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Hey CBS, Before You Put a Stake in MOONLIGHT, Read This!

May 12th, 2008

Full disclosure: Having just devoured TWILIGHT over the weekend, this TV Addict is the first to admit that I may be a little bias when it comes to protecting all things Vampire.

But as a result of to today’s speculation courtesy of Variety’s Cynthia Littleton that MOONLIGHT may not be seeing a second season pick-up thanks to CBS being high on a slew of new dramas in development. I thought I’d take an opportunity to remind the proverbial ‘Powers that Be’ of the following. Remember CANE? SMITH? THE AGENCY? 3 LBS? THE BROTHERHOOD OF POLAND NH? Neither does anybody else!

Which is why I’m imploring you to give MOONLIGHT a second chance. Or at least consider this interesting idea by theTVaddict.com reader Eric S., “Maybe it’s time to suggest to CBS that it place one of its minor cult hits (Moonlight) on its younger-skewing partner network, The CW.  That would bring new viewers to The CW, give it a vampire hit (the show really belongs there), and keep the show in the “CBS family,” as well.”

60 Responses to “Hey CBS, Before You Put a Stake in MOONLIGHT, Read This!”

Common Sense Says:

If any show were to help re-kindle the pop-cult feel and positive buzz The WB enjoyed, it would be adding Moonlight to The CW. Those young fans are really passionate about the show, and would certainly follow it to a new network. This idea makes great business sense.

Dyrinda Says:

I already have little reason to watch CBS. Pulling the plug on “Moonlight” means I can forget CBS even exists.

Glick Says:

Seems like moving Mick & Co. to CW, if necessary for prime time space on CBS, would be a way for CBS to tell its viewers “see, we’re not cancelling your favorite show like we did with Veronica Mars. We’re just moving it to a more compatible location.” I personally wondered how a vamp ever wound up on the Eye in the first place. Didn’t seem like a fit. But CW (at least its predecesor, WB) basically carved out a successful niche riding on the wings of Buffy and Angel, two programs still talked about in longing-terms and regarded as some of the best TV ever.

Does Moonlight compare to that quality? Not yet. But stick it on a network where it has time to grow both creatively and ratings-wise, and I think the CW move would be a win-win-win for all involved. Especially viewers who are becoming quite soured on networks lopping off their favorite shows.

Sheindie Says:

Moonlight to the CW is choice!!!!!!

Linda B. Says:

This sucks (no pun intended). I really like this show and thought it was doing well in the ratings. I think if it gets moved to the CW, the production value will go down. I want it to stay on CBS. I think they could use a cult show in their lineup. I mean, how many CSIs can they have???

If it does get cancelled, i wonder what fans will flood the CBS offices with (like they did nuts w/ Jericho). Maybe garlic. Sure would get stinky there!

Linda L. Says:

It doesn’t matter where Moonlight is on the channels, as slong as IT IS!!!!!

Linda L. Says:

It doesn’t matter what channel Moonlight is on as long as it ’s on. Those of us who enjoy this show will certainly switch channels to see it!

Ashleigh Says:

are you kidding? have you looked at the demos?
Moonlight skews older and female.

Jeremey Says:

Holy frak, why didn’t someone think of this move before now? Seems like a no-brainer. The cw gets a somewhat established show, we fans get to keep our toothy friend on the air, and the network execs all get to split the cash pot. I’ve always thought TV viewers could program a network just as well as the suits runnin’ the show.

assuit Says:

I think the networks need to get their heads out of their asses and realise that cult pararomance TV is hot and the young viewers LOVE it. Move it from CBS to CW, let the young ones have THEIR shows and their fun.

CC Says:

If they cancel it, thats it I’m done. I will never watch CBS again because they’re IDIOTS. I’ll even surrender my love for How I met Your mother, that is if they even pick that up too.

izzy Says:

CBS definitely needs to think hard about this one. I mean, my mother watches this and believe me she is the complete opposite of me in the way of her not being into anything involving vampires. But with Moonlight, she likes the style of the show, the writing and well, Mick St. John of course haha

I’m just disenchanted with networks cancelling worthwhile shows; shows the fans enjoy :-/.

Josh Emerson Says:

I hadn’t thought about this before. But moving Moonight to the CW is a fantastic idea. It really does seem like a no-brainer. It might not get high ratings for a CBS show, but it has a devoted following and would be probably the highest rated show on the CW.

It, Reaper, Smallville, and Supernatural would cover 2 of the 5 nights of programming pretty well. Add in Tyra Banks night, teen girl night, and they’ve only got 1 night left to worry about.

Leeser Says:

Moonlight gets that coveted demographic that CBS wants to have and each week helps CBS to win Friday nights.

It would be ill-conceived in the extreme for them to cancel this excellent and very popular show.

Call CBS and let them know how you feel. Leave feedback on their Feedback link, and post your opinions at the CBS Moonlight Board at www.cbs.com/moonlight It’s one of the best ways to get The Eye’s attention.

In vampire solidarity,

Leeser
MoonlightLine.com

Josie Says:

CBS needs to check the fansites. The audience for ML is both male and female, and it runs the ages from teenage to middle age. Vamp shows tend to generate large and loyal fan followings, and pulling the plug prematurely will just lead to later regrets on the networks part. CBS should remember Forever Knight and Jericho - they pulled those shows prematurely and ended up rushing to get them back on, but the extended hiatus drove the fans off. Please learn from past mistakes, don’t repeat them.

Lynnrxgal Says:

Will I follow Moonlight to CW if given the choice? HECK YES! I’d stand on my roof with a tin foil hat to get reception of this wonderful show! CBS, Showtime, CW, it does not matter…. the fans WILL follow! CBS’ loss, someone else’s gain!

Sherri Says:

Moonlight has an amazing fanbase (that is not nearly as young as this article indicates) which is loyal and dedicated to the show. We will follow it wherever it lands, however, it deserves to stay in its current spot on CBS on friday nights! It is a great show that has a great chance for growth. IMO, it would be anothr stupid move on the part of CBS to deny this show the chance it deserves by cancelling it now! Moonlight has weathered multiple leadership changes and a writers strike and remained pretty much unscathed, imagine what it could do if given a full season with a solid crew!? Come on CBS wake up and smell the opportunities to change your current blah, blah, blah line up that is wayyyy too heavy on the same old stuff!

Sherri

Ally Says:

I agree with what everybody is saying, but I just wanted to add that Twilight is one of the worst books ever written and should not be compared to the wonderfulness of this show.

theTVaddict Says:

Ally,

While it certainly isn’t Shakespeare… it’s a quick fun read.

In these dark times for MOONLIGHT, cannot all blood—sucker fans get along? :)

elljaybee Says:

Jeez, CBS, wake up and smell the coffee. The huge fan base that will give blood for this show will also give ratings to any other network that picks it up. Keep your share of these numbers and give us a second season of Moonlight.

Christy Says:

I’ll follow Moonlight wherever it goes. Frick, I’ll subscribe to HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, whatever channel I need, to get Moonlight. They are the stupidest people alive if they don’t renew this amazing show. Alex O’Loughlin is the hottest, sexiest man EVER and they need to get a grip!

I’m in their precious demo…32 as of last week. I know plenty of people who watch Moonlight religiously. We aren’t Nielsen people, but we should count! It is outrageous that they would even consider NOT renewing it.

debbie-dub Says:

Funny that “Moonlight” before it was called “Moonlight” was actually called…ta da…”Twilight”. I think it is based on Twilight only using older characters and more depth to the time Mick has been a vampire. I also think Twilight, although not a literary classic, is a fabulous book and better once all three books are read (4th coming August 2nd). As far as Moonlight is concerned, I would follow it to any network/cable at any time! Mick St. Yummy is definitely my cuppa tea!
(FYI - I, and Twilight’s vast and varied fanbase, would love some Twilight coverage, too. What did you think of the book? Have you started New Moon? Have tissues on hand when you do!)

Suzanne Says:

CBS please give Moonlight a chance. It will grow if given time. If it moves to another network I will follow it. CBS if you pass on this show I will never watch anything on CBS again.

moonlitmuse Says:

Moonlight fans will certainly follow Moonlight anywhere but I’m still hoping CBS will come to it’s senses. For a network that claims to want to ditch the ‘old people network’ stigma, canceling a fresh young show doesn’t seem to be the way to go about it. Especially when it has such a vocal fanbase that has continually done everything they can to promote and support the show, which is way more than CBS has done.

Long live Moonlight! No matter what station it ends up on.

celticlinl Says:

Moonlight is a gem that should be polished not dumped. Why is it that networks always seem to think the next one should be tried instead of developing the good that they’ve got. It’s a fledgling program. Let it live and grow. It WILL fly higher than you ever expect.

missy428 Says:

I wish I knew what magical phrase - if one even existed - that could be said by me….and the millions of other fans that have fallen in love with this show….that would guarantee a FULL second season of MoonLight.

We as the audience have gotten somewhat numb to the fact that shows appear and disappear basically overnight and with no warning. Even fewer actually make it to a sustained public consciousness….and, yet, here is a freshman show that not only has registered with the audience it has survived - and thrived - obstacles some veteran shows couldn’t.

What show, CBS, on your roster has motivated people…..fans of the show or not…to leave their home/job and go and do some act that betters this Earth? Have fans of the CSI series organized and participated in blood drives? No. Have any of the ‘reality’ show’s actors been asked by an American institution - The Red Cross - to be a spokesperson for them? No.

So much tangible good has come from MoonLight that transcends mere television entertainment…….and, yet, it’s future appears to be in jeapordy….be it for money…..because a new pilot might have ‘greener grass’…..I don’t know nor care…..

What I do care about is MoonLight and its cast, crew and writers in 16 short episodes moved a nation.

Kathryn Sanson Says:

After all the effort the fans have put into promoting this show for CBS, giving blood, voting in every poll imaginable to create buzz, downloading episodes from iTunes and Amazon, and keeping up the ratings after a 4 month break, I feel it would be a slap in the face for CBS to cancel this show without giving it a fair chance in a strike-free season. Do you not want the 8 million viewers, Les Moonves? A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush, as the saying goes.

Jenstc2003 Says:

I think the idea of moving Moonlight- if it will be the ONLY option that saves the show- might end up being a good thing. Do I LIKE it? No. I’ve never watched CW- even when it was the WB. But if the demographics work, and CBS is willing to go for it, I think I can deal with that. But I’m hoping CBS will renew it right where it is. JMHO.

Eric Says:

omg i love twilight!

tecc Says:

I don’t even understand why this is even coming up. Moonlight is an awesome and should be renewed without blinking an eye!! Again, like so many of you posters, I will follow it to whatever network picks it up. Great show!!!

elia Says:

Moonlight is the best show out there! It needs to be renewed. If CBS is not smart enough to see what it has in this show it should go somewhere else. Moonlight fans will follow the show anywhere!

Cggirl Says:

I love this show and too would follow it to whatever channel is was on. But please CBS, read the stats, this show has done it for you and continues to hold it’s own on Friday night, despite all it has been through. Give it Season2 and give the show the chance and time it deserves to continue to develope. You will not be sorry.

Cherri Says:

Everything I’ve been reading today has left me with a very sick feeling. Moonlight is the best thing on TV - the best thing in YEARS. There are SO MANY of us out here in love with the show and the characters and, yet, we are not counted because we have no Nielson box. How sad that the majority of us viewers have no value to you…

Jane Says:

I can’t believe that CBS would even consider NOT RENEWING Moonlight! This show is wonderful. The actors, the producer, the writers! They have survived the loss of two showrunners, a writers strike and the resulting four month hiatus, and then returned to the same large following of fans and supporters! The storyline has grown and mesmerized and enchanted fans who have fallen in love with the cast as well as the story. They have had blood drives, voted and won almost every poll that has come available and continue to devote their time and energy in promoting this show. Will I follow it to another network? Sure, I will, but I think it is so unfair to ask Moonlight to move when they have renewed other shows with less support, lower ratiings and actually cost more to produce than does our beloved Moonlight. Come on CBS…give us what we deserve…a FULL SEASON of Moonlight!

Jane Says:

Please help us support and renew Moonlight!

Jake Says:

Haven’t we all seen the idiotic decisions that Les Moonves, the real “programmer” behind the CW makes? So you really think he would allow that network to have a quality show that might draw a few new eyes—you know, eyes that don’t give a crap about his non-stop CBS crime dramas? It’s a smart move, allowing Moonlight to anchor the CW. So it’ll never happen. Not while this regime is in power.

SimplyKimberly Says:

Wouldn’t moving it to the CW solve all the problems? It would be a huge hit for the smaller network with the numbers it is already drawing at CBS. Its a win win.

This show must be saved! What the frak is CBS thinking?

Spooky Says:

I would watch Moonlight no matter what network it was on. CBS should take a look at some of the fansites and message boards. Moonlight has fans from all over the world and all ages male and female. I know I’m not the only one who gets sick and tired of watching a show letting yourself really get into it just to have it canceled .Come on CBS what are you going to replace it with? CSI Mars,or Survivor Neptune? You finally got creative with a show like Moonlight why not keep it on for those of us who are tired of the same old boring thing.

Luis Says:

I love the Twilight saga. Never thought before about the similarities between Moonlight and the books.

Lisa Says:

Please renew Moonlight…I cant imagine my fridays without it…wherever Moonlight goes i go.

Dana Says:

Twilight was a great book! The movie previews look even better. Have you read the sequels yet? New Moon is heartbreakingly amazing. And Moonlight would be a perfect fit for the CW but is it a show that has high production costs. That would be one of the reasons that it couldn’t handle the move.

Sue Says:

Moonlight is a fantastic show and I will follow it to whatever network it shows on. I am over 50 and a regular watcher of the CW, fox, family… wherever there are shows I like. I do hope that CBS decides to keep Moonlight on Friday as it fits very well into the lineup. However, if it decides to move it, that’s OK too. Just renew for a second season, please.

Anna Says:

CBS would be crazy to cancel Moonlight! It’s already gained the coveted “cult following.” This could turn into the next Buffy - why on earth would CBS want to let that go? You’d think they’d see the opportunity!

Allegrita Says:

I would prefer for Moonlight to stay on CBS, where it has already established a very loyal base of fans. However, if CBS cancels it, I will follow it wherever it goes–network, cable, pay, I don’t care!! In the meantime, I have called, written, e-mailed, posted feedback, and everything else I can think of in order to urge CBS to renew the show. I hope everyone reading this does the same thing!

Thanks, TVAddict, for your support of the show and for your fun column.
Allegrita

FoolforLove Says:

To the Powers That Be: Please don’t foolishly cancel this show just as it’s getting great recognition - People’s Choice Award, TV Guide’s Sexiest Stars, Red Cross blood drives - the fan base on this show reflects a wide age range! Families sit down and watch this together! Imagine the range of advertising you could promote! This is a wonderful story at an opportune time - promote the he** out of it, don’t cancel it!

Karen Says:

Please!! CBS just can’t cancel Moonlight!!!! Are thay crazy over there?

There are so many rabid moonlight fans out there! Plus, it’s the only TV show I’ve ever been obsessed with. Come on CBS there have only been 16 episodes made, give it a chance tofind it’s full audience. Given the right promotion it could be huge!

If however, CBS takes that crazy route and so cancels our beloved Moonlight, then I’m all for any other network taking it on. I will follow it anywhere.

I’m also up for any kind of campaign to get it renewed or any response to cancellation. Whatever the tribe needs!

kmg Says:

I truly think CBS is making a HUGE mistake giving this refreshing and wonderfully unique show the ax. I think it’s about time CBS start thinking outside the box to bring in younger viewers. Please CBS…be original and think beyond CSI.

Hil Says:

Guh. If they get rid of Moonlight I’ll have no reason to watch CBS. I can’t think of anything else on their station anyway.

Jeremey Says:

As I noted in TVA’s new Upfront Coverage item, it appears The CW will be airing a Top Model REPEAT on Fridays at 9pm, so they’ve basically given up on another timeslot, just like they did on Sundays.

I can understand the major networks offering some encores on Sat., since they’ve now deemed it a TV Graveyard (of their own making), but for The CW to take one of it’s weekly 10 hours and just throw it away on a meaningless rerun is inexcusable. It’ll probably cost us Moonlight, too.

Rafferty Rulz Says:

Do We Love Our Vampire???

Plan of Action->

http://forums.moonlightline.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7201

Show your support of Moonlight like never before. For Moonlight. For yourselves. For me because my sanity is teetering on the edge of the abyss. *Geronimo!*

Mel Says:

Wow! In theory, what a fabulous idea! I would love that! But the CW is all about Gossip Girl. Its new fall shows are clones of it — it has cut the budgets of shows in the genre (Supernatural/Smallville) while ordering an extended season of GG and Reaper may not be renewed because it doesn’t have the demo numbers that GG does although the overall ratings are similar. The CW is not smart enough to pick up Moonlight. Dawn doesn’t “get’ genre.

Lfuif Says:

Please dont cancel moonlight!! we love mick and beth!!

Rick Says:

Dawn and Les both belong at Gossip Girl’s OSTROFF CENTER for the mentally-challenged.

Wonder if 7th Heaven is coming back this year?

Putting Moonlight on the CW just might make up for that insane blunder.

LMM Says:

I will follow Moonlight to any network they will put it on. But I would prefer it to be on CBS. Or Showtime is actually better. Then Moonlight will become even more exiting…:)
Please, TPTB. Keep this little gem.

Common Sense Says:

The Hollywood Reporter just issued the news, dated an hour ago:
CBS has **cancelled** Moonlight.

Common Sense Says:

Quote from Variety:

“Moonlight,” meanwhile, was done in by a combination of factors. It’s understood that Eye execs were not impressed with the show’s creative development, and there was much drama and turnover behind the scenes among producers and scribes. The final straw was the show’s middling ratings perf during the past few weeks after its post-strike return.

Linda B. Says:

Haven’t all shows suffered in the ratings a bit since their post strike return?

They should look at the ratings this show had when it was airing new episodes week after week. I bet it would return to these ratings if they gave it a second season.

I’m really disappointed in this news :(

Johan Says:

Hmm, wonder if “The Unit” getting cancelled would generate over 50 posts in support of the show? I venture to say there would be ZERO. Hope CBS realizes it has the same old viewers, no rotation, who sit and mindlessly watch crime show after crime show. In fact, here are Les Moonves’s thoughts about young viewers—which beg the question: Why is this old man involved in programming The CW???…

QUOTE FROM VARIETY:
Playing to the pinstriped crowd during a wide-ranging Thursday sesh at the McGraw Hill media conference in Gotham, Moonves criticized the TV biz’s incessant focus on courting younger viewers.

“The only upscale 18-year-olds I know are my children, and they have to come to me if they want to buy a car. It’s a bullshit demographic, forgive me,” he said, “that they’re the ones with the discretionary income, and the 50-year-old is thrown in the garbage. It’s one of the great old wives’ tales.”

tara Says:

i just hope some network decides to pick moonlight up; i dont know if i can live without it. seriously it was my new favorite tv show and it deserves the 2nd chance. we may have a small following, but we’re devoted. someone needs to pick up this show!!!

Silversprings Says:

CBS management have completely lost touch wih their audience. If CBS axe my favourite show Moonlight, I will never watch CBS again.

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