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What is a blog?  For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us.  It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be. Published May 15, 2007 at 9:37 p.m.
Tags: hbo, jericho, carnivale, studio 60

I don't know if I'm a curse for good television shows, or if I'm just not in step with mainstream America when it comes to watching popular TV. I don't give a hoot about "American Idol," "Dancing With the Stars" or "Survivor." Go further back, and I'll be honest with you: I never saw a single episode of "Melrose Place" or "Saved By The Bell."

What shows I did watch religiously this season were "Jericho" and "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip." Just a few days ago, I spoke to Waukesha native Brad Beyer, who plays Stanley on "Jericho," and he was upbeat about the show getting picked up for a second season. Today I read that CBS is officially giving it the axe on Wednesday, and as for "Studio 60," that one has been dead for some time. I hope I'm wrong about both, but I fear I'm not.

And not just because I like good TV, but because these shows require a serious time commitment to keep up. Like "Lost" (which I also watch religiously, but fortunately it seems safe – for now), these shows are serialized and it's important to tune it to every episode.

Here's a brief list of shows, network and cable, that I watched every episode, only to see them prematurely cancelled:

  • Carnivale (HBO)
  • Arrested Development (FOX)
  • The Comeback (HBO)
  • Sports Night (ABC)
  • Stella (Comedy Central)
  • Cheap Seats (ESPN Classic)



Fortunately, there are still a few good shows out there, that appear in no imminent danger of cancellation. These include:

  • The Office (NBC)
  • 30 Rock (NBC)
  • Entourage (HBO)
  • Big Love (HBO)
  • The Simpsons (FOX)
  • American Dad (FOX)
  • Family Guy (FOX)
  • 24 (FOX)
  • ER (NBC)
  • The Sarah Silverman Program (Comedy Central)
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO)
  • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX)


Still, I must mourn the (apparent) end of "Jericho" and "Studio 60." OK, "Jericho" was a little hokey, but I was invested in the post-apocalyptic and semi realistic plotlines.

And as for "Studio 60," the writing and acting was sheer brilliance. The best show on TV since "Sports Night." (I didn't watch "West Wing" because I held a grudge against Aaron Sorkin for devoting more time to that project).

Lets all have a moment of silence to mark the end of two good shows – and a giant waste of my time. Like "Carnivale," we'll never know how "Jericho" wrapped up (I'd love a one-pager from the writers letting me know how it panned out, but that ain't gonna happen).

Worst of all, I feel like I wasted many a night sitting on the couch, staring at that beautiful 51 inch TV. On behalf of this couch potato, I say thanks for nothing, CBS and NBC.

You can now go back to your regularly scheduled episode of "American Idol."



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Posted by littletinyfish on May 21, 2007 at 2:40 p.m. (report)

I don't think Family Guy came back due to a petition. Adult Swim saw tremendous success because it played quality material on a consistent schedule, didn't pre-empt it for football all the time, and didn't cave to religious protest (not that it actually encountered it at that time). Then Fox realized after tremendous success of DVD sales that money could still be made and brought it back. It's the only show I am familiar with that came back from the dead years after it's demise. Firefly wrapped one season before its canceling, but managed to continue its story through the fan-loved big screen movie, Serenity. I'd say that's about your only hope is a big screen/small budget or a direct to DVD conclusion.

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Posted by JerichoFanWI on May 21, 2007 at 12:41 p.m. (report)

Check out the CBS website for Jericho. There is a huge contingent of fans that are waging the 'NUTS' campaign to have CBS bring Jericho back for a second season or more. We are a scrappy bunch and will not give up easily. We would love any help that you could give us. Check out www.jericholives.com for the latest battle plans of the group. SAVE JERICHO!

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