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JamesG · 10-27-2012, 03:04 PM

TV Ratings: "Mockingbird Lane" Gets a Decent Premiere
10/27/2012
by Michael O'Connell

The pilot of the network's "Munsters" reboot, repurposed as a Halloween special, was watched by 5.44 million viewers and brought in a solid 1.5 rating with adults 18-49 at 8 p.m.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...ne-gets-383660

AB · 10-27-2012, 03:49 PM

I recorded it & watched it a few minutes ago. It sure is different & darker from the original show, it reminds me of Pushing Daisies & Reaper.

TJL · 10-27-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AB

I recorded it & watched it a few minutes ago. It sure is different & darker from the original show, it reminds me of Pushing Daisies & Reaper.

That's no coincidence, Mockngbird Lane was written by Bryan Fuller, who created Pushing Daisies.

I liked Mockingbird Lane. It was dark and a little twisted, but very witty.
The cast was very good, especially Eddie Izzard as Grandpa Munster.

It's too bad the chances of them making it into a series are slim to none. But it was nice of them to show the pilot.

pattersonpat · 10-27-2012, 04:44 PM

It was DECENT, but third in its slot and didn't even win the 18-49 demo... I liked it. I tweeted during it, making sure to wrack up the #MockingbirdLane hash-tag and keep posting positive notes. While it's unlikely to make a huge difference, things like social media response, critical response, and DVR response can be factors (though minimal compared to the cost-benefit analysis of ratings-to-cost -- and Mockingbird Lane was expensive).

robyrob · 10-27-2012, 07:21 PM

we watched it - as a standalone show it would have been alright, although the plot/pacing was a little disjointed.

- as a "remake" or a "reboot" it didn't really cut it; I wouldn't think any Munsters fan would have been very happy with it.

Topanga96 · 10-27-2012, 10:46 PM

I missed it. Does anyone know if it will be rebroadcast?

lucyandethel · 10-28-2012, 12:21 AM

I watched "Mockingbird Lane" last night and frankly, I liked it. Bear in mind a whopping $10 million was spent on the pilot. That is a lot of money for a pilot. I suspect if it were to go to series there would be a sizable reduction in the budget, meaning a lot of effects would have to be sacrificed.

Based on the ratings, it will be a toss-up if NBC green lights a series. I would say no, but who knows. It was a little macabre for my taste, but in a world of "True Blood" and "Walking Dead", it is no surprise they tilted towards that rather than slapstick humor.

I still am unsure about the casting of Jerry O'Connell and Portia de Rossi. Grandpa, Marilyn and Eddie were great.

If they can turn it into a 30-minute more of a "sitcom" style then I think it will go. But a one-hour show with lots of effects, I just don't think NBC will cough up the dough. Maybe HBO or one of the cable channels will give it more of a chance.

comedyfreak · 11-01-2012, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Topanga96

I missed it. Does anyone know if it will be rebroadcast?

Me too

I'm going to see if I can see it through NBC.com

gilligan fanatic · 11-01-2012, 06:24 AM

See if you can watch it on demand. I have Cox Cable and they have a thing called My Primetime and it has recent airings on demand for a week.

comedyfreak · 11-02-2012, 07:15 AM

I have Dish Net and it doesn't offer on demand.

Yong Fang · 11-23-2012, 09:50 AM

I thought it was a decent reboot of the characters, although the pilot story sort of disappointed me and got silly/stupid in the end. probbaly this is a bad idea and it ran its course.

shotzette · 11-30-2012, 08:39 PM

I just watched Mockingbird Lane on youtube, and found it very enjoyable. I hope that NBC picks this show up. I know it's a reboot and a big departure from the original series (which I loved), but I like the new twist.

kclj520 · 12-15-2015, 10:37 AM

Never saw it, but heard about it....did it only pilot, or were there more episodes?

Jack Gomez · 03-05-2016, 06:39 PM

It was only the one episode. I really enjoyed it and wish it was picked up as a series. Bryan Singer from the X-Men movies was the director.

10-27-2012, 03:04 PM	#1
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10-27-2012, 07:21 PM	#5
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10-27-2012, 03:49 PM	#2
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	I recorded it & watched it a few minutes ago. It sure is different & darker from the original show, it reminds me of Pushing Daisies & Reaper.

10-27-2012, 04:44 PM	#4
pattersonpat Member Forum Cub Join Date: Sep 23, 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 2	It was DECENT, but third in its slot and didn't even win the 18-49 demo... I liked it. I tweeted during it, making sure to wrack up the #MockingbirdLane hash-tag and keep posting positive notes. While it's unlikely to make a huge difference, things like social media response, critical response, and DVR response can be factors (though minimal compared to the cost-benefit analysis of ratings-to-cost -- and Mockingbird Lane was expensive).

10-28-2012, 12:21 AM	#7
lucyandethel Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 18, 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 435	I watched "Mockingbird Lane" last night and frankly, I liked it. Bear in mind a whopping $10 million was spent on the pilot. That is a lot of money for a pilot. I suspect if it were to go to series there would be a sizable reduction in the budget, meaning a lot of effects would have to be sacrificed. Based on the ratings, it will be a toss-up if NBC green lights a series. I would say no, but who knows. It was a little macabre for my taste, but in a world of "True Blood" and "Walking Dead", it is no surprise they tilted towards that rather than slapstick humor. I still am unsure about the casting of Jerry O'Connell and Portia de Rossi. Grandpa, Marilyn and Eddie were great. If they can turn it into a 30-minute more of a "sitcom" style then I think it will go. But a one-hour show with lots of effects, I just don't think NBC will cough up the dough. Maybe HBO or one of the cable channels will give it more of a chance.

11-02-2012, 07:15 AM	#10
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Star Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,061	I have Dish Net and it doesn't offer on demand.

11-23-2012, 09:50 AM	#11
Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,072	I thought it was a decent reboot of the characters, although the pilot story sort of disappointed me and got silly/stupid in the end. probbaly this is a bad idea and it ran its course.

11-30-2012, 08:39 PM	#12
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	I just watched Mockingbird Lane on youtube, and found it very enjoyable. I hope that NBC picks this show up. I know it's a reboot and a big departure from the original series (which I loved), but I like the new twist.

12-15-2015, 10:37 AM	#13
kclj520 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 15, 2015 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 80	Never saw it, but heard about it....did it only pilot, or were there more episodes?

03-05-2016, 06:39 PM	#14
Jack Gomez Felipe's son Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 18, 2003 Posts: 614	It was only the one episode. I really enjoyed it and wish it was picked up as a series. Bryan Singer from the X-Men movies was the director.