Willow ,'End of Days'
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls and The Inside), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
Writing with cancellation in mind, trying to make a series as complete as possible while anticipating the ax falling.
As the article pointed out, shorter runs are common in the UK. I'd be interested to see whether this approach would result in more variety of shows being aired.
In the future, networks will probably order three episodes of a new show and cancel the show after the first 15 minutes.
I don't think it's a bad goal to have some shows that are only intended for 6-13 episodes. I think it could free things up, make for juicier and more creative series. If you know that you have that parameter beforehand, it's easier on all of our stomachs.
In the future, networks will probably order three episodes of a new show and cancel the show after the first 15 minutes.
Yup, as the pilot's title credits fade to black, instead of a commercial a network executive appears and says that it's just not working out, and that everybody should stay tuned for a sneak preview of the network's latest reality project.
That's funny. Tragic. Still funny.
47!
Alias fan?
Ah, well, sorta. 47 is an obscure reference to my alma mater. A producer at Alias is a fellow alumna who is slightly more successful at the shout-out.
Oh, cool. What's your alma mater?
Pomona College.
Those were all over ST:TNG as well, IIRC.
(yes, I did that on purpose.)