Has anyone else "given up" on Futurama?
David
It's pre-empted so often, and comes on an hour too soon in any case (6pm
CST) that I missed all but one or two episodes last season. TV listings
have been unreliable (although I still review Don Del Grande's posts,
THANKS!) that when friends in other cities mentioned they had seen a
recent episode, it was usually too late to do anything about it.
I don't think this is something FOX wants to hear - that basically, the
chances it *won't* be on are big enough, it's not worth the effort to
check anymore. I'm looking forward to the DVD's when they become
available. Hopefully, any future Groening productions will be on another
network. Any chances that Futurama could be picked up by NBC, ABC, or
(shudder) UPN or WB?
David Z
Houston TX
Michael Herzog
> What I mean is, do you still make any effort to see if it's coming on?
> It's pre-empted so often, and comes on an hour too soon in any case (6pm
> CST) that I missed all but one or two episodes last season.
Because I have to download new episodes anyway I don't really care if
they're on TV. ;)
Janet F Caires-Lesgold
I don't take either tactic--I hang ghostlike around the TV mute button on
the Sundays when the show is supposed to be on and turn on the sound once
the evil f-word is over and the nice animations come on. Once the show is
on for real, I value it like the treasure it is (then wait with dread for
the Simpsons to come on in half an hour and disgust me again...).
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Larry
wrote:
>
>What I mean is, do you still make any effort to see if it's coming on?
A couple of days ago, I decided to watch one of my Futurama tapes. I
got a beer, a bowl of popcorn and lit a couple of candles on the Leela
alter and sat down. As soon as I hit the play button I heard car doors
slamming out front. Four Fox network goons kicked in my front door and
seized the tape. They replaced it with a tape of an NFL game and
forced my to watch. After the game I was allowed to watch the last ten
minutes of an episode. This has gone too far!
Hey, just kidding, I never eat popcorn.
--Larry
Michael Zaite
"David" <davi...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> What I mean is, do you still make any effort to see if it's coming on?
No point looking untill December 9th.
> It's pre-empted so often, and comes on an hour too soon in any case (6pm
> CST) that I missed all but one or two episodes last season. TV listings
> have been unreliable (although I still review Don Del Grande's posts,
> THANKS!) that when friends in other cities mentioned they had seen a
> recent episode, it was usually too late to do anything about it.
>
> I don't think this is something FOX wants to hear - that basically, the
> chances it *won't* be on are big enough, it's not worth the effort to
> check anymore.
December 9th Cleveland Vs who the hell cares. If I miss the season premiere
for football I may not bother watching at all.
I'm looking forward to the DVD's when they become
> available. Hopefully, any future Groening productions will be on another
> network.
Not likely, assuming there even will be another Groening TV production.
> Any chances that Futurama could be picked up by NBC, ABC, or
> (shudder) UPN or WB?
None T.V. doesn't work like that any more.
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Patrick M Geahan
>> Any chances that Futurama could be picked up by NBC, ABC, or
>> (shudder) UPN or WB?
> None T.V. doesn't work like that any more.
Sure it does. Happened at least four times in the last couple of years.
Twice this year alone.
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Michael Zaite
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> Michael Zaite <za...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> >> Any chances that Futurama could be picked up by NBC, ABC, or
> >> (shudder) UPN or WB?
>
> > None T.V. doesn't work like that any more.
>
> Sure it does. Happened at least four times in the last couple of years.
> Twice this year alone.
Give me two examples that involve major networks and not
syindication"Networks".
Janet F Caires-Lesgold
Michael Zaite <za...@tmbg.org> wrote:
>"Patrick M Geahan" <pmge...@home.com> wrote in message
>news:6HcG7.235365$K6.113175256@news2...
>> Michael Zaite <za...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>> >> Any chances that Futurama could be picked up by NBC, ABC, or
>> >> (shudder) UPN or WB?
>>
>> > None T.V. doesn't work like that any more.
>>
>> Sure it does. Happened at least four times in the last couple of years.
>> Twice this year alone.
>
>Give me two examples that involve major networks and not
>syindication"Networks".
Since the WB and UPN are real networks now (true, they don't program 24
hours a day yet, but they are not "syndication" networks by any stretch),
the Buffy and Roswell relocations last year would qualify.
Matt Goodman
> "Patrick M Geahan" <pmge...@home.com> wrote in message
> news:6HcG7.235365$K6.113175256@news2...
> > Michael Zaite <za...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> >
> > >> Any chances that Futurama could be picked up by NBC, ABC, or
> > >> (shudder) UPN or WB?
> >
> > > None T.V. doesn't work like that any more.
> >
> > Sure it does. Happened at least four times in the last couple of years.
> > Twice this year alone.
>
> Give me two examples that involve major networks and not
> syindication"Networks".
JAG (NBC to CBS)
Jeff Foxworthy Show (ABC to NBC)
The Naked Truth (ABC to NBC)
> Mike Zaite ICQ:25758172
> There's nothing more exhilarating than pointing out the shortcomings of
> others, is there?-Randal Graves: Clerks
Whoops! That's three examples.
Matt
Michael Zaite
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Whoops only one of them was successful. But your right I forgot about JAG.
But I still don't see Futurama moving. Except possibly to Comedy Central
(where it will go if FOX cancels it anyway) but I doubt CC has the kind of
cash to keep Futurama going at the level FOX can.
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> In article <t%eG7.21538$S4.20...@newsread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net>,
> Michael Zaite <za...@tmbg.org> wrote:
> >"Patrick M Geahan" <pmge...@home.com> wrote in message
> >news:6HcG7.235365$K6.113175256@news2...
> >> Michael Zaite <za...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> >> Any chances that Futurama could be picked up by NBC, ABC, or
> >> >> (shudder) UPN or WB?
> >>
> >> > None T.V. doesn't work like that any more.
> >>
> >> Sure it does. Happened at least four times in the last couple of
years.
> >> Twice this year alone.
> >
> >Give me two examples that involve major networks and not
> >syindication"Networks".
>
> Since the WB and UPN are real networks now (true, they don't program 24
> hours a day yet, but they are not "syndication" networks by any stretch),
> the Buffy and Roswell relocations last year would qualify.
Yea WB and UPN are Syndication systems not networks.
Larry
<za...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>> JAG (NBC to CBS)
>> Jeff Foxworthy Show (ABC to NBC)
>> The Naked Truth (ABC to NBC)
>>
>> > Mike Zaite ICQ:25758172
>> > There's nothing more exhilarating than pointing out the shortcomings of
>> > others, is there?-Randal Graves: Clerks
>>
>> Whoops! That's three examples.
>
>Whoops only one of them was successful. But your right I forgot about JAG.
>But I still don't see Futurama moving. Except possibly to Comedy Central
>(where it will go if FOX cancels it anyway) but I doubt CC has the kind of
>cash to keep Futurama going at the level FOX can.
>--
Admittedly, not a major network switch, but MST3K moved from Comedy
Central to SciRe where it ran for four more years. It was cult hit and
made them a ton of money. Naturally they overplayed it until even die
hard fans tuned out. Right now, South Park is bringing in pretty big
cash. They could probably do Futurama, depending on how willing the
talent is willing to re-negotiate contracts.
I would love to see Comedy Central get Futurama. It would be on more
than once and it would be one of the networks most popular shows. At
Fox it's way down on the ladder. I doubt it would ever happen, but now
that we've discussed the possibility, a new internet rumor to that
effect can start circulating.
--Larry
Larry
wrote:
>SciRe
should read "SciFi"
(Stupid spell checker)
--Larry
Michael Zaite
"Larry" <residen...@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 08 Nov 2001 02:37:11 GMT, "Michael Zaite"
> <za...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> >
> >> JAG (NBC to CBS)
> >> Jeff Foxworthy Show (ABC to NBC)
> >> The Naked Truth (ABC to NBC)
> >>
> >> > Mike Zaite ICQ:25758172
> >> > There's nothing more exhilarating than pointing out the shortcomings
of
> >> > others, is there?-Randal Graves: Clerks
> >>
> >> Whoops! That's three examples.
> >
> >Whoops only one of them was successful. But your right I forgot about
JAG.
> >But I still don't see Futurama moving. Except possibly to Comedy Central
> >(where it will go if FOX cancels it anyway) but I doubt CC has the kind
of
> >cash to keep Futurama going at the level FOX can.
> >--
>
> Admittedly, not a major network switch, but MST3K moved from Comedy
> Central to SciRe where it ran for four more years.
Of which 0 were that hot from my understanding. But then Im a season 3-6
fan.
> It was cult hit and
> made them a ton of money. Naturally they overplayed it until even die
> hard fans tuned out. Right now, South Park is bringing in pretty big
> cash. They could probably do Futurama, depending on how willing the
> talent is willing to re-negotiate contracts.
I'm not sure the talent would have to their contract is with Curiosity
Company not FOX isn't it?
> I would love to see Comedy Central get Futurama. It would be on more
> than once and it would be one of the networks most popular shows. At
> Fox it's way down on the ladder. I doubt it would ever happen, but now
> that we've discussed the possibility, a new internet rumor to that
> effect can start circulating.
I would not love to have it go to Comedy Central for the same reason I hated
Babylon 5 going to TNT. I don't have or want Cable.
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> Give me two examples that involve major networks and not
> syindication"Networks".
The Critic moved from Fox to ABC (or was it the other way around?), then
went to Comedy Central for syndication, and then churned out a few new
(crappy) Flash-episodes at www.shockwave.com.
There was also Family Matters, which moved from ABC to CBS.
Though... these aren't "happy" examples, are they?
Robert J. Muldoon
Other way around. Makes sense, huh?
<< then went to Comedy Central for syndication, and then churned out a few
new (crappy) Flash-episodes at www.shockwave.com. >>
They're at www.atomfilms.com now, and are not too bad. "It's the internet,
we got no budget."
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Larry
<za...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>> Admittedly, not a major network switch, but MST3K moved from Comedy
>> Central to SciRe where it ran for four more years.
>
>Of which 0 were that hot from my understanding. But then Im a season 3-6
>fan.
>
It's a matter of opinion. I was pretty disappointed with the last
season or two on Comedy Central. They improved greatly once they
moved. The host segments with Dr Forester & his mother were weak at
best, I was quite surprised that Mrs Forester was so good with Bobo
and Brain Guy.
>> It was cult hit and
>> made them a ton of money. Naturally they overplayed it until even die
>> hard fans tuned out. Right now, South Park is bringing in pretty big
>> cash. They could probably do Futurama, depending on how willing the
>> talent is willing to re-negotiate contracts.
>
>I'm not sure the talent would have to their contract is with Curiosity
>Company not FOX isn't it?
>
But they might have to take a slight cut in pay to fit into Comedy
Central's budget. They could offer specials and guest spots in
exchange.
>> I would love to see Comedy Central get Futurama. It would be on more
>> than once and it would be one of the networks most popular shows. At
>> Fox it's way down on the ladder. I doubt it would ever happen, but now
>> that we've discussed the possibility, a new internet rumor to that
>> effect can start circulating.
>
>I would not love to have it go to Comedy Central for the same reason I hated
>Babylon 5 going to TNT. I don't have or want Cable.
Sorry, it's mandatory now. Armed cable installers will be by between
1-5 tomorrow.
Um, I mean . . .
Not just you, a lot fewer people get Comedy Central than Fox. However,
at Fox, Futurama will be lucky to last two more seasons. I'd like to
see CC get it rather than have it canceled. Of course it would be even
better if Fox would give it a better slot.
Bottom line, it ain't gonna happen anyway.
--Larry
Michael Zaite
> On Thu, 08 Nov 2001 05:37:25 GMT, "Michael Zaite"
> <za...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> >
> >> Admittedly, not a major network switch, but MST3K moved from Comedy
> >> Central to SciRe where it ran for four more years.
> >
> >Of which 0 were that hot from my understanding. But then Im a season 3-6
> >fan.
> >
> It's a matter of opinion. I was pretty disappointed with the last
> season or two on Comedy Central. They improved greatly once they
> moved. The host segments with Dr Forester & his mother were weak at
> best, I was quite surprised that Mrs Forester was so good with Bobo
> and Brain Guy.
When Frank Coniff left it pretty much ended for me. Mary Joe Phel {sic?} was
always good but the loss of Frank to the writing pool finished it for me.
> >> It was cult hit and
> >> made them a ton of money. Naturally they overplayed it until even die
> >> hard fans tuned out. Right now, South Park is bringing in pretty big
> >> cash. They could probably do Futurama, depending on how willing the
> >> talent is willing to re-negotiate contracts.
> >
> >I'm not sure the talent would have to their contract is with Curiosity
> >Company not FOX isn't it?
> >
>
> But they might have to take a slight cut in pay to fit into Comedy
> Central's budget. They could offer specials and guest spots in
> exchange.
True there would most likely be a pay cut.
> >> I would love to see Comedy Central get Futurama. It would be on more
> >> than once and it would be one of the networks most popular shows. At
> >> Fox it's way down on the ladder. I doubt it would ever happen, but now
> >> that we've discussed the possibility, a new internet rumor to that
> >> effect can start circulating.
> >
> >I would not love to have it go to Comedy Central for the same reason I
hated
> >Babylon 5 going to TNT. I don't have or want Cable.
>
> Sorry, it's mandatory now. Armed cable installers will be by between
> 1-5 tomorrow.
You mean between 5am-1am right?
> Um, I mean . . .
>
> Not just you, a lot fewer people get Comedy Central than Fox. However,
> at Fox, Futurama will be lucky to last two more seasons. I'd like to
> see CC get it rather than have it canceled. Of course it would be even
> better if Fox would give it a better slot.
>
> Bottom line, it ain't gonna happen anyway.
No but then would you rather be complaning about how bad it is 10 years from
now?
Brion K. Lienhart
> Whoops only one of them was successful. But your right I forgot about JAG.
> But I still don't see Futurama moving. Except possibly to Comedy Central
> (where it will go if FOX cancels it anyway) but I doubt CC has the kind of
> cash to keep Futurama going at the level FOX can.
The level FOX can? Making six new episodes a year, and pre-empting half of
them for sports? Maybe CC would pre-empt them for re-runs of Saturday Night
Live, or the Hugh Hefner Roast.
Robert J. Muldoon
of them for sports? Maybe CC would pre-empt them for re-runs of Saturday
Night Live, or the Hugh Hefner Roast. >>
I often accidentally call "Comedy Central" "Saturday Night Live". This is
probably because that's the only non-offensive show keeping it on the air.
Yeah, I mean that. Even things like "The Love Toilet" and "Carbonated
Douche" seem less offensive than their crappy flagship. BRING BACK MONTY
PYTHON AND MST3K! DAMN YOU DOUG HERZOG!!!!!
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>
>
> > Whoops only one of them was successful. But your right I forgot about
JAG.
> > But I still don't see Futurama moving. Except possibly to Comedy Central
> > (where it will go if FOX cancels it anyway) but I doubt CC has the kind
of
> > cash to keep Futurama going at the level FOX can.
>
> The level FOX can? Making six new episodes a year, and pre-empting half of
> them for sports?
Uhh FOX contracts between 18-24 episodes a year. And they don't come cheap
either. Comedy central I don't think has the kind of capital to really
sustain more then a couple of their own shows. it's mostly a syndication
station.
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Maybe CC would pre-empt them for re-runs of Saturday Night