Attn: David X. Cohen Re: Tale of Two Santas
Davidxcohen
hunds...@NOSPAMlasvegas.com says:
>There seems to be nothing that terrible in the show which
>would cause it to be held back for a year.
>
>A suggestion was put forth that perhaps some segments
>were cut and substituted in the actual show that was
>broadcast.
>
>Would you please comment on this, or perhaps enlighten
>us as to what was so horrific that Fox held the show
>back?
Nothing was cut from the Xmas episode in order to get it broadcast. We
voluntarily tried to keep the violence comedic (like the diaper truck
explosion), but that's a matter of our own sense of what tone of the show
should be.
I agree that the episode seems pretty tame (violence-wise) compared to what has
been seen in some segments of "Itchy & Scratchy", for example, on the Simpsons.
My best understanding of FOX's objection to showing it at 7 PM is that they
fear the very specific image of Santa Claus (or even a robotic version thereof)
committing violent acts could be upsetting to younger kids who might be
watching during the early time slot.
Personally, I don't mind that it was on at 9:30, since there's a bigger
audience available at that hour, including potentially some viewers who aren't
watching at 7 and might realize they like the show. I just wish FOX had found
a time slot for it last year instead of putting it off.
- DXC
Doug Tabacco
This is a good point. On a sort-of-related note, that's the same reason
that Walt Disney chose to remove a scene from Fantasia way back in 1940
which showed Mickey actually chopping one of the brooms with an ax in "The
Sorceror's Apprentice." It was replaced by a shot of the action happening
in shadow form only.
"Davidxcohen" <david...@aol.com> wrote in message
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> <snip>
> My best understanding of FOX's objection to showing it at 7 PM is that
they
> fear the very specific image of Santa Claus (or even a robotic version
thereof)
> committing violent acts could be upsetting to younger kids who might be
> watching during the early time slot.
> <snip>
Robert D. Baker
Doug Tabacco wrote in message
>Thanks for the response!
Likewise. It's very cool to have someone associated with a show give
us their view on something.
Excellent program, Mr. Cohen! Thanks!
tt
Robert
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"Hundsfurtz" <hunds...@NOSPAMlasvegas.com> wrote in message
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> Thank you very much for responding to this query.
>
> Your explanation of Fox's objections while not completely logical does
> make some sense.
>
> The earlier time slot does make it more plausible that younger kids
> would still be up to watch the show - something which you would think
> "responsible" parents would police.
>
> Hopefully it will attract a wider viewing audience due to having been
> shown later. It should in fact be shown after The Simpsons, rather
> than before, since it is geared to an adult audience.
>
> It certainly would have been nice if it could have been accommodated
> last year in a later time slot.
>
> All the best, and hopefully Fox will wake up to realize what a gem
> they have with this show.
>
> Esp. after watching the Roswell show - that absolutely rocked! Great
> story, humor and animation - definitely one of your best episodes!
>