Even my nine year old son is bummed. He has yet to be jaded by network bullshit and is just very confused.
Nobody can tell Marmaduke what to do. That's my kind of dog.
Trick ,'First Date'
The Minearverse 5: Closer to the Earth, Further from the Ax
[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, The Inside and Drive), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
Denise - Apr 25, 2007 5:42:20 pm PDT #6377 of 10001
Amy - Apr 25, 2007 6:35:46 pm PDT #6378 of 10001
Because books.
I just got home from work, and saw all the posts.
Damn. I'm so sorry, Tim and Kristen. Drive was a hell of a lot of fun, and I've already stamped my foot that I won't get to know "the real Alex Tully" and what's up with Wendy's husband, and what happens to John, and who the hell set this race up and controls it.
Many thanks to the great cast and all the wonderful folks who made it.
::slinks off to pout for a bit::
JenP - Apr 25, 2007 6:45:41 pm PDT #6379 of 10001
Well, crap. My condolences to Tim, Kristen, cast, crew, and staff. I was enjoying the show (I almost typed "ride." Groan.), and... well, just bleh. I think I'll go join AmyLiz.
Amy - Apr 25, 2007 6:49:44 pm PDT #6380 of 10001
Because books.
I think I'll go join AmyLiz.
There's plenty of room in the pouting corner. And there's also plenty of liquor.
Morgana - Apr 25, 2007 6:51:35 pm PDT #6381 of 10001
"I make mistakes, but I am on the side of Good," the Golux said, "by accident and happenchance.” – The 13 Clocks, James Thurber
If you have cheescake and chocolate, I think all the mourners can be a little happier in that corner.
Ginger - Apr 25, 2007 6:58:25 pm PDT #6382 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I've been sitting in the pouting corner. I really thought this one had a chance.
Amy - Apr 25, 2007 7:04:50 pm PDT #6383 of 10001
Because books.
I did, too, Ginger. And I have to echo what Denise said earlier about not understanding the network's strategy. The ad campaign was fabulous, and they had to spend some money on that. How is it possible that two nights of airings is enough for them to say, "Forget it." Why not at least try to recoup some of those promo dollars? Are reruns of House really going to pull in better ratings? Or attract more advertisers?
Of course, I don't know the answers to any of these things, which is just one reason no one's giving me a job at a network.
Feh. I'm pouring a drink and going to bed.
sumi - Apr 25, 2007 7:07:12 pm PDT #6384 of 10001
Art Crawl!!!
I really thought it had a chance too.
And I wish it had been given the opportunity to build word of mouth.
Julie - Apr 25, 2007 7:13:03 pm PDT #6385 of 10001
I was going to do a drive-by to say I'd finally watched. Apparently, I'm being all redund!ant again. Day late yada, dollar short-cakes...
And also, also? I think the phrase drive-by (Drive bye?) is ruined for me now.
So, yeah, I want a pop-up Fillion doll. (IJS)
Polter-Cow - Apr 25, 2007 7:15:24 pm PDT #6386 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Are reruns of House really going to pull in better ratings?
Yes. Last week's NEW episode of House pulled in 22 million viewers. A rerun would only have to pull in something like 15 percent of that to beat Drive.
Maybe Tim should make a spin-off where Alex Tully solves a bizarre landscaping problem every week, and each time, he almost kills the grass with pesticide, but in the last ten minutes, he figures out what type of Miracle-Gro will work.