'Chuck' is Voted th Bubble Show Most Wanted to be Saved in 12th Annual USA Today Poll - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-30-2009, 08:58 PM

Fans don't want NBC to chuck Chuck.
The spy series was the top pick among 21 "on the bubble" between renewal and cancellation in USA TODAY's 12th annual Save Our Shows poll; 54% favored a third season.

All told, more than 43,000 fans cast their votes during the 10-day online poll, up sharply from last year, when the strike-shortened season sparked renewals of many borderline series.

Chuck's poll popularity is consistent with previous support for genre shows. It has "everything your inner geek needs to survive," says fan Phil Rayser of Columbia, S.C. "There's just the right mix of action, comedy (and) romance."

But though Chuck has gained supporters within NBC, its return is far from certain. Despite a fan-led campaign on Twitter and at sponsor Subway sandwich shops — "it's the show that people have rallied behind this year," says executive producer Josh Schwartz — Monday's season finale got no ratings lift, scoring a modest 6 million viewers.

Some fans' picks reflect troubled times. "I especially enjoy shows like Castle and Chuck because they are lighthearted and interesting enough to take me out of my own worries," says Angie Meck of Carlisle, Pa. "I can't watch heavy dramas and sleep soundly."

ABC's Scrubs, which has a "series finale" set to air in May, is again in contention, especially if star Zach Braff agrees to return for some episodes; a third of poll respondents want it back. But cost will have a much bigger impact on survival chances for Scrubs and My Name Is Earl, among others.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/televis...s_N.htm?csp=34

80sTrivia · 05-01-2009, 06:02 AM

I hope Chuck is renewed for next season... I really like this show!

robyrob · 05-01-2009, 08:41 AM

they need to save Chuck.

Mr. Television · 05-01-2009, 09:18 AM

Hopefully NBC will listen. Chuck is a great show and deserves to be saved.

claret · 05-01-2009, 11:58 PM

If they hadn't scheduled it against DWTS and Big Bang Theory, it would be getting the ratings it should!

Mr. Television · 05-02-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by claret

If they hadn't scheduled it against DWTS and Big Bang Theory, it would be getting the ratings it should!

Not to mention House. It has one of the toughest timeslots on TV. And it's on a network with very few hit shows.

04-30-2009, 08:58 PM	#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	'Chuck' is Voted th Bubble Show Most Wanted to be Saved in 12th Annual USA Today Poll Fans don't want NBC to chuck Chuck. The spy series was the top pick among 21 "on the bubble" between renewal and cancellation in USA TODAY's 12th annual Save Our Shows poll; 54% favored a third season. All told, more than 43,000 fans cast their votes during the 10-day online poll, up sharply from last year, when the strike-shortened season sparked renewals of many borderline series. Chuck's poll popularity is consistent with previous support for genre shows. It has "everything your inner geek needs to survive," says fan Phil Rayser of Columbia, S.C. "There's just the right mix of action, comedy (and) romance." But though Chuck has gained supporters within NBC, its return is far from certain. Despite a fan-led campaign on Twitter and at sponsor Subway sandwich shops — "it's the show that people have rallied behind this year," says executive producer Josh Schwartz — Monday's season finale got no ratings lift, scoring a modest 6 million viewers. Some fans' picks reflect troubled times. "I especially enjoy shows like Castle and Chuck because they are lighthearted and interesting enough to take me out of my own worries," says Angie Meck of Carlisle, Pa. "I can't watch heavy dramas and sleep soundly." ABC's Scrubs, which has a "series finale" set to air in May, is again in contention, especially if star Zach Braff agrees to return for some episodes; a third of poll respondents want it back. But cost will have a much bigger impact on survival chances for Scrubs and My Name Is Earl, among others. http://www.usatoday.com/life/televis...s_N.htm?csp=34
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claret Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 06, 2008 Posts: 54	If they hadn't scheduled it against DWTS and Big Bang Theory, it would be getting the ratings it should!