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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.

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.

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.

Animal Planet
Animal Planet

Animal Planet is the only entertainment brand that captures the innate drama and compelling characters of the animal kingdom across a broad range of entertainment genres, from the natural world to domestic pets.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly

The ultimate authority on pop culture has taken over your TiVo. In print and online, Entertainment Weekly helps you make the most of your free time by steering you to the best and brightest entertainment options. Now we’ve partnered with TiVo to deliver the best TV shows directly to your boob tube. Each week, our crack team of TV junkies picks the must-see shows everyone will be talking about. If it's good, it's in our guide. And don't miss our EW original program "Idolatry," your go-to source for "American Idol" recaps and commentary.

Changing Channels
Changing Channels

Let Miami Herald TV Critic Glenn Garvin program your TiVo with his best bets.

I am a College Kid
I am a College Kid

Whether you're living in the dorm or in you're still in your parents' basement, add this Guru Guide to make sure you've always got something great to watch between classes. It's the best of late night comedy mixed with Adult Swim animation and frat house favorites. Make sure you've always got something ready for that next study break.

I am a Stay at Home Mom
I am a Stay at Home Mom

We know you're busy but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on all your favorite shows. Add this Guru Guide so you've always got something to watch when the kids are finally asleep and you're ready to relax. It's a great mix of talk shows, reality fluff and comedy favorites that are perfect for relaxing after a long day of kid wrangling.

I am a News Junkie
I am a News Junkie

Just because the election is over, it doesn't mean that news and politics are done. Add this Guru Guide to automatically grab the Sunday morning talk shows, weeknight pundit battles and our favorite newsroom comedies and dramas. You'll also get the best in political thrillers and documentary features to watch between newscasts.

I am a Pop Culture Nerd
I am a Pop Culture Nerd

If Comic Book Guy, internet message board users and the drama geeks from your high school programmed a network, this would be it. Add this Guru Guide for the best in cult TV shows and movies from Buffy to Best Week Ever. You'll never be the only person who doesn't know what everyone else is talking about.

I am a Sports Fan
I am a Sports Fan

Are you ready for some…well…everything? With this Guru Guide you'll get the best sporting events, sports talk and sports movies with one click. You'll see the biggest games each week as well as classics like Wild Thing's pitching and Shoeless Joe coming out of the corn field. Get your fill of the sporting life, anytime!

GeekBrief.TV Favorites
GeekBrief.TV Favorites

What's Cali Lewis from "GeekBrief.TV" watching? Add this Guru Guide to automatically record all of Cali's favorites.

Diggnation Favorites
Diggnation Favorites

What are the guys from Revision3's "Diggnation" watching? Add this Guru Guide to automatically record all of Alex and Kevin's favorites.

iFanboy Favorites
iFanboy Favorites

What are the guys from Revision3's "iFanboy" watching? Add this Guru Guide to automatically record all of Connor, Josh and Ron's favorites.

The Totally Rad Show Favorites
The Totally Rad Show Favorites

What are the guys from Revision3's "The Totally Rad Show" watching? Add this Guru Guide to automatically record all of Jeff, Dan and Alex's favorites.

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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