tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post114786564371656661..comments2024-03-28T14:49:36.133-04:00Comments on John Kenneth Muir's Reflections on Cult Movies and Classic TV: Sci-Fi TV Fails...AgainJohn Kenneth Muirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15629979615332893780noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-1148038928731638242006-05-19T07:42:00.000-04:002006-05-19T07:42:00.000-04:00Regarding the post by anonymous at 9:26: Thank you...Regarding the post by anonymous at 9:26: Thank you for writing and asking about valid criticism on Battlestar Galactica. That's a good point! <BR/><BR/>In response, I would simply refer you to three previous occasions on this blog where I discussed at length my rather expansive criticisms (not to mention some praise....) of the new Galactica. <BR/><BR/>You can find these in the archives on the right of the page on June 16, 2005 (titled "Making Lemonade"), April 14, 2006 (titled "Credit Where Credit is Due") and April 18, 2006 (titled "Re-casting versus Re-Imagination") I don't want you to think I was just talking out of my ass. Which I can do from time to time. I'm not perfect. Like at all.<BR/><BR/>As to my opinion about BSG being an "unpopular" one, I do - with respect and civility - quibble with that assessment. <BR/><BR/>Here's why. Less than two million people tune in to Battlestar Galactica on the Sci-Fi Channel each week. Which means the series achieves lesser ratings than Invasion or Surface...both cancelled. Which it means it gets lesser ratings than Night Stalker or Threshold - which died six months in. Which means it draws lesser ratings than Charmed. <BR/><BR/>It's actually the belief that the new Battlestar Galactica is widely "popular" that's incorrect. It's clearly a "niche" show (as opposed to the original program, which drew 65 million viewers the night of its premiere on ABC in 1978), and then regularly attracted 24 - 25 million viewers in its weekly installments. So, yes, there is a very vocal minority that likes and watches Battlestar Galactica. That doesn't make it popular, however. That just makes its fans very vocal.<BR/><BR/>I'm not trying to be argumentative or nasty by pointing this out. Please don't take it that way. I'm just inserting some facts into the BSG debate. <BR/><BR/>However, I'm glad you wrote and asked me to show my cards, and I welcome ALL opinions here and do hope you'll return. I like to be kept "honest" by readers, so check out those old posts, and see if they answer your concerns about valid criticism of BSG. <BR/><BR/>Thanks!John Kenneth Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629979615332893780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-1148001962239131552006-05-18T21:26:00.000-04:002006-05-18T21:26:00.000-04:00What's with the "yawn" in regards to BSG? I mean, ...What's with the "yawn" in regards to BSG? I mean, I love the show, but I'm certainly open to valid criticism and would like to know how you back up this rather unpopular opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-1147974182343973582006-05-18T13:43:00.000-04:002006-05-18T13:43:00.000-04:00Hey John,I'm also thrilled to see that Veronica Ma...Hey John,<BR/><BR/>I'm also thrilled to see that <I>Veronica Mars</I> is returning. What a season finale! Did you catch the reference to the CW move?<BR/><BR/>As for future scifi/fantasy shows, there is still a very, very slim chance that <I>Invasion</I> will be picked up for midseason on CW.<BR/><BR/><I>Mercy Reef</I> is sunk, possibly to make room for <I>Ultra</I>. So far <I>Heroes</I>, <I>Raines</I> (for midseason), and <I>Jericho</I> have been picked up. Also <I>Eureka</I> and <I>Blade</I> are coming this summer. It is also likely that Scifi Channel will air the <I>Doctor Who</I> spin off (<I>Torchwood</I>) next year here in the USA. And there is the <I>Battlestar Galactica</I> (I know it's your favorite show...*chuckle*) spin-off <I>Caprica</I>. Oh, and there is a good chance that <I>Master of Science Fiction</I> will air on ABC. Ah, and don't forget that <I>Supernatural</I> (another of your favorites...*double friendly chuckle*) is returning next season.<BR/><BR/>Soooo...scifi/fantasy isn't dead yet. Lets hope the new batch of shows do better. At least they are not all aliens invading with water connected somehow.Marx Pylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796337484101466880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-1147914530631223282006-05-17T21:08:00.000-04:002006-05-17T21:08:00.000-04:00Funny how good shows go off air prematurely while ...Funny how good shows go off air prematurely while mediocre shows prosper - for one example, <I>Angel</I> got canned but <I>Charmed</I> is thriving like a cancer.Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10547452802344363142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-1147899929541388582006-05-17T17:05:00.000-04:002006-05-17T17:05:00.000-04:00Yea! to VM coming back. And this year, Warner Bro...Yea! to VM coming back. And this year, Warner Bros. has the good sense to release the S2 DVD on August 22, before the third season premiere.Magnoliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03032786279221427701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-1147896547458937552006-05-17T16:09:00.000-04:002006-05-17T16:09:00.000-04:00The Aquaman show has not been picked up by the CW,...The Aquaman show has not been picked up by the CW, but Veronica Mars has thankfully been renewed for a third season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-1147891655808168642006-05-17T14:47:00.000-04:002006-05-17T14:47:00.000-04:00Hey Howard!Good points there, my friend. I hadn't...Hey Howard!<BR/><BR/>Good points there, my friend. I hadn't seen anything definitive about "Mercy Reef" yet (but it's a terrible title. And not to be confused with UPN's "Mercy Point" - anyone remember THAT one?) but I just plain forget about "Heroes."<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the welcome back, Howard! It's always good to have your comments here.John Kenneth Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629979615332893780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-1147874800517930412006-05-17T10:06:00.000-04:002006-05-17T10:06:00.000-04:00John, you can't say that the networks are complete...John, you can't say that the networks are completely avoiding SF shows next year, merely cutting back and heading in a different direction. Instead of mysterious alien shows, they're moving toward super-hero programs. CW will debut their Aquaman series (apparently going to be called "Mercy Reef," and NBC will have a show called "Heroes," about people who gain super-powers. I guess the networks are finally looking at the current longest-running network genre series (Smallville) and trying to imitate its success. I thought I also saw something in yesterday's paper about CBS having a new genre show for next year, but I can't seem to find anything online about it. <BR/>Welcome back to regular blogging. It's good to see your daily comments again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com