Austin Tripper
12-23-2001, 05:50 PM
The following is from Judd Apatow's site the creator of Undeclared:
We finished shooting our second to last show of the season this past Friday. Amy Poehler from SNL guest starred. She could not be funnier Everyone on the set is sad and confused. Fox says they support the show. My feeling is if we are not on every week without pre-emptions for a full year with a lot of new episodes we are in trouble. We were promised that, but it hasn't worked out that way. It's hard to know why it happens. They only cut two or three episodes from Titus and Grounded for Life. They took five away from us. How else can you interpret that except in the most negative way? The shows are coming out great. The weird part is in January we are showing some shows out of order so I hope it doesn't confuse people too much to see the first day of class episode. I feel bad asking anyone to assist us in our survival. We all have "save the show" fatigue from "Freaks and Geeks." All it takes is a small number of people with a lot of energy to make a big difference. Hopefully it will work out. Anything can happen. We finish our season with a show directed by Jon Favreau a giant guest cameo and a story about Eric and his life away from Lizzie, freaking out wondering how to win her back forever. It really makes me laugh. So, thanks again. We return to the air a week into January. I'd tape them if I were you.
Please e-mail Fox at askfox@foxinc.com to show your support for Undeclared.
Or write to
Fox
Attn: Gail Berman/Undeclared
P.O. Box 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90213
GUIDELINES
For a Letter Writing Campaign: DO'S
· Write to networks and their local affiliates. Send handwritten letters preferably in blue ink. Handwritten letters carry more weight than typed and lots more weight than just email.
· Handwrite the address on the envelope.
· Write well-written letters!
· Keep your letters friendly and polite (hate mail is simply thrown away).
· Voice your concern in a positive way!
· Write your letter as an individual - your letter will carry more weight if it appears to be sent from an individual.
WHAT TO TELL THE NETWORKS:
As above always handwrite your letters if possible, keep your letters polite and to one page!
Tell the network about yourself and that you enjoy watching Undeclared. If your family and friends watch the show tell the networks that too!
Tell the networks what you like about Undeclared.
The characters
The story line - is it meaningful, nostalgic, accurate portrayal of college, etc.
The writing - is it funny, intelligent, thoughtful...
The episodes - do you have a favorite one? If so tell FOX which one and why you like it.
· Tell the networks about your concerns but end on a positive note! Assure them that Undeclared in your opinion has the potential to be a successful, long-running show with a dedicated viewer-base. Tell them that you are looking forward to a lengthy relationship with the show as its characters navigate their way through high school.
· Thank them for taking the time to read your letter!
Keep you letters short and to the point - one page maximum!
Include the demographic information networks value such as your age, job, number of children etc., ex. "I am a 41 year old astrophysicist who enjoys watching Undeclared with my three teen-aged children..." or "I am a 15 year old student who enjoys watching Undeclared with my parents and my younger sister..."
End with a positive statement.
- If you send letters or email to network affiliates or the media be sure to bcc or cc (carbon copy) the same letter to the network (and be sure they know that they have been cc'd).
- Write to your local paper's TV critic especially if they have written in praise of Undeclared (and lots have!) and tell them that you liked their article on the show but that you are concerned about the future of the show. Explain to them why you think the show should go on. (hint: letters to the media should be REALLY intelligent and well-written in case they decide to print or quote your letter.)
DO NOT:
Don't write “Undeclared” on the envelope. It may be filed away without being read!
Don't type your letter or the address on the envelope. We don't want to look like a computer generated mass-mailing - we want to look like regular concerned folks
Don't be abusive, hostile, threatening, rude, obscene, etc. Hate mail will be thrown away without being read or counted!
Thanks to Robyn Draheim for creating the guidelines for us!-http://www.sit.wisc.edu/~esblair/LetterWritingGuidelines.htm
We finished shooting our second to last show of the season this past Friday. Amy Poehler from SNL guest starred. She could not be funnier Everyone on the set is sad and confused. Fox says they support the show. My feeling is if we are not on every week without pre-emptions for a full year with a lot of new episodes we are in trouble. We were promised that, but it hasn't worked out that way. It's hard to know why it happens. They only cut two or three episodes from Titus and Grounded for Life. They took five away from us. How else can you interpret that except in the most negative way? The shows are coming out great. The weird part is in January we are showing some shows out of order so I hope it doesn't confuse people too much to see the first day of class episode. I feel bad asking anyone to assist us in our survival. We all have "save the show" fatigue from "Freaks and Geeks." All it takes is a small number of people with a lot of energy to make a big difference. Hopefully it will work out. Anything can happen. We finish our season with a show directed by Jon Favreau a giant guest cameo and a story about Eric and his life away from Lizzie, freaking out wondering how to win her back forever. It really makes me laugh. So, thanks again. We return to the air a week into January. I'd tape them if I were you.
Please e-mail Fox at askfox@foxinc.com to show your support for Undeclared.
Or write to
Fox
Attn: Gail Berman/Undeclared
P.O. Box 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90213
GUIDELINES
For a Letter Writing Campaign: DO'S
· Write to networks and their local affiliates. Send handwritten letters preferably in blue ink. Handwritten letters carry more weight than typed and lots more weight than just email.
· Handwrite the address on the envelope.
· Write well-written letters!
· Keep your letters friendly and polite (hate mail is simply thrown away).
· Voice your concern in a positive way!
· Write your letter as an individual - your letter will carry more weight if it appears to be sent from an individual.
WHAT TO TELL THE NETWORKS:
As above always handwrite your letters if possible, keep your letters polite and to one page!
Tell the network about yourself and that you enjoy watching Undeclared. If your family and friends watch the show tell the networks that too!
Tell the networks what you like about Undeclared.
The characters
The story line - is it meaningful, nostalgic, accurate portrayal of college, etc.
The writing - is it funny, intelligent, thoughtful...
The episodes - do you have a favorite one? If so tell FOX which one and why you like it.
· Tell the networks about your concerns but end on a positive note! Assure them that Undeclared in your opinion has the potential to be a successful, long-running show with a dedicated viewer-base. Tell them that you are looking forward to a lengthy relationship with the show as its characters navigate their way through high school.
· Thank them for taking the time to read your letter!
Keep you letters short and to the point - one page maximum!
Include the demographic information networks value such as your age, job, number of children etc., ex. "I am a 41 year old astrophysicist who enjoys watching Undeclared with my three teen-aged children..." or "I am a 15 year old student who enjoys watching Undeclared with my parents and my younger sister..."
End with a positive statement.
- If you send letters or email to network affiliates or the media be sure to bcc or cc (carbon copy) the same letter to the network (and be sure they know that they have been cc'd).
- Write to your local paper's TV critic especially if they have written in praise of Undeclared (and lots have!) and tell them that you liked their article on the show but that you are concerned about the future of the show. Explain to them why you think the show should go on. (hint: letters to the media should be REALLY intelligent and well-written in case they decide to print or quote your letter.)
DO NOT:
Don't write “Undeclared” on the envelope. It may be filed away without being read!
Don't type your letter or the address on the envelope. We don't want to look like a computer generated mass-mailing - we want to look like regular concerned folks
Don't be abusive, hostile, threatening, rude, obscene, etc. Hate mail will be thrown away without being read or counted!
Thanks to Robyn Draheim for creating the guidelines for us!-http://www.sit.wisc.edu/~esblair/LetterWritingGuidelines.htm