[mythtv-users] Stop MythTV from recording generic listings?

[Paul Bender]

Craig Fry wrote:
> How can I stop MTV from recording generic listings?   For instance, I 
> want to record the Simpsons but ONLY when it has a proper listing.  So   
>  
> The Simpsons 
> Homer and Marge Simpson raise Bart, Lisa and baby Maggie
>  
> doesn't record but
>  
> The Simpsons: Jazzy and the Pussycats
> The White Stripes perform in a benefit concert for Bart, whose arm was 
> mangled by a tiger.
>  
> does.
>  
> How can I do that?

I use a custom recording schedule with the following search phrase:

program.title="The Simpsons" AND program.seriesid="SH018693" AND 
program.programid NOT LIKE "%0000"