tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post5053713475094258795..comments2024-03-25T19:18:14.047-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Chuck saved! (but at a bargain price)Alan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-65334962810817314152009-05-20T21:44:37.657-04:002009-05-20T21:44:37.657-04:004) Work a Chuck reference into every conversation ...<I>4) Work a Chuck reference into every conversation with someone new you meet </I>Wow, I used to do this with Enterprise (and I didn't even really like Enterprise, but Scott was in it. PS good thing Old Christine was picked up: that was not a good series ending (and I don't even watch the show, but Scott was on it))<br /><br />I'm not the outgoing type and definitely not the activist type, and I was talking to strangers in supermarkets like I was with the Boston Church of Christ (they can turn any conversation about any thing at all into a proselytizing experience - I've met 3; including the one who invited me to Bible Study after I hit her car)<br /><br />I want a Chuck shirt. Preferably a babydoll - I can't take the crew necks.Pamela Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135379188588301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-48770345536231744062009-05-19T18:19:31.497-04:002009-05-19T18:19:31.497-04:00From the press release today from NBC:
"NBC's sha...From the press release today from NBC:<br /><br />"NBC's shared time period strategy will kick off this fall on Mondays with the premiere of "Heroes" (8-9 p.m. ET) continuing with all originals before "Chuck" assumes the time period after the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, which will be a powerful launching platform with its broad, female appeal and strong ratings as the most-watched event of the year."<br /><br />Looks like we will need to wait for it as a mid-season replacement, sharing the same time slot as Heroes, which now seems to have seniority, both by being broadcast longer, and by being renewed sooner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-58301635912495411802009-05-18T15:22:00.000-04:002009-05-18T15:22:00.000-04:00I've actually thought the Buy More stuff is al...I've actually thought the Buy More stuff is almost always the weakest part of the show (although it does have awesome payoff --- "Jeffster" I'm looking at you --- occasionally.<br /><br />I remember when the show returned for a second season wondering why they had added, to the opening credits, the entire Buy More crew. Those characters (with the possible exception of Morgan) should never have been anything but recurring characters.<br /><br />Loosing two writers is a little more troubling to me, except Fedak & Schwartz have already said that they have the season pretty-much mapped out, which I would imagine is where much of the heavy-lifting is done.<br /><br />Welcome Back Chuck! Now we just have to get your ratings up.Grunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03308246886810700890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-45581932404026056282009-05-18T15:10:00.000-04:002009-05-18T15:10:00.000-04:00One thing to remember, though, is that it was the ...One thing to remember, though, is that it was the use of the pocketbook more than anything else that allowed Chuck to stick around. If we want Chuck to continue to stay around we need to continue to work at recruiting more viewers and we need to spend our own hard earned dollars to support show sponsors. If viewers only support the show at the end of the season, I fear it won't make it back for a 4th.Jaymenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-46184986292752646762009-05-18T13:12:00.000-04:002009-05-18T13:12:00.000-04:00Hey all,
Just to clarify, Schwartz and Fedak have...Hey all,<br /><br />Just to clarify, Schwartz and Fedak have a full season's storyline planned...having 13 episodes ordered does NOT mean the additional 9 episodes are "filler."<br /><br />As well, like others have said, some supporting characters have "sat out" episodes before, and losing an Emmett or an Anna, or even Jeff and/or Lester from time to time, ain't a bad thing! <br /><br />Remember, though, that getting rid of the Buy More takes away some key components of the show: 1) comic relief, and 2) product placement. The show may provide plenty of humor outside the Buy More walls, but would Chuck be doing as well without the chance to show a Wii, a Fable 2 poster, Big Mike's Subway lunch, and so on? Advertising dollars are huge for this show, especially now with the decreased budget. The show needs more of that, not less. The Buy More might be the main way to do that.<br /><br />Above all else, though, WE DID IT! Chuck is coming back!SC Sousahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09555300459050742439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-43793459957447178122009-05-18T12:34:00.000-04:002009-05-18T12:34:00.000-04:00Thanks for this great news on a Monday morning! ...Thanks for this great news on a Monday morning! Hope Big Mike is the one eliminated. He always makes me laugh.Elenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-42210849324990860132009-05-18T11:54:00.000-04:002009-05-18T11:54:00.000-04:00Yay!
Given that Ellie and Awesome didn't appear ...Yay! <br /><br />Given that Ellie and Awesome didn't appear in an episode or two towards the end of season 2, and there were some times where the action in Buy Moria didn't fit in that well with whatever Chuck was doing, having to demote some combination of Lancaster, McPartlin, Lawrence, Ling, Sahay and Krinsky down to recurring could be done in a way wouldn't hurt the show creatively. But hopefully, they will all be back along with Tony Hale and Scott Bakula<br /><br />If Chuck isn't working at the Buy More anymore, what would the comedy potential be if the NSA/CIA hired Jeff and Lester as the analysts for Chuck's team? Think about it, Fedak.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206260167586222129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-4291676884394004662009-05-18T11:30:00.000-04:002009-05-18T11:30:00.000-04:00First off to quote the great homer simpson WHOOOO ...First off to quote the great homer simpson WHOOOO HOOOO !!!!!!! we did it Chuck fans but yes like all of you the news that we get chuck back with some cuts is not that great like losing writers is never good and cutting charaters is not much better but hey we still have our show so let us keep up the good work keep talking about the show keep making donations to the AHA keep going to subway on chuck nite and keep buying the chuck merchandise also if you want do try something new in the chuck campaign then make donations to ST.Jude in the name of NBC and Chuck that will help not only the show but alot of sick kids as well <br /><br /><br />Nerd Herd 4 Life!!!!!!!!Memphizmikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-74093236703313003142009-05-18T11:26:00.000-04:002009-05-18T11:26:00.000-04:00First "Chuck," then "Better Off Ted" gets the rene...First "Chuck," then "Better Off Ted" gets the renewal notice. Yippee!!deznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-87680388238115048042009-05-18T11:11:00.000-04:002009-05-18T11:11:00.000-04:00I also have faith that Fedak, Schwartz et al, as...I also have faith that Fedak, Schwartz et al, as well as the amazing cast that they can still produce the best show on network if not all television with a tighter budget.<br /><br />Now that Chuck has some Michael Weston in him look out!judodoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01324704621360155102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-42627442244229314682009-05-18T03:22:00.000-04:002009-05-18T03:22:00.000-04:00Chuck vs. Marketing Statistics - How to really sav...Chuck vs. Marketing Statistics - How to really save Chuck<br /><br />Really want to keep Chuck around for seasons to come? <br /><br /> 1) Ask all your friends if they know anyone participating in any television rating / watching survey or system.<br /><br /> 2) Loan these people your season 1 Chuck dvds and / or watch it with them. Direct them to the web for Season 2 (NBC.com Hulu.com TheWB.com etc).<br /><br /> 3) If you get asked to participate in any television rating / watching surveys, do it.<br /><br /> 4) Work a Chuck reference into every conversation with someone new you meet and tell them how good the show is if they don't know what you are talking about.<br /><br /> 5) Chuck Season 1 dvd and Season 2 pre-order dvd's make great presents and give away items for company events.<br /><br /> 6) Once they are hooked, give them this list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-81889692770682683832009-05-18T02:48:00.000-04:002009-05-18T02:48:00.000-04:00Im addition to thanking Alan & Mo (and all the...Im addition to thanking Alan & Mo (and all the fans, and Twitter!) I'd like to thank Whoever at GiveMeMyRemote.com, and Wendy Farrington. (and a couple of websites but I'm way past bedtime.)<br /><br />Programming note for fans of Zac, Dr Stephanie from Big Bang and even the Pretender (though *they* probably saw it the first time)<br />Less than Perfect premieres (in reruns) June 1 pm Lifetime. (and based on the youtube vid I saw, Zac can also sing - and did). My Brooks & Matsh says Zac was one of the tormentors of Dr Stephanie, so... no more Mr Nice Guy. <br />I was surprised it was on as long as it was (81 eps plus 8 unaired) and I really wonder what was in tht time slot in 200(2?) that I decided against watching it. anyone know?Pamela Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135379188588301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-11985680432682253552009-05-18T01:20:00.000-04:002009-05-18T01:20:00.000-04:00Lost only got better with fewer episodes per seaso...Lost only got better with fewer episodes per season. Just imagine how awesome Chuck could be.<br /><br />Fawlty Towers and The Office only has 12 episodes each...jim treacherhttp://jimtreacher.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-27419405084170405252009-05-18T00:45:00.000-04:002009-05-18T00:45:00.000-04:00Oh, and re: Byron Hauck, according to TvByTheNumbe...Oh, and re: Byron Hauck, according to TvByTheNumbers.com, the Chuck finale had 6.2 million viewers with a 3.6 HH Rating. The premiere of Deal or No Deal the following week had 4.4 million viewers with a 2.7 HH Rating, and it hasn't done much better since.<br /><br />Not to mention NBC's "next great drama", Southland, has been on a steady decline since its premiere.<br /><br />Yeah, I'd say NBC could do much worse than Chuck.rspadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-58975110564388798062009-05-18T00:34:00.000-04:002009-05-18T00:34:00.000-04:00Fantastic news!! I'll take Chuck however I can ge...Fantastic news!! I'll take Chuck however I can get it. And I'll do whatever I can to get more people to watch it - S1 DVDs already lent out to some friends.<br /><br />A 3rd season!!! Awesome!rspadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-79363194177940274342009-05-18T00:21:00.000-04:002009-05-18T00:21:00.000-04:00Woo to the hoo! Thanks Alan for all the coverage....Woo to the hoo! Thanks Alan for all the coverage.<br /><br />One point I don't think anybody made in the renewals thread below: Promoting a new show costs more than an old one. It might be enough to tip the scales towards a title that the general public is somewhat familiar with... even one as clunky as "Better Off Ted"!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209543514266918480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-4741985032405506562009-05-18T00:18:00.000-04:002009-05-18T00:18:00.000-04:00Yes, the budget cuts suck but I'm actually pretty ...Yes, the budget cuts suck but I'm actually pretty positive about the 13 ep orders for both Chuck and Dollhouse as long as they're all killer, no filler. (Much as I love 'Burn Notice', for example, I don't think the show's hurt by not having to grind out a 20 episode plus network season.)<br /><br />Am I being totally naive here?Craig Ranapiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923246310584658857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-3412645495483683872009-05-17T23:57:00.000-04:002009-05-17T23:57:00.000-04:00Obviously, this is great, great news. I'm sure I'...Obviously, this is great, great news. I'm sure I'm in the minority here, but will the show be the same without the Buy More and the characters from the store? Some of the best episodes are where the Buy More and their employees were a part of Chuck/Sarah/Casey mission. Plus, it would mean the end of Jeffster and would likely diminish Morgan's role in the Chuck universe. My guess is that Tony Hale isn't the actor that gets cut in the arrangement because NBC already knew he was gone. My preference would be Big Mike, only because I feel like the Buy More angle of Chuck could continue as it has without him. I'm also guessing that we will be seeing a lot less of Ellie and Awesome next season, which is too bad because I love the fact that Awesome knows Chuck is a spy now. I feel like they could have some good moments and storylines with that angle.<br /><br />But, for now, who cares because our beloved Chuck is coming back. I'm going to celebrate with some Subway!Stringer Sawyer Carmichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07015308533099065756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-78627706609220379102009-05-17T23:35:00.000-04:002009-05-17T23:35:00.000-04:00great post and awesome new twitter avatar, alan! ...great post and awesome new twitter avatar, alan! life is good Chuck fans!!! let's thank NBC by making a donation -- <B>no matter how small</B> -- to the AHA with a note telling NBC execs "A heartfelt thank you for renewing Chuck." find out more at weheartchuck.blogspot.com/. with enough support, we may yet get our back 9. thanks for being such awesome fans!jn613https://www.blogger.com/profile/11512012159292672099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1394465548432281322009-05-17T23:32:00.000-04:002009-05-17T23:32:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.jn613https://www.blogger.com/profile/11512012159292672099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-88640461148255504802009-05-17T23:16:00.000-04:002009-05-17T23:16:00.000-04:00This is just...well...awesome.This is just...well...awesome.Sonianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61493835124571188042009-05-17T22:43:00.000-04:002009-05-17T22:43:00.000-04:00Wonderful!
We're all going to have to make sure S...Wonderful!<br /><br />We're all going to have to make sure Subway has another windfall come premiere day. <br /><br />Alan, I think you and Mo Ryan deserve some kind of shout-out on the show when it comes back. Your open letter to NBC and continued advocacy had to have played a role in this.<br /><br />Now, regarding the budget cutbacks, I think this the perfect reason to eliminate the BuyMore aspect of the show. I feel Chuck the character as well as the show has outgrown it. What do you folks think?<br /><br />BTW, this is no slight to the actors involved. They all took minimal parts and really made the most of them. I would love to see them all again somehow, just not in that context.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426252455977047042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-24340681921276993892009-05-17T22:33:00.000-04:002009-05-17T22:33:00.000-04:00More Awesome! More Casey! More Sarah! More Jeffste...<I>More Awesome! More Casey! More Sarah! More Jeffster!<br /><br />Life is good. </I>Indeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-41526247430890798452009-05-17T22:17:00.000-04:002009-05-17T22:17:00.000-04:00Love Chuck and glad it's returning. Now that we'v...Love Chuck and glad it's returning. Now that we've got it coming back we have to work on a full 22 epi committment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-67542333435242167442009-05-17T22:14:00.000-04:002009-05-17T22:14:00.000-04:00I think in TV lingo 13 is the front end with an op...I think in TV lingo 13 is the front end with an option for the back 9. I don't think for networks go for 13 ep seasons, unless they're midseason replacements or new shows. I mean Lost does 16-17 but that's a huge show for these times. For chuck or Dollhouse if they survive the season then they're doing 22. 13 means they died. Different case for cable obviously.<br /><br />Anyway, I know they're self-titled Jeffster, but isn't their rightful name Creepy and Creepier? I love them but, you know...Rnoreply@blogger.com