The Reason FOX is Advertising the HECK Out Of 'Back To You' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-13-2007, 10:19 AM

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 · 09-13-2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 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."

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 · 09-13-2007, 09:51 PM

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

Pavan · 09-13-2007, 10:08 PM

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/...play.php?f=703

Brian Damage · 09-13-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

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/...play.php?f=703

Don't Hate Pav...Appreciate!

BensonFan · 09-13-2007, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

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/...play.php?f=703

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

Brian Damage · 09-13-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BensonFan

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

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

TJL · 09-13-2007, 10:42 PM

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 · 09-13-2007, 11:33 PM

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 · 09-13-2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

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

Don't think that would have ever happened anyway

Mr. Television · 09-13-2007, 11:44 PM

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 · 09-13-2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

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 · 09-13-2007, 11:48 PM

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 · 09-13-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

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 · 09-13-2007, 11:56 PM

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.

09-13-2007, 10:19 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The Reason FOX is Advertising the HECK Out Of 'Back To You' 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."
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09-13-2007, 09:51 PM	#3
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I'm with you, I can't wait!

09-13-2007, 11:33 PM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	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.

09-13-2007, 11:48 PM	#13
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	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...

09-13-2007, 11:56 PM	#15
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	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.