Auto Delete Watched TV shows from iTunes - Mac version

My workflow is as follows:  eyeTV records to a folder, iVI picks up show, pulls in meta data and tags the show, converts it to Apple TV 3 format, deletes the orgininal .eyetv file, exports to iTunes in the proper folder (movie, TV, etc...)  Then it shows up on my Apple TV under home sharing with all the beautiful meta data and artwork.  The problem is when I am done watching my show I have to manually go to my computer (which is a headless mac mini running as a server) and delete the files.  It's a real PITA.  Is there anyway to auto delete shows with a watch status - or does anyone know where I can get ahold of an apple script or something to do this?
Thanks,
Travis

Have you considered a smart playlist of unwatched TV shows.
You can construct it like this:
Select iTunes application, the in top menu,
    select 'File' then 'New Smart Playlist'
    'Media Kind'  is 'TV Show'  
   add another level with 'Plays' is 0
Name the playlist 'Unwatched TV Shows'
Once you watch the show, it will be removed from the play list.
If you would like scripts, there is an excellent source of scripts,
Google for "Doug' Applescripts".
He has hundreds of scripts for various iTune tasks.
Most are free but you can donate if you like.

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