> >Hello, all!

> >hundsfu...@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

> 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!