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    Image of IraeNicole IraeNicole
    08:15 AM

    In reply to Does Pam Grier Mean That Smallville's Going To Get Suicidal?
    L Word/Smallville Crossover!
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    Image of Alasdair5000 Alasdair5000
    07:55 AM

    In reply to Does Pam Grier Mean That Smallville's Going To Get Suicidal?
    Excellent choice both of actress and character. The Suicide Squad are in an odd position where they're an idea old enough to appeal to longterm readers but also high concept enough to translate across to TV. #smallville
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    Image of Motoki Motoki
    07:37 AM

    In reply to Does Pam Grier Mean That Smallville's Going To Get Suicidal?
    Superman vs Foxy Brown? I like it. #smallville
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    Image of GodofMonkeys GodofMonkeys
    06:39 AM

    In reply to What Happens When ABC Runs Out Of V?
    ABC isn't worried. They have their secret weapon: "devotion"

    This show got high ratings? Boggles the mind. #v
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    Image of Alessar Alessar
    07:14 AM

    @GodofMonkeys: Not at all. A lot of people will stop to gawk at a trainwreck. Unexpected ratings on a first episode really mean very little -- look at the Bionic Woman remake. #v
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    Image of gorehound gorehound
    05:09 AM

    In reply to What Happens When ABC Runs Out Of V?
    I won't watch another remake.and after this show dies they will probably fill it with a reality show or another remake. #v
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    Image of Dresan Dresan
    11/09/09

    In reply to The Lost "Cantina Scene" From Abrams' Star Trek
    Oh... I saw "Lost" and "Abrams" in the same sentence and blocked everything out.
    ...
    This seems nice I guess. #startrek
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    Image of d_r_e d_r_e
    11/09/09

    In reply to Abrams On Fringe Cancellation Rumors
    "Here's an idea of how Fox can be more supportive: Move the show to another night, already; the Thursday gambit is clearly not working."

    My thoughts exactly Graeme. It should have stayed where it was, as there was jack shit happening on Wednesdays. #fringe
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    Image of Jesse Mrozowski Jesse Mrozowski
    04:31 AM

    @d_r_e: It was on Tuesdays but you're right there was and still is jack shit on at 9pm on tuesdays. #fringe
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    Image of pagefortyeight001 pagefortyeight001
    07:49 AM

    @d_r_e: Tuesdays. There was jack shit happening on Tuesdays.
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    Image of d_r_e d_r_e
    09:04 AM

    @pagefortyeight001:

    Yes, yes... Tuesdays. How could I forget?! Bah!!!! #fringe
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    Image of Dr Emilio Lizardo Dr Emilio Lizardo
    11/09/09

    In reply to What Happens When ABC Runs Out Of V?
    If the numbers hold up over the next few weeks it will create an interesting situation. If the viewers come back the networks will feel they can get away with anything. Long hiatuses for cable shows (BSG, Sopranos) will confirm this.

    If it tanks on return, what will they think? Unfortunately, I doubt that their egos will allow them to learn. they will either blame unfaithful viewers or a drop off in the shows quality.

    I can even see them moving it to another time slot - either to compete with something or as a tent pole which would further confuse the issue. #v
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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    11/09/09

    In reply to What Happens When ABC Runs Out Of V?
    Start each episode with Morena Baccarin talking to some minion Visitor and saying "You know, this reminds me of that time we invaded an Earth in a parallel dimension, and I had that long hair and 1980s evil bitch mask" before cutting to the original episode. Then, at the end, cap each episode off with Baccarin laughing and saying "Now, that was a sticky situation!"

    I would watch that. Then again, I think you could throw out the actual episode and have Morena Baccarin just talk about anything and I'll watch it. #v
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    Image of Jesse Astle Jesse Astle
    11/09/09

    @Pessimippopotamus: As long as its not about poop. #v
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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    11/09/09

    @TotalFanGirl: If she has her face on, I would be mesmerized.

    @Jesse Astle: If she does with her typical demeanor and elegance, then I would... #v
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    Image of Chuck Chuck
    11/09/09

    In reply to What Happens When ABC Runs Out Of V?
    I surely can't be the first person to suggest that if you run out of V, you just score more from Lafayette, can I? #v
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    Image of wrecks wrecks
    11/09/09

    @Chuck: Just don't drink a whole vial. Ouch. #v
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    Image of Invisible Circus Invisible Circus
    11/09/09

    @Chuck: beat me to it. well played #v
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    Image of EBone EBone
    11/09/09

    In reply to What Happens When ABC Runs Out Of V?
    I watched, it was horrible. It was like they tried to compress a season's worth of shocking revelations into 47 minutes. The Vs are reptiles! The FBI agent's partner is a V! The Black Guy is a V! (but he's a good V!) The FBI Agent's son is going to forge his mom's signature!

    Any one of the above revelations would have been good if they had been paced well, like each in the last two minutes of a separate episode, you know, like Lost does. Instead they are all crammed into the first episode. The Vs walk into the UN, and the next scene it's three weeks later? #v
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    Image of RandomFrequentFlierDent RandomFrequentFlierDent
    11/09/09

    In reply to What Happens When ABC Runs Out Of V?
    Your editing suggestions make me think you've gotten some ideas from Jack Donaghy and his success with Seinfield vision.
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    Image of Dr.Quatermass Dr.Quatermass
    11/09/09

    In reply to Abrams On Fringe Cancellation Rumors
    Let us break down this statement:

    The mood on set and in the writer's room is as good as the ratings are bad, which is to say, wonderful.

    Translation: "The ratings are terrible and yes boss, it is our fault. All our fault. Your decisions are held in higher regard than what us artistic types call 'common sense'. But we are working real hard and staying positive. Right Fox? That's what you want? Go-getters. Smiles."

    Luckily, Fox has been insanely supportive, for which we are deeply grateful... [G]iven that we're on one of the [it] hardest [nights] on television...

    ...we're just focusing on making the best show we possibly can.[We promise.]

    And finally, the cry for help.

    What else can we do?

    I'm just saying. Seems fishy.
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    Image of twophrasebark twophrasebark
    11/09/09

    In reply to What Happens When ABC Runs Out Of V?
    Have A Reunion Show

    Why wait 20 years for a cast reunion? Bring together the cast to reminiscence about the first four episodes. That should waste an hour. #v
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    Image of twophrasebark twophrasebark
    11/09/09

    In reply to What Happens When ABC Runs Out Of V?
    This is hilarious, Graeme. #v
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