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"Save the show!"
Lady Cleo 27 desperate attention whore postings
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"Save the show!" |
LAST EDITED ON 06-01-06 AT 06:21 AM (EST)LAST EDITED ON 06-01-06 AT 06:20 AM (EST) LAST EDITED ON 05-31-06 AT 05:03 AM (EST) LAST EDITED ON 05-30-06 AT 06:13 PM (EST) LAST EDITED ON 05-26-06 AT 05:07 AM (EST) If you want to save the Starting Over show, call 818-777-0244 between 8:00 and 5:00 PST. The votes are being collected and counted during those hours via an automated system. If enough people do it, we could save the show! UPDATE: Christie's site mentions "saving the show" ('http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=44879455&blogID=124365003&MyToken=d0c86914-cbb0-4492-b88a-7eaf3f55b985 ) It says that we should call the production company at 818-756-5100 and/or thhe direct programming number for NBC at 818-840-6046. Also, don't forget - you can sign the online petition at 'http://new.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?DC0531 ANOTHER UPDATE: There is a press release being prepared at: '#####.com which talks about the devoted fans wanting to keep the show on the air. The release is on the message board, but you have to be a member to see it.
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05-25-06, 10:18 PM (EST)
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1. "RE: Save the show!" |
>If you want to save the
>Starting Over show, call 818-777-0244
>between 8:00 and 5:00 PST.
> The votes are being
>collected and counted.
If even people do it, we
>could save the show!
Alas!!!! I cannot call, because I am ODD !!
____________________________________________________________________________ I'd rather be at Disneyworld
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DedeV 155 desperate attention whore postings
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05-25-06, 10:44 PM (EST)
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2. "RE: Save the show!" |
too funny...I had to reread the original post 3 times to get it...what can I say? I am a Junior High teacher with 2 days of school left...can you say "I need a break"?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
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turquiosedove 100 desperate attention whore postings
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05-25-06, 11:53 PM (EST)
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3. "RE: Save the show!" |
Sorry but this ship has sank. Its over, done, finito, adios, stick a fork in me, so long, ba bye!
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cynicalgirl 27 desperate attention whore postings
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17. "RE: Save the show!" |
Why bother? Rhonda and her co-horts played with us over the TV season. They played with the houseguests, and all for ratings and money.Why would you want to bring this mess back? At first, I was like you, and wanted to fight for SO. But then I read more about what went on in real life, and I realize it was a sham. Vote for real life. Find a local therapist. Don't for TV therapists.
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4. "RE: Save the show!" |
I agree with the other posters (and non-posters): This show is a goner, and good riddance.Rhonda will find another way to make money. And God help her, she'll probably still have Andy Paige as her stylist. The good point is, we'll still have MUCH to make fun of!
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05-26-06, 09:33 AM (EST)
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7. "RE: Save the show!" |
I dialed the number last night and it went to somebody's voicemail. It didn't sound like it was some official line to call about SO. I did leave a message though. I hope that the poor guy actually DOES have something to do with the show, beacuse his mailbox is going to stay full....
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Lady Cleo 27 desperate attention whore postings
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8. "RE: Save the show!" |
LAST EDITED ON 05-26-06 AT 06:32 PM (EST)LAST EDITED ON 05-26-06 AT 06:31 PM (EST) I just dialed it (again) and it said "You've reached the Starting Over viewer line. All calls will be documented and logged. Please leave a message after the tone..." This phone number came from the site: ##### Keep calling!! I've been voting regularly and once got a message that said the mailbox was full! That's a good sign. I'm not sure what happened with your call - it's possible it reverts to an individual's phone mail after hours?
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tmj212 44 desperate attention whore postings
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05-30-06, 12:14 PM (EST)
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21. "RE: Save the show!" |
Maybe, it was after hours when I called.
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SeasonedRefinement 1248 desperate attention whore postings
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05-26-06, 10:48 PM (EST)
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11. "RE: Save the show!" |
I don't know if I could handle another season of SO in its present format. Honestly, I don't think the show would be clinging to life if they had not allowed their HG's to use the show as a personal audition for stardom. Nevertheless, I would love to see it reformatted and returned to earth. Anyway, you guys are inspiring in your attempts to save something that means something to you. I did call the number listed to see what they said. I wasn't sure if I had called the right number because SO was never mentioned on the recording. So, I made three subsequent calls before I was connected to a machine. The recording said, "Your call is being answered by Audex. You've reached the voicemail of Josh ______. The mailbox you are trying to reach is full. If you want to connect to the covering extension, press *0." When I did that I heard, "The extension you are trying to reach is busy". On the fourth time, I got through -- but still no mention of SO on the recording. Keep trying guys. Once a show is officially cancelled, it is almost impossible to bring it back. SO hasn't been officially cancelled, so, you have nothing to lose except the cost of the call (was it toll free?) FYI, there have been a few successful fan efforts launched when a show is cancelled. Everyone knows about Family Guy, cancelled in 2002 and brought back in 2005. Cagney & Lacey was also brought back after being cancelled in the 80's because of fan support. Homicide: Life on the Street and Third Watch also survived because of fan support. Firefly, a sci-fi series, was cancelled after showing only 11 of the original 14 epidsodes. A grass roots effort prompted the writer/producer to approach Universal Studios, and a film based on the series, Serenity, was made. I'm not sure why, but Seventh Heaven just aired the series finale. Now viewers are told that it is coming back for one more season. So, do what you can if the show means that much to you. Good luck!
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05-27-06, 10:25 AM (EST)
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12. "RE: Save the show!" |
It is too late to call the 1-818-777-0244 too save
Starting Over? I really hope not. To me watching
Starting Over is the highlight of my day. I know I
need a life. By the way HUGE Rhonda fan.
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Lady Cleo 27 desperate attention whore postings
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05-27-06, 12:35 PM (EST)
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15. "RE: Save the show!" |
Yes - you can do both. It's the only way to get heard!
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Lady Cleo 27 desperate attention whore postings
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05-29-06, 12:24 PM (EST)
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20. "RE: Save the show!" |
Thank you for all your inspirational words, SeasonedRefinement! That is very kind of you to encourage others that way!
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bentherdunthat 518 desperate attention whore postings
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22. "RE: Save the show!" |
I just called. I don't believe the show will ever be back with it's original integrity, but I have had a heck of a lot of entertainment this season with all the conflama. I could watch another season like this-especially if they bring on more guests like Lisa1, Allisham and Antonia. I never laughed so hard in all my life.
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StylinGirl 15 desperate attention whore postings
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05-30-06, 10:17 PM (EST)
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24. "RE: Save the show!" |
The sad truth is that we do not matter to the world of TV execs. We are women- strike one. We are over the age of 20 (yes- even over 40!)- strike two, and we are a daytime audience- strike three- We're out! Here's the real problem: We think. (NOT gonna have that problem with the Megan Malolly audience! Geez what a steaming load of crap that will be!) So tell me- has anyone here ever been polled by the High and Mighty Nielson Ratings Gods? Honestly in all of my 40 years I've only met ONE family that had the magic Nielson box- and they were total nerds. Yes- we can accomplish anything- but it may take some serious $$ to buy our own network! (Oprah started the Oxygen network- where is she now? Maybe Oprah can save the show! That might be the shot in the arm some of you want!) I think I'm grateful for the past three years and now I can get on with living my life. Thank you, SO!
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Lady Cleo 27 desperate attention whore postings
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05-31-06, 05:09 AM (EST)
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25. "RE: Save the show!" |
Well, maybe it's because we are women and we are over 40 and we do watch daytime programs that we SHOULD fight to be heard for a change. Maybe they've ignored us because we don't fight for what we want? We're a powerful demographic - we're older and we've got more money (buying power) than the 20 year olds. So c'mon, help us fight for the show! 
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alaholly 497 desperate attention whore postings
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05-31-06, 02:32 PM (EST)
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26. "RE: Save the show! Local NBC info" |
LAST EDITED ON 05-31-06 AT 02:47 PM (EST)On a whim this morning I e-mailed my local NBC station to ask why we were being shown infomercials during the Starting Over time slot when the program guide still lists Starting Over at that time. I got this response: "As you probably know, "Starting Over" is no longer in production.
We are working on airing reruns in July and August.
In September the program "Dr. Keith Ablow" will fill the time slot." Who's Dr. Keith Ablow??? And I guess this means no new SO... ETA: If you google the above Dr. his BIO says that he is "a psychiatrist, writer, and television personality". Primarily a forensic psychiatrist. He's been on Oprah, the Today Show etc. Another counseling show? A new Dr. Phil? A new friend of Oprah?
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Lady Cleo 27 desperate attention whore postings
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06-01-06, 06:33 PM (EST)
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28. "RE: Save the show! Local NBC info" |
Well hopefully another station will carry Starting Over if it gets renewed. NBC apparently has decided to bail on something good. And I don't know who Kieth Ablow is, but he certainly has some big shoes to fill in that time slot!
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Jennier1237 17 desperate attention whore postings
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06-02-06, 03:07 PM (EST)
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29. "RE: Save the show! " |
I just called the 1-818-777-0244 and 1-818-756-5100
and left a message at both numbers.
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Sahara 759 desperate attention whore postings
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06-02-06, 03:15 PM (EST)
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31. "RE: Save the show!" |
LAST EDITED ON 06-02-06 AT 03:21 PM (EST)This is a message from the administrator of another forum I belong to. I have copied it here: Ladies I received a email from a Editor The Show May Have a chance! Yes I am saying the show may have a chance! 2 things we need to do: 1. Call this number and leave a message about what Starting Over means to you.
818-777-0244 2. Sign the petition! Sign it and I will fax it and mail hard copies out tonight everywhere.
(The link to the petition can be found on the Starting Over Links thread.) WCW started this petition in February when word first came out about possible cancellation. Really I didnt get on this phone calling bandwagon cause I was told it was over, now the same people are indeed informing me that NO its not over! Call and Sign Ladies!
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Lady Cleo 27 desperate attention whore postings
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06-07-06, 05:54 AM (EST)
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33. "RE: Save the show!" |
This is the kind of enthusiasm needed to save the show! Thanks for the support, Sahara!
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Jennier1237 17 desperate attention whore postings
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06-07-06, 03:16 PM (EST)
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34. "RE: Please call every chance you get" |
I do not know if it is appropriate to call more
than once.I called 6-07 at 1:00 p.m. Central and at
2:30p.m. and the mailbox was no longer full. so, if you can please call and leave a message
everytime the mailbox is not full.
We have to fight if we want Starting Over to
stay on the air!
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06-08-06, 08:40 AM (EST)
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35. "RE: Renewal Announcement????" |
LAST EDITED ON 06-08-06 AT 08:57 PM (EST)June 8 2006 KDPX note says they are renewing SO. That station is in Beaverton OR, channel 49. Is B-M still producing this show??? "Good news for Starting Over fans! KPDX has renewed Starting Over for next season. The show will continue to air on UPN 49 weekdays at 1pm and also at 2am. KPDX.com has received hundreds of emails from loyal Starting Over viewers begging and pleading that the show continue airing next season on UPN 49! If there are any changes in scheduling, you can find out right here!" EDIT TO AD try this link: http://www.kpdx.com/Global/category.asp?C=50628&nav=H6BNLiEi
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Lady Cleo 27 desperate attention whore postings
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06-09-06, 05:52 AM (EST)
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38. "RE: Renewal Announcement" |
I did find that announcement through your post on the links thread. Unfortunately, I do think that may be old news because it shows Rana and Rhonda as the life coaches and that was back in Season 1. I think the page is just set up to show "today's date" every day, regardless of how old the news is. Good detective work, though! Hopefully there will be that same news for a Season 4 if the fans can save the show!! Keep looking!
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06-09-06, 07:34 AM (EST)
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39. "RE: Renewal Announcement" |
Thanks Lady Cleo....you are exactly right on this! I just looked at that page again and today everything is the same, but the date is today June 9 2006! So that page has been hangin' out in 'net space for a couple years...that is very funny. Wonder if it is available to aliens in outerspace...hey...that would mean aliens could read all about Starting Over too, and...oh gosh...we are saved! They would never come down here after reading about all the crap on SO!
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Lady Cleo 27 desperate attention whore postings
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06-09-06, 10:53 AM (EST)
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40. "RE: Renewal Announcement" |
LOL! Or...maybe the aliens could threaten to take over the world UNLESS they renew Starting Over. If that doesn't work, we could at least get those space creatures to sign the petition and make a few phone calls on the show's behalf! 
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06-09-06, 03:16 PM (EST)
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42. "S O" |
I signed the petition months ago! I will make an attempt to call the phone numbers listed above. I was not impressed with this last season and think they can do better but I do learn from the show an even sometimes enjoy it. I do hope SO is kept on the air because I know it is helping a few or more people. Thx. SO
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Lady Cleo 27 desperate attention whore postings
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06-09-06, 04:46 PM (EST)
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43. "RE: Bad news Denver's SO affilitate." |
Yikes! That IS bad news. BAD NEWS! Well if it's one thing the show taught is to never give up...what's the saying? "It ain't over until it's over". Like you say, stranger things have happened. Thanks for the support!
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44. "RE: Bad news Denver's SO affilitate." |
I read this on another board. I really don't know which one. It could have been anywhere but someone said that she went to a workshop or something and Rhonda was speaking. Rhonda said there is a 10% chance the show will return. Rhonda also said that she has a number of prospects in the future and there is discussion about doing a radio show with Dr. Stan, which i believe has been mentioned here somewhere. I can't believe that tv execs would actually want to listen to us anyway. I mean most of us are the shoppers in our households. We are the ones who make all of the choices about what brands our families buy. So why listen to us? Yes, please go listen to the 20 year old college student who steals sweet n low and toilet paper from the local diner. I am sure she will set out in a jiffy to her local Ethan Allen and refurbish her dorm or apartment. Perhaps the tv execs want us to watch another mind numbing talk show, to just sit back and shut up and buy the sponsers products or the "celebrity" du jours book. I mean my brain always turns off during that stuff, so I guess I am more prone to brainwashing into buying crapola from ADs that may hit me during the alpha stage. When that happens, I turn the tube off anyway. SO made me think about dumping the junk from my life. Perhaps an empowerment show like SO was too dangerous because we were learning and getting our lives back on track. Yes, I want to go back to the Matrix and believe that by buying Mary Kate and Ashley Olsons's skin foundation, my skin will look like I am 20 again. Please don't you dare show me again, women that I can actually relate too. I might get 'smaht". let me just continue to feel worthless because I am not 23 and a size 2. I think it's all about control.
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06-14-06, 05:28 AM (EST)
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46. "RE: Bad news Starting Over Fans" |
That is VERY bad news...what number did you dial to reach Bunim-Murray?
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06-15-06, 11:45 AM (EST)
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48. "RE: Bad news Starting Over Fans" |
Thanks! I think I'll call them myself and see how high up I can get. Hopefully there's an ear in there somewhere!
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06-15-06, 07:37 PM (EST)
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50. "RE: Bad news Starting Over Fans" |
That's great! Let us know if someone calls you back.
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06-16-06, 01:30 PM (EST)
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52. "RE: Bad news Starting Over Fans" |
My local NBC station (in CA) said Starting Over was cancelled and NBC has already replaced it with something else for fall. Sorry.
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06-26-06, 06:07 AM (EST)
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53. "RE: Bad news Starting Over Fans" |
Every little bit helps when you're taking on something THIS big! Your support is appreciated!
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