Jericho Resurrected? Almost.....

Devhux · 06-06-2007, 03:45 AM

Looks like the fans just may have spoken when it comes to CBS' decision to cancel Jericho a few weeks ago. I am definitely excited to hear this news (as are many fans) and will definitely watch the show when it returns for an 8-episode run.

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For weeks, "Jericho" junkies have been firing e-mails (effectively shutting down InBoxes at CBS and this newspaper), signing petitions and sending bags of nuts to CBS headquarters in protest.

The assault seems to have worked, "Jericho" creator and executive producer Carol Barbee said Tuesday. CBS executives are in discussions with the show's producers and actors to resuscitate the show -- killed just last month -- for an eight-episode run in mid-season.

"The idea would not be to bring it for eight and out, but to bring it back for eight with the hope that it would keep going," Barbee said. "They're making deals with the actors and there's other logistical stuff to work out too. 'Swingtown' [a new drama] was supposed to take over the same stages so it's a lot about the logistics of how to work out a schedule that works for all of us."

Barbee said the fan fever for the show did not surprise her-she had been keeping a close eye on the show's viewers on the Web. But she never expected CBS to change its mind because of the devotion.

"I was so kicked in the gut when we were canceled," she said. "I was really upset and angry and mourning over this amazing experience we had this year and this amazing family we put together and this show we were all so proud of. I didn't see the end coming so it felt like it wasn't over."

When the fan fight to save the show would not let up, CBS began talks with producers about a two-hour movie that would wrap up the show, but the writers were not interested, Barbee said.

"We just felt like that was doing it short-shrift, and it's too big of a story to wrap up in a two-hour movie," she said. "I really think that what has been learned here is that networks are going to have to look at numbers and who is watching their show and who is downloading their show in a different way from here on out. I think they have to understand that the Nielsens are not telling the story anymore and that the 18-49 demographic they're all so keen on is online and that's how increasingly they are getting their news and entertainment."

Since the fan revolt began, "Jericho" viewers have insisted they also would not be satisfied with a TV movie or online re-cap that told them how the "Jericho" story ends.

If the actors sign on the dotted line -- and those deals should be in place in the next day or two -- Barbee said "Jericho" junkies will get their way.

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DarkFury · 06-06-2007, 10:43 AM

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"I really think that what has been learned here is that networks are going to have to look at numbers and who is watching their show and who is downloading their show in a different way from here on out. I think they have to understand that the Nielsens are not telling the story anymore and that the 18-49 demographic they're all so keen on is online and that's how increasingly they are getting their news and entertainment."

I've been saying something to that effect for years....

Honestly, I don't feel that the Neilsens represent the way "I" watch TV... and I'd LOVE to see it get changed.

Thesifer · 06-06-2007, 05:31 PM

Yeah, I look at Neilsen Ratings the way I look at Polling Data. It's somewhat good to a point, but the +-3% Margin of Error is way off. You just can't get that Margin of Error with a 1400 Person Sampling Data or whatever.

They have shown time and again with how many people will buy DVD's for a show, or how many people Vote for a Candidate or don't.

It just doesn't work anymore.

The best way to do it, people don't like for privacy reasons, and the fact that it could very well be abused is clear to me, but if TV's or Cable Providers were allowed to capture How many people were watching a show at a given time, or something to that effect....

Anyways, good for the Jericho Fans. I wish this could have happened with a few other shows I enjoyed...

Firefly and a Few others.

Jenny · 06-06-2007, 06:33 PM

I'm SO FREAKIN excited! If I can convince even ONE of you non-Jericho watchers to watch season 1 on CBS.com, it'll be terrific!

CBS brought it back for 7 episodes mid-season, with the possibility of more if ratings are better. wooah!

Devhux · 06-06-2007, 07:06 PM

Also, BE SURE to buy Season 1 on DVD on September 25th -- show CBS that all this work really was worth it to us.

Jenny · 06-06-2007, 07:23 PM

Yup, I plan to break out the credit card if I have to.

RoniMan · 06-06-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Thesifer

Anyways, good for the Jericho Fans. I wish this could have happened with a few other shows I enjoyed...

Firefly and a Few others.

This is was the first thing that went thru my mind when I heard about this!

Stupid Fox!!!

RIVERWIDOW · 06-06-2007, 09:29 PM

LOS ANGELES (Associated Press) -- "Jericho" fans who slammed CBS with protests over the drama's cancellation have won the battle: It will return next season, the network said Wednesday.

It was an unusual display of viewer might since networks usually put ratings ahead of even the most passionate, well-organized fan base. But CBS said the show deserved another chance, while cautioning that it must prove it has wider appeal.

"Wow! Over the past few weeks you have put forth an impressive and probably unprecedented display of passion in support of a prime time television series," CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler said in a letter to "Jericho" boosters.

The letter was released to The Associated Press.

"You got our attention; your emails and collective voice have been heard," Tassler wrote, and seven episodes have been ordered for midseason 2007-08. "In success, there is the potential for more. But, for there to be more `Jericho,' we will need more viewers."

Fans must do their part to rally interest while the network does its job, she said.

CBS is planning a campaign to reintroduce "Jericho," including rerunning the show on CBS this summer, streaming episodes and clips online and releasing the first season on DVD on Sept. 25. The show's return date and scheduling has yet to be determined.

CBS had to complete deals with cast members, including star Skeet Ulrich, before announcing its decision.

Networks rarely reverse a show's axing but CBS has proven its flexibility at least once before. In 1983, after "Cagney & Lacey" was canceled and the network was bombarded with protests, the police drama was brought back in 1984 _ and ran successfully to 1988.

Since "Jericho" was canceled last month the network has been deluged with calls, messages and shipments of nuts signifying viewer displeasure.

"We are tired of the networks (not just CBS) tossing aside quality programming," was the message carried by jericholives.com, one of several web sites protesting the cancellation. "Enough! We're going to fight for this one."

Clarke Ingram, a "Jericho" fan from Pittsburgh, Pa., and a spokesman for jericholives, said Tuesday that the drama about a Kansas town isolated by a nuclear terrorist attack deserved renewal for its daring premise, writing and acting.

"People would paint this as teenagers in tinfoil hats" rallying behind the show, said Ingram, 50, an operations manager for two radio stations. "That's not what this is. These are educated professionals."

Several factors worked in the show's favor: It appealed to the young adult viewers sought by advertisers and was one of CBS' most popular shows streamed online, indicating an audience beyond that measured by traditional ratings.

CBS also likely took into consideration the dent a long hiatus put in the show's viewership, the same scheduling misstep that hurt ABC's "Lost" and NBC's "Heroes."

Last fall, "Jericho" was averaging 10.5 million viewers; when it returned in the spring, it drew about 8.1 million, about a 23 percent decline from the first half of the season.

The display of fan enthusiasm included the delivery of 50,000 pounds of peanuts to its New York offices. In the season finale, a character replies "Nuts!" to a demand that the beleaguered town of Jericho surrender.

That's the same response that a U.S. general in World War II made to a German demand for surrender at the Battle of the Bulge.

Another positive outcome of the fan campaign: CBS is donating the protest peanuts to charities, including one that sends care packages to troops overseas.

___

On the Net:

http://www.cbs.com

Devhux · 06-06-2007, 10:50 PM

It was actually just over 40,000 pounds of nuts, but either way it's a LOT of them.

I've already convinced a few friends to see what the show is about.

attgig · 06-07-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkFury

I've been saying something to that effect for years....

Honestly, I don't feel that the Neilsens represent the way "I" watch TV... and I'd LOVE to see it get changed.

but ultimately, that's what matters, because that's what gets their advertising $$

Thesifer · 06-07-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by attgig

but ultimately, that's what matters, because that's what gets their advertising $$

He knows that, and everyone else knows that, but what he is saying is that they need a new system that actually shows true user viewership. Right now it's very flawed. So advertisers would be better off with something better also.

I also still don't see why no one has just made their shows online and off with the exact same Advertisements in there, and just don't allow "fast fwd/rewind" most people won't bother getting around it.. and those that do, cant outnumber the DVR people that do it anyways.

06-06-2007, 05:31 PM	#3
Thesifer Vice Admiral Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,338	Yeah, I look at Neilsen Ratings the way I look at Polling Data. It's somewhat good to a point, but the +-3% Margin of Error is way off. You just can't get that Margin of Error with a 1400 Person Sampling Data or whatever. They have shown time and again with how many people will buy DVD's for a show, or how many people Vote for a Candidate or don't. It just doesn't work anymore. The best way to do it, people don't like for privacy reasons, and the fact that it could very well be abused is clear to me, but if TV's or Cable Providers were allowed to capture How many people were watching a show at a given time, or something to that effect.... Anyways, good for the Jericho Fans. I wish this could have happened with a few other shows I enjoyed... Firefly and a Few others. __________________

06-06-2007, 06:33 PM	#4
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	I'm SO FREAKIN excited! If I can convince even ONE of you non-Jericho watchers to watch season 1 on CBS.com, it'll be terrific! CBS brought it back for 7 episodes mid-season, with the possibility of more if ratings are better. wooah! __________________ Check out my spoilers for over 20 shows @ SpoilerFix.com Check out my TV blog, where I post weekly & daily TV schedules, TV news, interviews with TV stars & more! All new TV forums as well @ TV Is My Pacifier

06-06-2007, 09:29 PM	#8
RIVERWIDOW Commander Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land of fruits and nuts Posts: 1,124	LOS ANGELES (Associated Press) -- "Jericho" fans who slammed CBS with protests over the drama's cancellation have won the battle: It will return next season, the network said Wednesday. It was an unusual display of viewer might since networks usually put ratings ahead of even the most passionate, well-organized fan base. But CBS said the show deserved another chance, while cautioning that it must prove it has wider appeal. "Wow! Over the past few weeks you have put forth an impressive and probably unprecedented display of passion in support of a prime time television series," CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler said in a letter to "Jericho" boosters. The letter was released to The Associated Press. "You got our attention; your emails and collective voice have been heard," Tassler wrote, and seven episodes have been ordered for midseason 2007-08. "In success, there is the potential for more. But, for there to be more `Jericho,' we will need more viewers." Fans must do their part to rally interest while the network does its job, she said. CBS is planning a campaign to reintroduce "Jericho," including rerunning the show on CBS this summer, streaming episodes and clips online and releasing the first season on DVD on Sept. 25. The show's return date and scheduling has yet to be determined. CBS had to complete deals with cast members, including star Skeet Ulrich, before announcing its decision. Networks rarely reverse a show's axing but CBS has proven its flexibility at least once before. In 1983, after "Cagney & Lacey" was canceled and the network was bombarded with protests, the police drama was brought back in 1984 _ and ran successfully to 1988. Since "Jericho" was canceled last month the network has been deluged with calls, messages and shipments of nuts signifying viewer displeasure. "We are tired of the networks (not just CBS) tossing aside quality programming," was the message carried by jericholives.com, one of several web sites protesting the cancellation. "Enough! We're going to fight for this one." Clarke Ingram, a "Jericho" fan from Pittsburgh, Pa., and a spokesman for jericholives, said Tuesday that the drama about a Kansas town isolated by a nuclear terrorist attack deserved renewal for its daring premise, writing and acting. "People would paint this as teenagers in tinfoil hats" rallying behind the show, said Ingram, 50, an operations manager for two radio stations. "That's not what this is. These are educated professionals." Several factors worked in the show's favor: It appealed to the young adult viewers sought by advertisers and was one of CBS' most popular shows streamed online, indicating an audience beyond that measured by traditional ratings. CBS also likely took into consideration the dent a long hiatus put in the show's viewership, the same scheduling misstep that hurt ABC's "Lost" and NBC's "Heroes." Last fall, "Jericho" was averaging 10.5 million viewers; when it returned in the spring, it drew about 8.1 million, about a 23 percent decline from the first half of the season. The display of fan enthusiasm included the delivery of 50,000 pounds of peanuts to its New York offices. In the season finale, a character replies "Nuts!" to a demand that the beleaguered town of Jericho surrender. That's the same response that a U.S. general in World War II made to a German demand for surrender at the Battle of the Bulge. Another positive outcome of the fan campaign: CBS is donating the protest peanuts to charities, including one that sends care packages to troops overseas. ___ On the Net: http://www.cbs.com __________________ My grandkids are cuter than yours ! Rock on Chargers ! Lets go Padres !! All the way in 2009

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06-06-2007, 07:06 PM	#5
Devhux Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 2,511	Also, BE SURE to buy Season 1 on DVD on September 25th -- show CBS that all this work really was worth it to us.

06-06-2007, 07:23 PM	#6
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	Yup, I plan to break out the credit card if I have to.

06-06-2007, 10:50 PM	#9
Devhux Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 2,511	It was actually just over 40,000 pounds of nuts, but either way it's a LOT of them. I've already convinced a few friends to see what the show is about.

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