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realchic1999 · 06-01-2004, 01:35 PM

Here is my first draft of it. I finally sat down and worked on it.

(My letterhead here)
In 1986, a breakthrough show hit your network's airwaves. It was a surprise hit, about an eccentric teacher and his motley crew of students. This show was called "Head of the Class." In 2006, it will be 20 years since the show first aired, and 15 since it ended. I feel that a reunion special is the right thing to do.

Throughout cyberspace, fanbases such as Sitcomsonline.com and TelevisionWithoutPity.com are places for fans from its original airing to reminisce about the show, and for new found fans to learn more about it. "Head of the Class" hits home (or should I say "school") for the people that love it. There are so many shows out there now that glamorize being rich and beautiful, yet "HOTC" relates more to us normal, everyday people.

For the reunion, here is what I suggest:
(the following will be bulleted)
---80s music to warm-up the audience pre-reunion
---a live taping with a host, and the opportunity to field questions from the audience
---snippets of episode clips intertwined with current interviews (when it airs on your network)
---setting possibly the original set (or a classroom if set is not available)
---a time to "meet and greet" the cast, crew, and creators after the reunion is finished

We hear about what the original cast is up to now, such as Brian Robbins and Dan Schneider producing, Leslie Bega in "CSI" and "The Sopranos," and most of the remaining cast still involved in acting projects. It would be a lot more interesting to hear it from their own mouths. Also, many would like to know what happened with Jory Husain (who now goes by the name Joher Coleman). If interested, I used to be in contact with him, and I can help to connect you to him.

"HOTC" is too precious of a show to go on being ignored by the media the way it is. I strongly feel that this reunion should go into effect no later than Summer 2006 - and there are many fans who would agree with me on that.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please call me at (my contact info goes here). Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Sincerely,
(my full name, and signature)

What do you guys think? What needs to be edited? Do you have any other suggestions for how the reunion should go? Let me know!

musiclvr14 · 06-02-2004, 03:32 AM

I loved your letter! I think its perfect lol! Great job on it. right now I can't think of anything else to add ect, but if I think of anything else I'll let ya know. But I think its awesome like that. Hopefully it will work and ABC will make the reunion happen, I'd really love to see some reunion soon. Its hard to believe that in 2006 it will be 20 yrs since it started, wow where'd the time go lol. Let us know if they at least respond to you after you send it.

realchic1999 · 06-02-2004, 01:11 PM

Thank you! I'm going to wait a week for all of your responses, and after that, I'm going to send it.

I too hope for some form of response...hopefully more than just some "form letter." (We're sorry, but we are unable to process that request at this time.

)

lizzybabe · 06-09-2004, 10:13 PM

Great letter, realchic!

realchic1999 · 06-11-2004, 04:15 PM

Thanks. I just mailed it out today.

I'll let you all know when I get a response...hoping I get one...

musiclvr14 · 06-22-2004, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by realchic1999
Thanks. I just mailed it out today.

I'll let you all know when I get a response...hoping I get one...

Thats awesome that you sent the letter to ABC! Have you heard anything back from them yet on it? lol yeah I know, hopefully they will respond and not just send a we're sorry "form letter". wishing ya lots of good luck on it and hoping that a reunion will happen someday soon!

realchic1999 · 06-22-2004, 02:51 PM

Whoa! The system is moving slowly today and I thought I wouldn't be able to reply!

They should've gotten the letter this passing Friday...but I know it takes a while for them to respond to mailing. I'd give them a month or so...

realchic1999 · 07-14-2004, 01:07 PM

Ok. It's been over a month and I've heard nothing...yet.

06-01-2004, 01:35 PM	#1
realchic1999 Embrace nothingness! Forum Regular Join Date: May 23, 2001 Posts: 719	Letter to ABC... Here is my first draft of it. I finally sat down and worked on it. (My letterhead here) In 1986, a breakthrough show hit your network's airwaves. It was a surprise hit, about an eccentric teacher and his motley crew of students. This show was called "Head of the Class." In 2006, it will be 20 years since the show first aired, and 15 since it ended. I feel that a reunion special is the right thing to do. Throughout cyberspace, fanbases such as Sitcomsonline.com and TelevisionWithoutPity.com are places for fans from its original airing to reminisce about the show, and for new found fans to learn more about it. "Head of the Class" hits home (or should I say "school") for the people that love it. There are so many shows out there now that glamorize being rich and beautiful, yet "HOTC" relates more to us normal, everyday people. For the reunion, here is what I suggest: (the following will be bulleted) ---80s music to warm-up the audience pre-reunion ---a live taping with a host, and the opportunity to field questions from the audience ---snippets of episode clips intertwined with current interviews (when it airs on your network) ---setting possibly the original set (or a classroom if set is not available) ---a time to "meet and greet" the cast, crew, and creators after the reunion is finished We hear about what the original cast is up to now, such as Brian Robbins and Dan Schneider producing, Leslie Bega in "CSI" and "The Sopranos," and most of the remaining cast still involved in acting projects. It would be a lot more interesting to hear it from their own mouths. Also, many would like to know what happened with Jory Husain (who now goes by the name Joher Coleman). If interested, I used to be in contact with him, and I can help to connect you to him. "HOTC" is too precious of a show to go on being ignored by the media the way it is. I strongly feel that this reunion should go into effect no later than Summer 2006 - and there are many fans who would agree with me on that. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please call me at (my contact info goes here). Thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, (my full name, and signature) What do you guys think? What needs to be edited? Do you have any other suggestions for how the reunion should go? Let me know!
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06-02-2004, 03:32 AM	#2
musiclvr14 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 03, 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 228	I loved your letter! I think its perfect lol! Great job on it. right now I can't think of anything else to add ect, but if I think of anything else I'll let ya know. But I think its awesome like that. Hopefully it will work and ABC will make the reunion happen, I'd really love to see some reunion soon. Its hard to believe that in 2006 it will be 20 yrs since it started, wow where'd the time go lol. Let us know if they at least respond to you after you send it.

06-02-2004, 01:11 PM	#3
realchic1999 Embrace nothingness! Forum Regular Join Date: May 23, 2001 Posts: 719	Thank you! I'm going to wait a week for all of your responses, and after that, I'm going to send it. I too hope for some form of response...hopefully more than just some "form letter." (We're sorry, but we are unable to process that request at this time. )

06-09-2004, 10:13 PM	#4
lizzybabe Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 26, 2003 Posts: 37	Great letter, realchic!

06-11-2004, 04:15 PM	#5
realchic1999 Embrace nothingness! Forum Regular Join Date: May 23, 2001 Posts: 719	Thanks. I just mailed it out today. I'll let you all know when I get a response...hoping I get one...

06-22-2004, 02:51 PM	#7
realchic1999 Embrace nothingness! Forum Regular Join Date: May 23, 2001 Posts: 719	Whoa! The system is moving slowly today and I thought I wouldn't be able to reply! They should've gotten the letter this passing Friday...but I know it takes a while for them to respond to mailing. I'd give them a month or so...

07-14-2004, 01:07 PM	#8
realchic1999 Embrace nothingness! Forum Regular Join Date: May 23, 2001 Posts: 719	Ok. It's been over a month and I've heard nothing...yet.