribers to the AFI Guru Guide will automatically record all of the movies from the list that are broadcast, as well as the CBS show. As a bonus, you will also record the AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Warren Beatty, on USA Network.

The AFI is a national institute providing leadership in screen education and the recognition and celebration of excellence in the art of film, television and digital media.

It's easy to try Guru Guide recommendations on your TiVo DVR:

  • On your TiVo DVR, go to 'TiVo Central' > 'Find Programs & Downloads' > 'KidZone Recommendations & Guru Guides.'

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