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Jericho - Great TV Show!

Article by Joe6pack.

Source: MySpinZone.net.

Did you guys see that show Jericho last season? Great show showing a small town surviving a wide spread terrorist nuke strike in the US. The show is filled with political intrigue. Who attacked the country, was it domestic or foreign terrorists, a military coup, China, Iran, or something else?

The show was (and still is) great. But it was canceled at the end of the season. But with the help of some loyal fans, CBS was convinced to bring it back. If you haven't seen it, go check out all the past episodes online for free! And then get read to check out the new season in Jan...

posted @ Wednesday, October 31, 2007 2:55 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings for Tuesday, 10/30

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

It’s heartening after all these years that over 11 million still will turn into watch It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown - still sporting one of my favorite lines in the entire history of television, “I got a rock.”

House, which I’ve watched about 35 episodes of in the last week is killing in the youth demo. CBS has way more viewers than NBC, but for the night, they tied in the 18-49 demo, and that’s with NBC airing a rerun of Law & Order: SVU (a Gorman favorite) allowing Boston Legal (another Seidman favorite) to capture a rare timeslot win.

posted @ Wednesday, October 31, 2007 2:51 PM by Old Man Oliver

CBS and Social Media

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Central.

While we’re unleashing our lawyers on social networks with slips of paper with big words like “copyright infringement”, we’re also taking in huge new audiences on air and online — social media is actually helping our bottom line. How much? In one major broadcaster’s case, an additional 200,000 viewers in just one month. That company even let their growth secret out of the bag, “YouTube has brought a significant new audience of viewers to each broadcast.” Naughty CBS! They shouldn’t go running their mouths like that.

posted @ Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:13 PM by Old Man Oliver

Hey Nielsen TV Blogger Winners

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

Thank you to all who voted, Myles at Cultural Learnings, and Hey Nielsen.

Hey Nielsen Blog Contest Winners:

FIRST PLACE
Jericho Monster

Second Place
Cultural Learnings

posted @ Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:19 PM by Old Man Oliver

Confessions of a Jericho Fan

Review by Reihan Salam.

Source: Slate.com.

Future historians of pop detritus will spend countless hours poring over old episodes of Lost, the challenging, intricate action-drama that briefly promised to transform network television for the better. Its genre-defying debut in 2004 marked a cultural watershed, and its massive early success forced every other network to react. And so, one can only assume, some genius at CBS figured, "Why don't we take Lost and set it in small-town Kansas! Better still, why don't we save some money and give it production values that make the show look like early MacGyver?" The result of this inspired musing was Jericho, a post-apocalyptic soap opera that's just been released on DVD.

posted @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 2:09 PM by Old Man Oliver

Ulrich Proud of 'Jericho's' Success

Article by Lisa Claustro.

Source: Buddy TV.

Fans of CBS' Jericho have been anxiously awaiting the show's return to the small screen, and although no definite date has been set, they can rest assured that the cast and crew have been hard at work to ensure the series will not only keep its small but loyal fan base, but increase their viewer count as well.

posted @ Tuesday, October 30, 2007 2:08 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings for Monday, 10/29

Posted by Robert Siedman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

Dancing with the Stars is the top show, and Samantha Who? is the top comedy. A good night for ABC. Heroes is still strong with the 18-49 crowd but Chuck did nothing to improve it’s status and Journeyman is hurting bigtime — perhaps they could do a show where Dan travels back to earlier in 2007 and convinces the NBC brass to produce better scripts.

posted @ Tuesday, October 30, 2007 2:05 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Monster Wins Hey! Nielsen's "Top TV Blog" Contest

Article by staff.

Source: Nielsen Media Research.

Jericho Monster (jerichomonster.blogspot.com) is the winner of Hey! Nielsen's "Top TV Blog" contest, The Nielsen Company announced today. Hey! Nielsen, the company's new social networking website for entertainment enthusiasts, conducted the contest among its members from Date to Date. Altogether members of the Hey! Nielsen community (heyNielsen.com) voted for over 80 blogs that focus on television in the US and Canada.

posted @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 3:49 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: Tassler, Strike and Nuts

Posted by jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

Links on CBS taking risks, writer's strike and a nuts blog.

posted @ Tuesday, October 30, 2007 1:56 AM by Old Man Oliver

Spoiler Chat: Pushing Daisies, with Special Guest Star Bryan Fuller!

Article by Kristin Dos Santos.

Source: Watch with Kristin.

Down in the apolier comments is a note that according to sources CBS is looking at 8 p.m. Sunday for Jericho.

posted @ Tuesday, October 30, 2007 9:37 PM by Old Man Oliver

"Hey Nielsen" What About the Books?

Posted by Personanondata.

Source: personanondata.blogsport.com.

Nielsen is capturing the true voice of the consumer with the launch of their new “Hey Nielsen” social networking website. Designed to capture consumers immediate reactions to television, movie and music programming, the site launched in beta a few weeks ago. Nielsen is the market researcher most responsible for what we end up watching, listening to and going to see. They are not necessarily responsible for what we read however, but more on that later. Nielsen hopes that the Hey Nielsen site becomes the social monitor for all pop culture although my initial experimentation with the site seems to indicate that most people are focused on television.

posted @ Monday, October 29, 2007 1:27 PM by Old Man Oliver

CBS' Risk Taking Tanks

Article by A. J. Frutkin.

Source: Mediawwek.

On the strength of its returning series, CBS remains first among the broadcast networks in total viewers this season. But the net's new shows have underperformed, contributing to a third-place standing among adults 18-49.

Whatever makes air next season, Tassler said, an increasingly fractured media pie may demand that all broadcasters come up with new methods of measurement. Between online streaming and increased DVR penetration bleeding off live TV viewers, she added, "I think we really need to examine—and redefine—what is a good number."

posted @ Monday, October 29, 2007 12:52 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings for Sunday, 10/28

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

As predicted the ratings for last night’s game were higher than Saturday’s, but the Red Sox win the World Series in a boring four game sweep. While not optimal for Fox, Red Sox Nation didn’t care and tuned in anyway . The CBS and ABC lineups held up pretty well.

posted @ Monday, October 29, 2007 12:44 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: Scavenger Hunt

Article by Jericho SAved.

Source: Jericho Central.

Scavenger Hunts are a fun thing to do at this time of year and unless I'm mistaken, Jericho Rangers like to have fun!

posted @ Sunday, October 28, 2007 9:02 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: Still Digging

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

Many, many thanks to Terocious!!!!!!!!

Jericho Digg Day Articles!!!!!

It's not too late to Digg all these.

posted @ Sunday, October 28, 2007 9:10 PM by Old Man Oliver

Everybody Should Digg Jericho

Article by unknown.

Source: Randomness Blog.

So, if you haven’t heard about the CBS show Jericho, then you must be living on an island, because it is one of the best shows on television.It takes place in the small town of Jericho, kansas. There is a nuclear attack on the United States. Imagine a nuclear 9/11 happening in the ~15 biggest cities in the US, all in the same day.

As a result, the United States is basically shut down and communities have to suddenly find a way to survive on what they have locally. No electricity. Little gas. Very little food. Nobody knows if the President, Congress, Governors are still alive. Chaos.

posted @ Sunday, October 28, 2007 8:29 PM by Old Man Oliver

Will Work For Jericho, Will CBS?

Article by terocious.

Source: Jericho Junction.

On May 19th the blog Your Entertainment Now trumpeted “The Save Jericho Campaign Gets Positive Response from CBS”. That post received 143 comments from Jericho Fans Saying that “positive” was not good enough. Three weeks later Newsvine.com was calling Jericho saved.

The Campaign to save the CBS television program “Jericho” was an unprecedented social networking success. The people spoke. The Network Listened and Jericho flourished, Right?

posted @ Sunday, October 28, 2007 1:22 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings for Saturday, 10/27

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

The World Series Game 3 wins the night.

posted @ Sunday, October 28, 2007 1:16 PM by Old Man Oliver

Guiding Principles for the Return of CBS’ “Jericho”

Article by Myles McNutt.

Source: Cutural Learnings.

Perhaps proving I'm forever incapable of forgetting about Jericho, my mind immediately turned to what I would write for today, Jericho Digg Day. Terocious at Jericho Junction was kind enough to organize this, and I wanted to provide something with real value for Jericho fans to think about. As a result, I have decided to craft a series of guiding principles that CBS and fans should follow when Jericho finally returns to television at some point in the next number of months. I believe that, if these guidelines are followed, the show has a great chance of success, and that the fans have the potential to get the 3rd season they deserve.

posted @ Sunday, October 28, 2007 3:02 AM by Old Man Oliver

Digg Day For Jericho

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Central.

Terocious says:

Tomorrow is Digg Day. I will get things started at 8AM EST over On the CBS Board. We have some really great folks coming up with original Content for your Digging pleasure. It should be both informative and fun. Hope to see you there.

posted @ Saturday, October 27, 2007 9:12 PM by Old Man Oliver

Blog for Hope: Winners

Recap by Jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Allley.

On Sept. 27, BlogCatalog became the first social network to ask its members to collectively call for an End To Abuse. On thousands of blogs all over the world on the same day, BlogCatalog members and other bloggers did.

Second Place — Barbara Sweat (Jane), Jericho Monster

posted @ Saturday, October 27, 2007 9:27 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Rangers of the week....

Posted by Shaun Daily.

Source: Jericho Fan Central.

The firefighters and other emergency personnel... that risked and are still risking their lives to put out those awful fires that have scorched most of southern California.

posted @ Saturday, October 27, 2007 1:30 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings for Friday, 10/26

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

CBS won this ho-hum (in terms of number of viewers) night of television. Women’s Murder Club vs. Moonlight is turning into an interesting competition with the hot maturing policewomen having more viewers than the metrosexual vampire - but the metrosexual vampire won the 18-49 demo. Fox’s Next Great American Band is not resonating with viewers and The CW spends a night out of the cellar.

posted @ Saturday, October 27, 2007 1:24 PM by Old Man Oliver

Do You Want to Watch Season2 of Jericho?

Created by LisiBee.

Source: YouTube.

YouTube video created as a teaser for the second season of Jericho on CBS. The video contains highlights from Season One, and is set to Franz Ferdinand's "Do You Want To".

posted @ Sunday, October 28, 2007 2:56 AM by Old Man Oliver

Alicia Coppola Talks 'Jericho,' which Still Awaits its Airdate

Article by Rosario Santiago.

Source: Buddy TV.

When CBS pulled the plug on the musical drama, Viva Laughlin, after abysmal ratings following its first two installments, many followers of CBS' returning Jericho hoped that the Skeet Ulrich-led piece would finally air as its replacement. After all, didn't its producers say that timing is of the essence if Jericho is to gain enough strength and momentum to show the network it is worthy of a full second season?

In any case, The Amazing Race is filling the void left by Viva Laughlin and Jericho, which has finished filming its seven episodes, continues to await its airdate. In the meantime, here's a nice little interview with one of Jericho's stars, Alicia Coppola, who spoke to Jericho on CBS.

posted @ Friday, January 25, 2008 2:04 AM by Mac

Jericho: How to Digg

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

Jericho Digg Day- Oct. 28th

Why is Digg so important to Jericho?

Once a submission has earned a critical mass of Diggs, it becomes “popular” and jumps to the homepage in its category. If it becomes one of the most popular, it qualifies as a “Top 10”. If a submission doesn't receive enough Diggs within a certain time period, it eventually falls out of the “Upcoming” section.
The system only works when users actively participate on a large scale, so make sure to do your part and Digg content that matters to you!

Basically, the more Diggs a Jericho article gets the more people who will see it. I'm not talking about 10, 50, or even 100 Diggs-we need thousands. Do you want CBS to stand up and notice us again? Do you want to support the cast and crew of Jericho? Do you want more viewers? Here's a simple way to do all that and more.

posted @ Friday, October 26, 2007 10:45 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Fans: No Marketers??

Article by jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

Forgive my small rant today but I feel I have to say it. Did you Jericho fans know that we are not marketers ?

posted @ Friday, October 26, 2007 10:52 PM by Old Man Oliver

Federal mediator called in for WGA contract talks

Article by Carl DiOrio.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter.

With the contentious contract talks between the WGA and studio reps approaching the 11th hour, the parties have decided to bring in a federal mediator for their next session

posted @ Friday, October 26, 2007 10:58 PM by Old Man Oliver

Monster Fan of the Week - Briarpatch

Post by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

The Monster Fan of the Week is Briarpatch/Charlene.

Charlene is a Jericho fan and genuinely nice person. She does a lot for Jericho and never seeks thanks or recognition.

posted @ Friday, October 26, 2007 10:41 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings for Thursday, 10/25

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

Fox won both the viewer and 18-49 demo last night on the strength of averaging 15.64 million for the whole evening’s primetime block. While Grey’s Anatomy averaged more viewers (17.95) it was only for one hour, and not all three. Big Shots and 30 Rock continue to suffer while and Scrubs has a weak debut in its final season.

posted @ Friday, October 26, 2007 1:57 PM by Old Man Oliver

Getting Jericho noticed

Posted by Amy Vernon.

Source: Remote Access.

Jericho fans have united (so what else is new?) for the first official Jericho Digg Day, which will take place Sunday.

What does Digging do? The short answer is that it basically is a way for folks to help others find articles of interest. As more people “Digg” an article, it rises to the top of the pack at Digg.com (here’s the site’s “about us.”)

posted @ Saturday, October 27, 2007 1:27 PM by Old Man Oliver

A Monster Fan Interview: The Jericho Bulletin

Interview by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.
Trothaar/Teresa blogs Jericho at The Jericho Bulletin. The Bulletin was one of the first blogs I read after Jericho was cancelled.

What I like best is that Teresa is not afraid to speak her mind about any subject. For example:

"CBS should stop being so cheap and PAY for the marketing and advertising it needs to promote Jericho properly, instead of needling the fans to provide more FREE STUFF for this multi-BILLION-DOLLAR corporation."

posted @ Thursday, October 25, 2007 10:58 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Fans: Guts and Brilliance

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

Hey Jericho Fans!!!! Here's a way to get CBS to pay attention. I nominated Jericho fans and more nominations couldn't hurt.

Who showed guts this year? Jericho fans!

Who executed with overall brilliance? Jericho fans!

posted @ Thursday, October 25, 2007 11:13 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings for Wednesday, 10/24

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

Game one of the World Series between the Rockies and the Red Sox won the night with 16.87m viewers during primetime. Pushing Daisies seems to be holding up OK, and Private Practice is holding steady while the Bionic Woman continues to lose viewers. Criminal Minds and CSI: NY are potent for CBS.

posted @ Thursday, October 25, 2007 12:10 PM by Old Man Oliver

Actors get WGA ground rules

Article by Carl DiOrio.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter.

Despite its support for the WGA in contract talks with studios, SAG leadership wants members to know that they can continue to go to acting auditions.

The WGA resumes negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers Thursday morning, and talks are expected to continue at least until the guild's film and TV contract expires Wednesday

posted @ Friday, October 26, 2007 4:53 AM by Old Man Oliver

CBS: Got Nuts?

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

Let the fans do the promoting. That seems to be the mindset of CBS executives when it comes to promoting Jericho.

posted @ Thursday, October 25, 2007 1:26 AM by Old Man Oliver

Tracking Ads: Google & Nielsen

Article by Rich Becker.

Source: Copywrite, Ink.

The shortcomings of the rating system as offered by Nielsen Media Research has become a popular target for television fans. And for good reason. However, if there is one thing Nielsen has been doing right, it is listening to consumers.

Recently, they told networks that they would no longer combine two airings of the same show. And, they are allowing longer time periods to count DVR viewers, which has increased some show's ratings as much as five percent. Both moves came out of public outcry.

posted @ Wednesday, October 24, 2007 2:20 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho~Cast interview with Alicia Coppola -~ Mimi Clark

Interview by Kystorms.

Source: Jericho~On~CBS.

As some of you may know, my absolute favorite couple on Jericho is Stanley and Mimi, hands down this couple is so adorable and so full of love for each other. The quips, the real respect is so touching to me and so many fans.

I am thrilled beyond belief to have had this awesome opportunity to have done this interview with Ms Coppola, I still can not believe it's real! I am deeply honored to have this memory.

I am so excited to know that my favorite couple of all time will be back soon in Season Two!

posted @ Wednesday, October 24, 2007 1:12 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings for Tuesday, 10/23

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

Fox wins both viewers and 18-49 demo. After that it’s mixed. NBC was 4th in viewers but second in 18-49. CBS, second in viewers but next to last in the 18-49.

My new favorite show, “House” beats the “So Long, Mark Cuban” episode of Dancing with the Stars at 9pm. NCIS wins the 8pm slot and Law & Order SVU takes 10pm. Cane continues to struggle. Reaper nets over 2.5 million viewers, but barely.

posted @ Wednesday, October 24, 2007 12:48 PM by Old Man Oliver

A Brief Hey! Nielsen Update

Articel by Myles McNutt.

Source: Cultural Learnings.

I might get to Pushing Daisies tonight, but it’s a hectic week and I don’t have all that much to say about the episode. What I want to focus on instead is an email I just got from Steve at Hey! Nielsen. After our Sound Off! Week came to a bit of an abrupt end when I pretty much ran out of time, I didn’t get a chance to properly address some issues. One of these was just how fantastic they are about making changes to their system to better reflect actual activity.

posted @ Friday, October 26, 2007 4:43 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Monster scores again

Article by Amy Vernon.

Source: Remote Access.

Once again, Jericho Monster scores a couple of fabulous interviews with two Jericho hotshots: Robert and Darcy Hawkins.

I’m a bit behind on this. Jane posted the interviews last week, but the past couple weeks have been kinda nutsy-cuckoo so I slipped a bit.

posted @ Thursday, October 25, 2007 1:09 AM by Old Man Oliver

Viewers' shifting habits redefine 'TV hit'

Article by Gary Levin.

Source: USA Today.

In the new world we live in, that kind of cultural permeation — the awareness that's greater than the numbers indicate — speaks to the potential for growth of the show," says Gossip executive producer Josh Schwartz. It suggests that "people are watching, maybe in non-traditional ways."

The 'Jericho' model

The pattern followed last year's surprise resurrection of CBS drama Jericho, which was granted a seven-episode reprieve (due early next year). In a campaign to save the show, dedicated fans sent cartons of nuts to network executives — who were nonetheless more impressed by the 5.3 million episodes that were streamed online.

In making decisions on which shows to renew or cancel, "you have to consider what's on these other platforms," says CBS Paramount Television chief Nancy Tellem. "We're trying to reach as many viewers as we can, no matter how it comes in. The frustration is making sure all of it gets counted."

posted @ Wednesday, October 24, 2007 12:20 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: United We Stand

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: JerichoCentral.

Quotes the article from the TV Guide.

What do you think? Did CBS intend to give us only 7 episodes? If all our questions will be answered where is the reason for a Season 3? Is this why CBS is not promoting or contacting us?

Even if Jericho moves to another network what will the story be?

We should all stop and think long and hard about what our plan is if CBS cancels Jericho again.

posted @ Tuesday, October 23, 2007 8:10 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho on Nielsen Survey Question

Posted by paikeingel on IMDB board, link posted by classictvnut at the CBS board.

I belong to a survey group for Nielsen. In the last month, they have sent 14 surveys about new shows this season. Well, today's survey had an interesting series of questions.

They asked if I had heard about a show that was canceled and which was renewed after fans fought back. DUH!! And, if I knew the show's name . . . Well, after a few more questions, I got this :

"Please indicate which of the following programs you would be most likely to watch on Sunday evenings at 8PM (7PM Pacific and Mountain Time).

A. Life Is Wild on the CW
B. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on ABC
C. Jericho on CBS
D. The Simpsons and King of the Hill on Fox
E. NFL Football on NBC
F. Something else
G. I will not watch TV at that time"

I know CBS uses data through these surveys, because I was recruited to take these surveys at a testing location solely for CBS. So, it looks like they're testing to see if Sundays at 7/8 PM will work.

So, Jericho fans . . . would this be a good time?

If this is the case, I could see this being a good time. I don't know anything about Life is Wild. It seems like some Jericho fans would be the same ones who would watch Extreme Makeover. I can't see Simpson/King of the Hill or Football interfering. Am I wrong though? Perhaps I'm not totally in touch with the Jericho demographic. I would just like to see it not interfere with Desperate Housewives (though I think that show is losing viewers with each year).

posted @ Tuesday, October 23, 2007 9:58 PM by Old Man Oliver

Could The Strike Help Jericho?

Article by Paul William Tenny.

Source: Mediapundit.

That's my thought after pondering for a moment where we find ourselves. SyFy Portal is speculating that CBS may fill the time slot recently vacated by the recently canceled Viva Laughlin, after they spin up some press and get the machine moving. For the time being, they'll fill that hole with reruns of other programs currently producing new episodes such as CSI and some reality garbage.

posted @ Tuesday, October 23, 2007 6:30 PM by Old Man Oliver

CBS Partners with Medio to Integrate Mobile Search and Search Advertising into CBS Mobile Websites

Article by staff.

Source: Press release from Medio.

“CBS has great insight into mobile consumption from their audience and clear vision for extending brand loyalty beyond CBS’ outdoor, television and online media entities. We’re excited to partner with CBS on creating a standard for what consumers should expect from a mobile experience,” said Brian Lent, Chief Executive Officer for Medio Systems. “Medio understands the nuances of a mobile experience, and how it’s drastically different than performing a search on a PC. Not only do users want quick access to answers or content in the fewest number of clicks, they also want relevant content that is optimized for their phone’s screen. We look forward to delivering this to the CBS Mobile audience.”

posted @ Tuesday, October 23, 2007 3:56 PM by Old Man Oliver

Interview with Michael Gaston - Gray Anderson ~ Jericho

Interview by Kystorms.

Source: Jericho~On~CBS.

Mr Gaston I am so thrilled to be able to do this interview with you. Your portrayal of Gray Anderson is astounding, Gray drove me nuts so many times during Season One! I would like to thank you for bringing us such a awesome character.

posted @ Tuesday, October 23, 2007 3:52 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings for Monday, 10/22

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

CSI: Miami is hot at 10pm. Heroes doesn’t win the 18-49 demo for its slot. Things seem to be looking up for Kaley C. and crew at the Big Bang. Mark Cuban plays the nerd card (complete with taped glasses for his dance) but that doesn’t top Marie O. dropping to the floor like a rock. Speaking of dropping like a rock — not looking good for Journeyman

posted @ Tuesday, October 23, 2007 2:09 PM by Old Man Oliver

The Main Line

Posted for terocious.

Source: Jericho Junction.

Sunday, October 28th is Digg Day!!!

posted @ Friday, October 26, 2007 4:11 AM by Old Man Oliver

Fan Campaigns: Firefly

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

Firefly premiered in the United States and Canada on the FOX network on September 20, 2002. It was cancelled after only eleven of the fourteen produced episodes were aired. Despite the series' relatively short life span, it received strong sales when it was released on DVD, and has impressive fan support campaigns.

posted @ Tuesday, October 23, 2007 12:25 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho, Viva Laughlin, and Writer's Strike

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Central.

Jericho, Viva Laughlin, and Writer's Strike--today's recaps.

posted @ Tuesday, October 23, 2007 12:23 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho 2008?

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

Recap of the new's on the CBS schedule changes announced yesterday.

posted @ Monday, October 22, 2007 11:44 PM by Old Man Oliver

CBS, Comcast officials stress embrace of Internet

Article by Paul Krill.

Source: Computer World.

Representatives of older and new media companies detailed their embraces of the Internet Friday at the Web 2.0 Summit conference in San Francisco, with supposed old-line companies emphasizing opportunities and dismissing any threats to longstanding business models.

Executives from CBS, Comcast, Joost and Current participated in panel sessions on media operations and the Internet. While the Internet might be seen as potentially taking viewers away from traditional broadcast and cable television, panelists noted that TV viewership still accounts for several hours per person daily and continues on its 30-year trend upward.

posted @ Monday, October 22, 2007 10:58 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho - Exclusive First Look

Photos by Patrick Wymore, Cliff Lipson, and Mitchell Haddad.

Source: TVGuide.com.

Posted by katesj2 on the CBS board.

In a scene from the first episode, "Reconstruction", Jake (Skeet Ulrich) and Colonel Hoffman (Esai Morales) have much to discuss.

These are the photos that appear in the October 29th issue of TV Guide.

posted @ Monday, October 22, 2007 7:07 PM by Old Man Oliver

Is CBS Dropping Viva Laughlin?

Article by staff.

Source: TVGuide.com.

Posted by gl9east on the CBS Board.

Viva Laughlin has crapped out. After scoring a minuscule 1.2 rating in the 18-to-49 demographic for its premiere on Sunday, CBS is getting ready to pull the plug on its musical drama after only two episodes. An announcement is expected as soon as Monday afternoon.

The Amazing Race is the most likely candidate to take over the 8 pm slot on November 4. While CBS has new episodes of Jericho ready to go, the network is leaning toward launching it later this season rather than use it as a Laughlin replacement.

posted @ Monday, October 22, 2007 6:00 PM by Old Man Oliver

CBS Could Be Readying 'Jericho' For Halloween

Article by Michael Hinman.

Source: SyFy Portal.

Following what could be described as a CW-quality audience, CBS looks to be readying to pull the plug from its new show "Viva Laughlin," making it the network's first casualty of the season.

So what will replace it? "The Amazing Race"? Most likely. But there's still a chance -- even a slight one -- that CBS could be gearing "Jericho" up for a debut that may happen in weeks rather than months.

posted @ Monday, October 22, 2007 5:49 PM by Old Man Oliver

Beyond Nielsen TV Ratings - TV Viewing Statistics From Non-Nielsen Places

Posted by Brent Evans.

Source: Brent Evans Geek Tonic.

Nielsen, TIVO and Snapstream Media. One of those three names is well known for tracking television viewership, but the other two: TIVO and Snapstream Media (the makers of the Beyond TV DVR software) are not as well known in this realm, but offer a more transparent and relatively useful snapshot of what Television Viewers like you and I are watching on TV.

posted @ Monday, October 22, 2007 5:01 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings for Sunday, 10/21

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

America loves game sevens — and the Red Sox too. The Housewives hold their own though and win the 18-49 demo for their hour. Things look bad for Viva Laughlin.

posted @ Monday, October 22, 2007 4:46 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Season 2 Photos

Posted by DarkUFO on CBS Message Baord.

Source: Spoiler TV-jericho.blogspot, who credited TV Guide.

Thanks to Susan for photos. Here are some of the first images from Season 2. We are hoping to have more very soon.

posted @ Monday, October 22, 2007 2:55 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Article in TV Guide

Article by Stephen Battaglio.

Source: TV Guide.

Issue: Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2007.

Jericho #1 in Top 10 Stories, page 10 (full page article with four photos).

"The wait will soon be over for Jericho fans. Expect the drama about America's favorite post-nuclear holocaust survivors to return to CBS by January, says executive producer Carol Barbee. The story planned for a full second season has been packed into the seven episodes ordered by the network and Barbee promises they won't dissapoint those looking for answers about the nuclear attack. "By the end, you'll know who did this, why they did this, what their plan is and who is gong to prevail," she says. The action picks up with Jake Green (Skeet Ulrich) looking to seek revenge on Constantino for having killed his father. But Jake will have a new nemesis in Major Beck (Easi Morales), who has been sent by the new government in Cheyenne to put an end to the feud with New Bern. "It's about who is going to control the town," Barbee says. "Beck or Jake." This means war!"

posted @ Monday, October 22, 2007 1:04 PM by Old Man Oliver

CBS's New Face

Source: CBS.com

Have you seen the alpha site for CBS's new look?

There is a wall of vidoes on the front page and Jericho has several videos on display.

posted @ Monday, October 22, 2007 2:30 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho - The First Season on DVD

Review by staff.

Source: Canmag.

Jericho is one of those shows that most people either love or hate. Once axed by NBC, a large uprising of protest by die-hard fans convinced network executives to bring the show back for another season. This DVD is a tribute to those fans.

posted @ Tuesday, October 23, 2007 1:04 AM by Old Man Oliver

Monster Guest Blogger: Nightbird

Article by Nightbird.

Source: Jericho Monster.

I've been drowning in problems in recent times in my life. I could have simply stopped functioning because of it, because it was just too much. But I had learned a simple survival trick.

What can I do that will change things TODAY?

posted @ Monday, October 22, 2007 12:33 AM by Old Man Oliver

Ask Margie and Edna

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

More questions for Margie and Edna.

posted @ Monday, October 22, 2007 12:28 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: Call To Action

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Central.

Rich at Copywrite Ink has presented an idea for Jericho Rangers to create a fan produced ad. I'm no artist but there are some out there who can do this.

posted @ Monday, October 22, 2007 12:24 AM by Old Man Oliver

DVD Review: Jericho - The First Season

Article by Cara de Pescado.

Source: Blockcritics Magazine.

I was hooked on Jericho from the first commercial I saw. I made it a point to make room for the show in my appointment TV watching. I easily watched each episode at least twice. The show is far from being cheery, yet it still holds onto a glimmer of hope. It also makes you think about what life would really be like in such a situation.

posted @ Sunday, October 21, 2007 6:44 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings for Saturday, 10/20

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

It’s a big night for Fox, and if the Red Sox win tonight, it will raise hopes (and expectations) for World Series ratings. CBS has some success with 48 Hours Mystery, ABC’s College Football, didn’t have much steam and everything else was reruns. On to the shows:.

posted @ Sunday, October 21, 2007 12:21 PM by Old Man Oliver

Stop acting like a child!

Article by Doug Elfman.

Source: Chicago Sun-Times.

Critic's review of Kid Nation.

posted @ Sunday, October 21, 2007 12:12 PM by Old Man Oliver

ESPN, CBS engage in battle of the click

Article by Steve Wiseman.

Source: The State.

Article about which sport website draw the most viewers. Article points out that CBS's websites are rated and they know how many visitors each site gets.

"CBS Corporation’s Websites are an eclectic group that includes CBS.com, CBSnews.com, ETonline.com (entertainment news) and StarTrek.com. So the fact that CBS’s sites drew 30.1 million unique visitors in September to rank No. 17 in the comScore Media Matrix top 50 . . . "

Please don't forget to visit the CBS Jericho website!

posted @ Sunday, October 21, 2007 12:09 PM by Old Man Oliver

CBS series enters virtual world

Article by Bill Carter.

Source: The News Tribune.

Article about the CSI: NY plot in which a character goes into "Second Life".

"CBS executives, aware of their need to attract a younger generation of viewers interested in interacting with television rather than just watching it, hatched the notion of a story line that involves Second Life, the virtual world in which members create fantasy characters for themselves – known as avatars – and engage in simulated adventures in a highly stylized animated environment populated by other enthusiasts."

posted @ Sunday, October 21, 2007 12:02 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: Digg Than and Now

Posted by jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

Many thanks to Terocious for posting the following on the CBS board. I agree wholeheartedly!!

How pathetic that we all say we love Jericho and the outstanding cast and crew yet April gets 22 Diggs and Lennie gets 30. This is embarrassing! It looks like there aren't enough fans to come up with more Diggs than this.

posted @ Saturday, October 20, 2007 11:19 PM by Old Man Oliver

Raising Neptune: Veronica Mars Fans

Article by Rich Becker.

Souce: Copywrite Ink.

A comparison of the Save Veronica Mars campaign and the Save Jericho campaign.

posted @ Saturday, October 20, 2007 11:29 PM by Old Man Oliver

Good Grief

Article by Gerry Caravan.

Source: Gerry Caravan Blogspot.

The last few weeks we've been Netflixing Jericho, the canceled / saved / soon-to-be-canceled-again post-apocalyptic drama from CBS. Like Lost and Heroes before it, the show functions in many ways as a testament to the greatness of HBO—what would have been a fantastic twelve-episode cable series is merely pleasantly diverting on a network.

posted @ Saturday, October 20, 2007 7:45 PM by Old Man Oliver

More Details On New Moonves, CBS Agreement

Article by Staci D. Kramer.

Source: paidContent.org.

A new CBS (NYSE: CBS) SEC filing describes the compensation package announced this week for CEO Leslie Moonves, whose tenure was extended to 2011 as part of the deal.

posted @ Saturday, October 20, 2007 11:56 AM by Old Man Oliver

CBS, Microsoft, and MySpace Unveil Copyright Guidelines

Article by Grant Gross.

Source: PC World.

Several large broadcasting and Web companies came out in favor of filtering software and procedures for addressing copyright concerns in a set of guidelines released Thursday.

posted @ Saturday, October 20, 2007 11:52 AM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings for Friday, 10/19

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source:TV By the Numbers.

I didn’t watch last night’s Women’s Murder Club yet, but it beat the pants off of CBS’ Moonlight when it comes to viewers. But this was an odd night where CW had more viewers than Fox! Typically, CBS has more viewers and ABC still wins the 18-49 demo for its shows, but Moonlight with less viewers had a better rating in the 18-49 demo than Women’s Murder Club. On to the shows.

posted @ Saturday, October 20, 2007 11:47 AM by Old Man Oliver

A Monster Communicator Interview: Rich Becker

Interview by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

Rich Becker of Copywrite Ink needs no introduction to Jericho fans. He began writing about Jericho shortly after the cancellation and continues to write occasional articles even now.

I wanted to ask him some Jericho questions while we await CBS' announcement of Jericho's second season. As always, Rich impresses me. I appreciate you taking time for this interview Rich.

posted @ Friday, October 19, 2007 10:06 PM by Old Man Oliver

Come Home To Jericho: On DVD

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Central.

Who wouldn't want to come home to this action packed drama?

posted @ Friday, October 19, 2007 10:29 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: Ranked on Billboard

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

According to Billboard.com Jericho: The First Season ranks as #14 on their TOP TV DVD SALES CHART.

posted @ Friday, October 19, 2007 10:44 PM by Old Man Oliver

Kenneth Mitchell appearing in Odyssey 5

Source: IMDB & Sci Fi.

Kenneth Mitchell is currently appearing in Odyssey 5, which airs Friday evenings on Sci Fi.

He plays Marc Taggart and appears in 10 episodes. The episodes were filmed in 2002.

posted @ Friday, October 19, 2007 5:34 PM by Old Man Oliver

BBC to Sell TV Centre; Plans "Radical Reform"

Posted by Teresa Rothaar.

Source: Jericho Bulletin.

From our friends at Doctor Who News comes a report that the BBC plans to sell its famous Television Centre as part of a "radical reform" that "...will continue to deliver the highest quality content to audiences but will also make it available when and how they want it." Emphasis mine.

posted @ Friday, October 19, 2007 4:47 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings for Thursday, 10/18

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

Survivor stays strong in the Nielsen Ratings, and Fox benefits from Game 5 of the ALCS in 2 ways, one the ratings, the other there will be a game 6. So far, no series in the playoffs has had the most possible games and there’s nothing better in sports than a playoff game 7. It’s not looking good at all for one of my favorite shows, 30 Rock.

posted @ Friday, October 19, 2007 1:50 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho cast members-new photo and blog post by Robin Leach

Posted by Kystorms.

Source: Jericho~On~CBS.

Cast members from the cult hit TV show “Jericho” arrived together at TAO Asian bistro in The Venetian, and in our photo (L-to-R): Kenneth Mitchell, Ashley Scott, Skeet Ulrich and Brad Beyer enjoyed the Chilean Sea Bass, Buddha Chicken and wasabi-encrusted filet mignon.

posted @ Friday, October 19, 2007 1:44 PM by Old Man Oliver

New fall season: Give it time, like the networks

Article by Karla Peterson.

Source: Sign On San Diego.

Technically, the new fall-TV season is less than one month old, but it feels older. Years older.

posted @ Friday, October 19, 2007 1:41 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: The Nuts Effect

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Central.

"In this post-Jericho era, any network executive or TV producer who's just signed off on a potentially unpopular change now expects to spend their next day at the office buried underneath an avalanche of foodstuffs delivered by protesting viewers who now believe that even the most stubborn of minds can be changed with a metric ton of peanuts. Discussing the announcement of Jorja Fox's (officially voluntary) departure from CSI with TVGuide.com, executive producer Carol Mendelsohn marvels at how disappointed fans have escalated things since the now quaint-seeming NUTS to CBS! campaign:"

posted @ Thursday, October 18, 2007 10:28 PM by Old Man Oliver

The Jericho Community

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

I'd like to thank Geoff Livingston at the BuzzBin for posting the interview he recently did with me concerning Jericho.

" Saving Jericho: A Show and Its Community"

posted @ Thursday, October 18, 2007 10:32 PM by Old Man Oliver

Survival of the Smartest: Chocofishie

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

I am happy to have a guest blogger today. You all know her as Chocofishie although her name is Janine.

I think she's done a great job with her article and I appreciate it. Maybe she'll come back again soon.

posted @ Thursday, October 18, 2007 10:36 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen: TV Strong, But Viewing Rates Slightly Down

Article by Wayne Friedman.

Source: Media Daily News.

EVEN WITH A FULL YEAR of DVR usage in its calculations, Nielsen Media Research says TV may be strong, but viewing actually dipped for the first time in over 10 years.

posted @ Thursday, October 18, 2007 3:09 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings for Wednesday, 10/17

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

CBS has most vewers, ABC the most in the 18-49 Demo. Private Practice Pummels Bionic Woman 11.81m viewers to 8.52m

posted @ Thursday, October 18, 2007 3:01 PM by Old Man Oliver

New Nielsen ratings deliver few surprises

Article by Jeremy Herron, AP.

Source: Canton Rep.

Sometimes a radical change to the formula still delivers the same result.

That’s what happened Tuesday when Nielsen Media Research released highly anticipated commercial ratings for the first week of the fall prime-time TV season.

posted @ Thursday, October 18, 2007 3:08 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho and Leslie Moonves

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

The new deal ties Moonves' compensation more to the performance of the company than the previous contract. Moonves's base salary will $3.5 million per year, versus $5.9 million in the previous contract, which included $2.9 million in deferred compensation.

posted @ Thursday, October 18, 2007 12:15 AM by Old Man Oliver

Hey! Nielsen: TV Blog Contest

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Central.

Hey! Nielsen TV Blog Contest Update

"And since that’s really what Hey! Nielsen is for, rewarding those who step outside the box to promote their favourite series, I want everyone who might vote for me to vote for Jane as well."

posted @ Wednesday, October 17, 2007 11:18 PM by Old Man Oliver

A Monster Cast Interview: April D. Parker

Interview by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

I have to tell you that this interview means more to me than being able to interview anyone else of my choosing. I became a fan of April's the first time I saw her as Darcy on Jericho. Her portrayal of Darcy has the perfect balance of strength, resolve, love of family, and character.

posted @ Wednesday, October 17, 2007 11:26 PM by Old Man Oliver

New Contract for Moonves Links Pay to CBS’s Results

Article by Geraldine Fabrikant.

Source: The New York Times.

CBS signed its chief executive, Leslie Moonves, to a new contract yesterday that, according to the company, bases his compensation heavily on the performance of CBS’s stock.

posted @ Friday, October 19, 2007 10:34 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Show Ratings for Tuesday, 10/16

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

We’re on the brink of a Rockies vs. Indians World Series. Though the game 4 ratings for the ALCS compare favorably with last years NLCS Game 5 between the Mets and the Cardinals. Mark Cuban survived another night on Dancing with the Stars and though I think he can hang in for another few weeks as he wins over fans, there are two contestants who are great dancers (Sabrina and the Indy car driver) and I will be surprised to see my dream final of Cuban vs. Seymour.

posted @ Wednesday, October 17, 2007 1:39 PM by Old Man Oliver

An Idea For Promoting Jericho and its FANS!

Posted by Kystorms.

Source: Jericho~On~CBS.

Have the fans make more videos to help the DVD release and Season 2.

posted @ Wednesday, October 17, 2007 11:56 AM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen To Unveil Cross-Platform Service: Landmark Deal With ESPN Covers TV, Web, Mobile

Article by Joe Mandese.

Source: Media Daily News.

IN A DEAL THAT IS likely to serve as a template for the future of cross-platform audience measurement, ESPN and Nielsen today will announce an agreement traversing every platform ESPN's programming is distributed across, and every medium Nielsen currently measures, including conventional television, the Internet and digital mobile devices, to produce a unified picture of how people are watching video content across platforms - and how the interaction between platforms affects their usage.

posted @ Wednesday, October 17, 2007 11:39 AM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Commercial Ratings Show Drop From Live Numbers

Article by Jon Lafayette.

Source: TV Week.

The Nielsen Co. today released its new commercial ratings for the first week of the season on the five broadcast networks. During the week, the commercial ratings numbers used for advertising sales were 1 percent lower than live program ratings, which was the standard used last year.

posted @ Tuesday, October 16, 2007 8:56 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Boards - Todays Finds ...

Posted by Kystorms.

Scource: Jericho~On~CBS.

This is the post that was made by mnsam845:

www.tvguide.com
Jericho is in two categories: Best TV Show Site on web and Best TV Drama Webisode

Vote multiple times!

This is so great, and a perfect way to show how much we all love Jericho~

posted @ Tuesday, October 16, 2007 5:48 PM by Old Man Oliver

CBS Breaking News

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

Information from posts about the CBS Board moderation issues.

posted @ Tuesday, October 16, 2007 2:07 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Show Ratings for Monday, 10/15

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

If you see this before Noon PDT on Tuesday, you can still vote for Mark Cuban. Baseball helped Fox out, my girl Kaley C. is holding up “The Big Bang Theory” on her good looks because despite whatever the geeks may say about how well written this show is — it’s no “8 Simple Rules”.

posted @ Tuesday, October 16, 2007 11:30 AM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Releases Live-Plus-Seven Ratings; NBC Claims Victory

Article by Wayne Friedman.

Source: Media Daily News.

NIELSEN MEDIA RESEARCH HAS RELEASED its first live-plus-seven program ratings--but it may not offer any insight for media analysts other than providing the highest number possible for a particular program, says Brad Adgate, senior vice president and corporate research director of Horizon Media. Adgate said one thing was certain--"every other metric will be lower. Apart from that, it doesn't say much."

posted @ Tuesday, October 16, 2007 11:24 AM by Old Man Oliver

'Jericho' Fans Flock To Kansas For Convention

Article by Michael Hinman.

Source: SyFy Portal.

There may be no real Jericho, Kansas ... but at least for this weekend, Oakley is close enough.
The town, located in the northwestern part of Kansas, has been welcoming fans of the CBS series "Jericho" since Friday for what is being dubbed as Jerichon 2007 which goes as far as recreating Oakley in the likeness of nuclear holocaust-surviving Jericho.

posted @ Saturday, November 03, 2007 6:30 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: Dedications, Actions, Promotions

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Central.

Links for dedications, actions and promotions.

posted @ Monday, October 15, 2007 9:56 PM by Old Man Oliver

A Monster Cast Interview: Lennie James

Interveiw by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

What can I say about the wonderfully talented Lennie James? He acts, he writes, and he sings. And, he took time for this interview for Jericho fans. Thanks, Lennie, we love you.

posted @ Monday, October 15, 2007 9:50 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Season One Review

Posted by staff.

Source: Alterna-TV.com.

A review of Jericho Season One.

posted @ Monday, February 18, 2008 4:53 PM by Ratkeeper

C3 Arrives Tuesday

Article by Ben Grossman.

Source: Broadcasting and Cable.

The TV industry finally gets its official report card for Premiere Week on Tuesday with the release of the ratings on which most ads are sold.

That is when Nielsen will release the C3 ratings, which are commercial ratings for live viewings and any DVR playback within 75 hours. The networks, as well as the ad community, have been eagerly anticipating these figures while bemoaning the three-week lag time for processing.

posted @ Monday, October 15, 2007 12:31 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Show Ratings, Sunday 10/14

Posted by Roberyt Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

The NFL does rule, at least when it’s the New England Patriots versus the Dallas Cowboys. Desperate Housewives did win its time slot in both categories, but football overrun had many more viewers. How did the shows do?

posted @ Monday, October 15, 2007 11:33 AM by Old Man Oliver

Random Timing Of Aggregate Ratings Once Again Hurts Nielsen's Currency

Article by Alan Schulman.

Source: Media Post Publications.

Article talks about the rules change (that was recently reversed) to combine two airings of shows into one rating.

In paragraph 7, there is mention of Nielsen partnering with TiVo to develope both a live and playback metric.

posted @ Monday, October 15, 2007 11:27 AM by Old Man Oliver

Write Off Network TV

Article by Lacey Rose.

Source: Forbes.com.

At a time when TV is shedding viewers to the Web, the last thing the industry needs is to do something that turns more eyeballs away. Yet that’s precisely what a Hollywood writers’ strike is poised to do.

Tha article points out how Lost and Jericho lost viewers after a hiatus, and wonders how the writers strike will influence viewership.

posted @ Monday, October 15, 2007 11:16 AM by Old Man Oliver

Pamela Reed Not Offered Contract by CBS

Posted by Amber.

Source: Watching Jericho.

SyFy Portal is reporting that Pamela Reed, the rock of the town of Jericho as Gail Green, will not be returning to the show after the short, seven - episode season due to the fact that she was never offered a new contract by CBS. Why are they not offering her a new contract? Because of ageism, Pamela said at a recent panel on ageism at the Los Angeles Femme Film Festival.

posted @ Sunday, September 07, 2008 3:48 AM by Ratkeeper

Jericho and CBS

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Central.

"US broadcast network, CBS, has announced the launch of "EyeLab," an editing studio dedicated to creating promotional short-form video content, based on CBS's programming, for distribution across new media platforms.

posted @ Sunday, October 14, 2007 9:39 PM by Old Man Oliver

A Monster Fan Interview: Jeff Braverman

Interview by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

Who doesn't know Nutty Jeff Braverman? From Nuts To CBS to a huge fan of Jericho,Jeff has been instrumental in the fight to bring Jericho back.

posted @ Sunday, October 14, 2007 9:29 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Promotion ~ Updates Links for Graphics

Posted by Kystorms.

Source: Jericho~On~CBS.

MikesMom has put up a thread at CBS with the links so that everyone can go and download the graphics of their choice to use in promotion.

posted @ Sunday, October 14, 2007 7:55 PM by Old Man Oliver

Do ratings show whole picture?

Article by John Kiesewetter.

Source: The Enquirer.

No one knows for sure whether we are watching more or less TV this fall.

But one thing is clear: We're sure watching TV differently.

On laptops or desktop computers at our convenience. On huge, 52-inch, high-definition TV sets and tiny, 2-inch iPod screens. With a digital video recorder (DVR) that allows us to time-shift our favorite shows. Even on a refrigerator with a built-in flat-panel TV.

posted @ Sunday, October 14, 2007 7:48 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Show Ratings, Saturday 10/13

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

Fox took both the overall and 18-49 demo in the otherwise boring as usual Saturday night TV Ratings contest. Game 2 of the ALCS between the Red Sox and Indians in Boston’s Fenway Park garnered 8.83 million viewers and a 2.8/9 in the 18-49 demo.

Still more good news for Fox — the ratings were up over last year’s comparable match-up, game 3 between the Mets and the Cardinals which pulled 7.51m viewers and a 2.2/7.

posted @ Sunday, October 14, 2007 7:36 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Season 1 DVD Review

Article by Ron Martin.

Source: 411mania.com.

Nuts! Is the first season of Jericho worth the investment? Is it worth all the nuts? A complete season one recap/review lies inside.

I can sum up the first season of Jericho in three words: Solid, but unspectacular. This shows in most every aspect of the show. Skeet Ulrich is the perfect actor to play Jake Green, the hero of Jericho. Skeet has never offended anyone with his acting, but he has never blown anyone away with it either. He’s always been solid, but unspectacular. You can put any say that about any member of the cast. Ditto the writing. The idea for the show is a novel one and I was kind of excited when I heard the premise. The dialogue, however, ranges from pedestrian and predictable to downright terrible when the writers try to get cute. When the writing concentrates on the matter at hand, it’s very businesslike. While it’s not good for the soundbites, it moves the story along. It takes a good half of the season for the story to actually hook you. If you purchase the Season 1 set, you’ll probably start watching them slowly, one episode at a time until around the middle of disc three. Then look for some marathon sessions.

posted @ Saturday, October 13, 2007 11:24 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: More Fun Links

Links by jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

Do you like to laugh and have a good time?

posted @ Saturday, October 13, 2007 11:18 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho - Season One: DVD Review

Review by Sgt. Mom.

Source: Blogger News Network.

I have now come to that stage of life where I have seen every standard TV plot so many times that I am now able to predict the denouement almost as soon as I see the setup and have declared a personal embargo on watching any more shows about doctors, lawyers or cops. While some of the current offerings (House, Scrubs, etc) are quite passable – there are other occupations, and other situations which in the hands of the creative, will offer sufficient interest to keep viewers returning on a regular basis. Shows like “Lost” and “Ugly Betty” are splendid examples of what can be done by stepping outside of the cop-lawyer-doc box, and “Jericho – Season One” is another. Take an intriguing and (for television) a semi-original situation, involve a large cast of interesting people reacting to it and voila – something that will bring back the audience, over and over. Especially when it is a situation that we might imagine happening to ourselves. After 9/11, and Katrina (which provided the genesis of “Jericho” to its creators) it is all to easy to imagine what happens when the world we know suddenly ends, right in the middle of all our mundane plans for a perfectly ordinary day.

posted @ Saturday, October 13, 2007 11:39 PM by Old Man Oliver

Recognizing Leadership: Social Media

Article by Rich.

Source: Copywrite, Ink.

The quality of leadership, more than any other single factor, determines the success or failure of an organization. — Fred Fiedler and Martin Chemers

All across the net — in forums, social networks, fan bases, and even well-read blogs — some people are elevated up by any number of measures and any number of reasons to become perceived leaders in their respective communities or industries.

posted @ Saturday, October 13, 2007 8:34 PM by Old Man Oliver

New Video up at Jericho Rises

Posted by Kystorms.

Source: Jericho~On~CBS.

How totally awesome it is to see the cast and Producers out for this party just for the DVD, and how nice to hear how they feel about the Fans! They really do know how much we love them and this show, is that not the best thing ever? Just makes me want to go out and save Jericho all over again!
Now, the question is........ can we? Are we ready to do what it takes to make this new seven coming up turn into the next three years or more?

posted @ Saturday, October 13, 2007 6:48 PM by Old Man Oliver

Pamela Reed Loses 'Jericho' Contract

Article by Michael Hinman.

Source: Sy Fy Portal.

CBS has always been known as the network that likes to pull in some of the older audiences, but apparently some network executives feel that "Jericho" may have suffered from being a little too old.

Already obvious that Gerald McRaney was not going to return as Johnston Green following his character's death in the first season finale, his grieving widow -- who many viewers connected with during the course of the show's initial episode order -- is getting the boot right behind him as CBS has not offered actress Pamela Reed a contract.

posted @ Saturday, October 13, 2007 6:43 PM by Old Man Oliver

SCI FI Wire Exclusive.

Posted by Ranger 424.

Source: CBS Board.

SCI FI Wire talks to the cast and creators of "Jericho."

posted @ Saturday, October 13, 2007 12:40 PM by Old Man Oliver

Fanboy Feud Erupts Over Jericho Revival

Article by Paul William Tenny.

Source: The Media Pundit.

Things are starting to shift on the Jericho front, though not necessarily in a good way. In a story on SyFy Portal, Michael Hinman documents the growing dissension and acrimony in the ranks of Jericho fans, particularly those that took part in the shows resurrection after being canceled earlier in the year. The point of contention now seems to be who gets to take credit for bringing the show back with a reduced budget and a heavily shortened episode order.

posted @ Saturday, October 13, 2007 12:35 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Show Ratings, Friday October 12

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

Deal or No Deal, Women’s Murder Club and Numb3rs all won their time slots. Howie Mandel outdrew the Red Sox, so I can’t get too worked up about the lousy performance of Men in Trees, Moonlight and Friday Night Lights. I’ll have to give Women’s Murder Club a look.

posted @ Saturday, October 13, 2007 11:47 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: Fun Links

Posted by jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

Rich from Copyright Inc said in his chat with us, we needed to "take it to the streets" to promote Jericho. To spread the message beyond the CBS board.

Here is a list of links from RFJ, Rally Point and CBS. These are fun links you can visit and also share with others!

posted @ Friday, October 12, 2007 9:47 PM by Old Man Oliver

Leslie Moonves: Forget Jericho ?

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Central.

"It is almost impossible to look at the history of this show and deduce that it has been handled anything but badly from the very beginning. Of late CBS has exhibited more poor decision making by placing the summer re-runs on a Friday night where they were almost certain to be preempted by pre-season football. These re-runs were supposed to introduce a whole new audience to the serial drama and the fans told their families, friends and whomever would listen to watch creating a troubling scenario."

posted @ Friday, October 12, 2007 9:44 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Ranger of the Week... Ahma!!!!

Article by Shaun Daily.

Source: Jericho Fan Central.

What a delightful lady she is to meet in person as I did in Oakley Kansas, and also to talk to online.

posted @ Friday, October 12, 2007 11:58 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: Halloween Anyone ?

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

Recaps of Jericho Halloween promotion, consumer passion article, and DVD comment.

posted @ Thursday, October 11, 2007 10:39 PM by Old Man Oliver

TiVo Steals Nielsen's Business

Article by By Anders Bylund.

Source: The Motley Fool.

We have some more TV viewing statistics from this fall season's critical premiere week -- but not from the usual source. And while I'd be happy to discuss how the networks are doing, Rick Munarriz already did that. But his data came from the traditional source, and this is a new batch that obviates another burning question: Do we need Nielsen anymore?

posted @ Friday, October 12, 2007 7:44 PM by Old Man Oliver

TIVO ANNOUNCES PREMIERE WEEK RATINGS

Article by staff.

Source: About TiVo Inc.

TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in advertising solutions and television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today announced the fall television premiere week most watched shows in live, time-shifted and total viewing, according to TiVo viewers.

posted @ Friday, October 12, 2007 7:36 PM by Old Man Oliver

ARF Meeting Reveals Nielsen Ratings Data Flawed, Will Remain Unaccredited Until Next Year

Article by Joe Mandese.

Source: Media Daily News.

TWO STARTLING REVELATIONS WERE MADE public Thursday afternoon during a TV industry research meeting at the Advertising Research Foundation's offices in New York: 1) A surprising amount of Nielsen's TV ratings data has been and continues to be error prone; and 2) An industry audit of Nielsen's new commercial minute ratings will not be completed until January, five months after it was originally expected to be completed.

posted @ Friday, October 12, 2007 6:36 PM by Old Man Oliver

SyFriday: Setting History Straight, One Jericho At A Time

Article by Michael Hinman.

Source: SyFy Portal.

Some of the fandom has been in a tiny uproar over the past couple weeks because now that CBS is set to return "Jericho" within the next few months, some people are trying to define exactly what their roles were in helping the show come back.

posted @ Friday, October 12, 2007 5:01 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nuts to "Jericho": The Method Behind the Madness that Brought Back a Canceled TV Show

Information provided by Mimirocks7 and ccpdppr.

Source: CBS Jericho Board.

Jeff Braverman from Nuts On Line will be speaking at the Direct Marketing Association conference.

posted @ Friday, October 12, 2007 4:53 PM by Old Man Oliver

Sound Off! Week - Hey! Nielsen - Is it Making a Difference?

Article by Myles McNutt.

Source: Cultural Learnings.

The reality is that Hey! Nielsen is a social networking site with a purpose: to better inform the Nielsen Company and their advertisers/partners about what parts of television, movies, etc. are most popular. The site is sold as a way to take the example of Jericho’s fandom to the next level, and this is why Jericho and Supernatural fans rushed to the new medium.

But the problem that the site faces is that it has no proof (as of this writing) that this is actually making a difference.

posted @ Friday, October 12, 2007 4:22 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Show Ratings, Thursday October 11

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

The good news for CBS is that lots of people love its shows, the bad news is many of them are 55 and over and the advertisers don’t want to pay for those folks. Thursday continues to be “TV Night in America” with Grey’s Anatomy reeling in 18.65m viewers and a very impressive 7.7/18 in the 18-49 demo. CBS’ CSI had more viewers, 19.63m, and a nice, but not as nice as Grey’s 6.0/14 in the demo.

posted @ Friday, October 12, 2007 4:10 PM by Old Man Oliver

The Internet: Cyberbullies

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

Jericho Junction had a posting in Sept. about this subject and I wanted to present more information since anyone using the internet can fall prey.

"The Internet provides the perfect forum for cyberbullies, individuals whose aim is to gain gratification from the distress caused by provoking and tormenting others."

posted @ Thursday, October 11, 2007 10:47 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho - Todays posts on the CBS Boards and Blogs from round the net

Article by Kystorms.

Source: Jericho~On~CBS.

Leading my finds today, is the post made at Jericho Junction - Will Work For Jericho, which has great posts of the past, mostly concerning promotion efforts. And here is the accompanying thread for this at CBS boards here. I like very much that this blogger gets back in time so to speak with the comments, its eye opening and helps get the fire going again!

posted @ Thursday, October 11, 2007 10:06 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho, Season One - DVD review

Reveiw by Bob Sassone.

Source: TV Squad.

I suppose we're lucky that this is a "season one" DVD and not a "complete series" set. The nut campaign aimed at CBS worked, and the second season of Jericho will start in a few months. It's only going to be seven episodes long, and then they'll look at those ratings and see if it warrants more episodes.

posted @ Thursday, October 11, 2007 2:59 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Show Ratings, Wednesday October 10

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

Close Battle: ABC Wins the Demo, CBS Total Viewers.

Wednesday night was a close race between ABC, CBS and NBC. CBS took total viewers, and ABC snared the important 18-49 demographic.

posted @ Thursday, October 11, 2007 1:55 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho

Review by vasic.

Source: allabout-movies.

posted @ Sunday, October 14, 2007 8:11 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings, Tuesday October 9

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

Fox Wins the Night, Cuban Dances on

Fox’s “House” carries the night with 17.7m viewers and a 7.3/19 in the 18-49 demo. Also in the 9pm Hour, ABC’s Dancing with the Stars result’s show pulled in an additional 16.04m, but was far behind in the demo with a 4.0/10. Mark Cuban keeps my Cuban vs. Jane Seymour final hopes alive. Wayne Newton is gone, and will no doubt use his time to get a few more botox injections! Also in the 9pm hour, CBS’ “The Unit” with 11.13m viewers and a 3.0/7.

posted @ Wednesday, October 10, 2007 2:45 PM by Old Man Oliver

Sound Off! Week - Hey! Nielsen - The Spamming Question

Article by Myles McNutt.

Source: Cultural Learnings.

With a confusing system and a new form of social networking, the right way to go about getting used to Hey! Nielsen is taking one’s time. You step back, view the situation, and based on that engage the new medium with a fresh eye.

But fan movements aren’t about taking their time: for better or for worse, they are about mass movement and mass impact, something rarely associated with stopping to smell the roses. The result was a huge swarm of Jericho and Supernatural fans as they rose to the top of the charts, which is seemingly “good” based on the site’s attempt at measuring fandom. However, it was clear that in the hustle and bustle there had arisen some hard feelings. Jericho and Supernatural fans were labeled “spammers,” flooding the site with too many opinions and only focusing on a single series.

posted @ Wednesday, October 10, 2007 2:18 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Promotion ~ a letter from a fellow Ranger

Article posted by Kystorms.

Source: Jericho~On~CBS.

A letter from a fellow Ranger with a recap of all the promotion activities.

posted @ Wednesday, October 10, 2007 1:43 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Caves On 'Heroes' Loophole, Remains Committed To Multiplatform Ratings

Article by Joe Mandese.

Source: Media Daily News.

IN A RARE ACT OF public contrition, Nielsen backed off a controversial loophole enabling broadcast networks to report a single, unduplicated audience rating for programs that air multiple times with their commercials intact. The decision followed weeks of outcry from cable networks, some broadcasters and ad executives that the change, effective with the launch of the new broadcast season, was not equitable to some clients, and obfuscated the audience results of the individual airings of those episodes. But the decision is likely a temporary reprieve as Nielsen executives remain committed to finding new ways of integrating and aggregating audience data across the multiple platforms and occurrences that TV programming increasingly is viewed on. "At some point in the night too distant future this is going to be the rule, rather than the exception," predicts Brad Adgate, senior vice president-corporate research director at big TV buying agency Horizon Media Inc. "People are going to want to see a single net rating for all the platforms a program airs on."

posted @ Wednesday, October 10, 2007 1:32 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen's new media push

Posted by Elinor Mills.

Source: News.com.

Everyone knows Nielsen as the company that measures how many people are glued to their TV sets watching news and sitcoms for what is called Fall Sweeps. The numbers can make or break a new show.

With eyeballs increasingly turning to PCs and mobile devices for entertainment and news, Nielsen is boosting its audience measurement services in those areas

posted @ Thursday, October 11, 2007 2:17 AM by Old Man Oliver

Writer's Strike: Will It Help Jericho?

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

Interesting article with a lot of details:

"A real TV writers’ strike could mean interesting drama in the advertising sales offices of broadcast networks — as if this ad market hasn’t been theatrical enough.

posted @ Wednesday, October 10, 2007 12:42 AM by Old Man Oliver

Changing the Networks: Consumer Marketing

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

Since Kraft Television Theater premiered on NBC, the first regularly scheduled drama series on a network, networks have dictated what's on television. Viewers were left with one choice: watch it or not.

That seems to be changing. Viewers want more than one choice.

posted @ Wednesday, October 10, 2007 12:33 AM by Old Man Oliver

Thank you all..I am fine.

Posted by Shaun Daily.

Source: CBS Jericho Board.

I had very high blood pressure and an ulcer attack..I am home now and resting.

If my sister launched a panic, I am sorry.

Thank you again

Shaun

posted @ Sunday, October 14, 2007 11:58 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Rescinds a New Ratings Policy

Article by Brian Stelter.

Source: New York Times.

A recent Nielsen rule change allowed NBC last month to report two separate broadcasts of “Heroes” as one cumulative rating, which was thought to be a more accurate assessment of the show’s audience. But the single rating for two airings of the show angered rival networks and media buyers, who complained loudly to Nielsen.

Today Nielsen reversed the policy, stating that “if a broadcast network re-airs the same episode, then ratings for both the original and the repeat will be reported.”

posted @ Tuesday, October 09, 2007 10:51 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: Must-See-TV ?

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Central.

"Jericho qualifies as Must-See-TV. I know, that’s an NBC phrase, and Jericho is a CBS series, but I can’t think of any other way to describe it."

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 9:23 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: One If By Land recap 2

Posted by Amy Vernon.

Source: Remote Access.

Guest Blogger Erika tells about herself and then recaps "One If By Land".

J"ake and Stupid Ol’ Eric are still in the New Bern jail, and while Jake is once again trying to make Eric feel better, we see Maggie, the FauxMarine, being brought into jail. Jake makes a deal with Maggie to go find Hawkins and enlist his help in making a great escape. And Eric gets tortured again."

posted @ Monday, January 21, 2008 7:48 PM by Mac

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings, Monday October 8

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

Cuban Dancing to the Top? ABC Wins

ABC still dances on top Monday nights! Though Heroes is waning in total viewers, it takes more than its fair share of the 18-49 demo. Not so good for the show Heroes leads into — Journeyman, which I confess I’ve watched because it’s filmed here in San Francisco. Yesterday’s episode had some scenes filmed in my neighborhood. Nobody cares though, it finished last.

posted @ Wednesday, October 10, 2007 2:42 PM by Old Man Oliver

Chatting Jericho: Richard Becker

Article by Richard Becker.

Source: Copywrite, Ink.

When I first began covering what began as a crisis communication case study of CBS over the cancellation of a television show, Jericho, and the fan outcry that followed, I could have never imaged meeting such a great group of passionate people.

They are not what I expected; certainly not what CBS expected.

posted @ Wednesday, October 10, 2007 2:31 PM by Old Man Oliver

Sound Off! Week - Hey! Nielsen - A Land of Confusion

Article by Myles McNutt.

Source: Cultural Learnings.

Yesterday, in discussing the problem of points of origin, it was inevitable that we’d leak into today’s issue. The established knowledge of other sites is a barrier of entry, but it is only one cause of the confusion that many fans delved further into within the comments section yesterday. Hey! Nielsen’s general design is, in itself, confusing even without any pre-existing views on what social networking represents.

posted @ Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:02 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Reverses Rule on Rebroadcast Ratings

Article by Brian Steinberg.

Source: Advertising Age.

Nielsen is eliminating a new rule that was intended to help advertisers better track how many people watched a TV show and their ads no matter when they watched it. But outcry over the way NBC used the policy to report ratings for the season debut of its hit "Heroes" has scuttled the effort -- at least for now.

posted @ Tuesday, October 09, 2007 12:57 PM by Old Man Oliver

Hispanic Women Power 25

Profiles by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh, Cristy Lytal and Trisha Tucker.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter.

Thanks to Jerichos1fan for posted this on the CBS message board.

At a glance: As president of CBS Entertainment, Tassler is the highest-ranking Latina in network television, overseeing the programming of primetime, late night and daytime.

"I don't know what the future holds. Just look at 'Jericho'", she says about the failign show that was saved by the fans. "I now call it the 'Jericho' Factor. There's an element of pixie dust."

posted @ Monday, October 22, 2007 2:27 AM by Old Man Oliver

JERICHO TIMES EMERGENCY BROADCAST

Posted by Jason Derr.

Source: Jericho Times.

Shaun Daily hospitalized and very ill.

ALL RANGERS:

Please take a few minutes to pray for Shaun's full and speedy recovery.
Send Shaun a postcard at University Medical Center in Las Vegas.
Click here: umc-cares
Donate what you can to send flowers to Shaun.
Click here: jerichorangers4ourtroops
From blogtalkradio --

Date / Time: 10/8/2007 9:53 PM

Shaun in EMERGENCY ROOM AT UMC *** NO SHOW***
MY BROTHER HAS A BLOOD PRESSURE OF 180/101 SEVERE HYPER TENSION AND AN ULCER THAT HAS BLED THROUGH TO HIS STOMACH.

THEY HAVE SHAUN ON TWO MACHINES AND OXYGEN.

I DONT KNOW HOW THIS SITE WORKS AS HE WALKED ME THROUGH THIS PART BUT THERE WILL NOT BE A SHOW TONIGHT

SHANNON DAILY- DEPCIK

posted @ Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:51 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: CBS Promotional Efforts

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: JerichoCentral.

Terocious of Jericho Junction has taken on a task that he needs help with from everyone.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 11:00 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: Ask Margie and Edna

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

Advice from Margie and Edna.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 10:51 PM by Old Man Oliver

Promoting Jericho . . . . . . . it is up to us, lets get it started!

Article by Kystorms.

Source: Jericho~On~CBS.

It's past time to talk to PROMOTION...... and I have tried, believe me I have tried.
So, taking off the gloves with everyone........and no one is being specifically targeted by this post, I love you all. I just need to get this off my chest and I need you all to help me.

We are past the time of promoting the DVD's and the show! This wont work with just the core fans who are and have been at promoting since day one. We need every one's involvement in any way possible!

(Note: You may need to highlight the text to read the article.)

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 9:33 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho-The First Season, on DVD now

Review by Elizabeth.

Source: Table 4 Five.

Paramount Home Entertainment has released Jericho-The First Season on DVD, and I was thrilled to be sent a copy for free in exchange for this review. I LOVE Jericho I watched every episode when it first ran, watched many of the episodes again OnDemand, and so what I was most looking forward to from the DVD was lots of juicy Special Features. For me, the decision of whether or not to buy a show or movie on DVD is based largely on what kind of extras I'm going to get for my money. And Jericho-The First Season does not disappoint!

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 9:11 PM by Old Man Oliver

DVRs Screw up Nielsen; Commericials Now Rated Too

Article by Wilson Rothman.

Source: Gizmodo.

You knew it would happen: DVRs are finally breaking down the TV ratings system.

Because DVRs make skipping over commercials so easy, Nielsen is now rating commercials themselves, based in part on how often people stop fast-forwarding and watch them. According to a New York Times report, DVRs have also affected show ratings themselves: after a single night, a show like How I Met Your Mother might have a 2.7, but by the end of the week, when everyone with a DVR has watched it, the rating might be much higher, at 4.1. The trouble is, both of these new ratings take weeks to process.

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 5:15 PM by Old Man Oliver

Sound Off! Week - Hey! Nielsen - The Problem of Points of Origin

Article by Myles McNutt.

Source: Cultural Learnings.

One of the problems that Hey! Nielsen faces is that the fans who reach the site are almost all primarily arriving via other forms of social networking: Message Boards, MySpace, LiveJournal, etc. The problem is that many of these people, then, are used to the systems already in place, and a whole new interface (And a confusing one: opinions, ratings, comments are all unique measurements to the site, as we’ll get to tomorrow) is nearly impossible to understand immediately.

posted @ Friday, October 12, 2007 4:34 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnnight TV Ratings, Sunday October 7

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV By the Numbers.

Sexy Housewives More Attractive than NFL?

ABC’s Desperate Housewives did manage to trump the NBC’s Sunday Night Football in average audience.

posted @ Wednesday, October 10, 2007 2:38 PM by Old Man Oliver

Giveaway Monday: Jericho season one!

Posted by Keith McDuffee.

Source: TV Squad.

It's time for us to give away some stuff ... again! One of today's giveaways is for five copies of Jericho - season one on DVD, which is in stores now. All you've got to do is submit a comment below before 5PM Eastern, October 12, and mention why you'd like to own the DVD set. We'll randomly choose five winners to receive the DVDs!

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 1:44 PM by Old Man Oliver

A New Ratings System Stirs Up the Fall TV Season

Article by Brian Stelter.

Source: The New York Times.

Two weeks into the fall television season, broadcast networks are ensnared in familiar fights over ratings points and demographics. But this year, two new developments have removed much of the meaning from overnight ratings.

One, the increasing use of the digital video recorder, has led to the other: ratings for commercials.

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 2:47 AM by Old Man Oliver

Advertisers Champing at Bit for Nielsen's First C3 Ratings

Article by Brian Steinberg.

Source: Advertising Age.

We say "live." You say "C3." Let's call the whole thing off.

In the midst of a furiously competitive launch to the fall TV season that includes such high-stakes gambles as "Pushing Daisies," "Kid Nation," "Bionic Woman" and "Reaper," advertisers are waiting, waiting, waiting for Nielsen Media Research to dish up the first of its C3 ratings, which will give them a sense of the viewers watching the ads interrupting their favorite programs.

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 1:50 AM by Old Man Oliver

JERICHO DVD Release Party

Posted by staff.

Source: CBS Jericho

Love JERICHO? Well, the cast loves you too, and they’re here to tell you all about it at the season one DVD release party. Thanks to you, they’re coming back for 7 more episodes.

posted @ Wednesday, January 23, 2008 1:22 AM by Mac

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings, Saturday October 6

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV by the Numbers.

Overnight TV ratings for Saturday October 6th

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 11:07 PM by Old Man Oliver

Sound Off! Week: Jericho and Supernatural Fans on ‘Hey! Nielsen’

Article by Myles McNutt.

Source: Cultural Learnings.

On a personal level, I think that Hey! Nielsen is an intriguing social networking experiment that, unfortunately, doesn’t fit the type of television discourse I prefer. It is a system based on popularity and volume, whereas I tend to search for more analysis-based discussion. Some users are of the same mind, but it seems like the mass hysteria keeps those elements from resonating.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 10:30 PM by Old Man Oliver

Henry: portrait of a serial wimp

Article by Roland White.

Source: The Sunday Times (UK).

Review of Jericho and other programs in the UK.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 10:17 PM by Old Man Oliver

DVD review: Jericho, Season 1 (2006)

Review by Erik.

Source: Erik's Movie Blog.

Is Jericho the most underrated television show on network TV? Many people have never heard of it, it only scraped by to manage a second season (which premieres in January 2008) and its subject matter isn't exactly cheerful, but Jericho, about a town that must come together after most of the United States is ravaged by nuclear war, is an effective drama-thriller that people should certainly check out on DVD (the first season was just recently released).

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 9:18 PM by Old Man Oliver

Is The Page View Dead?

Article by Louis Hau.

Source: Forbes.

Nielsen/NetRatings dealt the aging Internet-audience metric its latest blow when the company said Tuesday that it will continue to compile page-view data, but it will no longer issue rankings based on them.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 1:14 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: Mysterious Nielsen's

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Arabelle's Alley.

Nielsen Media Research has long been that sleepy and mysterious enterprise -- occasionally vilified, frequently cajoled and periodically challenged by would-be competitors -- whose findings determine whether TV shows live or die

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 1:08 AM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings, Friday October 5

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV by the Numbers.

Overnight Ratings for Friday October 5th.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 11:09 PM by Old Man Oliver

Two Endings For The New Season Of Jericho

Article by Kelly West.

Source: Cinema Blend.

Wouldn’t it be nice if all TV writers had an alternate season finale for their show stored away just in case the network decides to cancel the series? It certainly would’ve been great if Veronica Mars had ended with some kind of satisfying conclusion to the series. Fortunately for Jericho fans, the producer of this already almost-cancelled show has a back-up ending set aside, should CBS decide to cancel it.

posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 6:29 PM by Old Man Oliver

Promoting Jericho: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Article by Rich.

Source: Copywrite, Ink.

On Oct. 2, Jericho Rangers started promoting for their first real measurement since they sent 20 tons of nuts to CBS months ago. This time, the measurement is in DVD sales.

posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 12:55 PM by Old Man Oliver

'Jericho' Airdate Still Uncertain Even as Producer Braces for Network Axe with Alternative Endings

Article by Rosario Santiago.

Source: Buddy TV.

Jericho has wrapped up filming of it's “experimental” seven-episode second season and depending on how this year's crop of fall debuting shows performs, the flailing series may either return as early as next month or as late as January next year. If anyone of CBS' first year programs this year, namely, Cane, Moonlight, Kid Nation and Viva Laughlin get prematurely yanked off the air due to poor showing, an hour-long time slot could suddenly pave the way for an early Jericho return.

posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 12:47 PM by jaguarin

JERICHO - THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON

Review by Bread Brevet.

Source: Rope of Silicon.

If anyone ever doubted the power of the Internet, I think movies such as Serenity and now television shows like "Jericho" prove just what a force it really is. People can now gather online in protest instead of sitting back to watch their favorite shows disappear. Of course it doesn't always work out for the best as "Angel" remained cancelled despite large fan turnout, but the return of "Jericho" and the creation of Serenity certainly prove it is worth a shot.

posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 3:06 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Boss Previews Season 2... and the Series Finale

Article by Dana Meltzer Zepeda.

Source: TV Guide.

The fate of CBS' Jericho after its second season, tentatively scheduled to launch in January, may still be up in the air. But Carol Barbee has a contingency plan. The executive producer shot an alternate ending in case the Eye decides to cancel the show for a second time.

posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 2:48 AM by Old Man Oliver

A month of Sundays in one ratings week

Article by Paul Gough.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter.

I'm thinking of getting a t-shirt that says, "I Survived Premier Week 2007."

Except that two weeks after it began, Premier Week still isn't over.

posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 2:27 AM by Old Man Oliver

A Monster Talk Show Host Interview: Gylon Jackson

Interview by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

Who on earth is Gylon Jackson? That's what I asked myself when Rich at Copywrite Ink posted that he was going to be on a talk show with Gylon Jackson.

posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 2:16 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: Can You Digg It ?

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: JerihocCentral.

How To Submit A Story To Digg:

I've noticed that a lot of people don't seem to know what to do if they are the first person to try to Digg an article and the Digg has not yet been set up

posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 2:06 AM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings, Thursday October 4

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV by the Numbers.

Overnight ratings for Thursday October 4th.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 11:11 PM by Old Man Oliver

“Jericho” DVD Release

Posted by Sam.

Source: Slice of SciFi.

The “Jericho” cast celebrated the complete first season of CBS’s fan-fueled hit released on DVD by CBS DVD and Paramount Home Entertainment on Tuesday, October 2, 2007. The campaign to save “Jericho,” a compelling drama about what happens to residents of a small town in Kansas after a nuclear attack, is already Hollywood lore: Fans sent more than 40,000 pounds of peanuts — a reference to the final line spoken by “Jericho’s” hero in the season finale — to CBS network executives and convinced them to renew the show for a second season. Now, fans can save the show again on DVD.

posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 3:12 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho And More Jericho

Post by Jericho Saved.

Source: JerichoCentral.

Margie and Edna Visit Kystorms:
She called us Grande Dames!

posted @ Friday, October 05, 2007 2:20 AM by Old Man Oliver

Bigshot In Bigsh*t?

Article by Frank Maggio.

Source: Media Post Publications.

What would you think about an online "fantasy" game that offered $100,000 cash to the person who could best predict which shows the Nielsen households would watch over a nine-month period? Would you have a problem with it, if Nielsen household members -- or even Nielsen employees -- could play and win?

posted @ Friday, October 05, 2007 2:16 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho and Nutsonline: Replay

Posted by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

It was brought to my attention recently that there is incorrect information going around about how Nutsonline joined the Jericho campaign. So, I found this article (there are more like it) that says, "Jericho" fan Jeff Knoll helped coordinate with Braverman to get Nuts Online to serve as a distributor. Knoll was one of the originators of the campaign, and his biggest hope is that the network pays attention."

posted @ Friday, October 05, 2007 1:47 AM by Old Man Oliver

“Jericho” Could Get An Early Second Season

Post by Sam.

Source: Slice of SciFi.

Fans of “Jericho,” the post-apocalyptic show saved by 40,000 pounds of peanuts may see its return to the small screen sooner than was originaly slated.

The show was to return with an abbreviated 7-episode second season as a mid-season replacement in 2008. While that still could be the case, Kelly Kahl, the head of CBS program scheduling, says the shows return could occur as early as November, according to reports from IGN.

posted @ Friday, October 05, 2007 1:36 AM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings, Wednesday October 3

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV by the Numbers.

Overnight Ratings for Wednesday October 3rd.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 11:18 PM by Old Man Oliver

Did You Forget Jericho? - DVD News

Article by Rafe Telsch.

Source: Cinema Blend.

The first season of Jericho hit DVD this week but you’d never know it looking around. Considering all the fuss that surrounded the series a couple of months ago, I would have expected parades, national news coverage, and a hard press by CBS that included banner ads during all of their shows, every other commercial spot, and integration into their other programming (“Hey, I know we’re always sitting around a bar and chatting but did any of you get a chance to check out season one of Jericho? It’s Legendary!). Instead, word surrounding the release is as quiet as if it really was isolated from the rest of the world

posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 9:17 PM by Old Man Oliver

"Jericho" Actress Sprague Grayden: Talks Fans, Nielsen Ratings

Article by Jim Roberts.

Source: National Ledger.

Fans revolted and saved the CBS doomsday scenario series "Jericho." But a storyline and a series that could have grown will be hampered a bit by the "save" as only seven episodes will be broadcast. The show was cancelled after last season and fans that loved the show so much they mounted campaigns and harassed CBS execs into bailing out the program. Buddy TV notes that actress Sprague Grayden (Heather Lisinki) realizes the fans saved her job and a great series.

posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 7:17 PM by Old Man Oliver

Square-Shaped Like Me

Article by Teresa Rothaar.

Source: The Jericho Bulletin.

I posted the following message on a Jericho board today in response to someone who indicated they are distressed over all the fighting on the various Jericho message boards. I usually make it a point to never publicly announce my departure from a message board, but I made an exception in this case because (1) I'm not announcing a permanent departure from a specific board and (2) I have a feeling there is a large but silent group out there who feels like I do:

posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 1:26 PM by Old Man Oliver

A Monster Fan Interview: Delana201

Interview by jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

Delana201 is a fantastic Digger and all-around great Jericho promoter. I am proud to be able to present this interview to say Thanks for all you do.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 2:03 AM by Old Man Oliver

"Jericho" Season 1 DVD Release Party Photo Gallery

Photos by Dave Edwards.

Source: Hollywood.com.

Phot Gallery from Season 1 DVD Release Party.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 1:28 AM by Old Man Oliver

Word of mouth has most influence - Nielsen

Posted by Graham Charlton.

Source: E-consultancy.

Internet users worldwide trust someone else's opinion of a product or service more than any other form of advertising, while mobile text ads were the least popular, according to a global survey by Nielsen.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 1:21 AM by Old Man Oliver

DVDeez Review: Jericho Season One

Review by Michael Dayspring.

Source: ESB.net.

I guess if you were to describe this show you could probably do so by saying it’s like 24 meets Lost..with Skeet Ulrich. But that does the show quite a bit of disservice actually. Sure it has the political intrigue of 24 and the people trapped/stranded dilemma’s of Lost…and it does have Skeet, but it has something else you might not expect of a mashed up show like this; good writing and decent characters. Sure there are some major misfires in the season and sometimes its just downright hum drum, but half way through the season you can really see where they figured out the kinks and the show really started to pop (partially by killing off dead weight characters and plot lines), by the time you get to the end you really find yourself rooting for these small town folks.

posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 11:59 PM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings, Tuesday Oct 2

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV by the Numbers.

Overnight ratings for Tuesday October 2nd.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 11:20 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Production Blog

Posted by Kystorms.

Source: Jericho~On~CBS.

Recap from the production blog about the first season DVD release.

posted @ Tuesday, September 23, 2008 2:51 PM by Ratkeeper

Sprague Grayden dishes on Jericho

Posted by Amy Vernon.

Source: Remote Access.

Because of its abbreviated run, Season 2 of Jericho won’t be delving into most characters backtsories, including that of Heather.

posted @ Tuesday, September 23, 2008 2:39 PM by Ratkeeper

Jericho: The First Season

Review by Reviewed by Judge David Johnson.

Source: DVD Verdict.

Known mostly for the rabid fan campaign that kept it on the air for a second season, Jericho will show anyone that opts to spend some time in its post-apocalyptic Kansas world that the uprising was well-deserved.

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 2:31 PM by Old Man Oliver

To Jericho Fans: Old and New

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

"In the world of communication (advertising, marketing, public relations, political consultation, etc.), people, products, and companies live and die by perception every day and all the time. But, to actively live with the mistaken belief that perception is reality is fraught with peril, delusion, and consequence."

Jericho will return for a Season 2. Jericho Season 1 DVD was released. Now what? For some, the perception seems to be that we can sit back and relax and wait for Season 2. There's no more work to be done. Right?

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 2:27 PM by Old Man Oliver

All TV: New Nielsen measurement changes the numbers game

Article by Alan Sepinwall.

Source: NJ.com.

So I called up a contact in the executive suite at one of the networks and mentioned I was working on a generic column about the winners and losers from the first week of the TV season.
"You can't do winners and losers yet!" he barked. "We don't know (euphemism)!"

The reason the networks don't know (euphemism) yet -- why they won't for another few weeks, in fact -- is because of a new Nielsen measurement introduced this year called Live Plus Seven Days, which measures both the live viewing and any playback by a TiVo or other digital video recorder within a week after a show first airs.

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 2:04 PM by Old Man Oliver

Sprague Grayden - Jericho Interview

Interview by Troy Rodgers.

Source: UnderGroundOnline.

As the second season of Jericho prepares for another shot on the small screen, we spoke to Sprague about the fans, the shortened season of Jericho, and her love affair with the sci-fi genre.

posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 1:20 PM by Old Man Oliver

PCN DVD Review: Jericho The First Season

Review by Victor Dangelo.

Source: PS3 Center.

Jericho is a drama which debuted last year on CBS. It focuses on a town which was virtually destroyed due to a nuclear explosion. The show made its debut as stated last year on CBS and actually did very well. It started out a bit slow but as the season wore on things picked up and quite a decent-sized fan base grew around the show.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 2:29 AM by Old Man Oliver

CBS’s ‘Jericho’ Could Return Next Month—Or Next Year

Article by James Hibberd.

Source: TV Week.

Jericho” fans, get ready to go nuts.

There’s a slim chance the CBS cult favorite could return to the air next month.

The seven-episode second season has wrapped production and the network is eyeing the show as a potential replacement for one of several time periods that might open up in the coming weeks. In other words, if freshman efforts “Kid Nation,” “Cane,” “Moonlight” or the upcoming “Viva Laughlin” tank in the ratings, CBS is considering firing out “Jericho.”

posted @ Friday, October 05, 2007 2:26 AM by Old Man Oliver

"Playback" payback: Nielsen ratings to include DVR viewings

Article by Scott Collins.

Source: The Seattle Times.

One week into the fall TV season, and we already have some notions about which prime-time series are likely to stick around for a while. "Bionic Woman" and "Private Practice" look like hits. "Gossip Girl" and "K-Ville"? Not so much.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 2:22 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho Could Return next Month

Posted by Tony.

Source: The TV Remote.

CBS is ready to bring Jericho back in the next month if their new fall lineup doesn’t score well in the ratings. The seven-episode second season has wrapped production and the network is eyeing the show as a potential replacement for one of several time periods that might open up in the coming weeks. If freshman efforts Kid Nation, Cane, Moonlight or the upcoming Viva Laughlin tank in the ratings, CBS is considering bringing the cult hit back early.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 2:07 AM by Old Man Oliver

'Jericho' Actress Talks Season 2

Article by Lisa Claustro.

Source: Buddy TV.

Although the cast and crew of Jericho are extremely grateful to fans who helped resurrect the series from its May cancellation, returning with only seven episodes for the new season has meant having to sacrifice some storylines in favor of the core plot. Series actress Sprague Grayden, who plays Heather Lisinki, said fans should not expect the show's second season to provide more back stories for the characters, including hers.

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 2:02 AM by Old Man Oliver

Contest: Jericho on DVD

Article by Peter Sciretta.

Cource: Slash Film.

Jericho hit DVD store shelves on October 2nd, and we have a copy for three lucky /Film readers. All you need to enter is to e-mail us with the reason why you should win. On October 12th we will e-mail the winners with the best answers.

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 1:55 AM by Old Man Oliver

Calling ‘Jericho’ fans: Pray for Friday, fear for Sunday

Article by Nick Rodgers.

Cource: sj-r.com.

Listing of shows that might be the first to leve, and commentary about how well Jericho would do in those slots.

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 1:42 AM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Overnight TV Ratings, Monday Oct 1

Posted by Robert Seidman.

Source: TV by the Numbers.

Overnight ratings for Monday October 1st.

posted @ Sunday, October 07, 2007 11:25 PM by Old Man Oliver

Sprague Grayden - Jericho Interview

Interview by Troy Rogers.

Source: UGO.

In 2002 Sprague Grayden landed her first recurring role on the series John Doe before going on to roles in Joan of Arcadia, Six Feet Under, and Over There. Her current series, Jericho, recently felt the power and love of its fan base when the show was resurrected after being cancelled by CBS. As the second season of Jericho prepares for another shot on the small screen, we spoke to Sprague about the fans, the shortened season of Jerico, and her love affair with the sci-fi genre.

posted @ Friday, June 13, 2008 7:26 PM by Ratkeeper

Blackwater USA

Posted by staff.

Source: rncnyc2004.

Article on Blackwater.

Editor: There is a Jericho reference to Ravenwood being a fictional Blackwater.

posted @ Tuesday, September 23, 2008 3:50 PM by Old Man Oliver

DVD Review: 'Jericho, Season One'

Article by Daniel Fienberg.

Source: Zap2it.

Back in May, "Jericho" ceased to be just another TV series with middling ratings and small-but-devoted fan base. Those ratings were what caused CBS to cancel "Jericho" after one season, but it was that small-but-devoted fan base (and 40,000 pounds of peanuts) that caused CBS to reconsider and bring "Jericho" back for a seven-episode midseason run.

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 2:46 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho - The First Season DVD Review

Review by Ryan Izay.

Source: Real Movie News.

Jericho is obviously feeding off of the fears since 9/11, and I suppose there are far more unhealthy ways to deal with these fears. Jericho is often an intelligent show in looking at the major changes should something like this happen. Suddenly fallout from the blast becomes an issue, as does the survival of the crops in order to last. Television, cell phones, and even the luxury of buying gas suddenly become lost. Even the rich find that they have no more power than the rest considering money has very little value in what may be a lost government. The lack of communication as the mystery slowly resolves is what makes the show interesting and suspenseful from episode to episode, although the answers are often a cheap substitute for the suspense. Each episode reveals a little more to the mystery, taking a cue from the hit show Lost, which avoids answers at all costs.

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 2:37 PM by Old Man Oliver

DVD Review: Jericho - The First Season

Article by Daniel Stasiewski.

Source: BlogCritics.

I ticked off a lot of people a few months back when I wrote an entry on the post-nuclear drama Jericho and its return to TV. The article started by stating that fans could agree that the first half of season one was bad. Being a fan myself and talking with other fans of the show made me believe that was a true statement.

Yet, after watching Jericho season one again on DVD, I can see why so many people were upset. From the start, Jericho is a show about the town. In spite of the bungled storylines and badly paced episodes, it is still very easy to care about the heroic inhabitants. Granted, I prefer the latter episodes, the ones that come after Jericho fully descends into a survivalist territory, but it is easy to see we would be nowhere without those initial episodes.

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 2:16 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: The Complete First Season

Review by Don Houston.

Source: DVD Talk.

Series: Jericho: The Complete First Season comes out on DVD this coming Tuesday, the show itself having survived numerous corporate assaults and a premature cancellation. While Biblical scholars can look for obscure references in the writing to the show's episodes, let's take a quick look at the show's premise before dissecting the six disc boxed set I was sent to review. Never having seen the show for more than a couple of minutes, my two sitting marathon brought me into seeing why so many fans enjoyed the show. The premise is that in contemporary times, a terrorist plot to explode numerous nuclear weapons in large American cities succeeds; approximately 22 of the devices wreaking havoc on the population of the country during a Presidential address to Congress. This actually jumps the gun a bit since the vast majority of the show is dedicated to a small town in Kansas where a single explosion in Denver is seen on the horizon, scant evidence of another explosion in Atlanta being the only other information forthcoming (thanks to a phone call cut off). Without the power grid and satellite communications, all means of finding out what happened are lost and the people of the small community find firsthand what it is like to see the after effects of the situation.

posted @ Thursday, October 11, 2007 1:49 PM by Old Man Oliver

A Monster Fan Interview: Callisto925 Part II

Interview by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

1. You live in Canada. What do Canadians want from CBS/Jericho?

Of course Canadian fans want the same thing fans in the US want. We want CBS to listen to the fans and to promote Jericho to ensure it lives a long, long time. We want Jericho to continue naturally, but in Canada we don't have the same tools as US viewers do.

posted @ Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:38 AM by Old Man Oliver

It's Jericho DVD Day!!

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Central.

"Tomorrow is the next Red-Letter Day for helping to Save Jericho! Don’t know what I’m talking about? Well, tomorrow is the release date for Jericho:The First Season on DVD, and just like during the Nuts Campaign, We Need You!...this is just as important as the Nuts Campaign in showing Nina Tassler and the rest of CBS that we are serious in wanting to save our show."

posted @ Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:25 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: The First Season - DVD Review

Article by Kyle Braum.

Source: UnderGroundOnline.

"Jericho found its audience at the beginning when the bomb exploded, but lost it when the dust settled." Despite a lot of hype and buzz before its debut, Jericho kind of faded away. Last Fall season, shows either did extremely well or tanked altogether. Jericho fell somewhere in the middle. The concept was enough to garner a loyal fan base, but the overall audience numbers eroded with each episode. After the mid-season break, most of the show's support was gone, and only a few post-apocalyptic die-hards bothered to tune in on a weekly basis. Then CBS brought down the cancellation axe and all of a sudden the fans woke up from their radiation-induced slumber and picked Jericho as their "must-see" TV show. After a huge mail-in campaign by the fans to save the show, CBS caved in and gave Jericho a second season, albeit a short one with only seven episodes. Now the ball is in the fans' court.

posted @ Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:18 AM by Old Man Oliver

A Chat with Skeet Ulrich

Interview by Will Harris.

Source: Bullz-Eye.

It looked for a minute there as if Skeet Ulrich was on the verge of being the new poster boy for critically acclaimed series that were cancelled too soon; he'd already had the experience with ABC's "Miracles," and, seemingly working his way down the networks alphabetically, he'd moved on to CBS and "Jericho." But to the surprise of virtually everyone...including, let's face it, most of the fans and TV critics who'd championed the show from the beginning..."Jericho" had its cancellation order cancelled. A rally cry from the season finale ("Nuts!") resulted in a hard-fought campaign which involved sending crate after crate of nuts to the CBS offices, begging them to reconsider. Whether they did so for the P.R. or not, all that matters is that "Jericho" will indeed be returning to the line-up in a few months, and during the TCA Press Tour, I was able to participate in a group discussion with Ulrich about the experience of having the show return from the dead. Since the conversation actually began as a one-on-one, however, I felt obliged to begin by mentioning that we were from the same state.

posted @ Sunday, October 28, 2007 10:22 PM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: The Complete First Season (Final Thoughts)

Review by Don Houston.

Source: DVD Talk.

Final Thoughts: Jericho: The Complete First Season had a lot of powerful themes and borrowed heavily from shows such as Red Dawn, The Day After, as well as some ideas taken from more recent events such as the Hurricane Katrina disaster that I saw firsthand. The strength of the show was largely related to the way so many miscellaneous concepts were woven together to create a tapestry where the two leads interacted with a variety of humanizing characters from their respective pasts, growing into their roles as leaders facing some seriously hard times. Jake came across as a youthful Hawkins still salvageable but well on his way to becoming as jaded and cold while Hawkins seemed to re-learn his roots thanks to his formerly lost family and the kinship of so many strangers, Jake in particular, that came together. In short, while flawed thanks to the policies of corporate sponsorship at a major broadcasting company, Jericho: The Complete First Season proved that given the right incentives, it could become the kind of show that fans always thought it could be; providing hope for the future as the show got a third life in large part due to their efforts.

posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 2:52 PM by Old Man Oliver

Wrap on Jericho season 2

Article by Philip W. Palmer.

Source: The Sound Cart.

That's it! We're done with principal photography on Jericho season 2, all 7 episodes. It was a crazy, long, and emotional last week of filming.

Thank you to everyone at Jericho and CBS for helping us out. And to all the fans for their support and dedication, which is why we came back for more.

posted @ Thursday, January 10, 2008 5:00 AM by Mac

DVR Viewing Delays Clear Ratings Picture

Article by John Consoli.

Source: Adweek.

The broadcast networks were in a holding pattern last week, as the hefty DVR viewing of their premiere-week shows made it nearly impossible in the short term to determine actual viewership levels and the true success or failure of the new slates.

"Our own polling shows people were watching shows they recorded last Monday on Thursday, and that many were waiting for the weekend to watch all the shows they recorded," said Dave Poltrack, evp, chief research officer for CBS, who added, "most recording is of 10 p.m. shows."

posted @ Tuesday, October 09, 2007 3:04 AM by Old Man Oliver

Nielsen Has Eye On Tripling Nat'l People Meter Sample

Article by staff.

Source: Mediaweek.

Nielsen Media Research last week vowed to triple the size of its national people meter television ratings panel by 2011.

The sample will grow to 37,000 households and 100,000 people, providing the TV industry with more detailed demographic data for more channels and laying the foundation for commercial ratings.

posted @ Tuesday, October 09, 2007 2:52 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: The First Season

Review by Rich Rosell.

Source: Digitally Obsessed!

A terrific premise is periodically watered down with attempts at soapy personal drama, though it seems that a multi-city nuclear attack on U.S. soil would be plenty big enough. Hokey in spots, compelling in others, engaging cast members like Lennie James override the possible lameness factor.

The series plays much better on DVD than it did when aired, and nice audio/video transfers do a good job of dressing this one up. A fan-based campaign was successful in resurrecting the show after its cancellation; perhaps there's hope for Jericho yet.

posted @ Tuesday, October 09, 2007 2:45 AM by Old Man Oliver

Margie and Edna: DVD Countdown

Article by Jericho Saved.

Source: Jericho Monster.

Events in the small town of Jericho, Kansas have recently taken a scary and confusing turn. What started out as an ordinary day has quickly turned chaotic. The residents of town have seen with their own eyes a mushroom cloud in the sky to the West. They suspect that some sort of nuclear explosion has taken place, most likely in the Denver area. But this is really all they know by the end of the day. The frightened townspeople are left with many questions: what happened? Who did this? Are we safe? Will anyone come to help us? Let’s listen in to two of Jericho’s oldest residents (and town gossips), as they try and figure out just what happened on that September day last fall.

posted @ Thursday, October 11, 2007 2:22 AM by Old Man Oliver

My Show Can Beat Up Your Show

Article by Steve Ciabattoni.

Source: Hey! Nelson Blog.

In addition to mostly amazing postings and comments in our first week, we've also noticed some, let's say, rather zealous use of our opinion engine. Organized groups of fans are repeatedly rating a single topic or creating multiple/duplicate posts that are clearly designed to force their favorites to the top of our Rankings. (It's important to note that the Hey! Nielsen Rankings and the Hey! Nielsen Score have zero impact, influence, or connection to the Nielsen TV Ratings, even though this site is run by the same company.) But getting back to those fevered postings... not only do we frown on this activity (check our Terms and Conditions), but also the community at large has voiced complaints.

posted @ Tuesday, October 09, 2007 2:18 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho: The First Season

Article by staff.

Source: ComingSoon.net.

I never got a chance to watch "Jericho" when it first aired, so I was interested to see what the hype was about when it arrived on DVD. (Funnily enough, it arrived with a bag of peanuts in honor of the fans that protested its cancellation.) If I had to describe "Jericho" to someone who had never seen it before, I'd call it "Red Dawn Light." Instead of fighting the Commies, the small town folks battle each other, neighboring towns, and other threats. And rather than being a fast paced action flick, this is a rather leisurely paced character drama. I've always enjoyed post-apocalyptic adventures, so this was right up my alley. The series has a solid cast and a good premise. My only gripe about the show is the pacing. Things take a bit long to develop for my tastes. This story almost would have been better as a faster paced mini-series.

posted @ Wednesday, October 10, 2007 1:56 AM by Old Man Oliver

Jericho - A Nuclear Soap Opera

Review by John Delia.

Source: ACED Magazine.

If you are into ‘soaps’ that tangle people’s lives around a major plot, then Jericho’s for you. The film has a mixture of many good and interesting plot twists, which are engrossing but in some instances over dramatized. I recommend the DVD, which eliminates commercials and allows you to move the story along with a touch of your remote control. The special features are excellent and worth watching.

posted @ Wednesday, October 10, 2007 1:49 AM by Old Man Oliver

Save Jericho again starting Tuesday

Article by Shaun Daily.

Source: Jericho Fan Central.

October 2 2007..we start to save Jericho all over again.

Why that date?

Its the day the season one DVD officially goes on sale. You can find the Jericho DVD of season one, everywhere that DVDs are sold and most notably here on the CBS.com/Jericho site you can click and buy it directly from CBS.

posted @ Wednesday, October 10, 2007 1:44 AM by Old Man Oliver