Possible Winter edition - Page 9

Ace · 12-04-2007, 06:00 PM

I'm conflicted. On one hand, it feels too soon. On the other, it's Big Brother!!!

I'll just say this better not mean no summer edition this year!

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mrpayroll · 12-04-2007, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace

I'm conflicted. On one hand, it feels too soon. On the other, it's Big Brother!!!

I'll just say this better not mean no summer edition this year!

I'm pretty sure there will be another summer edition. It is the cornerstone of CBS's new summer programming. It is relatively inexpensive to produce and it takes up 3 hours of their approx 20 hours of programming. Plus with the live feed, text messaging and ShoToo AD income, it's all gravy!

Chris

karalott · 12-04-2007, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace

I'm conflicted. On one hand, it feels too soon. On the other, it's Big Brother!!!

I'll just say this better not mean no summer edition this year!

Agreed. I love BB, but I just hope this isn't going to be overkill, or that CBS doesn't decide to do 2 BB's a year, writer's strike or not. Some people would love it, but airing 3 days a week twice a year-yeah, a little much.

Of course, I'd still watch regardless

aramcobrat · 12-04-2007, 07:20 PM

I feel mixed about it starting again so soon. I love, love, love Big Brother... but it's so associated with summer in my mind. It won't quite feel right.
But that doesn't mean that I won't be watching the whole time!!

LG. · 12-05-2007, 10:43 AM

Survivor started out as a summer show, but transitioned to the regular schedule because its ratings were really high. I think the Winter Edition BB is a one-time thing just for the writers strike (unless the writers strike for a whole year, in which case I'd expect to see non-union writers hired, or outsourcing writing to other countries to come up with content - what are soap operas doing these days, I don't watch so I don't know, but I remember the last writers strike they'd hired replacements). I digress, sorry for the rambling, but I think that BB is a summer fixture and CBS will plan to keep it that way except when it has a programming shortage like during this strike. In the summer we get to see more people in bikinis, which is always good viewing (for some demographics). They should move some of those funky heat lamps you see at California restaurants into the backyard to encourage pool use this winter, even if we don't have as much sunbathing this time of year. I just hope they cast some interesting people.

Veruka · 12-05-2007, 10:52 AM

This move is definitely a writers strike related move with no intention of it becoming a regular fixture of CBS's non-Summer schedule. If you look at the Fall line-ups for the past few years, CBS has had fewer new shows than any other network. Their programming is successful and it works. Big Brother works in the Summer (or during a writers strike) because it fills up 3 hours of programming for the network. But under normal circumstances in the FAll, they'd be NUTS to go with Big Brother, because it would mean sacrificing so many shows that work for them.

LG, regarding your question on the soaps -- Right now, they're still airing things that were already in the can. Most of them have programming to get them through January I believe. After that, its been reported that they'll most likely air old programs and put together full-week walks down memory lane (bringing back events such as Luke and Laura's wedding ,etc). Personally, I hope they do. THere's an era of Days I'd LOVE to have the chance to see again. If they were to resort to non-union writers or overseas writers, there will be some very very careful examination of contracts with other unions. SAG and AFTRA members would likely look for ways to get out of working recognizing how allowing such a move would weaken their own unions.

Bonbonlover · 12-06-2007, 12:56 PM

It will be interesting to see them in their rainwear rather than swimwear...

mrpayroll · 12-06-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonbonlover

It will be interesting to see them in their rainwear rather than swimwear...

And we are getting a big (for us) storm starting later today!

Chris

astrotronix · 12-07-2007, 01:17 PM

I'm really looking forward to the 'winter edition' I've always wanted BB to come on more than once a year and thankfully it will be

airmcnair06 · 12-08-2007, 04:11 PM

I just was on aol.com and saw a poll about a winter edition, I headed STRAIGHT here, cause I knew there'd be a discussion about it, lol (that's the only reality show I consistently watch, and only reason I come here to be honest, no offense)

Anywayz....I think a winter edition is cool, but I don't know about washed up stars being on it, just doesn't interest me too much....

But I'll definitely be watching.

I HOPE THIS SHOW GOES ON FOREVER!! (we all know that's not gonna happen)

12-04-2007, 06:00 PM	#81
Ace "Oh boy, Janey!" Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 247	Re: Possible Winter edition I'm conflicted. On one hand, it feels too soon. On the other, it's Big Brother!!! I'll just say this better not mean no summer edition this year!

12-04-2007, 07:20 PM	#84
aramcobrat Dreaming of dunes... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ATX Age: 33 Posts: 526	Re: Possible Winter edition I feel mixed about it starting again so soon. I love, love, love Big Brother... but it's so associated with summer in my mind. It won't quite feel right. But that doesn't mean that I won't be watching the whole time!!

12-05-2007, 10:43 AM	#85
LG. perfectly pugnacious Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Whack-a-Mole Posts: 13,387	Re: Possible Winter edition Survivor started out as a summer show, but transitioned to the regular schedule because its ratings were really high. I think the Winter Edition BB is a one-time thing just for the writers strike (unless the writers strike for a whole year, in which case I'd expect to see non-union writers hired, or outsourcing writing to other countries to come up with content - what are soap operas doing these days, I don't watch so I don't know, but I remember the last writers strike they'd hired replacements). I digress, sorry for the rambling, but I think that BB is a summer fixture and CBS will plan to keep it that way except when it has a programming shortage like during this strike. In the summer we get to see more people in bikinis, which is always good viewing (for some demographics). They should move some of those funky heat lamps you see at California restaurants into the backyard to encourage pool use this winter, even if we don't have as much sunbathing this time of year. I just hope they cast some interesting people. __________________ Signature line? We don't need no stinkin' signature line.

12-05-2007, 10:52 AM	#86
Veruka FORT Fogey Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,137	Re: Possible Winter edition This move is definitely a writers strike related move with no intention of it becoming a regular fixture of CBS's non-Summer schedule. If you look at the Fall line-ups for the past few years, CBS has had fewer new shows than any other network. Their programming is successful and it works. Big Brother works in the Summer (or during a writers strike) because it fills up 3 hours of programming for the network. But under normal circumstances in the FAll, they'd be NUTS to go with Big Brother, because it would mean sacrificing so many shows that work for them. LG, regarding your question on the soaps -- Right now, they're still airing things that were already in the can. Most of them have programming to get them through January I believe. After that, its been reported that they'll most likely air old programs and put together full-week walks down memory lane (bringing back events such as Luke and Laura's wedding ,etc). Personally, I hope they do. THere's an era of Days I'd LOVE to have the chance to see again. If they were to resort to non-union writers or overseas writers, there will be some very very careful examination of contracts with other unions. SAG and AFTRA members would likely look for ways to get out of working recognizing how allowing such a move would weaken their own unions. __________________ "When you believe in nothing, you will believe anything"

12-06-2007, 12:56 PM	#87
Bonbonlover FORT Fogey Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,445	Re: Possible Winter edition It will be interesting to see them in their rainwear rather than swimwear... __________________ Okay I love FORT's casino, but I really am not very good. If anyone wants to donate their FORT $$ I would gladly accept http://www.fansofrealitytv.com/forum....php?do=donate

12-07-2007, 01:17 PM	#89
astrotronix RockSTAR. Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 849	Re: Possible Winter edition I'm really looking forward to the 'winter edition' I've always wanted BB to come on more than once a year and thankfully it will be __________________ Put me in a special school, 'Cause I am such a fool. 'Troublemaker' from the band Weezer

12-08-2007, 04:11 PM	#90
airmcnair06 FORT Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 713	Re: Possible Winter edition I just was on aol.com and saw a poll about a winter edition, I headed STRAIGHT here, cause I knew there'd be a discussion about it, lol (that's the only reality show I consistently watch, and only reason I come here to be honest, no offense) Anywayz....I think a winter edition is cool, but I don't know about washed up stars being on it, just doesn't interest me too much.... But I'll definitely be watching. I HOPE THIS SHOW GOES ON FOREVER!! (we all know that's not gonna happen)