Jericho on CBS
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Well, it seems that CBS has been 'bombarded' (pardon the unintentional pun) with everything from peanuts to e-mails, phone calls and even 'snail' mail.
"Jericho" has been "UN-axed"!
Here is the (updated) stuff that I read. . .
http://www.comcast.net/entertainment/index.jsp?cat=ENTERTAINMENT&fn=/2007/06/06/682620.html
Article 'snipped' for brevity.
CBS Reverses Decision to Ax "Jericho"
Fans who slammed CBS with protests over the drama's cancellation have won the battle: It will return next season, the network said Wednesday.
It was an unusual display of viewer might since networks usually put ratings ahead of even the most passionate, well-organized fan base. But CBS said the show deserved another chance, while cautioning that it must prove it has wider appeal.
"You got our attention; your emails and collective voice have been heard," Tassler wrote, and seven episodes have been ordered for midseason 2007-08. "In success, there is the potential for more. But, for there to be more " we will need more viewers."
Fans must do their part to rally interest while the network does its job, she said.
CBS is planning a campaign to reintroduce "Jericho," including rerunning the show on CBS this summer, streaming episodes and clips online and releasing the first season on DVD on Sept. 25. The show's return date and scheduling has yet to be determined.
CBS had to complete deals with cast members, including star Skeet Ulrich, before announcing its decision.
Networks rarely reverse a show's axing but CBS has proven its flexibility at least once before. In 1983, after "Cagney & Lacey" was canceled and the network was bombarded with protests, the police drama was brought back in 1984 _ and ran successfully to 1988.
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"Jericho" has been "UN-axed"!
Here is the (updated) stuff that I read. . .
http://www.comcast.net/entertainment/index.jsp?cat=ENTERTAINMENT&fn=/2007/06/06/682620.html
Article 'snipped' for brevity.
CBS Reverses Decision to Ax "Jericho"
Fans who slammed CBS with protests over the drama's cancellation have won the battle: It will return next season, the network said Wednesday.
It was an unusual display of viewer might since networks usually put ratings ahead of even the most passionate, well-organized fan base. But CBS said the show deserved another chance, while cautioning that it must prove it has wider appeal.
"You got our attention; your emails and collective voice have been heard," Tassler wrote, and seven episodes have been ordered for midseason 2007-08. "In success, there is the potential for more. But, for there to be more " we will need more viewers."
Fans must do their part to rally interest while the network does its job, she said.
CBS is planning a campaign to reintroduce "Jericho," including rerunning the show on CBS this summer, streaming episodes and clips online and releasing the first season on DVD on Sept. 25. The show's return date and scheduling has yet to be determined.
CBS had to complete deals with cast members, including star Skeet Ulrich, before announcing its decision.
Networks rarely reverse a show's axing but CBS has proven its flexibility at least once before. In 1983, after "Cagney & Lacey" was canceled and the network was bombarded with protests, the police drama was brought back in 1984 _ and ran successfully to 1988.
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YEY!!!! I think if they rerun the show during the summer like they say they will do a lot of people who may not have watched it before will watch it just to see what all the hooplah is about and that should drive ratings up. So I'm sure because of them Axing the show then the viewer protest, then bringing it back will drum up some intrest.
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I will probably watch it this summer. My dad really liked it and we tend to have similar tastes in movies and TV shows. He'll be glad to hear it got picked up, he was pretty bummed when I told him it got cancelled.
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