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Mr. Television · 09-28-2006, 03:03 PM

Ohmigawd, 'Gilmore Girls'? On the CW? Totally Missed It.

By Lisa de Moraes
Thursday, September 28, 2006; Page C07

Looks like "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino may get the last laugh. The show's seventh-season debut copped an audience of 4.5 million on the new CW network Tuesday night -- down nearly 2 million viewers compared with last fall.

Sherman-Palladino, you'll recall, took a hike at the end of the show's sixth season when Time Warner division Warner Bros., which produces the show, would not agree to give her and her husband, "Gilmore Girls" exec producer Mr. Amy Sherman-Palladino, a multiyear contract.

The CW noted yesterday that in addition to premiering against tough competition, "Gilmore Girls" had switched local stations in nearly a third of the country because of its move to the CW network.

Which is great, except that the CW's reality series "America's Next Top Model" managed to equal its best debut audience ever when it premiered last week, although, because it's a former UPN series, it had moved to new local stations in nearly two-thirds of the country.

"Gilmore Girls," about a really cool single mom who had her daughter when she was soooooo young that they're really more like best friends, or sisters, with exactly the same cultural references, was among the aging WB series with which Time Warner and CBS Inc. planned to launch the new CW network this fall.

At the time of their departure, the Sherman-Palladinos said in a statement: "Despite our best efforts to return and ensure the future of 'Gilmore Girls' for years to come, we were unable to reach an agreement with the studio and are therefore leaving when our contracts expire at the end of this season." But not before tossing some of the show's main characters down some pretty funky story-line rabbit holes as a parting gift, and giving the show's devoted fans the vapors. (Lorelai, engaged to Luke, who's keeping his newly discovered daughter, April, from her, winds up in bed with Christopher, the father of her daughter/best friend Rory -- gak!)

These devoted fans -- who bear a more than passing resemblance to the Scary Sci-Fi People -- forecast doom for the show without Amy Sherman-Palladino's staccato pop-culture-laden chirpy girlspeak.

In Tuesday's unveiling, the show seems to have lost viewers in all age brackets. The smallest crowd was among young men, which is no surprise, given that men have never really liked the show, and who can blame them. Only 279,000 men between the ages of 18 and 34 caught the opening episode, compared with 1.16 million women in that age group, though that number was down from last year's 1.5 million.

But while the "Top Model" debut won its time slot among young women, beating all the other broadcast networks, "Gilmore Girls" got whomped among young women -- by Hugh Laurie in Fox's "House." It also came in behind ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" reality series in the 8 p.m. hour.

Good news for the CW: While "Gilmore Girls" is stuck competing against "Dancing" for the duration, this week's "House" was its last episode before Fox's schedule gets all messed up with baseball broadcasts. When "House" comes back, it will be at 9 p.m.

Amy Sherman-Palladino, meanwhile, has moved on with her life.

Not long after bailing on "Gilmore Girls," she set up a pilot at Fox. As described by one pop culture Web site, it's about two sisters who talk quickly about pop culture while one goes to college and the second has convoluted romances and carries the other's baby.

Sounds like a great "Gilmore Girls" script.

TJL · 09-28-2006, 04:57 PM

Scary Sci Fi People?

Another cheap shot at Sci Fi fans.

Buffyboy323 · 09-28-2006, 06:12 PM

I think all The CW shows will have a dip in the ratings. Their Network president even said so, because everyone needs to find the Network, and let's not forget that it's not available everywhere just yet. I know Gilmore has a strong following and is one of The WB's highest rated/critically acclaimed shows ever, and it really does have a strong following. The Girls will be fine.

Mr. Television · 09-28-2006, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffyboy323

I think all The CW shows will have a dip in the ratings. Their Network president even said so, because everyone needs to find the Network, and let's not forget that it's not available everywhere just yet. I know Gilmore has a strong following and is one of The WB's highest rated/critically acclaimed shows ever, and it really does have a strong following. The Girls will be fine.

I hope so. I enjoyed the season premiere except for the resolution of the L & L breakup. I still think that was stupid. Luke was stupid for keeping Lorelai out of his daughter's life and Lorelai was stupid for sleeping with Christopher.

Tonight Smallville and Supernatural premiere . I hope the ratings don't fall on them.

PrettyinPink55 · 09-28-2006, 08:06 PM

Oh, I have faith in my girls!!!!!

TJL · 09-28-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

Oh, I have faith in my girls!!!!!

Me too.
I hope the CW wasn't thinking this big UPN/WB merger was going to triple the ratings of every new show during the first week.

Mr. Monitor · 09-28-2006, 11:52 PM

Well the CW network wasn't going to be a ratings bonanza overnight. It takes time for a new network to grow and flourish.

Buffyboy323 · 09-29-2006, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Me too.
I hope the CW wasn't thinking this big UPN/WB merger was going to triple the ratings of every new show during the first week.

It also doesn't help that their shows are scattered all over. They should have had ONE big premiere week, instead of 3.

Superstar · 09-29-2006, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

Oh, I have faith in my girls!!!!!

so do I. Alot of people may have stopped watching, since alot of people hated seaosn 6, but I'm the audience will grow over the next few weeks.

LucyCompanyPhan · 09-29-2006, 12:39 PM

Well if anything, Gilmore Girls was CW's big show besides America's Next Top Model.

I'll agree that the storyline this fall did seem a bit of a mess, but it will work out.

jkalen · 10-07-2006, 10:39 AM

I would never stop watching as long as all the characters I love are in it.

Mr. Television · 10-07-2006, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LucyCompanyPhan

Well if anything, Gilmore Girls was CW's big show besides America's Next Top Model.

I'll agree that the storyline this fall did seem a bit of a mess, but it will work out.

and Smallville

MsOrange · 10-07-2006, 02:47 PM

the more I read about Amy, the more I just do not think I would like her as a person. She seems bitter.

But as far as GG goes, I have faith in 'em. The writers have to got to dig themselves out of hte pile of **** left behind, when they do, I think we'll find a wonderful story line.

PrettyinPink55 · 10-08-2006, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

the more I read about Amy, the more I just do not think I would like her as a person. She seems bitter.

But as far as GG goes, I have faith in 'em. The writers have to got to dig themselves out of hte pile of **** left behind, when they do, I think we'll find a wonderful story line.

What do you mean the more you don't like her?

Buffyboy323 · 10-31-2006, 03:24 AM

As expected, Gilmore Girls is back up in the ratings. It's in the Top 3 of the entire CW Network. The season premiere came in at #3 for the Network with 4.59 million Viewers. We're now over a month into the Season, and it's still the #3 show for the Network, drawing 4.66 million last week. We haven't gone up in viewers drastically, but we're still doing good.

09-28-2006, 03:03 PM	#1
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	Viewers Flee Gilmore Girls Ohmigawd, 'Gilmore Girls'? On the CW? Totally Missed It. By Lisa de Moraes Thursday, September 28, 2006; Page C07 Looks like "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino may get the last laugh. The show's seventh-season debut copped an audience of 4.5 million on the new CW network Tuesday night -- down nearly 2 million viewers compared with last fall. Sherman-Palladino, you'll recall, took a hike at the end of the show's sixth season when Time Warner division Warner Bros., which produces the show, would not agree to give her and her husband, "Gilmore Girls" exec producer Mr. Amy Sherman-Palladino, a multiyear contract. The CW noted yesterday that in addition to premiering against tough competition, "Gilmore Girls" had switched local stations in nearly a third of the country because of its move to the CW network. Which is great, except that the CW's reality series "America's Next Top Model" managed to equal its best debut audience ever when it premiered last week, although, because it's a former UPN series, it had moved to new local stations in nearly two-thirds of the country. "Gilmore Girls," about a really cool single mom who had her daughter when she was soooooo young that they're really more like best friends, or sisters, with exactly the same cultural references, was among the aging WB series with which Time Warner and CBS Inc. planned to launch the new CW network this fall. At the time of their departure, the Sherman-Palladinos said in a statement: "Despite our best efforts to return and ensure the future of 'Gilmore Girls' for years to come, we were unable to reach an agreement with the studio and are therefore leaving when our contracts expire at the end of this season." But not before tossing some of the show's main characters down some pretty funky story-line rabbit holes as a parting gift, and giving the show's devoted fans the vapors. (Lorelai, engaged to Luke, who's keeping his newly discovered daughter, April, from her, winds up in bed with Christopher, the father of her daughter/best friend Rory -- gak!) These devoted fans -- who bear a more than passing resemblance to the Scary Sci-Fi People -- forecast doom for the show without Amy Sherman-Palladino's staccato pop-culture-laden chirpy girlspeak. In Tuesday's unveiling, the show seems to have lost viewers in all age brackets. The smallest crowd was among young men, which is no surprise, given that men have never really liked the show, and who can blame them. Only 279,000 men between the ages of 18 and 34 caught the opening episode, compared with 1.16 million women in that age group, though that number was down from last year's 1.5 million. But while the "Top Model" debut won its time slot among young women, beating all the other broadcast networks, "Gilmore Girls" got whomped among young women -- by Hugh Laurie in Fox's "House." It also came in behind ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" reality series in the 8 p.m. hour. Good news for the CW: While "Gilmore Girls" is stuck competing against "Dancing" for the duration, this week's "House" was its last episode before Fox's schedule gets all messed up with baseball broadcasts. When "House" comes back, it will be at 9 p.m. Amy Sherman-Palladino, meanwhile, has moved on with her life. Not long after bailing on "Gilmore Girls," she set up a pilot at Fox. As described by one pop culture Web site, it's about two sisters who talk quickly about pop culture while one goes to college and the second has convoluted romances and carries the other's baby. Sounds like a great "Gilmore Girls" script.
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09-28-2006, 06:12 PM	#3
Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,104	I think all The CW shows will have a dip in the ratings. Their Network president even said so, because everyone needs to find the Network, and let's not forget that it's not available everywhere just yet. I know Gilmore has a strong following and is one of The WB's highest rated/critically acclaimed shows ever, and it really does have a strong following. The Girls will be fine.

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Mr. Monitor Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 27, 2004 Posts: 402	Well the CW network wasn't going to be a ratings bonanza overnight. It takes time for a new network to grow and flourish.

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jkalen Moonlighting freak Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 20, 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 210	I would never stop watching as long as all the characters I love are in it.

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MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	the more I read about Amy, the more I just do not think I would like her as a person. She seems bitter. But as far as GG goes, I have faith in 'em. The writers have to got to dig themselves out of hte pile of **** left behind, when they do, I think we'll find a wonderful story line.

10-31-2006, 03:24 AM	#15
Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,104	As expected, Gilmore Girls is back up in the ratings. It's in the Top 3 of the entire CW Network. The season premiere came in at #3 for the Network with 4.59 million Viewers. We're now over a month into the Season, and it's still the #3 show for the Network, drawing 4.66 million last week. We haven't gone up in viewers drastically, but we're still doing good.