The Reason FOX is Advertising the HECK Out Of 'Back To You'

[Brian Damage]

Fox, is pulling out all the stops to bang the drums for "Back to You," a sitcom co-starring Kelsey Grammer of "Frasier" fame and Patricia Heaton of "Everybody Loves Raymond." You wouldn't think a show with those two stars would need a lot of hype, but that thinking blew up for Fox when it didn't heavily promote Brad Garrett last season in "'Til Death" and it nearly flopped.

Fox has a lot of money tied up in Grammer's and Heaton's salaries, so it's giving "Back to You," a sitcom about two newscast co-anchors, a big shove. Fox put fake news vans topped by satellite dishes on the streets of big cities with the fictional station's call letters and Grammer's and Heaton's faces on the sides.

Another reason that Fox is hot to trot for "Back to You" is that opposite it at 8 p.m. Wednesdays are two other highly promoted new shows: CBS' "Kid Nation" and ABC's "Pushing Daisies."

[TVFactFan]

Fox, is pulling out all the stops to bang the drums for "Back to You," a sitcom co-starring Kelsey Grammer of "Frasier" fame and Patricia Heaton of "Everybody Loves Raymond." You wouldn't think a show with those two stars would need a lot of hype, but that thinking blew up for Fox when it didn't heavily promote Brad Garrett last season in "'Til Death" and it nearly flopped.

Fox has a lot of money tied up in Grammer's and Heaton's salaries, so it's giving "Back to You," a sitcom about two newscast co-anchors, a big shove. Fox put fake news vans topped by satellite dishes on the streets of big cities with the fictional station's call letters and Grammer's and Heaton's faces on the sides.

Another reason that Fox is hot to trot for "Back to You" is that opposite it at 8 p.m. Wednesdays are two other highly promoted new shows: CBS' "Kid Nation" and ABC's "Pushing Daisies."



Heaton is on Regis and Kelly today, i will check it out when I get home. Yeah I can understand the logic behind the running of the promo, i just wish the show started this week instead of next week

[Brian Damage]

I'm with you, I can't wait!

[Pavan]

We should rename this board to Topics by Brian Damage. All the topics except for like 2-3 are made by you. It hurts my eyes looking at the forum and seeing nothing but Brian Damage, lol. Take a look, lol:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=703

[Brian Damage]

We should rename this board to Topics by Brian Damage. All the topics except for like 2-3 are made by you. It hurts my eyes looking at the forum and seeing nothing but Brian Damage, lol. Take a look, lol:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=703


Don't Hate Pav...Appreciate!

[BensonFan]

We should rename this board to Topics by Brian Damage. All the topics except for like 2-3 are made by you. It hurts my eyes looking at the forum and seeing nothing but Brian Damage, lol. Take a look, lol:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=703

Brian's a little excited about the show, what can we say? :D

[Brian Damage]

Brian's a little excited about the show, what can we say? :D


If this show was on ABC, I don't think it would be a problem. :p ;)

[TJL]

FOX hasn't had a traditional (three camera taped before a live audience) sitcom hit in a long time, and now they have a show with two of the most recognizable faces on TV that looks like a hit. I would hope they would promote the heck out of it.

;)

[Janice]

I enjoy all the threads. I wouldn't find them on my own, and it's nice to have them delivered, liked the morning paper, lol. Thanks Brian.

[Pavan]

If this show was on ABC, I don't think it would be a problem. :p ;)

Don't think that would have ever happened anyway ;)

[Stuck In The '70's]

I enjoy reading Brian's threads. I think it's great that someone is actually excited about a new comedy that's getting ready to premiere. Here's hoping that their are a lot more threads when the show premieres. One week and counting. :)

[Brian Damage]

I enjoy reading Brian's threads. I think it's great that someone is actually excited about a new comedy that's getting ready to premiere. Here's hoping that their are a lot more threads when the show premieres. One week and counting. :)

Thanks guys. I guess I'm guilty as charged. I'm obsessed with this show. Pavan can relate to that, given his obsession with ABC. It hurts his eyes to see action on a forum, lol. I would think the Admin of a site would be pleased that a member is trying to build enthusiasm for a show, and not make fun of the person. I could post at some busier Back To You forums, leaving this graveyard behind. Whatever Pavan, just think of it as the months leading up to 8 Simple Rules when you made endless threads, lol.

[Pavan]

Actually I never made endless threads. You can check. I'm just joking...but you have to admit it is funny, just look at the forum, lol. I never said you did anything wrong...

I don't obsess over anything until I see it...

[Brian Damage]

Actually I never made endless threads. You can check. I'm just joking...but you have to admit it is funny, just look at the forum, lol. I never said you did anything wrong...

I don't obsess over anything until I see it...


I think it would've been funnier if you actually added "Just Kidding Brian, I appreciate your enthusiasm and hard work trying to keep the boards ALIVE." Just a little thought.

[Janice]

It would be nice if lots of forums had someone like Brian to liven things up. I get frustrated because hardly anyone posts at the shows I watch, and it gets lonely posting alone.

[Brian Damage]

It would be nice if lots of forums had someone like Brian to liven things up. I get frustrated because hardly anyone posts at the shows I watch, and it gets lonely posting alone.


I agree, it does get frustrating at times to post on shows and NOBODY responds. I mean, there have been other people who have done most of the posting on some of these sub forums and nothing is said to them. Why is that?

Am I excited about this show? Yes, but I care more about the discussions than just posting random ****. That's just me.

I remember Pav gushing about Knights of Prosperity. He swore by it. He even made a logical point why he was defending it so much. He said he was just trying to promote good sitcoms. Well, that is what I am doing.

[Stuck In The '70's]

I just hope this board remains active and I hope that BTY is a great sitcom and can ignite a sitcom comeback. I think all of us want that. I've been reading reviews of BTY and they are mostly favorable...so it will be interesting to see. I think it's also smart to premiere it next week, which is a week before the tv season actually begins.

[Pavan]

I agree, it does get frustrating at times to post on shows and NOBODY responds. I mean, there have been other people who have done most of the posting on some of these sub forums and nothing is said to them. Why is that?

Am I excited about this show? Yes, but I care more about the discussions than just posting random ****. That's just me.

I remember Pav gushing about Knights of Prosperity. He swore by it. He even made a logical point why he was defending it so much. He said he was just trying to promote good sitcoms. Well, that is what I am doing.

I never said you can't post a lot of threads. I was making a joke, but you didn't take it that way. No need to curse. Come on, look at the form, doesn't it look a little funny? I was joking. Oh well, I guess it fits since we have a cast photo that says WURG over and over.

And I actually watched The Knights of Prosperity before I "gushed" about it.

[Skywalker]

I agree, it does get frustrating at times to post on shows and NOBODY responds. I mean, there have been other people who have done most of the posting on some of these sub forums and nothing is said to them. Why is that?

Am I excited about this show? Yes, but I care more about the discussions than just posting random ****. That's just me.

I get frustrated whenever I go to sitcom boards on this site and the only threads that are active are wrong answer games or whatever they are called. :lol: I'm not knocking those threads or anything, don't get me wrong, but it would be nice if there could be actual discussions about the shows.

It's nice to see this board getting so much action and I'm sure once Back to You starts airing, you won't be the only one starting threads around here. :cool:

[Brian Damage]

I never said you can't post a lot of threads. I was making a joke, but you didn't take it that way. No need to curse. Come on, look at the form, doesn't it look a little funny? I was joking.

And I actually watched The Knights of Prosperity before I "gushed" about it.


Pav, I am not cursing at you. It just seems that you weren't kidding. And let's be honest, there aren't many shows on ABC that you don't like. Why is that? Seriously, why do you like ABC so much? I am dying to know.

[Pavan]

Because they are hot like Patricia Heaton.

[Brian Damage]

I get frustrated whenever I go to sitcom boards on this site and the only threads that are active are wrong answer games or whatever they are called. :lol: I'm not knocking those threads or anything, don't get me wrong, but it would be nice if there could be actual discussions about the shows.

It's nice to see this board getting so much action and I'm sure once Back to You starts airing, you won't be the only one starting threads around here. :cool:


Exactly!!! I post all these threads to try and build interest. I haven't seen Back To You or Cavemen, but I post article after article to generate discussion.

Heck, Mikado actually got me very curious about a show I never even heard of in Corner Gas by posting on there a lot. lol

[Brian Damage]

Because they are hot like Patricia Heaton.


Huh, seriously why?

[Pavan]

Their shows are of high quality...past and present. I have liked other shows on other networks too...you seem like I never had. Am I questioning why you like Patricia Heaton so much? Would you have watched this show if she wasn't in it? I'm acting like you now.

[Stuck In The '70's]

I've heard of people watching a show for an actor or actress but never because it was on a certain network. :lol:

[Brian Damage]

Their shows are of high quality...past and present. I have liked other shows on other networks too...you seem like I never had. Am I questioning why you like Patricia Heaton so much? Would you have watched this show if she wasn't in it? I'm acting like you now.


Actually, I have no problem if you asked why I like Patricia Heaton. Patricia reminds me of my wife in so many ways. ELR was an ok show, but Debra Barone was dead on to the love of my life.

To answer your other question, YES I would check out Back To You even without her in it. I am a HUGE Frasier fan and I also love Fred Willard. I posted about a million threads on the Joey board and last I checked, there was no Patricia or Kelsey on that show.

[Pavan]

Again, am I complaining that you are posting threads? All I was saying was that it looks funny seeing your name over and over. Hence, why I said "lol" twice in the first post.

[Janice]

I nominate Brian for moderater of the 'Back To You' board.

Who's with me??

[Brian Damage]

I nominate Brian for moderater of the 'Back To You' board.

Who's with me??


Too late, I already am. lol :kiss:

[Brian Damage]

Again, am I complaining that you are posting threads? All I was saying was that it looks funny seeing your name over and over. Hence, why I said "lol" twice in the first post.


I honestly don't know with you Pav, sometimes you "kid" and you are passive aggresive. Look, I don't want to argue, but look deep within yourself and you know what I say is the truth.

[Pavan]

She saw your name so much, she didn't notice, lol.

[Stuck In The '70's]

Too late, I already am. lol :kiss:
Congratulations Brian. :)

[Pavan]

I honestly don't know with you Pav, sometimes you "kid" and you are passive aggresive. Look, I don't want to argue, but look deep within yourself and you know what I say is the truth.

You were the aggressive one here. I never knew liking ABC shows was a big crime.

[Brian Damage]

Congratulations Brian. :)


Thanks :D

[Brian Damage]

You were the aggressive one here. I never knew liking ABC shows was a big crime.


It is not a crime, you are entitled to like what you like. It may be a little odd, but not a crime. It also makes it hard to get a true read, on whether an ABC show is really all that good. Especially when it rarely gets a bad grade. That's just my opinion. I apologize if that offends you and I am not trying to do that, but sometimes you are really hard to read.

[TJ]

Brian, your posts are appreciated. I hope the show lives up to the hype. I think that it will and will help help the return of the multi-camera sitcom.

If you can joke about Pavan's love for ABC, you surely can take him joking about your love of Patricia Heaton and sheer volume of threads you've created. I think you guys are both taking things way too seriously.

And Brian has been moderator for WEEKS. I can take a hint when somebody looks to be that big of a fan of a show. Nobody even noticed? lol

[Brian Damage]

Brian, your posts are appreciated. I hope the show lives up to the hype. I think that it will and will help help the return of the multi-camera sitcom.

If you can joke about Pavan's love for ABC, you surely can take him joking about your love of Patricia Heaton and sheer volume of threads you've created. I think you guys are both taking things way too seriously.

And Brian has been moderator for WEEKS. I can take a hint when somebody looks to be that big of a fan of a show. Nobody even noticed? lol


TJ, I really couldn't care less if somebody poked fun of my love of Patricia. Heck, my wife does all the time. LOL

[Pavan]

Rarely gets a bad grade? What do you call Cavemen (original pilot so far), Women's Murder Club from me so far? And in the past, Full House, etc?

And I don't watch every show on ABC right now. Like I don't watch Boston Legal.

[Janice]

And Brian has been moderator for WEEKS. I can take a hint when somebody looks to be that big of a fan of a show. Nobody even noticed? lol
Nobody told me. Now I'm p*ssed at you both. :lol:

[Brian Damage]

Nobody told me. Now I'm p*ssed at you both. :lol:

Me bad! ;)

[Brian Damage]

Rarely gets a bad grade? What do you call Cavemen (original pilot so far), Women's Murder Club from me so far? And in the past, Full House, etc?

And I don't watch every show on ABC right now. Like I don't watch Boston Legal.


Look Pav, we can go back and forth all night, but TJ asked us to stop. Let's just agree to disagree. The war is on! Pushing Daisies vs. Back To You! ;)

[Pavan]

Pushing Daisies will win. Hands down best new show this fall. And many agree.

[Janice]

With Tivo and DVR or whatever, people watch what they want. I never watch anything while it airs, and I know a lot of people are that way.

[Stuck In The '70's]

The most important thing is that Kid Nation loses to both of them. :lol:

[Stuck In The '70's]

With Tivo and DVR or whatever, people watch what they want. I never watch anything while it airs, and I know a lot of people are that way.
I hardly watch any show live either.

[Brian Damage]

I hardly watch any show live either.


Me either, lol I like to watch shows on my schedule, not the networks.

[Janice]

I hardly watch any show live either.
Sonny, I still laugh when I think about the time when we found out that our show, Shark, was getting moved to another night this season. You told me that you were going to continue to watch it on Thursdays. You told me you liked that night for Shark. It was just one of those quick one-liners in an e:mail that's just stuck with me.

:rofl:

[Stuck In The '70's]

Sonny, I still laugh when I think about the time when we found out that our show, Shark, was getting moved to another night this season. You told me that you were going to continue to watch it on Thursdays. You told me you liked that night for Shark. It was just one of those quick one-liners in an e:mail that's just stuck with me.

:rofl:
and I meant it too. :lol: Shark premieres next Sunday. That same night Dallas plays Chicago on NBC. So I'll tape it and watch it the following Thursday at 10/ I'm not interested in ER, Without A Trace or that new ABC show Big Shots. Shark fits perfectly in that timeslot. :D

[Janice]

and I meant it too. :lol: Shark premieres next Sunday. That same night Dallas plays Chicago on NBC. So I'll tape it and watch it the following Thursday at 10/ I'm not interested in ER, Without A Trace or that new ABC show Big Shots. Shark fits perfectly in that timeslot. :D
Sonny, you and I have to brainstorm soon about this season's shows. I can't go through all those threads on General. I'm too behind. Lou loves Jericho. He likes to give all the action-type dramas a try. The only shows I know I'm watching this season so far are Shark and Back To You, and my HBO shows. Other than that, I'm as lost as can be. I don't even get to see the promos because I don't really watch TV. I don't know where to begin. We'll chat. :)

[Stuck In The '70's]

Sonny, you and I have to brainstorm soon about this season's shows. I can't go through all those threads on General. I'm too behind. Lou loves Jericho. He likes to give all the action-type dramas a try. The only shows I know I'm watching this season so far are Shark and Back To You, and my HBO shows. Other than that, I'm as lost as can be. I don't even get to see the promos because I don't really watch TV. I don't know where to begin. We'll chat. :)
OK. :lol: I did get the fall preview edition of TV Guide and I've been reading some reviews on the internet. :lol:

[Brian Damage]

Pushing Daisies will win. Hands down best new show this fall. And many agree.


Many might agree, but will it equal ratings??? That is the big question. Critics have gushed about many shows and many of those shows have failed. I think pairing it with Til Death is an intriguing move. Brad Garrett and Patricia Heaton reunited on Wednesdays! LOL

[Stuck In The '70's]

Many might agree, but will it equal ratings??? That is the big question. Critics have gushed about many shows and many of those shows have failed. I think pairing it with Til Death is an intriguing move. Brad Garrett and Patricia Heaton reunited on Wednesdays! LOL
That's True...last year The Nine was considered ABC's best new show and critics loved it only to have it pulled because of low ratings. Nobody really knows how any show is going to do until they premiere.

[Brian Damage]

That's True...last year The Nine was considered ABC's best new show and critics loved it only to have it pulled because of low ratings. Nobody really knows how any show is going to do until they premiere.


So true, I refuse to believe that the sitcom genre is D.O.A. It just needs one really big hit. I am not saying 'BTY' will be that hit, but with an all star cast and an all star director and producer behind it, I really think it has got a shot.

[Stuck In The '70's]

So true, I refuse to believe that the sitcom genre is D.O.A. It just needs one really big hit. I am not saying 'BTY' will be that hit, but with an all star cast and an all star director and producer behind it, I really think it has got a shot.
Once American Idol comes on, if it's positioned right, it might go through the roof. That's how House became a big hit. :lol:

[Ireneparalegal]

Don't Hate Pav...Appreciate!
Wow, you do have a lot of threads here. But hey, it's just like on Corner Gas forum where Mikado or I have all the threads there. ;) Enjoy Brian. :wave:

[Brian Damage]

Once American Idol comes on, if it's positioned right, it might go through the roof. That's how House became a big hit. :lol:


So true, I forgot about that. lol

[Brian Damage]

Wow, you do have a lot of threads here. But hey, it's just like on Corner Gas forum where Mikado or I have all the threads there. ;) Enjoy Brian. :wave:

Yeah, I do, but I just want to pump up the show. I was saying earlier that Mikado actually got me interested in seeing Corner Gas with his posts and threads. I never heard of it before, but he got my attention.

[Ireneparalegal]

Yeah, I do, but I just want to pump up the show. I was saying earlier that Mikado actually got me interested in seeing Corner Gas with his posts and threads. I never heard of it before, but he got my attention.
I know for a fact that if it wasn't for this board and the posters talking abt a certain show and/or hyping it up, I wouldn't give the show a chance. So, seeing what you post here abt Back To You and what Mikado has talked to me abt for the past year abt Corner Gas, it only makes me want to see the show that much more. So far Corner Gas is a hit in my book, I look forward to Back To You and see if we have a great sitcom on our hands.;)

[Stuck In The '70's]

Even though TV Guide ranked Pushing Daisies as the #1 new show, they did rank BTY as #2 so it should be great. :D

[Brian Damage]

I know for a fact that if it wasn't for this board and the posters talking abt a certain show and/or hyping it up, I wouldn't give the show a chance. So, seeing what you post here abt Back To You and what Mikado has talked to me abt for the past year abt Corner Gas, it only makes me want to see the show that much more. So far Corner Gas is a hit in my book, I look forward to Back To You and see if we have a great sitcom on our hands.;)


I hope to see you posting here Wednesday!

[Brian Damage]

Even though TV Guide ranked Pushing Daisies as the #1 new show, they did rank BTY as #2 so it should be great. :D

:thumbsup:

[Ireneparalegal]

I hope to see you posting here Wednesday!
I think I will like the show. We need more sitcoms and this one sounds like a winner.

[TVFactFan]

They showed a short clip of Back to You on-"Regis and Kelly" and just from that I was ENTERTAINED and cannot wait until Wednesday. It's a scene about Heaton's character fingernails but I'm not sure if this is from the premiere show. But I was chuckling at a clip so I'm ready

[Brian Damage]

They showed a short clip of Back to You on-"Regis and Kelly" and just from that I was ENTERTAINED and cannot wait until Wednesday. It's a scene about Heaton's character fingernails but I'm not sure if this is from the premiere show. But I was chuckling at a clip so I'm ready


Yes, that is from the pilot episode.

[Janice]

Brian, those youtube clips you showed me were hilarious! It's great seeing Kelsey and Patty back in action.

[Brian Damage]

Brian, those youtube clips you showed me were hilarious! It's great seeing Kelsey and Patty back in action.


I'm glad you liked them. This show may not beat Pushing Daisies, but then again. It doesn't have to be #1 in its timeslot to succeed.

[TVFactFan]

Yes, that is from the pilot episode.


How did you know?-lol Are they showing that same clip everywhere

[Brian Damage]

How did you know?-lol Are they showing that same clip everywhere


Yeah, they are only showing clips of the pilot episode thus far.

[TVFactFan]

Yeah, they are only showing clips of the pilot episode thus far.


That same scene?

[Brian Damage]

That same scene?


All the scenes were from the pilot. Maybe Janice can post them.

The second episode, supposedly was asked to be kept quiet by the critics for whatever reason.

[sweetdiggity]

All the scenes were from the pilot. Maybe Janice can post them.

The second episode, supposedly was asked to be kept quiet by the critics for whatever reason.

I heard the show "takes a turn" at the end of the first ep. So maybe any clips from episodes other than the Pilot would be spoilers.

[Janice]

All the scenes were from the pilot. Maybe Janice can post them.
You mean screen caps? No clue on how to do that. Sorry.

[Brian Damage]

You mean screen caps? No clue on how to do that. Sorry.


No, I mean the clips I sent you.

[Buffyboy323]

Me either, lol I like to watch shows on my schedule, not the networks.
As do I! LOL...I'll be Tivoing "Back To You" and watching it at 8:30pm (just so I can view it without commercials)...And so I can report back here Wednesday night. :)

[Janice]

No, I mean the clips I sent you.
These are the ones you sent me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNm3J4zHelk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNm3J4zHelk)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD5T1glOtNc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD5T1glOtNc)

[TV DVD Fan]

Woah. 75 posts since the beginning of the week (although most of them were a series of minor wars between Pavan and Brian). It's stupid to fight like this over a show that nobody really knows about yet besides promos and articles about the new show. We have to wait and see. BTY seems like a good show, and I'll watch the pilot: but until then, why speculate when we don't even have anything to back up our opinions with? BTY is also the only new show I am even mildly interested in this fall. I'm reminded of another example of when a show was hyped up but failed to usher in the masses: it was one of the shows that premiered a year ago around this time and was one of two shows that parodied SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. And I'll give you a hint: it wasn't 30 ROCK, but it did have a multiple of 10 number in the title! I'll give you all a few minutes to mull this one over...

[Janice]

Woah. 75 posts since the beginning of the week (although most of them were a series of minor wars between Pavan and Brian).
That's not true. There was a little dustup. Not most of 75 posts.
It's stupid to fight like this over a show that nobody really knows about yet besides promos and articles about the new show.
We have to wait and see. BTY seems like a good show, and I'll watch the pilot: but until then, why speculate when we don't even have anything to back up our opinions with?
You don't have to, but it's not stupid that other members choose to discuss a show before it airs. You don't have to speculate if you don't want. See you after the show airs. :wave:

[Brian Damage]

That's not true. There was a little dustup. Not most of 75 posts.

You don't have to, but it's not stupid that other members choose to discuss a show before it airs. You don't have to speculate if you don't want. See you after the show airs. :wave:


Good post! I enjoy talking up the show. Will it be good? I don't know, but I sure hope so. At least we are talking about sitcoms again on SITCOMSonline. :lol:

[Janice]

Good post! I enjoy talking up the show. Will it be good? I don't know, but I sure hope so. At least we are talking about sitcoms again on SITCOMSonline. :lol:
I'm getting pumped Brian! I've got Back To You fever, BAD, lol. Even my husband is psyched. He loves Kelsey Grammer and Patty's cleavage, lol. Is your wife planning on watching it?

[Brian Damage]

I'm getting pumped Brian! I've got Back To You fever, BAD, lol. Even my husband is psyched. He loves Kelsey Grammer and Patty's cleavage, lol. Is your wife planning on watching it?


Yes, she wants to see the competition! LOL (Just Kidding) She is looking forward to seeing it though.

BTW, I LOVE YOUR NEW AVATAR!!! :jig:

[Buffyboy323]

I'm reminded of another example of when a show was hyped up but failed to usher in the masses: it was one of the shows that premiered a year ago around this time and was one of two shows that parodied SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. And I'll give you a hint: it wasn't 30 ROCK, but it did have a multiple of 10 number in the title! I'll give you all a few minutes to mull this one over...
That show wouldn't have happened to star "Chandler" from "Friends", and had the number 60 in it, would it? ;)

[Janice]

BTW, I LOVE YOUR NEW AVATAR!!! :jig:
Thanks. I thought it was kind of clever, lol.

Did you see Kelsey and Patty on the red carpet tonight, at the Emmys, with their spouses? They looked great. They must be presenters, I'm guessing. Next year, they'll be nominees. ;)

[Brian Damage]

Thanks. I thought it was kind of clever, lol.

Did you see Kelsey and Patty on the red carpet tonight, at the Emmys, with their spouses? They looked great. They must be presenters, I'm guessing. Next year, they'll be nominees. ;)


I did see them, they looked great. I think they are presenting for best comedy series.

[TV DVD Fan]

That show wouldn't have happened to star "Chandler" from "Friends", and had the number 60 in it, would it? ;)


Ding ding ding, you got it! And by the way Janice and Brian, I'm not trying to start another fight here, I'm just saying that it was starting to get a little juvenile with all of the fighting that was going on between Pavan and Brian. And I know that a majority of the posts were valid ones and not just fighting, I was just making a bit of a joke (kind of like what Pav was originally intending to do with him saying how much you posted about this show). Maybe I should've just stayed out of it because it's clear you take any possible criticism of BTY MUCH too seriously (and like I say I wasn't trying to criticize it in the first place, just trying to make a point that the show has the potential to be great, and also has the potential to end up like STUDIO 60). Only time will tell, and fighting isn't going to improve the ratings or make them plummet, so everyone should just have their own opinions and leave them to theirselves.

[Janice]

so everyone should just have their own opinions and leave them to theirselves.
Great advice. Live it. :D

[Brian Damage]

Ding ding ding, you got it! And by the way Janice and Brian, I'm not trying to start another fight here, I'm just saying that it was starting to get a little juvenile with all of the fighting that was going on between Pavan and Brian. And I know that a majority of the posts were valid ones and not just fighting, I was just making a bit of a joke (kind of like what Pav was originally intending to do with him saying how much you posted about this show). Maybe I should've just stayed out of it because it's clear you take any possible criticism of BTY MUCH too seriously (and like I say I wasn't trying to criticize it in the first place, just trying to make a point that the show has the potential to be great, and also has the potential to end up like STUDIO 60). Only time will tell, and fighting isn't going to improve the ratings or make them plummet, so everyone should just have their own opinions and leave them to theirselves.


I have zero problem with people being critical of the show. Heck, I might not even like it. I am just very excited about an actual sitcom and I haven't been in years.

[Buffyboy323]

I have zero problem with people being critical of the show. Heck, I might not even like it. I am just very excited about an actual sitcom and I haven't been in years.
Not to bring up that old dispute, but I was making my rounds on the boards this morning, and saw that you, Brian, have about 10 news threads on the "Grey's Anatomy" board...SEE! Your not playing favorites! You spread your news everywhere, not only on the BTY board. :)

[TV DVD Fan]

I have zero problem with people being critical of the show. Heck, I might not even like it. I am just very excited about an actual sitcom and I haven't been in years.

Perfectly understandable. I myself haven't been excited about a sitcom in a few years, as it's basically a lost art in a world where reality TV and dramas rule the airwaves. I am looking forward to the pilot of BTY, I just think that some people interpreted my posts wrong. I wasn't trying to intervene to be a pain in the butt, only to break up a fight. I'm sorry to all of you who thought I was trying to be a party pooper. I was just pointing out that in the end, Pavan's views can turn into reality, or Brian's. So there's no need to FIGHT about the show until we have a few episodes under our belt and we can truly assess BTY in a critical way. As of now, it's anybody's guess, but I'm praying that for once we have a quality three-camera sitcom in the '00s (before we go into the next decade!) It's a shame when you take a decade like the 1970's, and look at how many successful shows we had back then. Today you can count the number of successful current sitcoms on one hand.

Please Janice and Brian, forgive me and what I may've said, as we all make mistakes, and I could've written something completely different from what I was really thinking.

JUST SO IT'S ALL OUT IN THE OPEN:

I'm on YOUR side,
I DON'T think fighting should ensue over a show that hasn't premiered yet,
and I can't wait for BACK TO YOU to premiere! :)

[Stuck In The '70's]

Well tomorrow night at this time, we will know if it's any good or not. :)

[Janice]

Please Janice and Brian, forgive me and what I may've said, as we all make mistakes, and I could've written something completely different from what I was really thinking.

JUST SO IT'S ALL OUT IN THE OPEN:

I'm on YOUR side,
I DON'T think fighting should ensue over a show that hasn't premiered yet,
and I can't wait for BACK TO YOU to premiere! :)
Don't ask for forgiveness. It's all good, and we all gave as good as we got. :cheers:

Is that your dog in your avatar or is that Eddie from Frasier? Absolutely adorable.

[TV DVD Fan]

Don't ask for forgiveness. It's all good, and we all gave as good as we got. :cheers:

Is that your dog in your avatar or is that Eddie from Frasier? Absolutely adorable.


OK, I just didn't want anybody to think I was trying to stir up trouble. Yeah, that's Eddie (Moose) from FRASIER. Kind of ironic how we're on the subject of another one of Kelsey's shows here.