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JamesG · 10-24-2013, 12:07 PM

Sean Hayes Defends "Sean Saves The World", Says NBC Just Doesn't Have Viewers
10/24/13

Sean Hayes thinks his sitcom, "Sean Saves the World", is great. Viewers and critics think otherwise.

“To me, the show is working,” Hayes said during a set visit, according to The TV Page. “It’s just the struggle of the elephant in the room which is 'how do you get viewers to NBC?' NBC programs great shows, it just doesn’t have the eyeballs CBS does.”

“Even if I wasn’t on the show, it’d be the funniest sitcom, to me, on the air right now,” he said. “I watch it and go, ‘Well, this is really f--king funny.’ I wouldn't change anything right now, I think it’s all working.”

When asked about the criticism, he said classic sitcoms like "Seinfeld" and even his previous hit show "Will & Grace" got bad reviews.

“I think critics like to associate themselves with cool, hip things and multi-cams feel retro to them ... But I think they get nervous because they want their name on something new and hip and cool, and a lot of times they associate that with single-cam shows because those are the du jour format. This format isn’t that so they get scared,” he said.

"Sean Saves the World" debuted to 4.4 million viewers and a 1.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic in early October. Since then, the numbers have continued to shrink. The Thursday, Oct. 17 episode had 3.4 million viewers and a 1.1 rating.

The show hasn't been very well received by most critics.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/1...?utm_hp_ref=tv

TMC · 10-24-2013, 03:30 PM

http://www.thewrap.com/sean-hayes-di...ngs-hes-wrong/

Hayes says in an interview with The TV Page, "NBC programs great shows, it just doesn't have the eyeballs CBS does." But NBC is No. 1 this fall in the key 18-49 demo and No. 2 in total viewers, a few million behind CBS.
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#EuMjTSJyXMY5iOx3.99

Chocolate Moose · 10-24-2013, 05:25 PM

I'm sorry to say, it isn't great at all!

Mr. Television · 10-24-2013, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMC

http://www.thewrap.com/sean-hayes-di...ngs-hes-wrong/

Hayes says in an interview with The TV Page, "NBC programs great shows, it just doesn't have the eyeballs CBS does." But NBC is No. 1 this fall in the key 18-49 demo and No. 2 in total viewers, a few million behind CBS.
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#EuMjTSJyXMY5iOx3.99

NBC sitcom's aren't that great or funny. Even TMJFS isn't great and I'm a fan of his.

TVFactFan · 10-24-2013, 09:29 PM

I wanna know why is he giving his opinion on how good a show is that he is starring on?

That sounds weird

Chocolate Moose · 10-29-2013, 03:34 PM

This show is terrible with a capital R.

cherryade · 10-29-2013, 03:54 PM

Sean Saves the World feels like a failed NBC sitcom from the 90s.

TVFactFan · 10-29-2013, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherryade

Sean Saves the World feels like a failed NBC sitcom from the 90s.

Yup, that aired from 1997 to 1998 on Wednesdays before Will and Grace was created

Mace Dolex · 02-06-2014, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherryade

Sean Saves the World feels like a failed NBC sitcom from the 90s.

Yeah Jonathan Silverman still hasn't recovered from The Single Guy flop.

10-24-2013, 12:07 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,961	Sean Hayes Defends "Sean Saves the World": 'We Just Need More Viewers' *Sean Hayes Defends "Sean Saves The World", Says NBC Just Doesn't Have Viewers* 10/24/13 Sean Hayes thinks his sitcom, "Sean Saves the World", is great. Viewers and critics think otherwise. “To me, the show is working,” Hayes said during a set visit, according to The TV Page. “It’s just the struggle of the elephant in the room which is 'how do you get viewers to NBC?' NBC programs great shows, it just doesn’t have the eyeballs CBS does.” “Even if I wasn’t on the show, it’d be the funniest sitcom, to me, on the air right now,” he said. “I watch it and go, ‘Well, this is really f--king funny.’ I wouldn't change anything right now, I think it’s all working.” When asked about the criticism, he said classic sitcoms like "Seinfeld" and even his previous hit show "Will & Grace" got bad reviews. “I think critics like to associate themselves with cool, hip things and multi-cams feel retro to them ... But I think they get nervous because they want their name on something new and hip and cool, and a lot of times they associate that with single-cam shows because those are the du jour format. This format isn’t that so they get scared,” he said. "Sean Saves the World" debuted to 4.4 million viewers and a 1.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic in early October. Since then, the numbers have continued to shrink. The Thursday, Oct. 17 episode had 3.4 million viewers and a 1.1 rating. The show hasn't been very well received by most critics. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/1...?utm_hp_ref=tv

10-24-2013, 03:30 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,542	Sean Hayes blames NBC's lack of viewers for his sitcom struggles, but he's wrong http://www.thewrap.com/sean-hayes-di...ngs-hes-wrong/ Hayes says in an interview with The TV Page, "NBC programs great shows, it just doesn't have the eyeballs CBS does." But NBC is No. 1 this fall in the key 18-49 demo and No. 2 in total viewers, a few million behind CBS. Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#EuMjTSJyXMY5iOx3.99

10-24-2013, 05:25 PM	#3
Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,881	I'm sorry to say, it isn't great at all!
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10-24-2013, 09:29 PM	#5
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,966	I wanna know why is he giving his opinion on how good a show is that he is starring on? That sounds weird

10-29-2013, 03:34 PM	#6
Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,881	This show is terrible with a capital R.

10-29-2013, 03:54 PM	#7
cherryade Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 01, 2013 Posts: 65	Sean Saves the World feels like a failed NBC sitcom from the 90s.