Minkybod  says:
17 months ago

Did CBS Miss The Vampire Bandwagon? Judge for yourselves, this is what I had to say:

CBS of the past was always the risk taker, MASH, All In The Family, and many other superior shows, that brought up controversial issues, morality issues, and added the humor to the drama. There are many shows on various networks, but none have affected me like “Moonlight!” From the very first airing I was immediately captivated. I became a fan instantaneously, and did a search on the cast. I needed to know more about them, and ordered movies they had appeared in. When people have a talent it should be enhanced, and the cast and crew are most definitely of superior talent. It’s a shame when CBS goes on record publicly, that “Moonlight” is their baby, yet doesn’t promote the show, it makes me wonder wouldn’t you brag about your baby?

The fans sought each other out, dedicating blogs, websites, chats, fan fiction, artwork, discussion boards, blood drives, bone marrow registries, and other proactive ways of getting this delicious show back. In a time, where we have multiple initials in dramas, not to mention that they have lost the appeal since it seems they all have similar crimes, and not much new material or innovative characters, which means anymore they’re all alike.

Whereas, “Moonlight” was not only about vampires, it was the oldest adage of all, good versus evil. It had the immortality effect, but if given the option to be immortal, hey I’d go for it. The drama of “Moonlight” had humor, action, adventure, romance, mystery, and dealing with every day emotions and adversities. Did CBS make a mistake especially with all the new vampire movies coming out? My answer, heck yes! Will we as fans continue the fight? I’m not stopping that’s for darn sure!. I’ll donate money, give blood, participate in any army or movement to get my favorite show back, no matter what network picks it up. I will follow and so will the other 8 Million plus viewers. Donating money for billboards, advertisements on NY cabs, writing letters, whatever it takes. Moonlight had the ratings, it had the viewers, it had the support, now all it needs is a network.

Like I said previously, CBS made a public statement that “Moonlight” was their baby, but they never bragged about their baby, Warner Bros did the promotions. If you think this is obsessive behavior, it’s actually not, cause I’d never throw my baby out of the window like dirty water, I’d love it, cuddle it, and guide it, definitely not dump it.

I understand about budgets, I’ve handled many budgets in Corporate America, but it wasn’t about ratings, that was a misguided statement made by the CBS executives, especially when The Nielsen Ratings notified CBS that there had been a glitch in the system by miscalculating the numbers, they had been much higher, and CBS was forced to open a separate phone line for the fans to call in with the demographics. CBS couldn’t keep the phone lines clear. I’m setting the record straight for those that don’t know the truth.

As one of the millions of fans, it just takes one voice, well here you have millions of voices protesting in a proactive and dignified way, that our baby was thrown out, and fighting to get our child back, we will continue the march, and the battle to get “Moonlight” back for a second season.

In the interim, I watch Moonlight on my DVR or on ITunes, continue to write letters, participate in chats, donate blood, donate money, do web pages, blogs, and write fan fiction. Moonlight is worth saving, so back to the drawing board for something new and innovative to come up with and for the voices to be heard!

In Vampire Solidarity Rah Rah,

Janice aka Minkybod

visit: www.tvaddict.com/2008/07/10/did-cbs-miss-the-vampire-bandwagon/