I think that's the problem. They've been conditioning us like Pavlov's dog for the last 50-some years to expect original programming only during that window from Sept. to May. It's not something we're going to change quickly. I know I don't expect to look for it. Unless the networks are going to be willing to really spend advertising bucks getting us primed for the change and not cancel the shows so quickly, it's just not going to happen overnight.
Don't you have an elsewhere to be?
Cordelia ,'Lessons'
The Minearverse 6: Fiery Thread of Death
[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. Oh, and help us get Terriers dvds!
SailAweigh - Feb 20, 2008 5:19:32 am PST #172 of 4535
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Vortex - Feb 20, 2008 5:37:50 am PST #173 of 4535
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
They've been conditioning us like Pavlov's dog for the last 50-some years to expect original programming only during that window from Sept. to May. It's not something we're going to change quickly.
but it is changing, slowly. The cable networks are leading the charge with shows like The Closer and Saving Grace, both of which are summer shows.
§ ita § - Feb 20, 2008 6:02:10 am PST #174 of 4535
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I'm always hungry for something new, though. It's not like I actually get a life in June.
Tamara - Feb 20, 2008 7:18:36 am PST #175 of 4535
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.
I look forward to the cable shows in June and July so yeah, I get that.
And I love Terminator: The Summer Chronicles. I just think NBC is a little full of it right now with their huge success with winners like American Gladiator and the suckfest that was Knight Rider. Oh how the mighty have fallen.
Polter-Cow - Feb 20, 2008 7:22:08 am PST #176 of 4535
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
the suckfest that was Knight Rider
That got 12 million viewers.
Oh how the mighty have fallen.
Yet, pre-strike, I watched more shows on NBC than on any other network, I think.
Scrappy - Feb 20, 2008 7:26:33 am PST #177 of 4535
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Rescue Me is also a summer show which does weell.
§ ita § - Feb 20, 2008 7:34:50 am PST #178 of 4535
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
That got 12 million viewers.
I'd be curious about the falloff. I watched because I couldn't not. But oh, the torment.
Polter-Cow - Feb 20, 2008 7:38:07 am PST #179 of 4535
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I'd be curious about the falloff.
Well, it was only a backdoor pilot. They haven't ordered it to series yet.
Rescue Me is also a summer show which does weell.
The 4400 also did well, at one point bringing in USA's highest ratings ever. That may have just been the miniseries/first season, though.
Matt the Bruins fan - Feb 20, 2008 7:50:07 am PST #180 of 4535
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Given the way they let it peter out with a much-delayed announcement of cancellation, I'd guess it wasn't pulling in good numbers at the end.
Tom Scola - Feb 20, 2008 7:51:58 am PST #181 of 4535
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
- 9:00: Viewers: 12.35 million (#2), A18-49: 4.8/11 (#1)
- 9:30: Viewers: 12.61 million (#2), A18-49: 4.9/11 (#2)
- 10:00: Viewers: 12.75 million (#1), A18-49: 5.0/12 (#1)
- 10:30: Viewers: 13.12 million (#1), A18-49: 5.2/13 (#1)
WTF? It picked up viewers?