Paranormal Underground - Topic: ALCATRAZ

nypdretired on ALCATRAZ

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:30:28 -0700

Going back to the weather a network would give JJ Abrams another shot I was 1/2 and 1/2 about it. I would say 90% yes since I was reminded while watching Person of Intrest that JJ Abrams is involved in that show. And it seems to be a big hit.

Also I think he is like Bruckhimer (how ever you spell it) where he is the executive producer on a show even though he may not actualy have created the show. So that may save some of these big time names.

nypdretired on ALCATRAZ

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:14:47 -0700

What's the 1% you manage to squeeze in? lol

News. lol And the one weekday night I am off I may watch one of the PT shows unless I need to clear up what I already recorded.

norcalmonkey on ALCATRAZ

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:12:47 -0700

Funny that you ask about the DVRing cause I think they now do. In the TV guide when they give the top 10 or 25 they have two listings...the Watched Live and the watched DVR. Also in one of the NY papers forgot which one (either the NY Post or NY Daily News) for 5/15 some bigwig at NBC was complaining that the ratings for DVR watching wasn't calculated right. I can see him complaining since NBC has been in last place for like a decade...lol. Without a major hit.

I did write an e-mail to Fox showing my support for Fringe and Alcatraz as being a viewer of both. What I failed to say in the e-mail is that I watched both shows by DVRing them. I work 3-11 so 99% of my prime time TV watching is by DVR.

What's the 1% you manage to squeeze in? lol

nypdretired on ALCATRAZ

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:13:04 -0700

True that...it's frustrating. I know that a couple of my coworkers are pissed off about this cancellation. Let me ask you, when they calculate the ratings...do they take into account the dvring...lots of people watch shows on their dvrs later on . While watching something else live, I think it should be counted. The program is still being watched and if you think for one second Comcast isn't (or can't) keeping track of that stuff you are crazy!

Funny that you ask about the DVRing cause I think they now do. In the TV guide when they give the top 10 or 25 they have two listings...the Watched Live and the watched DVR. Also in one of the NY papers forgot which one (either the NY Post or NY Daily News) for 5/15 some bigwig at NBC was complaining that the ratings for DVR watching wasn't calculated right. I can see him complaining since NBC has been in last place for like a decade...lol. Without a major hit.

I did write an e-mail to Fox showing my support for Fringe and Alcatraz as being a viewer of both. What I failed to say in the e-mail is that I watched both shows by DVRing them. I work 3-11 so 99% of my prime time TV watching is by DVR.

norcalmonkey on ALCATRAZ

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:15:22 -0700

Alcatraz was suppose to be the next Lost Non-Lost in that it had a whole big story behind it but wasn't as complicated to follow as Lost. I don't think networks are going to stop giving him shows but may want a more 'standard' show, you know the type of show that needs no brains to watch. Maybe a show about Zombies that take over TV programming. Networks are so paranoid about not getting great ratings right away that they'll cancel a show and take a hit then let it try to get its legs and find an audiance.

True that...it's frustrating. I know that a couple of my coworkers are pissed off about this cancellation. Let me ask you, when they calculate the ratings...do they take into account the dvring...lots of people watch shows on their dvrs later on . While watching something else live, I think it should be counted. The program is still being watched and if you think for one second Comcast isn't (or can't) keeping track of that stuff you are crazy!

nypdretired on ALCATRAZ

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:20:41 -0700

Alcatraz was suppose to be the next Lost Non-Lost in that it had a whole big story behind it but wasn't as complicated to follow as Lost. I don't think networks are going to stop giving him shows but may want a more 'standard' show, you know the type of show that needs no brains to watch. Maybe a show about Zombies that take over TV programming. Networks are so paranoid about not getting great ratings right away that they'll cancel a show and take a hit then let it try to get its legs and find an audiance.

norcalmonkey on ALCATRAZ

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:10:53 -0700

Yeah I guess. I'm bumming out about this. Let me ask you, does this sort of make the networks hesitate before signing JJ Abrams again. I read today that he's got another show that got picked up by NBC I think it's called Revelation or Revolution something like that and it's supposed to be one of those 15 years after the apocalypse kinda things. But he had 2 shows cancelled this year (Alcatraz and that other show with the husband wife agents that didn't get traction...forget it's name and am too lazy to look on IMDB). Fringe is limping into the end zone but had a decent run, but was CONSTANTLY on the chopping block.

nypdretired on ALCATRAZ

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:37:53 -0700

Yeah it is...a big let down. I always get po'ed that good shows for intelligant people go off thw air. Then there are shows like a million versions of inept people singing or performing along with actors/actress'/80 year old ex-football players dancing around in spandex that keep coming back year after year. Go figure.

Not even the son of satan, the guardian of the Island and a couple of hot women were able to save Alcatraz.

Then again this thread was a sign the show would get cancaled...1 page and only 2 people posting.

norcalmonkey on ALCATRAZ

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:33:17 -0700

It's so stupid, I mean there are so many unanswered questions!!! What a massive let down.

nypdretired on ALCATRAZ

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:43:09 -0700

And this my friend is another reason why I hate CLIFFHANGERS!!!! Why the he(ll) do these producers/writers do cliffhangers if they are not sure th ey are getting picked up?? The only time it workedwas the first time on Dallas....now these cliffhangers are just annoying little squirts in the TV world.

norcalmonkey on ALCATRAZ

Sat, 12 May 2012 02:40:29 -0700

Fox has canceled Alcatraz.

WHAAAT!!!! Probably to make room for some insipid reality show featuring Jennifer Blowpez and her pet rump

nypdretired on ALCATRAZ

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:33:11 -0700

Fox has canceled Alcatraz.

nypdretired on ALCATRAZ

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:12:53 -0700

[spoiler]I don't remember what was said about the warden. You can't really know if he died in the past from reports because all the records of the 63's were frabrcated to hide was happened to them. I'll have to look at On Demand to see if they have it and re-watch it. At least we know that the the assistant warden was not part of what ever was going on as far as coming forward with the rest. There seems to be some sort of animosity between the Warden and his assistant. So maybe he was killed on orders by the warden? Or maybe they just needed a person in the 'normal timeline' to keep track of it all.

I am wondering though what would be the purpose of coming forward in time and not into the past? [/spoiler]

norcalmonkey on ALCATRAZ

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:14:01 -0700

[spoiler]Yeah that car chase reminded me of the Steve McQueen movie...what was it? Bullit? Maybe they just filmed the car chase part recently with the actual series wraping before. I heard the wrap party was done more then a month ago. Anyhow. I am wondering IF this show is going to come back. It started off strong in the ratings but seemed to dip dramaticly. That is why I hate cliff hangers. So now it was confirmedth at there is a government involvement in the program (yes, I know they always seem to be involved) I am guessing some military involvement in order to transport operatives into an enemy country along with some super soldier program. Still waiting for the wardan to pop up.[/spoiler]

[spoiler]Well, considering the fact that almost everyone else from Alcatraz has shown up, I think it's fairly safe to say that the Warden will appear....not sure, but the first episode where the assistant warden Tanner is killed what did they say about the warden himself?[/spoiler]

oh and it IS supposed to be an homage to Bullitt complete with the contemporary versions of the cars involved in the chase and the vw bug...

nypdretired on ALCATRAZ

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:10:50 -0700

[spoiler]Well, what can I say. We knew she was going to be mortally wounded from the promos leading up to the 2 hour show.... glad he's not my grandpa. So the scientist tracked Madsen since Korea? He must've had some sort of access to his medical records because he has something that they want...unless this process started during Korean War??? More questions than answers...as usual. You know it's funny, living out here, that big car chase was all over the news and it just happened pretty recently, I would say within the last month, so that's interesting.[/spoiler]

[spoiler]Yeah that car chase reminded me of the Steve McQueen movie...what was it? Bullit? Maybe they just filmed the car chase part recently with the actual series wraping before. I heard the wrap party was done more then a month ago. Anyhow. I am wondering IF this show is going to come back. It started off strong in the ratings but seemed to dip dramaticly. That is why I hate cliff hangers. So now it was confirmedth at there is a government involvement in the program (yes, I know they always seem to be involved) I am guessing some military involvement in order to transport operatives into an enemy country along with some super soldier program. Still waiting for the wardan to pop up.[/spoiler]