I know today is a little bit Friday Night Lights dominated, but what can I say, tonights all new episode (at 9 PM/est on NBC) could very well be its last episode ever. Besides mentioning that today is the perfect day to gather all of your friends around your TV (and having them tune all of their tvs to NBC even if they're at your house, because it's all about numbers, baby) and watch Friday Night Lights. So we thought of some great ways to get people over to your place to watch tonight's all new episode:1. Through a theme party. Have everyone dress up in football outfits and if there are a couple of cheerleaders that's fun too. Or pretend like its a Dillon High School party with kegs of beer, stale chips, and well, you know the rest!
2. All head over to Applebee's (Dillion's neighborhood restuarant) for dinner and then invite everyone over to your house to watch a movie. When everyone sits down ready to watch the latest from Blockbuster, turn on the TV to whatever channel NBC is on and force them to watch Friday Night Lights. After all, you're really doing them a favor.
3. Before you all head out for the night, gather everyone at one place and watch Friday Night Lights while you do your hair, your makeup...whatever. You get the benefit of all your friends telling you you have too much gel in your hair or yeah that skirt is way too short and you also get to enjoy the greatest show on TV...together.
Do whatever it takes to get everyone you know to tune in, because it's all about the numbers and FNL needs all the help it can get!
Along with viewing tonight's episode (9PM/est on NBC) you can tell NBC why they should keep Friday Night Lights on the air. Give Me My Remote is asking fans to upload videos onto youtube. They'll compile the video and send it to NBC. For more information, click here.
GMMR also suggests writing a letter and sending it to:
Jeff Zucker Ben Silverman (send each a letter please)
NBC / Universal
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 777-1000
Oh, and don't forget to sign the petition here.
All is not lost, TV Guides' Auisello had this to say:
Although Peacock prez Ben Silverman's dismissive comments in Radar this week imply that he isn't among FNL's supporters, many of his colleagues both at the network and studio still believe in the show in a big way. In fact, my source tells me that execs are working 'round the clock exploring options to keep the show alive. Among them:
• A shared cable window. You know how USA gets first dibs on Law & Order: Criminal Intent originals, with the encores airing on the Peacock? Imagine a similar scenario with FNL and… ESPN, perhaps?
• Cost-cutting. Although how that could be achieved, I can't imagine. Already, FNL is relatively inexpensive to produce, and it's one of the smoothest-running shows on the air — not only did it survive the loss of exec producer Jason Katims to Bionic Woman for an extended period, it got 15 eps in the can pre-strike compared to other shows' 12 or 13.
• An altogether new home. If NBC dumps the show, the studio will likely shop it to other outlets like... ESPN, perhaps? Or maybe CW?
First, the other networks need to see that there is a strong fan base. So tune into night, make a video, write a letter and sign the petition! Please don't let this amazing show go off the air. Help Save Friday Night Lights!
(photo: thetvaddict.com)
It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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