Here's the skinny on arguably one of the best shows on TV that - unless something dramatic happens - will have it final curtain call at the end of the year: Arrested Development.
It's yet another example of network stupidity i.e. using flawed viewer metrics that measure potential quantity exposure as opposed to actual quality engagement.
Bob Garfield says 50% of the population are dumber than the other half (it's a statistical fact) I think in this case, both halves should be given an equal opportunity to enjoy this superb show.
It's a real confusing predicament: how can a show that is so loved by such as passionate audience...with univeral critic approval...fall into the graveyard along with other cult/fan faves like Sports Night, Once and Again and The Family Guy (it was resurrected)?
Rather than vent, I'm going to offer up 4 solutions (Mitch Hurwitz - creator of AD - if you're reading this...or if not, someone pass this onto him - call me!):
1. Use the web/blosophere to sign up the largest petition of hand-raisers to date. Let's take this vote of confidence to the network
2. Sell this to NBC. NBC needs the most help...and this show (with the right promotion) is a perfect contender (no pun intended) for Thursday night in Primo Timo.
3. Go direct to consumer. Put this online on iTunes and get your audience to vote with their dollars. They will. If you like, you can even use a combination of advance selling, combined with an honor system to help fund your efforts. I think this is the big idea of the 3 thus far...
4. One more solution for the network(s). Give your audience an opportunity to vote for one show per season that will be kept on the air - IRRESPECTIVE. Will one strategic "investment" per season break your backs? I think not...it might even surprise you.
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