As the new season of television approaches, I start to get excited over the new shows that will be premiering, as well as old shows that will be continuing (in particular; Heroes, Lost, The Office).
This season, I will also be mourning the loss of two most beloved shows; one that died poignantly and with dignity (before the imminent crash and burn of TV shows that have lost their original appeal), and one that died far too soon and left a wake of angry fans.
I am talking about Gilmore Girls and Veronica Mars. Had I started my blog earlier, you would no doubt know about my three-year obsession with Veronica Mars. It began when I watched the pilot, and I never missed a single episode since. Most of you will go, "huh? What show? Never heard of it!" Sadly, that is why it has joined the ranks of shows canceled before their days despite critical acclaim and obsessed fans (such as myself). Such wonderful shows include (but are not limited too), My So-Called Life, Freaks and Geeks, Cupid, Wonderfalls, and other shows. Luckily Veronica Mars was able to squeak past renewal for two years straight, allowing for three seasons of high-quality TV, but their luck ran out.
For those of you who have not seen it, do so. Rent it, buy it, borrow it, whatever. Just watch it. It appeals to anyone, any gender (trust me on this one). And keep your fingers crossed for a movie. Rob Thomas (no, not that one! the other one!) has said that Veronica will live on in comic books, and (gasp!) potentially a movie.
Gilmore Girls will also be sadly missed, although I believe that it ended at the right time. The last episodes were a great closure for the people of Stars Hollow.
On a positive note, there are some great shows to look forward to! And today I just discovered that one of my favorite actresses Kristin Chenoweth (of Broadway and West Wing fame) is part of the cast of my favorite pick for new fall shows, Pushing Daisies. I'm not sure how that fact escaped me before this, but I'm happy to find that out today. It also escaped my attention that Ellen Greene (another Broadway veteran) will be in the cast. Apparently I'm getting soft in my TV scoop. I may have to do some more research.
Thus, the cycle of life and television begins again this fall.
RIP Veronica Mars 9/22/04 - 5/22/07
This season, I will also be mourning the loss of two most beloved shows; one that died poignantly and with dignity (before the imminent crash and burn of TV shows that have lost their original appeal), and one that died far too soon and left a wake of angry fans.
I am talking about Gilmore Girls and Veronica Mars. Had I started my blog earlier, you would no doubt know about my three-year obsession with Veronica Mars. It began when I watched the pilot, and I never missed a single episode since. Most of you will go, "huh? What show? Never heard of it!" Sadly, that is why it has joined the ranks of shows canceled before their days despite critical acclaim and obsessed fans (such as myself). Such wonderful shows include (but are not limited too), My So-Called Life, Freaks and Geeks, Cupid, Wonderfalls, and other shows. Luckily Veronica Mars was able to squeak past renewal for two years straight, allowing for three seasons of high-quality TV, but their luck ran out.
For those of you who have not seen it, do so. Rent it, buy it, borrow it, whatever. Just watch it. It appeals to anyone, any gender (trust me on this one). And keep your fingers crossed for a movie. Rob Thomas (no, not that one! the other one!) has said that Veronica will live on in comic books, and (gasp!) potentially a movie.
Gilmore Girls will also be sadly missed, although I believe that it ended at the right time. The last episodes were a great closure for the people of Stars Hollow.
On a positive note, there are some great shows to look forward to! And today I just discovered that one of my favorite actresses Kristin Chenoweth (of Broadway and West Wing fame) is part of the cast of my favorite pick for new fall shows, Pushing Daisies. I'm not sure how that fact escaped me before this, but I'm happy to find that out today. It also escaped my attention that Ellen Greene (another Broadway veteran) will be in the cast. Apparently I'm getting soft in my TV scoop. I may have to do some more research.
Thus, the cycle of life and television begins again this fall.
RIP Veronica Mars 9/22/04 - 5/22/07
1 comment:
Just saw a preview for Pushing Daisies last night! It definitely looks unique and creative. Which is kind of why my cynical self figures it will be cancelled within a few episodes.
I'm not a huge Kristin Chenoweth fan (that voice drives me crazy) but I'll definitely be giving the show a try.
My So-Called Life! Sigh... I miss Jordan Catalano.
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