WB thinking about uncanceling 7th Heaven

*Raph's Girl* · 03-08-2006, 11:16 PM

Got this in an email:

You may recall that in January WB executives said they
were closing the book on "7th Heaven," the
family-friendly soap from Aaron Spelling, because the
show will lose $16 million this season.

But fans may not have to mourn the series' passing
after all. Channel Island has learned that executives
at the new CW Network -- which is rising from the
ashes of WB and archrival UPN -- are discussing a
renewal that could carry "7th Heaven" into its 11th
season.

Exactly how CW would pull this off remains a mystery.
Television series get increasingly expensive the
longer they're on the air, in large part because the
actors' contracts contain "elevators" with
pre-negotiated raises in each successive season. So
keeping Stephen Collins and the rest of his fictional
brood together might prove prohibitively expensive.
"Don't hold your breath" is how one executive summed
up the deal's prospects. WB executives previously said
they hoped creator Brenda Hampton would bring them
some sort of spin-off featuring just the younger (and
presumably cheaper) actors.

Still, that CW is even considering bringing back an
already-canceled show demonstrates either 1) fearless,
innovative thinking, or 2) complete bet-hedging
desperation. You decide.

A CW spokesman declined to comment.

**GK Punk** · 03-08-2006, 11:17 PM

No

Just no

Worst show ever.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 03-09-2006, 12:46 AM

Fu*k 7th Heaven. Bring back Enterprise you fu*kers.

*Spitfire* · 03-09-2006, 12:52 AM

There is a Satan and his name is Aaron Spelling.

*Raph's Girl* · 03-09-2006, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Fu*k 7th Heaven. Bring back Enterprise you fu*kers.

If you want Enterprise watch SG1 where T'Pol is Teal'c's love interest (when he's not boinking Lois Lane) and Plox is a trekkie SGC science officer who once compared the Gu'aold to Klingons...

Or watch SGA where Trip is....Michael...

*VaughnMichael* · 03-09-2006, 05:39 AM

ugh what is wrong with people...why in any name of any god anywhere would anyone want to bring this back...more reason to kill your tv!

**Barkworm** · 03-09-2006, 07:07 AM

*Anarky* · 03-09-2006, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barkworm

I don't get it... at all.

*VaughnMichael* · 03-09-2006, 05:04 PM

Me either Anarky but I guess it's one of those you had to be there kinds jokes eh?

**Jester** · 03-09-2006, 10:40 PM

I think it's saying that there's no way to make religion cool....to which I say...

**GK Punk** · 03-09-2006, 10:43 PM

No, they are saying the show sucks.

**Barkworm** · 03-09-2006, 11:50 PM

Yup, that's exactly it. And that Jessica Biel is hot.

**GK Punk** · 03-10-2006, 12:19 AM

And that really is quite the funny strip, Barkworm. I've had a ****** ****** ****** day, and needed the laugh.

**Barkworm** · 03-10-2006, 12:29 AM

I'm glad to hear that.

If you like it you should check out www.leasticoulddo.com . It's not even one of their good strips.

**GK Punk** · 03-10-2006, 12:30 AM

Cool, I definetley will go check that out.

*Anarky* · 03-10-2006, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

I think it's saying that there's no way to make religion cool....to which I say...

Actually there isn't, at least not with a TV show. I mean, those who are not religious most likely won't be converted by a TV show and those who are religious don't care whether it's cool or not. It's the same with scientists trying to prove stuff which is written in the bible.

I generally think that religion is not something you pick up with something you see on TV or read in newspapers. It's like any inner motives, they come from the inside and you only get to know more about it while reading stuff (The bible, the coran or a book by Bakunin...).

Anyways, I think the show had its fun times, not that I'd ever had watched it (I generally don't like family-shows) but I guess there must have been something good about it. But does that justify beating a dead horse?

~~Turtledude2k3~~ · 03-11-2006, 01:31 AM

All you guys are evil or soemthing.. This show actually has a positive vibe to it. If you took the time to watch it like I did you will like it. It teaches us things that will help us in life.

The fact is there is too much crap on tv.. America' top model, Survivor, american Idol, dancing with the stars..

We need some good programming like 7th heaven.

*VaughnMichael* · 03-11-2006, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turtledude2k3

All you guys are evil or soemthing.. This show actually has a positive vibe to it. If you took the time to watch it like I did you will like it. It teaches us things that will help us in life.

The fact is there is too much crap on tv.. America' top model, Survivor, american Idol, dancing with the stars..

We need some good programming like 7th heaven.

yea I love shows that bash everything I stand for and people I like and respect...just because there not "christian".

*damnhooligan* · 03-11-2006, 12:10 PM

A "positive" vibe or not, that's not nearly enough by my standards to deem 7th Heaven a show worth watching. The acting (on the whole) is laughably bad and the dialogue is formulaic and stiff. I say this with all my religious prejudices aside. I've watched and enjoyed several shows with strong Christian undertones/influences despite being a card-carryin' evolution-lovin' intelligent-design-blastin' agnostic. A good show is a good show. 7th Heaven is not.

Then again, what else would you expect from Aaron Spelling? The great mind that brought us so many shining examples of morality. Like Dynasty, Charmed, Melrose Place, Charlie's Angels, The Love Boat, Sunset Beach and Beverly Hills 90210. To expect anything other than mindless pointless dramatic fluff from this man is expecting far too much.

With that said, I don't care if they bring the show back or not. I can't remember the last time I watched the WB. The show's got a pretty strong niche audience, and I don't see that expanding any time soon.

~~Turtledude2k3~~ · 03-11-2006, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damnhooligan

A "positive" vibe or not, that's not nearly enough by my standards to deem 7th Heaven a show worth watching. The acting (on the whole) is laughably bad and the dialogue is formulaic and stiff. I say this with all my religious prejudices aside. I've watched and enjoyed several shows with strong Christian undertones/influences despite being a card-carryin' evolution-lovin' intelligent-design-blastin' agnostic. A good show is a good show. 7th Heaven is not.

Then again, what else would you expect from Aaron Spelling? The great mind that brought us so many shining examples of morality. Like Dynasty, Charmed, Melrose Place, Charlie's Angels, The Love Boat, Sunset Beach and Beverly Hills 90210. To expect anything other than mindless pointless dramatic fluff from this man is expecting far too much.

With that said, I don't care if they bring the show back or not. I can't remember the last time I watched the WB. The show's got a pretty strong niche audience, and I don't see that expanding any time soon.

nice opinion..

I am not going to bash anyone here but there will always be mixed feelings towards shows.

03-08-2006, 11:16 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	WB thinking about uncanceling 7th Heaven Got this in an email: You may recall that in January WB executives said they were closing the book on "7th Heaven," the family-friendly soap from Aaron Spelling, because the show will lose $16 million this season. But fans may not have to mourn the series' passing after all. Channel Island has learned that executives at the new CW Network -- which is rising from the ashes of WB and archrival UPN -- are discussing a renewal that could carry "7th Heaven" into its 11th season. Exactly how CW would pull this off remains a mystery. Television series get increasingly expensive the longer they're on the air, in large part because the actors' contracts contain "elevators" with pre-negotiated raises in each successive season. So keeping Stephen Collins and the rest of his fictional brood together might prove prohibitively expensive. "Don't hold your breath" is how one executive summed up the deal's prospects. WB executives previously said they hoped creator Brenda Hampton would bring them some sort of spin-off featuring just the younger (and presumably cheaper) actors. Still, that CW is even considering bringing back an already-canceled show demonstrates either 1) fearless, innovative thinking, or 2) complete bet-hedging desperation. You decide. A CW spokesman declined to comment. __________________

03-09-2006, 12:46 AM	#3
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Fuk 7th Heaven. Bring back Enterprise you fukers. __________________

03-09-2006, 12:52 AM	#4
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	There is a Satan and his name is Aaron Spelling. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

03-09-2006, 07:07 AM	#7
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,758	__________________ Make ****, not kill!

03-09-2006, 10:40 PM	#10
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I think it's saying that there's no way to make religion cool....to which I say... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-08-2006, 11:17 PM	#2
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	No Just no Worst show ever.

03-09-2006, 05:39 AM	#6
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	ugh what is wrong with people...why in any name of any god anywhere would anyone want to bring this back...more reason to kill your tv!

03-09-2006, 05:04 PM	#9
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	Me either Anarky but I guess it's one of those you had to be there kinds jokes eh?

03-09-2006, 10:43 PM	#11
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	No, they are saying the show sucks.

03-09-2006, 11:50 PM	#12
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,758	Yup, that's exactly it. And that Jessica Biel is hot. __________________ Make ****, not kill!

03-10-2006, 12:19 AM	#13
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	And that really is quite the funny strip, Barkworm. I've had a **** ** **** day, and needed the laugh.

03-10-2006, 12:29 AM	#14
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,758	I'm glad to hear that. If you like it you should check out www.leasticoulddo.com . It's not even one of their good strips. __________________ Make ****, not kill!

03-10-2006, 12:30 AM	#15
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Cool, I definetley will go check that out.

03-11-2006, 01:31 AM	#17
~~Turtledude2k3~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 783	All you guys are evil or soemthing.. This show actually has a positive vibe to it. If you took the time to watch it like I did you will like it. It teaches us things that will help us in life. The fact is there is too much crap on tv.. America' top model, Survivor, american Idol, dancing with the stars.. We need some good programming like 7th heaven.

03-11-2006, 12:10 PM	#19
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	A "positive" vibe or not, that's not nearly enough by my standards to deem 7th Heaven a show worth watching. The acting (on the whole) is laughably bad and the dialogue is formulaic and stiff. I say this with all my religious prejudices aside. I've watched and enjoyed several shows with strong Christian undertones/influences despite being a card-carryin' evolution-lovin' intelligent-design-blastin' agnostic. A good show is a good show. 7th Heaven is not. Then again, what else would you expect from Aaron Spelling? The great mind that brought us so many shining examples of morality. Like Dynasty, Charmed, Melrose Place, Charlie's Angels, The Love Boat, Sunset Beach and Beverly Hills 90210. To expect anything other than mindless pointless dramatic fluff from this man is expecting far too much. With that said, I don't care if they bring the show back or not. I can't remember the last time I watched the WB. The show's got a pretty strong niche audience, and I don't see that expanding any time soon. __________________ Last edited by damnhooligan; 03-11-2006 at 12:17 PM.