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Cohen Interview the 3rd... Action!

I don't even know if it's the third or not, but in this interview with TVGuide, he seems to be speaking his mind just a tad more than in the previous ones. Topics are Futurama's success on cable and DVD, FOX and FOX's suckiness:
TVGO: It must be gratifying to see how well Futurama is performing on cable.
DXC: Incredibly so. We could not be happier with how it's doing on Cartoon Network and also how well Cartoon Network has treated us. I think they actually had a plan for the show

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HamNEggs116Aug 14th 2003, 00:00
Its about time they spoke their mind about FOX. If it was me i would have done it months ago.
KimberlyAug 14th 2003, 00:00
Mr. Groening, Mr. Cohen, CN execs, are you keeping up with this site? We Futurama fans humbly request that you consider bestowing upon us brand-spanking-new Futurama episodes, using the original cast. Please! We truly enjoy this show (right-wingers, left-wingers, and moderates alike).

It would also be fitting if you could, in the opening sequence, feature Bender saying "FOX can bite my shiny metal ass!" and kick off a huge promotion including T-shirt giveaways, Futurama trivia contests (perhaps via this site? Give the folks who own this site fitting reward for providing this forum to promote your show), and offer merchandise for sale.
GreggAug 14th 2003, 00:00
Hmmm, he's been very optimistic about Futurama's future recently. Is he trying to tell us something? Or dying to tell us something but can't just yet? I hope so....:)
KimberlyAug 14th 2003, 00:00
Too hard to discern, Gregg. Perhaps it's wishful thinking so I'm trying to encourage the execs involved to seriously consider a real future for Futurama. Futurama is the kind of show that can have a lifespan similar to that of The Simpsons - right up until the last, Futurama's material was very fresh and entertaining, and the same cannot be said of all of The Simpsons episodes; just most of them. Groening really outdid himself with Futurama and it's a production well worth an extended lifespan because it will be a long, long time before Futurama goes stale.
SpleeAug 14th 2003, 00:00
I' sure Groening MADE Futurama in the first place purely because he looked at the Simpsons and said, "This can't last because it's grounded in reality" And when the reality is taken, as it has in the stupid plots of some of the recent episodes, then it goes aground. But Futurama, grounded in the Sci-Fi universe where anything can happen/be done has LIMITLESS potential for longevity because there's always more planets, more missions, etc.

I think this is why MG is so P.O.ed at Futurama's lack of success. Because Simpsons will die, and nothing will replace it. Futurama could've, but has become, as Bender said, "Yet another classic Sci-Fi TV show cancelled before its time"

Splee.
KimberlyAug 14th 2003, 00:00
Keep posting here to encourage them to produce more new episodes! I'm doing what little I can by posting. Encourage your friends to come here and post!
ICWeinerAug 14th 2003, 00:00
OK folks, we know what we need to do. Go to the CN website and fill out the form about their programming. Tell them how much you love Futurama and how you'd love to see new episodes!

If thousands of people do this they will take note. I don't know if posting alone will do what it takes. CN may not keep up with this site.
NeroAug 14th 2003, 00:00
It's really good to see these interviews which brings a little hope. Would really like to read one with Matt Groening regarding Futurama. But anyway, I don't know what I would do without this site. It totally rocks!
BrianAug 14th 2003, 00:00
We should be thankful for CN showing reruns. Making new episodes of a show such as Futurama would be very expensive for a network such as CN.

I bet TBS, Comedy Central or Sci-Fi could afford it, but I don't see that happening.
AmyAug 14th 2003, 00:00
Because of the way FOX treated Futurama, not a lot of other networks know about it. I don't think TBS can afford Futurama 'cause they do a lot of re-runs in other stuff too.
KimberlyAug 14th 2003, 00:00
<blockquote>#7 by IC Weiner
OK folks, we know what we need to do. Go to the CN website and fill out the form about their programming. Tell them how much you love Futurama and how you'd love to see new episodes!

If thousands of people do this they will take note. I don't know if posting alone will do what it takes. CN may not keep up with this site.</blockquote>

Been there, done that, only doing it once. I'm not forging any names since it would only hurt the cause, and I would hope that none of you are signing fake names and submitting such notes. It will only lessen the chances of getting the show back. If we want to have our concerns heard and not just brushed off as another useless Internet petition where Mickey Mouse has signed it 80 million times, well, we need to be honest and not forge names.

I NEED MORE FUTURAMA!!! :)
kimAug 15th 2003, 00:00
the letter i wrote to fox:

"I would like to know why you cancelled Futurama. I know this mail won't get through to the bigwigs that make the "important" decisions, but someone should know that the Fox Network is alienating important viewers. I know that shows like American Idol are making your important millions, but once the reality television trend dies down you won't know where to stand. You relied on the bankability of Groening's name along with The Simpsons, and figured Futurama would market itself; unfortunately you failed to properly promote it and give it a STABLE timeslot to gain viewership. The same thing happened to another great series, Family Guy.
What I would like to know is why you gave up on the show, after DVD sales have skyrocketed, the video game is highly anticipated, and the comics are doing so well. Add in the various toys, calendars, and collectibles, and you have an animated empire. Futurama got Cartoon Network's highest ratings these past months. In a time of stale reality television and flat sitcoms, you had something refreshing and intelligent. And you blew it.
I only hope that if some other network were willing to give the series the attention it deserved, you would be willing to let them handle it. Futurama deserves a second chance, and you're obviously not concerned enough with quality television to handle it."
kimAug 15th 2003, 00:00
i know no one really cares about #12 but i figured it'd be funny to read. me trying to sound all smart-like!
JamesDeanAug 15th 2003, 00:00
Of course we all want new episodes, i dont think many of the 165,000 changed their mind...
the thing i've always said about Futurama is that there is NO limit to the things they can do. at any time they can go to any planet and this planet can have any government, any species, any rules, any laws, any characteristics and any anything and they have the PERFECT reason to go there - so itll never become ridiculous why they keep finding these strange places
mikeAug 15th 2003, 00:00
I have already done so but I plead others to do the same and that is go to the CN website and tell them we want new episodes of Futurama. To make it even easier here is the link to form http://www ... index.html
mike2Aug 15th 2003, 00:00
well that didn't seem to work. oh well i'm sure u can figure how to get there. You know what I was wondering though today while watching S3 on DVD why isn't Katey Segal ever on the commentaries?