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Aug 25, 2010 15:10:15 GMT -5
Post by nacoroyalties on Aug 25, 2010 15:10:15 GMT -5
I have just left A comment on Mr. Kronk's blog page, reminding him of the most famous occurrence of fans saving A show... Dear Mr. Kronke; Fans can and do make A difference. Kim Possible may seem like just A kids' cartoon to you, but it has A wide appeal among people of all age and social groups as well. As for the fan base reviving A cult show, I shall remind you of the most famous occurrence of such A thing happening. In 1967, NBC announced that Star Trek (The Original Series) would not be returning for A second season. The resulting letter-writing by fans of Star Trek took NBC by complete surprise---so much so that NBC made an unprecedented on-air announcement that Star Trek would be returning for A second season. And in Kim Possible's case, such A campaign has worked---we the fans got A fourth season of that show we wouldn't otherwise has gotten. I have mentioned several times how fans have brought shows like Family Guy and Futurama back from the dead. However, being A Trekkie as well, I felt I couldn't resist informing Mr. Kronk of the most famous occurrence of fan involvement, and how such involvement saved what would go on and become A cultural icon. That's showing Mr. Kronke who's boss here! Star Trek was saved twice because of the fans, that doesn't mean the same thing can't happen for Kim Possible. Kim Possible is like the animated version of Star Trek. When "So The Drama" aired and the 65 episode rule was enacted on Kim Possible, fans went Trekkie on Disney executives with A massive letter-writing, petition-signing, merchandise-buying campaign to give KP A 4th season. Now, we need to boldly go where no man has gone before (Star Trek refrence intended) and once again save our beloved Kim Possible. If it worked for Star Trek, it can work for Kim Possible. WARP DRIVE ACTIVATE! TARGET: DISNEY HEADQUARTERS IN BURBANK, CALIFORNIA! (Star Trek 1966-1969 theme plays as the unofficial spacecraft of Mission: Kim Possible, the Starship Kimterprise (a Kim Possible version of the Starship Enterprise from the Orginal Star Trek) zooms out of sight)
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Aug 25, 2010 17:54:38 GMT -5
Post by Nightspade on Aug 25, 2010 17:54:38 GMT -5
... Necromancy is in fashion again? Coolio. Let me know if anyone stumples across one of my old long winded rants. I'd love the chance to rip myself a new one.
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Nov 8, 2010 17:06:06 GMT -5
Post by nacoroyalties on Nov 8, 2010 17:06:06 GMT -5
In response to railroadnut70's post, which includes his letter to Mr. Kronke that tells of one of the most famous occurences of fan involvement saving A TV show, I have another occurence to mention. This occurence happened 20 years before our campaign.
In 1987, the 7th season finale of Magnum, PI (original airdate: April 15, 1987) was intended to be the series finale with Magnum being killed off. Nice try, CBS. The fans went on A similar campaign to the one that saved Star Trek (twice!), taking CBS by surprise. As A result, CBS renewed Magmum, PI for an 8th and final season, bringing Magnum (played by Tom Selleck) "back to life" and rounding off the series. Magnum, PI would have been cancelled A year early had it not been for (mostly) the fans (and the unbreakable spirit of Tom Selleck).
We're in A similar situation with Kim Possible here. However, we are fighting not only for A 5th season, but for A feature-length movie in theaters, box sets, merchandise, anything to keep the siprit of Kim Possible alive for generations to come.
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Nov 9, 2010 8:17:21 GMT -5
Post by railroadnut70 on Nov 9, 2010 8:17:21 GMT -5
Just couldn't help responding here. These are shining examples of how fan involvement can save programs that are "on the bubble", I.e. facing probable cancellation, or have been canceled and brought back.
Actually, Star Trek was saved THREE times, the third instance was when the former UPN network was considering canceling Star Trek: Enterprise after its third season. Quoting Wikipedia:
"By the third season, ratings were continually declining, and the threat of cancellation loomed over Star Trek: Enterprise. This, along with the poor box office performance in 2002 of the film Star Trek Nemesis, cast an uncertain light upon the future of the Star Trek franchise in general.
Fans launched A letter writing campaign similar to the one that saved the third season of the Original Series. On May 20, 2004, it was announced that Enterprise had been renewed for A fourth season, but that the show would move from Wednesday to Friday nights. This move echoed the rescheduling of the original Star Trek to A Friday night time slot for its third season prior to its ultimate cancellation, as Friday nights have traditionally been considered "Death Row" for A major TV production."
I view the recent move to release KP DVD's here in the U.S. as A positive sign. Not so positive is the fact that one has to join A movie club, buy additional materials that he or she wouldn't otherwise buy, and pay shipping costs to boot is not so positive. I myself won't be satisfied until KP DVD's are available in general, open retail release.
Some thoughts on bringing Kim Possible back for A fifth season. Other than placing KP, Ron, and company in A college or other post high school setting, the revived show would be just like the previous four seasons where KP saves the world in her spare time. Does it necessarily have to be that way? Maybe we're barking up the wrong tree here. Rather, I would propose that KP be brought back in an all new show, one where saving the world became her full-time occupation. Perhaps it would emphasize Global Justice, with KP becoming A full-time member of that organization. While still offering plenty of humor, this new show would be more of an action-adventure, more in-your-face than her original series. Sort of like the G.I. Joe animated series of the mid 1980's, or imagine, if you will, what if Jonny Quest was A teenage girl. Perhaps that's the direction we should be aiming for.
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Aug 16, 2018 10:43:30 GMT -5
Post by nacoroyalties on Aug 16, 2018 10:43:30 GMT -5
Just couldn't help responding here. These are shining examples of how fan involvement can save programs that are "on the bubble", I.e. facing probable cancellation, or have been canceled and brought back. Actually, Star Trek was saved THREE times, the third instance was when the former UPN network was considering canceling Star Trek: Enterprise after its third season. Quoting Wikipedia: "By the third season, ratings were continually declining, and the threat of cancellation loomed over Star Trek: Enterprise. This, along with the poor box office performance in 2002 of the film Star Trek Nemesis, cast an uncertain light upon the future of the Star Trek franchise in general. Fans launched A letter writing campaign similar to the one that saved the third season of the Original Series. On May 20, 2004, it was announced that Enterprise had been renewed for A fourth season, but that the show would move from Wednesday to Friday nights. This move echoed the rescheduling of the original Star Trek to A Friday night time slot for its third season prior to its ultimate cancellation, as Friday nights have traditionally been considered "Death Row" for A major TV production." I view the recent move to release KP DVD's here in the U.S. as A positive sign. Not so positive is the fact that one has to join A movie club, buy additional materials that he or she wouldn't otherwise buy, and pay shipping costs to boot is not so positive. I myself won't be satisfied until KP DVD's are available in general, open retail release. Some thoughts on bringing Kim Possible back for A fifth season. Other than placing KP, Ron, and company in A college or other post high school setting, the revived show would be just like the previous four seasons where KP saves the world in her spare time. Does it necessarily have to be that way? Maybe we're barking up the wrong tree here. Rather, I would propose that KP be brought back in an all new show, one where saving the world became her full-time occupation. Perhaps it would emphasize Global Justice, with KP becoming A full-time member of that organization. While still offering plenty of humor, this new show would be more of an action-adventure, more in-your-face than her original series. Sort of like the G.I. Joe animated series of the mid 1980's, or imagine, if you will, what if Jonny Quest was A teenage girl. Perhaps that's the direction we should be aiming for. Nicely put, railroad. Sorry I haven't been on in like, what, 5 years? Had a lot of stuff going on in my life...plus Nightspade was getting on my nerves so I needed a break from him. Anyway, I've got a more recent example of saving a show....BROOKLYN NINE-NINE! Fox recently canceled that show after 5 seasons and just 2 days after Fox canned B99, the fans mobilized and NBC listened by renewing Brooklyn Nine-Nine for a 6th season, due out in mid-season 2019. The Lucifer fans did the same and Netflix brought back that show for a 2019 release on their platform! The fans are trying to do the same for ABC's 'Designated Survivor', but it hasn't been a success as of yet However, with success stories like 'Star Trek', 'Jericho', 'Magnum, PI', 'Futurama', 'Family Guy', 'Lucifer' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' in addition to the forthcoming live-action movie....who knows where the future will take KP?
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