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CBS under attack for canceling 'Jericho': Protests grow

By Stone Martindale May 28, 2007, 16:36 GMT

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RahulMay 28th, 2007 - 17:20:37

Good article about us, unbiased. One thing, however; we're not interested in 'closure'. We want a second season.

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SueMay 28th, 2007 - 17:21:55

Way to go fans of Jericho!!

CBS and only them are to blame for this fiasco.

Nuts to CBS!!! And lots of them!!

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ataraxis6May 28th, 2007 - 17:42:41

We don't want closure, we want Jericho back for second season.

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Logical scenarioMay 28th, 2007 - 17:43:14

A wise executive at any rival network should scoop up the producers and cast and keep the show going-I would. CBS will learn the hard way as their audiences dwindle even more as the numbers come in
-Nina...are you listening? That would be more fun an poetic justice than any 'closure' pap she mentions...

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darealwiggumMay 28th, 2007 - 17:53:36

Nuts 2 CBS! Bring back Jericho.

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Daniel Myers - Baltimore Md.May 28th, 2007 - 18:30:41

After a slow start, “Jericho” was building a good deal of momentum and had become a truly enjoyable program. It was with a good deal of surprise that I heard it was cancelled as it had become a “must watch” program for myself
and many others in the Baltimore, Md. viewing area. In addition to the MILLIONS of regular TV viewers watching each week on normal TV, there are quite a few people who had started watching the show mid-season and were
“catching up” on earlier episodes either online or via cable on-demand services… or simply awaiting the summer re-runs to catch those earlier episodes. Now CBS simply says 'Sorry!.. CANCELLED!' and plan to replace it
with another mindless reality show. BLECCCH!! 'Jericho' dealt with some interesting issues about about how the survivors of a nuclear attack on the U.S. cope with a new reality... banding together and working together ...or
descending to baser instincts. This story had some great areas to explore and was a program CBS could have been very proud of long after its initial broadcast. This program certainly had become very popular in this area and
makes me wonder if our Nielsen ratings system is somewhat obsolete nowadays... Life will go on without this program, but do we really need more 'reality' programming and crime dramas???! Hopefully the folks at CBS will re-consider continuing this program for a second season… and create a win-win-win
result for CBS, its sponsors, and all of the cast, crew and MILLIONS of viewers.

Check out jericholives-dot-com

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Nice article. Kudos.May 28th, 2007 - 19:10:06

First off, I want a second season of Jericho. Next, an apology from the network for the hiatus and implying that fans were to blame for the poor ratings. I will thank CBS (though it pains me to do so) for having the 'nuts' to pick Jericho up for pilot, and keeping it on the air until the finale, even when the FLAWED ratings took a dip. Some networks would have yanked it when it was at 8 million viewers (according to the messed up Nielsen system). So for that, I am thankful. However, I will not relent, nor stop writing, posting or sending nuts until I see Jericho on the fall schedule.

For anyone who is not a Jericho fan, but a tv viewer who has experienced the frustration of having their favorite show yanked off the air too soon (Firefly, Drive, Invasion, Surface etc) you are welcome to join in the fight. The more nuts the better. It is the best $5 you ever spent.

Buy nuts here: nutsonline*com

Sign the petition at: petitiononline just find jericho one that is 88000+

For more info, google: bringjerichoback

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Rover8541May 28th, 2007 - 19:38:33

I must say this campaign to bring back Jericho can be exciting at times. I hope we win and get season 2.

I will also add that Clarke Ingram is not the person who started the 'Nuts' campaign, although for the life of me he keeps throwing his name out there to get credit. Shame on Clark. Give credit where Credit is due.

The nuts campaign was started by a woman named Michelle from Sinking spring PA and the nutsonline.com website reflects that fact.

I hope this campaign is succesful and I hope that people like Clark give the credit where the credit is due.

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JakeSWEMay 28th, 2007 - 20:50:09

As a real fan of Jericho I must say I was devastated by the news that Jericho was cancelled. The endevour we now have embarked on will show the networks that THEY are not the one's to tell us what to watch. We are individuals and we choose ourselves what to watch!
This is the time we take a stand and tell CBS our opinion.

Nuts to you CBS! Bring Back Jericho!

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JackieMay 28th, 2007 - 20:55:18

Jericho was the only show I made an appointment to watch each week. Closure is not what I want - I want more seasons.

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GaryMay 28th, 2007 - 20:58:30

Thanks for covering the story. One thing: we want a second season not closure.

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JeffMay 29th, 2007 - 00:06:05

Jericho is a great series. It should be brought back for a second season. CBS is nuts!!!!!!!

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AlexandraMay 29th, 2007 - 00:14:22



Good article. Fans are ready to make this Save Jericho campaign a marathon, not a sprint. If CBS thinks we're annoying now, wait for the uproar over being denied a 2nd season. TV movie will NOT do. I will stop watching you CBS if you do not renew. I will be eternally agree at your networl.

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KaldanziaMay 29th, 2007 - 00:58:09

We fell in love with Jericho. CBS owes it to us to give us our show back. NUTS to CBS!!

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are68May 29th, 2007 - 01:07:10

Thanks for the article covering our campaign to bring back Jericho. I wonder if CBS is now realizing how badly they miscalculated the outcry of adoring fans? Dont ignore us CBS we are not going anywhere and are in for the long haul!

NUTS to CBS
Long Live Jericho

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Tony (Midway762)May 29th, 2007 - 01:40:09

Bring back JERICHO !!

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Thunderhawk001May 29th, 2007 - 04:22:11

Nuts! CBS. We want a season 2 of Jericho!


I want my Jericho TV.

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Anita CMay 29th, 2007 - 06:27:51

I was in shock and very sad, when I heard that CBS had canceled Jericho. Finally a great show that caused us to think about things besides who sings or dances the best. No offense to those of you who enjoy American Idol or Dancing with the Stars, because I enjoyed them as well. It is just that Jericho caused all of its viewers to look deep inside and think.. okay if this happened here...where I live, how would I react, what would I do? Jericho is a show with great actors, actors who cared about the kind of show they were a part of. For the life of me, I can't understand why CBS put Jericho on a hiatus in order to keep from airing repeat episodes during the spring. That is the way tv shows have been done as long as I can remember, so why change now? Please bring Jericho back to us. CBS, please look past the numbers and do the right thing by giving Jericho another chance. We are faithful and loyal viewers and we miss this show very very much. Thank You.

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mehgahMay 29th, 2007 - 07:25:24

repeated for emphasis: We do not want closure. We want season 2!

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Carolyn S.May 29th, 2007 - 15:07:20

Jericho is a great show about the struggle of families and community to hold society together in the face of a catastrophe, while resisting opposing forces who want to take everything they have left, including their lives.

Jericho is also a show that pulls together families to watch it. I think CBS has underestimated the number of people watching this show, and how much we care about what happens to Jericho.

Save Jericho!!!

Carolyn

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GayleMay 29th, 2007 - 15:39:07

Thank you so much for the article! As a point of clarification, Nina Tassler offered a two-hour wrap-up BEFORE fans even started sending nuts. AFTER Ms. Tassler's post, fans anted up approximately $45,000 to place ads in Variety and the Hollywood Reporter - and have ordered 26,000 pounds (13 TONS!)of nuts for delivery to CBS (as of the time of this writing). The fans say only a second season will do, as it will require at least that long to wind up the numerous storylines in the manner the show deserves. We are also hoping, of course, that the second season will give the show a chance to prove itself as we are certain the already strong ratings will increase greatly if the show is not burdened by coming back from a long, mid-season hiatus only to face direct competition from American Idol. Thank you again for following the campaign, and be sure to look for more news today (Super-Nut Tuesday!) at NutsOnline!

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Darrin BrownMay 30th, 2007 - 01:37:39

Nuts to CBS!

Bring back Jericho!

Sydney Australia


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TravcMay 30th, 2007 - 05:45:13

Good post. As much as i would love a second season, I just want to see how it all ends. I'm tired of networks jerking us around. What ever happened to the good ol' days of TV?

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JessicaMay 30th, 2007 - 12:29:49

we want a second season for Jericho. CBS, you can't just leave us with a cliffhanger. jericho fans want it back!

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Atootsiebaby2004May 31st, 2007 - 00:03:45

They want us to have closure, which none of us die hard Jericho fans want! What a shame, we need to stop watching CBS shows altogether. I have, including soaps (which is a big thing for me) Come on CBS give us at least another 2 or 3 seasons!!!!!!!!!! Nuts to CBS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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DanielJun 3rd, 2007 - 22:42:31

I just wanted to say thanks for the article. Save Jericho! Nuts to CBS!

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elfremiJun 3rd, 2007 - 22:50:07

Thank you for covering our plight to save Jericho!

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A Former CBS ViewerJun 3rd, 2007 - 22:53:31

Jericho was the only show from the 2006-07 season that I faithfully watched. It is such a unique show that deserves a second season.

CBS, you made a great decision to bringing Jericho to us. Please make another great decision by bringing it back.

NO JERICHO = NO CBS

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Clarke IngramJun 9th, 2007 - 06:19:53

Dear M&C,

Since you have kindly corrected an inaccuracy in this article at my request, I also ask that you edit the comments in this section by 'Rover8541' which verge on a personal attack. Such remarks are unwarranted, and his references to my name should be promptly removed. After you have done so, you may also remove my comment herein. Thanks for your immediate attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Clarke Ingram

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