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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote:
> So it's the *potential* of the series that I look at. Firefly was awesome. if
> there was some 'stick-to-it-iveness', like there was for Cheers and such, (and
> if Fox advertised it better--I mean, I didn't even know about it until I
> stumbled across episode 5 whilst channel surfing one night, and I watch Fox
> (sometimes, like the Simpsons and Cops) and yet, nothing...)
Dramatic or critical potential (which Firefly had lots of) has nothing to do
with axeing the show or not.
Science fiction is a dangerous gamble for any large network, especially in the
last ten years. They primarily attract nerd/cult followings or people who might
tune in if anything else wasn't on. The former is not enough to build a
business case for, the latter is transient especially when counter programmed
against by another network. Coupled with a high cost per episode it makes
complete sense to ditch if you haven't garnered sufficient numbers for a show.
They ain't in it for the love of making television.
In fact, I'd wager there are more failed sci fi shows than successful ones.
Star Trek is probably the only one in my mind. X-Files might be considered
successful, but I find it hard to call it Sci-Fi. The other shows languish in
cable or syndication.
And this is coming from someon who really did like Firefly.
Calum
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| (...) Not really. That's just the most visible/vocal audience. Males 18-25 are the general audience, regardless of social status. Or at least that's how it was in the Glory Days of the early 90's. In the mid-90's local syndication-stations started (...) (21 years ago, 23-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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