System and method for an interactive electronic program guide

摘要

A system and method for digital video featuring an interactive electronic program guide ("EPG") is disclosed. The present invention permits an end user to request a program, and using the EPG notify the end user whether the program is scheduled for broadcast in the near future, where missed requests are continually queried. The present invention also selectively adds program(s) requested into the EPG for broadcast based upon the quantity of requests for the program.