Showtime: Pick-Up "Arrested Development"
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I have a problem: My favorite show just got axed. You have a problem: Showtime doesn't have all the subscribers it could have. So we both have problems, but I think there's a way that both of us can come out ahead by working together, and Showtime will be a hero to the whole industry.
I, like millions of people around the world, am a fan of the brilliant television show "Arrested Development". As a matter of fact, the term "fan" probably doesn't begin to describe my devotion to this show. I imagine that many at Showtime feel the same way. As you already know, the future of "Arrested Development" has never been worse. The Fox network has reduced this season's order to 13 episodes and taken it off the shedule during the critical sweeps period. At the moment, "Arrested Development" is not cancelled, but it's clear that's where Fox is heading. Despite winning universal critical praise, astonishing fan loyalty and numerous awards (including six Emmys), Fox apparently believes that their poor marketing and unfriendly scheduling was the most they could do to support the best and most inventive television comedy in years.
They've made a huge mistake.
For loyal fans, the news is grim, but there's one tiny ray of hope: Rumors persist that you at Showtime are considering picking up the show. For instance, an entry at http://www.tvsquad.com/2005/11/14/is-there-hope-for-arrested-development-after-all and a San Francisco Gate article at http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/11/14/DDG4NFMUAI1.DTL both indicate that you may see Fox's bad decision as a golden opporunity for your network. Fox is cancelling "Arrested Development" because they are incompetent at selling comedy. You can do it better -- much better. With this one acquisition, you'll gain the best cast, the best writing and the best show anywhere on television.
But you'll gain so much more: You'll gain me. You see, I'm not currently a subscriber to Showtime, though I may be a subscriber to other premium networks. I certainly wouldn't mind getting Showtime but for one reason or another, I haven't yet. But if you pick up "Arrested Development", I'll become a Showtime subscriber.
Let me state that again for the record: I pledge that if you pick up "Arrested Development", I will subscribe to Showtime. I will call my cable or satellite provider and I will become a paying customer. Adding "Arrested Development" to the rest of your fine line-up of award-winning shows is the magic ingredient that changes Showtime from a channel I don't need to one I can't do without.
Please, Showtime, this is an opportunity that won't last very long. Some other network may pick "Arrested Development" up. Failing that, the cast, crew and writing staff will start getting very tempting offers and they have their futures to think of. But if you act quickly to give us back "Arrested Development", you'll gain me and every other signer of this petition as loyal and grateful customers, as well as everyone else who was waiting for Showtime to get that one extra show, that one extra 25 minutes of quality, before finally subscribing.
It's up to you, Showtime, be the good guys. You'll have me at "Annyong".
I, like millions of people around the world, am a fan of the brilliant television show "Arrested Development". As a matter of fact, the term "fan" probably doesn't begin to describe my devotion to this show. I imagine that many at Showtime feel the same way. As you already know, the future of "Arrested Development" has never been worse. The Fox network has reduced this season's order to 13 episodes and taken it off the shedule during the critical sweeps period. At the moment, "Arrested Development" is not cancelled, but it's clear that's where Fox is heading. Despite winning universal critical praise, astonishing fan loyalty and numerous awards (including six Emmys), Fox apparently believes that their poor marketing and unfriendly scheduling was the most they could do to support the best and most inventive television comedy in years.
They've made a huge mistake.
For loyal fans, the news is grim, but there's one tiny ray of hope: Rumors persist that you at Showtime are considering picking up the show. For instance, an entry at http://www.tvsquad.com/2005/11/14/is-there-hope-for-arrested-development-after-all and a San Francisco Gate article at http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/11/14/DDG4NFMUAI1.DTL both indicate that you may see Fox's bad decision as a golden opporunity for your network. Fox is cancelling "Arrested Development" because they are incompetent at selling comedy. You can do it better -- much better. With this one acquisition, you'll gain the best cast, the best writing and the best show anywhere on television.
But you'll gain so much more: You'll gain me. You see, I'm not currently a subscriber to Showtime, though I may be a subscriber to other premium networks. I certainly wouldn't mind getting Showtime but for one reason or another, I haven't yet. But if you pick up "Arrested Development", I'll become a Showtime subscriber.
Let me state that again for the record: I pledge that if you pick up "Arrested Development", I will subscribe to Showtime. I will call my cable or satellite provider and I will become a paying customer. Adding "Arrested Development" to the rest of your fine line-up of award-winning shows is the magic ingredient that changes Showtime from a channel I don't need to one I can't do without.
Please, Showtime, this is an opportunity that won't last very long. Some other network may pick "Arrested Development" up. Failing that, the cast, crew and writing staff will start getting very tempting offers and they have their futures to think of. But if you act quickly to give us back "Arrested Development", you'll gain me and every other signer of this petition as loyal and grateful customers, as well as everyone else who was waiting for Showtime to get that one extra show, that one extra 25 minutes of quality, before finally subscribing.
It's up to you, Showtime, be the good guys. You'll have me at "Annyong".
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Mark Kawakami
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Martin Blessinger
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- Though I do not currently subscribe to Showtime, if Arrested Development moved to that network, I would become a subscriber for sure.
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Nick Sakellariou
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Jonathan Harford
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- I don't even have cable. But I love this show, and will do as promised if y'all save it.
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Carol Woodley
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- Save the Bluths!!!
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Chris R
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- I subscribe to HBO for "Curb" and "Extras" and I'd do the same for you if Showtime picks up "AD"
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JT
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- I am not currently a Showtime subscriber, but will definitely sign up if you pick up Arrested Development. And considering the loyalty of most AD fans, I doubt I would be the only one. Please do us -- and your network -- a favor and add the best comedy on television to your schedule.
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- is someone gonna ask HBO, cuz i already have that
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Eric Graybill
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- greatest show ever. 'nuff said.
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Johanna Kotyuk
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Dann Krueger
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- C'MON!
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Kipper McSweggan
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- I will caress and tweak,I will nibble and bite.I will blow alternatingly hot and cold....
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Geneva Aldoroty
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- I beg you! Please, Showtime, pick this great show up! I will pay bundles for your cable station if you do!
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Mitchell Dickinson
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Adrienne Sowards
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- Please! We're begging!
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laura L. Quijada
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- Please pick-up AD
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Joemar Gonzalez
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- PLEASE!!!
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- save AD!!
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pavan moondi
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- save arrested
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jason nawara
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- seriously...i will subscribe if you pick it up
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Online Petitions Dont Do Anything
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- Internet petitions are worthless, I hate this show like a disease yet im signing this anyway just to take a stab at all you fools who think that this petition is going to make any difference. The petition could reach 5 million signatures, it's still not enough to keep this crappy show on tv.
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jaimie winkler
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- PICK IT UP!!! BRILLIANT SHOW!
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Gregory Gorra
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- PICK UP AD PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Brandon White
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- pick up this show!
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Colin W.
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- Not picking up this show would be a huge mistake. Your network would be perfect for it.
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Heather Fleming
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kevin hughes
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Matthew Stocking
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- not a showtime customer now...but will be if Arrested Development is picked up.
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Geoffrey Wardman
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- please, please save this show. It's the best thing since Seinfeld.
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Theresa Sink
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Isela Arrieta
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Joseph Levine
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art almquist
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- AD would be perfect for Showtime!
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Juliet Galleon
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Anna Silman
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- Save our show.
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Emelyn Baker
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- I would subscribe to Showtime if Arrested Development was picked up. :)
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Emily
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- Although I am not currently a Showtime subscriber, I would gladly sign up if you picked up Arrested Development. Not only that, I would convince my family and peers to do the same. It would not be difficult, as they are almost as fanatical about Arrested Development as I am.
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