Lindsey: Why--why did you... Lorne: One last job. You're not part of the solution, Lindsey. You never will be. Lindsey: You kill me? A flunky?! I'm not just...Angel...kills me. You...Angel... Lorne: Good night, folks.

'Not Fade Away'


Boxed Set, Vol. III: "That Can't Be Good..."  

A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much any other "genre" show that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.

Whitefont all unaired in the U.S. ep discussion, identifying it as such, and including the show and ep title in blackfont.

Blackfont is allowed after the show has aired on the east coast.

This is NOT a general TV discussion thread.


Jon B. - Aug 08, 2006 5:58:36 pm PDT #72 of 10001
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

I'll be somewhat disappointed if it was generic footage, but maybe there were budget constraints.

Hey DX -- what's the tagline from?


Jessica - Aug 08, 2006 5:58:50 pm PDT #73 of 10001
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

I thought it was just generic documentary footage about modern special forces ops.

A lot of that sort of thing is PD, so that would be my guess.


DXMachina - Aug 08, 2006 6:01:12 pm PDT #74 of 10001
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.

what's the tagline from?

I got it from a guy over on a baseball blog. I have no idea if it was an original or he he swiped it from someone else.


Zenkitty - Aug 08, 2006 6:02:11 pm PDT #75 of 10001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

Okay, DX. Just didn't want to accidently spoil anyone on the far coast.


Consuela - Aug 08, 2006 6:12:09 pm PDT #76 of 10001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

The Tivo thing makes me cranky. And frankly, Neilsens are based on such a small sample base (Farscape living or dying relied on less than ten Neilsen viewers) that the relative use of Tivo can't make much difference.


Cashmere - Aug 08, 2006 6:30:01 pm PDT #77 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.

Is anyone else's programming box smoking monkey crack? I see "Eureka" on the schedule and get that sad-assed, pathetic "Who Wants to be the Next Comic Book Superhero" shit with Stan Lee's mummified mug?? WTF? Anyone know when they show repeats? I'm afraid to trust my obviously retarded DVR.

Farscape living or dying relied on less than ten Neilsen viewers

Facts like this only refresh my rage. *sigh*


Strega - Aug 08, 2006 7:04:10 pm PDT #78 of 10001

The SciFi rep at Comic Con (can't remember whether it was BSG or SG) were very insistent that people not Tivo things, because it affects the ratings. I can't imagine how -- if a Tivo is recording the first broadcast, how is that interpreted by a Nielson box any differently than a human watching

Tivos don't click the button that says there's a person there watching. With people meters you have to register that you're there in the room.

And in Nov, Nielson is supposed to start reporting the average rating for commercial breaks during shows, as well as the show rating. I imagine that was what he was concerned about. If people are watching but skip the ads, the ratings will reflect that. (I believe they'll also include limited timeshifting data. Which may help show ratings, but probably won't do much for commercial ratings.)


DebetEsse - Aug 08, 2006 7:37:09 pm PDT #79 of 10001
Woe to the fucking wicked.

Yeah, the SciFi schedule was wrong (grrrr, argh). It's on now, an hour later. Not that that's so helpful now.


Cashmere - Aug 08, 2006 7:38:17 pm PDT #80 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.

Well, fuck.


DebetEsse - Aug 08, 2006 7:44:24 pm PDT #81 of 10001
Woe to the fucking wicked.

Yeah. Sorry. I was holding off reading until I was watching. Pantsy Scifi Scheduling.