Brilliant But Cancelled...

Discussion in 'Movies and Television' started by jorod74, Apr 9, 2008.

  1. jorod74

    jorod74 Psycholagnist (Ret.)

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    man you guys keep reminding me of great stuff i miss.
    Greatest American Hero had to be the best Superhero show to me because they humanized it- how a normal geeky guy would deal with powers. I mean, come on, he lost the instructions to the suit. I'd do that by instinct.
    American Gothic was creepy- it was like a horror version of Picket Fences IMHO.
    what about Twin Peaks? anyone ever understand that show?
     
  2. jourdo

    jourdo TFW2005 Supporter

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    ... and one of the greatest TV themes of ALL time!
     
  3. gonzo23

    gonzo23 Well-Known Member

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    arrested developement.
     
  4. gonzo23

    gonzo23 Well-Known Member

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    Damn, I totally forgot about greatest american hero! don't they show it on metv now?
     
  5. flamepanther

    flamepanther Interested, but not really

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    I loved American Gothic initially, but it sorta jumped the shark when Sheriff Buck got whats-her-name pregnant.
     
  6. Neomarsala

    Neomarsala Transform and Roll Out

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    Dude! Seriously?! Where did you here about this? I'd sell someone's first born if these both came true.
     
  7. SuperPrimalZ

    SuperPrimalZ Well-Known Member

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    Agree with you whole heartedly. Damn CBC and not monitoring torrent numbers, yet two weeks after the shows cancelation, announce they will release episodes of a another show via torrent. Hypocricy, much?

    Even then, who thought a show aimed at the teenagers to young adults demographic would do good on a Friday Night slot? As when it was removed from it's original Tuesday slot, ratings apparently dropped a lot. Then with their broadcast, they skipped episode 11, and went to episode 12, which was a bad idea, because in episode 11 a character dies, and the aftermath is felt in episode 12.

    Atleast we can dream with www.savejpod.ca/ aswell as the various FaceBook groups, and watch the show via torrent or on cbc.ca/jpod .

    Other Canned shows I wish weren't-

    Wonderfalls
    Drive
    Dead Like Me
    Monster Ranchers
    Intelligence(thanks CBC!)
    DaVinci's City Hall
    Sue Thomas FBEye
    Shadow Raiders
    Invader Zim

    Not canceled, but I believe Brent Butt prematurely pulled the pluf, Corner Gas.
     
  8. Eric

    Eric VOTE.

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    Greg the Bunny
    Invader ZIM
    Sealab 2021
    The Brak Show
    Space Ghost: Coast to Coast

    I miss those shows so much...
     
  9. Mister D

    Mister D Bloosh Compatible

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    Did anyone say "Max Headroom" yet?
     
  10. Spider Striker

    Spider Striker ThisGuyWithTheYellowCap

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    What? Corner Gas is ending? But I've ony just discovered it! :( 
     
  11. Rodimus Prime

    Rodimus Prime Sola Gratia, Sola Fide TFW2005 Supporter

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    Carnivale. :( 
     
  12. UltraDevmodious

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    Not one person mentioned it and I will admit I loved it…

    Ally Mcbeal

    Fuck you Robert Downey Jr!!!!!!!!!!

    And I have to agree Space Ghost: Coast to Coast…it was just so absurd I loved it.
     
  13. SuperPrimalZ

    SuperPrimalZ Well-Known Member

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    Yep Brent, the creator, and lead actor, confirmed last week, that after season 6 there will be no more. However, Season 6 will air in Canada next year, so we still have a ways away.
     
  14. Neomarsala

    Neomarsala Transform and Roll Out

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    I just recently discovered Corner Gas too. I think it's great. I've been thinking about buying the dvds. Sad to hear it's ending, but 6 seasons is a good run and it sounds like it's ending on the creator's terms, so that's good.
     
  15. Spider Striker

    Spider Striker ThisGuyWithTheYellowCap

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    True, but I was hoping it would be my new Scrubs.

    And I will admit that I too enjoyed Alley McBeal. Long live the Biscuit.
     
  16. Blaster_Prime

    Blaster_Prime drank the last beer

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    Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip!!! There was not a single poor performance amongst the cast, the dialogue was fresh and witty, and it most of their fake sketches are funnier than anything that SNL and MADTV have put out in years.

    Santa on "To Catch a Predator" = Brilliant!
    Nick Cage: Marrige Councellor = Brilliant!
     
  17. Blaster_Prime

    Blaster_Prime drank the last beer

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    Not to be an uber nerd, but I beleive that quote was actually between Dave and David Hyde Pierce's Character, the motivational speaker. I have all the episodes on DVD and watch them INSESSENTLY!! :lol 
     
  18. Frank Horrigan

    Frank Horrigan YAR! I be posting!

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    Yeah, but really, it was either Studio 60 or 30 Rock that bought it and apparently 30 Rock is cheaper to produce.
     
  19. Gnaw

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    Don't think so, because how would he know what Dave always wanted? I think it was when Titus was either getting really into it or being a douche.
     
  20. Blaster_Prime

    Blaster_Prime drank the last beer

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    No cause remember, in that episode Titus' whole family is analized by DHP "Jerry October" and that quote takes place, Jerry's response is that he flips out and yells "I KEEP TELLING YOU THAT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!!" before Titus steps in :lol 

    Either way it's not important, great show!