Methods, apparatuses, systems, and arrangements enable the dynamic
manipulation and utilization of electronic program guide (EPG) data. The
EPG data can be dynamically manipulated and utilized while in a
displayable format. In an exemplary implementation, EPG data is received
from an external source, the received EPG data being in a displayable
format. The received EPG data is added to previous EPG data to form
current EPG data, the previous EPG data and the current EPG data being in
the displayable format while the received EPG data and the previous EPG
data are added together. At least a portion of the current EPG data is
then displayed. In described implementation(s), the receiving, adding,
and displaying are effectuated by a node that is coupled to a gateway in
a local network system. The gateway may store and provide EPG data, and
the local network may be operable in a television-based entertainment
environment.