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.
It's because you didn't have a strong father figure isn't it?
Joyce ,'Chosen'
The Minearverse 3: The Network Is a Harsh Mistress
[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.
Allyson - Jun 01, 2004 8:35:53 am PDT #59 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
DXMachina - Jun 01, 2004 8:37:26 am PDT #60 of 10001
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
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.
Allyson - Jun 01, 2004 8:38:22 am PDT #61 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
That's funny. Tragic. Still funny.
Polter-Cow - Jun 01, 2004 9:00:58 am PDT #62 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
47!
Alias fan?
bon bon - Jun 01, 2004 9:16:17 am PDT #63 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
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.
Polter-Cow - Jun 01, 2004 9:33:16 am PDT #64 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Oh, cool. What's your alma mater?
bon bon - Jun 01, 2004 9:34:08 am PDT #65 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
Pomona College.
Michele T. - Jun 01, 2004 9:52:13 am PDT #66 of 10001
with a gleam in my eye, and an almost airtight alibi
Those were all over ST:TNG as well, IIRC.
(yes, I did that on purpose.)
bon bon - Jun 01, 2004 10:04:50 am PDT #67 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
Another almnus. We're everywhere.
§ ita § - Jun 01, 2004 10:53:08 am PDT #68 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Line Of Fire seems to have been arced with a direction-changing big moment at episode 13. I wonder if that was deliberate, and how often it happens in shows that don't get cancelled. I should make a note to look at all the ep 13s next season. If there are any.