Jericho May Have A Chance With Nutty Protest

By Steve West: 2007-05-28 01:14:58

I’m not alone in my surprise at CBS’s decision to cancel the fan favorite ‘Jericho’ recently. The show about a post apocalyptic town that is just trying to survive while being invaded and attacked performed well in the fall, even maintaining a decent audience during it’s time against ratings juggernaut ‘American Idol.’ So when we were informed that things would be left hanging following the intense season finale, all that could be said was, “Nuts!” But fans of the show aren’t taking this sitting down. Much to CBS’ probable surprise, one of their shows has a sizable young, and Internet savvy, fan base that has mobilized to bring the sleepy town full of survivors back to television.

The Jericho petition currently stands at 88,000+ signatures and the fans of ‘Jericho’ have followed in the footsteps of previously cancelled shows like ‘Arrested Development.’ Kristin Veitch, E! Online’s resident TV scooper and guru, spoke with ‘Jericho’ cast member Brad Beyer (Stanley). According to Kristin’s inside information the cast and crew of ‘Jericho’ were as shocked as we were about the cancellation. They are also very much aware of the support fans have been showing the series since the axe fell. Unfortunately at the moment CBS and Paramount haven’t changed their minds.

One of the more interesting ways fans have shown their disapproval of ‘Jericho’s’ cancellation is to send nuts to CBS. This comes from a story told in the season one finale, and Jerichoholics (sorry, I had to at least once) quickly latched on to the protest possibilities. Nutsonline.com has become an unofficial supporter of the movement, probably having to do with the increased business as much as support of a great show. The online nut purveyor has set up a ’Jericho’ support page to facilitate the “nuts!” response to CBS. Currently over 24,000 pounds, yes pounds, of nuts have been sent to CBS executives. CBS president Nina Tassler even posted a note about the effort, so fans are being seen and heard.

If any changes are to occur in ‘Jericho’s’ fate they will most likely come within the next two weeks. In the meantime, you might as well send some nuts off to show your support of the best drama CBS had in its lineup.

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Amy J
May 29, 2007 at 15:42

Thank you for writing this article. It speaks the truth. Jericho is really a great show and we all hope CBS will reconsider.

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Robert
May 29, 2007 at 15:40

Instead of canceling Jericho maybe CBS should be looking in house to see who the moron was that put this show against Fox's Idol!!!! And lets not forget that fact that the same morons took the show off for 6 weeks with barely any notice when it would return. This show was the only show I HAD to watch (not tivo). If the networks think that all they have to do is make the mind numbing reality tv shows then they are truely mistaken. Wonder why cable shows have been winning your viewers? TV is suppose to be able getting away from reality and getting into fantasy. If you dont want the show sell it to a cable network and let them make it a great show WE ALL know it is!!!!

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Jennifer
May 29, 2007 at 11:41

Jericho is one of and possibly the only new show on TV now. I am sick of all of these stupid reality shows, TV is for entertainment and Jericho provides that. Nuts to CBS, don't tak off Jericho!!!!!

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Thunderhawk001
May 29, 2007 at 07:16

Jericho is a awesome show. Nuts! CBS. I want my Jericho TV.

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Sarah
May 28, 2007 at 23:09

I hardly ever watch television since most of what's out there is nothing but season after season of absolute crap. But every once in a while something good comes along, and more often then not the network cancels it after a season or less. It's infuriating - I'm sick of it. Today I contributed my own order of nuts to the cause. Enjoy it CBS. This Canadian is not about to surrender!

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Dan
May 28, 2007 at 20:29

Keep the NUTS coming. I was hooked on the show before it even aired. Just reading the season premears made me a fan. Jericho is one of the most origional and thought provoking shows on CBS for many years.If CBS doesn't bring it back, at least some other network should pick it up, and continue the story.
JERICHO LIVES

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Todd Peterson
May 28, 2007 at 18:42

Go Jericho. Nuts!! to CBS. Full boycott of CBS till we get a Full Second Season. Thanks for having the guts to show our NUTS!!

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Tom
May 28, 2007 at 16:23

You know it is really difficult to find a show these days that manages to engauge the whole family interest. The Jericho managed to do just that. Why is it that CBS cannot understand what they have. Everything that could possibly be done to ruin the ratings of a series was done and still the loyal viewers stayed with the show to the end. Now CBS is trying to force feed us facts about how they came to thier decission to cancel. The NUTS campaign and support from people in the industry is the only way we stand a chance to bring CBS to thiere senses, or at least I hope it will. Thank you for your support.

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Tina
May 28, 2007 at 16:14

We will not let Jericho go silently into the night!!!
Thanks for the great write up.
Save Jericho, go to www.jericholives.com
Send nuts to CBS go to www.nutsonline.com

I want to see Jericho in this fall line up.
NUT to CBS.

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scancapecod
May 28, 2007 at 15:36

Thank you very much for adding your thoughts into the mix. The movement is growing, the media attention is growing, and we are going to win. I was amazed at first that I was partaking in this, but it has become a mission, and I for one will not let up. Nothing short of Jericho coming back for season two is acceptable.

This is unprecedented and it will change history...and it will bring Jericho back to where it belongs.

Fight on, Rangers!

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Terrie
May 28, 2007 at 15:12

I love Jericho and I have never fought to get another show back on TV but I really believe in what we are doing and more importantly I believe this will work. CBS has to be held accountable - 'CBS CARES' should mean something to them. Jericho was a good show for the whole family. It isn't just about nukes being dropped in the US it is about survival and doing the right thing. Survival and doing the right thing is the inspiration for the Jericho Rangers.

There are a lot of people who think we are 'nuts' and maybe we are, we are the elite who happen to believe that we should have some control over what is being brought into our homes during prime time. It may not be 'major news' but it is very important that we all stand up for our family time. Most of us pay to have cable TV brought into our homes, what makes any naysayer think that we do not have the right to speak out on what is on?

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darealwiggum
May 28, 2007 at 13:58

Nuts 2 CBS! Bring back Jericho!

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Amy
May 28, 2007 at 13:58

CBS quit telling us what we want to watch!!! Bring back Jericho!!

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Leah Wiseman
May 28, 2007 at 13:10

I am very disappointed with CBS. We do not want closure, we want Jericho back. People I know were just starting to get interested in it as we have told them about it. They did not give it enough time!!!! I will continue to boycott CBS until they bring it back or sell it to a more viewer friendly station. It was just like Judging Amy, I loved that show, and with no warning it was gone. I will not give CBS the chance to pull another show I love, I will not be watching until Jericho is returned for a second season. As for your 2 cents I disagree. Thank You

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Scott - Indianapolis - 40
May 28, 2007 at 13:09

Thanks for the great article! First protest I've ever participated in. The size of this fan-base and protest is amazing! This should definately open an "eye"!

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Nick Dawson
May 28, 2007 at 12:35

Hey, thanks for supporting Jericho!! Let's continue defending this great show, and town for that matter, and hope CBS makes the right decision!

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Kathy
May 28, 2007 at 12:35

NUTS to CBS for cancelling an excellent show. We need a season 2! Thanks for covering the story and our campaign to Save Jericho. Join our fight to Save Jericho!

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Gayle
May 28, 2007 at 12:35

thanks so much for the artcle. the show is great. we obviously need to change the way we evaluate the sucess of tv shows. save jericho!

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Lilly
May 28, 2007 at 12:34

I have never in my life been so affected by a show that I would send countless e-mails, write letters, buy nuts, make phone calls and send in comments about my love for this show. I have been hooked from day one (Skeet Ulrich was the bait), but I quickly fell in love with the rest of the people of Jericho and I need to know how the story ends. CBS made a terrible choice to not give it another chance. I hope they reconsider, I for one will be a very grateful CBS fan for life if they do.

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Chris
May 28, 2007 at 12:34

Viewer deserve to have a say in what entertainment that is put on the air. Please keep Jericho on CBS!!

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Missy Bee
May 28, 2007 at 12:34

Thanks for the great article!

Jericho was an excellent show, with good television ratings, and was one of iTunes top downloads, as well as being the most downloaded show on cbs.com. It has millions and millions of fans, and shouldn't have been cancelled.

CBS really HAS to renew Jericho, otherwise it will alienate too many viewers, and viewers in the coveted 18-49 demographic too, as it is people in this important demographic who are using new media to watch shows. CBS has to wake up and pay attention to the changing media environment.

They have to wake up and pay atention to their viewers too: and we want Jericho back!

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Jan M
May 28, 2007 at 12:34

How cold heart is CBS? Cold and cruel!! IF this was CSI Jericho it was have stayed. CBS, change your mind. Why are you being so mean and heartless?

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patrick mccullough
May 28, 2007 at 11:39

Thanks for covering this movement! CBS made a big mistake canceling Jericho. They obviously did not realize how many real viewers the show really had. Maybe this movement will go a long way in revising the Nielsen Ratings or doing away with them all together. Obviously they are antiquated in this technological advancing age. Save Jericho First!!

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CAM
May 28, 2007 at 11:36

Thanks for a great article.

One of the things I like best about JERICHO is that everytime the writers answer a question, more questions arise from the answer. The show entertains but keeps you thinking too.

I hope CBS sees it's way to making the right decision and brings it back for another season. Nothing less will do.

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Daniel
May 28, 2007 at 11:36

Jericho was the first show in a VERY LONG TIME that captured my attention. I couldn't miss a show. NUTS TO CBS for cancelling it!

SAVE JERICHO!!!!

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