Tv shows play in iTunes but not on iPod.

iPod and PowerBook software all up to date. Tv shows play fine in iTunes. When I try to play them on the iPod, the screen goes dark and a "play button" sysmbol appears (a triangle pointing to the right, in the upper left corner). Nothing happens and it quits trying after a few moment.
I emailed support and heard nothing back. These are my first iTunes store purchases and I'm not impressed. Bought a whole season of a show and all the episodes do this.
Grr.

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