Comments on: Dollhouse's Future In The Balance http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:11:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ChappiejChapman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-2/#comment-65882 ChappiejChapman Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:02:20 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-65882 I enjoy Dollhouse and liked Pushing Up Daisies. It's getting to the point that all the shows I like are getting canned, I don't really care about watching television anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I enjoy Dollhouse and liked Pushing Up Daisies. It’s getting to the point that all the shows I like are getting canned, I don’t really care about watching television anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Mumbo http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-2/#comment-59570 Mumbo Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:40:46 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-59570 Terminator's done. If Prison Break does well enough in April, and Dollhouse stays steady enough to be renewed, I wouldn't be surprised if the Cherry Hill spinoff got the go-ahead and was paired with Dollhouse in the fall on Friday nights. Terminator’s done.

If Prison Break does well enough in April, and Dollhouse stays steady enough to be renewed, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Cherry Hill spinoff got the go-ahead and was paired with Dollhouse in the fall on Friday nights.

]]> By: Bobbie http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-2/#comment-58649 Bobbie Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:53:53 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-58649 Canceling TSCC would be the worst mistake since canceling Firefly. TSCC is about to be a cult hit. Just because Watchmen pummeled it's ratings this Friday, and before that a few bad episodes doesn't mean the show is bad. Shows need to be given a chance. Shows need to reviewed by experts not by ratings. Canceling TSCC would be the worst mistake since canceling Firefly.

TSCC is about to be a cult hit. Just because Watchmen pummeled it’s ratings this Friday, and before that a few bad episodes doesn’t mean the show is bad. Shows need to be given a chance. Shows need to reviewed by experts not by ratings.

]]> By: john connor http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-2/#comment-57848 john connor Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:53:55 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-57848 well said joel, all the reality stuff may be why people are watching more cable shows. I lost interest in CSI in the 3rd season and never watched the clones. the problem also is the nielsen viewers, a small group with way too much power. a better ratings system is needed. also no independent networks now, upn and the wb are gone and they used to provide alot of cult type shows , that otherwise would never had aired or would have been canceled on the major networks. for a good while the wb was my main channel. the cw....ugh I dont watch anything on it........ well wait supernatural I still watch that , one of the few wb shows still on now on topic, I still think fox should give tscc 12 fall shows and use a new approach to making the series , more like 24, with a badass john connor who is like jack bauer ! that would be more in tune with the movie and with a faster pace the show would be more appealing to more neilsen viewers. well said joel,
all the reality stuff may be why people are watching more cable shows.
I lost interest in CSI in the 3rd season and never watched the clones.
the problem also is the nielsen viewers, a small group with way too much power.
a better ratings system is needed.
also no independent networks now, upn and the wb are gone and they used to provide
alot of cult type shows , that otherwise would never had aired or would have been canceled on the major networks. for a good while the wb was my main channel.
the cw….ugh I dont watch anything on it…….. well wait supernatural I still watch that , one of the few wb shows still on

now on topic, I still think fox should give tscc 12 fall shows and use a new approach to making the series , more like 24, with a badass john connor who is like jack bauer ! that would be more in tune with the movie and with a faster pace the show would be more appealing to more neilsen viewers.

]]> By: Joel http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-2/#comment-56903 Joel Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:55:49 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-56903 I hope Fox keeps the "Terminator" and "Dollhouse" shows around. Both are creative and provide far more intellectual interest and entertainment than that "Idol" dreck. I'm really am getting tired of these moronic TV executives that apparently have no idea how to effectively manage TV content. The lowest-common-denominator approach may generate the occasional "hit" like "Idol"(argh), but mostly it results in the reality show crap that is polluting American airwaves. No wonder people are spending increasing time on the Internet, etc, vs TV. Networks would do far better to keep around more cultist, but steady audience shows like "Terminator" and "Dollhouse" than keep serving up dozens of "new" reality garbage bags that will just fall flat anyway. The latter just alienate viewers anyway and cause them to turn away from your network completely, while the former will keep viewers and entice them to look at any legitimate new creative shows that you come up with in the future. It's hard to believe sometimes now that Fox is the network that was built up on the likes of the "The X-Files". While they still are reasonably good at starting new creative shows, the management somehow lacks the fortitude to stick by these decisions and lacks the competence to manage the shows and their timeslots effectively. The likes of CSI and its clones may have good numbers, but these crime shows do *not* inspire viewer loyalty. They only fare well because of the lack of good competition in their timeslots. Tell me, have you ever said to yourself, "Crap, I missed CSI this week!" ?? - Joel I hope Fox keeps the “Terminator” and “Dollhouse” shows around. Both are creative and provide far more intellectual interest and entertainment than that “Idol” dreck. I’m really am getting tired of these moronic TV executives that apparently have no idea how to effectively manage TV content. The lowest-common-denominator approach may generate the occasional “hit” like “Idol”(argh), but mostly it results in the reality show crap that is polluting American airwaves. No wonder people are spending increasing time on the Internet, etc, vs TV.

Networks would do far better to keep around more cultist, but steady audience shows like “Terminator” and “Dollhouse” than keep serving up dozens of “new” reality garbage bags that will just fall flat anyway. The latter just alienate viewers anyway and cause them to turn away from your network completely, while the former will keep viewers and entice them to look at any legitimate new creative shows that you come up with in the future.

It’s hard to believe sometimes now that Fox is the network that was built up on the likes of the “The X-Files”. While they still are reasonably good at starting new creative shows, the management somehow lacks the fortitude to stick by these decisions and lacks the competence to manage the shows and their timeslots effectively. The likes of CSI and its clones may have good numbers, but these crime shows do *not* inspire viewer loyalty. They only fare well because of the lack of good competition in their timeslots.

Tell me, have you ever said to yourself, “Crap, I missed CSI this week!” ??

- Joel

]]> By: Y http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-2/#comment-56104 Y Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:21:55 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-56104 Kevin Reilly had something interesting to say to the Hollywood Reporter! http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ic8f85937f15b71d12ab1acf7e3d694ca THR: Can "Terminator" or "Dollhouse" financially make sense as broadcast shows next season if their ratings don't improve? Reilly: Advertisers have liked the shows. Both shows are doing well on a c7 basis. It's too early to rule them out. Kevin Reilly had something interesting to say to the Hollywood Reporter!

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ic8f85937f15b71d12ab1acf7e3d694ca
THR: Can “Terminator” or “Dollhouse” financially make sense as broadcast shows next season if their ratings don’t improve?

Reilly: Advertisers have liked the shows. Both shows are doing well on a c7 basis. It’s too early to rule them out.

]]> By: Rachel P http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55574 Rachel P Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:40:26 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55574 Well, I should change that to more than had happened for the majority of the season. A few big things have happened (such as the epic season opener and them taking down Cromartie), but it mostly has been slow moving though. Well, I should change that to more than had happened for the majority of the season. A few big things have happened (such as the epic season opener and them taking down Cromartie), but it mostly has been slow moving though.

]]> By: Joseph http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55570 Joseph Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:11:32 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55570 "More seems to be happening in these final six episodes than has happened all season...." It's still like that? This is why I didn't watch after the first season. Out of nine episodes, nothing seemed to happen the first seven. “More seems to be happening in these final six episodes than has happened all season….”

It’s still like that? This is why I didn’t watch after the first season. Out of nine episodes, nothing seemed to happen the first seven.

]]> By: Joseph http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55569 Joseph Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:06:52 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55569 Will this be cancelled? Will that be cancelled? So unnecessary. I have long maintained that there is no television ratings problem that full frontal nudity cannot solve. Which incidentally, I have been informed, explains why every British show on British television is still on British television. Will this be cancelled? Will that be cancelled? So unnecessary. I have long maintained that there is no television ratings problem that full frontal nudity cannot solve. Which incidentally, I have been informed, explains why every British show on British television is still on British television.

]]> By: Dennis http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55478 Dennis Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:33:20 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55478 Thanks, that explains everything. Thanks, that explains everything.

]]> By: Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55424 Robert Seidman Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:50:34 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55424 Bill/Dennis: we *did* get 18-49 finals for The Simpsons for the week (it was in the top 25, but at #22 didn't make the top 20). they were indeed very close to the season average with 4.229 million. Bill/Dennis: we *did* get 18-49 finals for The Simpsons for the week (it was in the top 25, but at #22 didn’t make the top 20). they were indeed very close to the season average with 4.229 million.

]]> By: Melissa http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55421 Melissa Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:39:14 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55421 I think Dollhouse is great, but I don't expect it to come back next season. As long as it completes its 13 episode run and doesn't leave us hanging, I will be happy. I think Dollhouse is great, but I don’t expect it to come back next season. As long as it completes its 13 episode run and doesn’t leave us hanging, I will be happy.

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55277 Bill Gorman Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:30:54 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55277 Dennis, Good question. I checked my spreadsheets and the Simpsons 18-49 season average was unchanged week to week while, as you say, it added its 16th airing of the season. The last episode must have been dead on its previous 18-49 average. (which I cannot verify since we don't get final 18-49 numbers for individual airings) As for its Index number, since Fox 18-49 average will not change (since as I write in the post "Because American Idol so skewed Fox’s 18-49 average, and would make nearly all Fox shows fall into the “cancel” range, for Fox, I used the last STD 18-49 average *before* Idol.") its Index stayed the same. Dennis, Good question. I checked my spreadsheets and the Simpsons 18-49 season average was unchanged week to week while, as you say, it added its 16th airing of the season. The last episode must have been dead on its previous 18-49 average. (which I cannot verify since we don’t get final 18-49 numbers for individual airings)

As for its Index number, since Fox 18-49 average will not change (since as I write in the post “Because American Idol so skewed Fox’s 18-49 average, and would make nearly all Fox shows fall into the “cancel” range, for Fox, I used the last STD 18-49 average *before* Idol.”) its Index stayed the same.

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55273 Bill Gorman Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:22:07 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55273 Colorblind, every show in red has something written in the status column. Every show in yellow has something written about it in the post copy above, but nothing in the status column. Shows that aren't mentioned in the copy (except those I specifically say are safe) with nothing in the status column are green. Now that you know the code, you don't need the colors. Colorblind, every show in red has something written in the status column. Every show in yellow has something written about it in the post copy above, but nothing in the status column. Shows that aren’t mentioned in the copy (except those I specifically say are safe) with nothing in the status column are green. Now that you know the code, you don’t need the colors.

]]> By: Dennis http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55272 Dennis Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:07:31 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55272 I have a question: Why haven't the numbers of The Simpsons changed since the last index? They aired a new episode and I hope the number went up a little since then. I have a question: Why haven’t the numbers of The Simpsons changed since the last index? They aired a new episode and I hope the number went up a little since then.

]]> By: schmokey http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55267 schmokey Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:36:15 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55267 You know, looking at Dollhouse's demos, it isn't crazy to think it could come back next season if it could hold on to what it has now. Nick C is probably right on the nose about FOX making money on it. It's cheap, they own it, and it's on Friday nights. It would not be crazy to give it another 13 for next season IF they can hold steady for the rest of the season. I can't see DH ever being a big success, but networks are willing to be patient these days with shows that are profitable. There are so many holes all over the map, for all of these networks, that it's worth it to plug up a small leak like Friday with whatever will stick and make money, while you then invest your time and energy on the real moneymaker nights elsewhere. TV's changing in all sorts of unexpected ways. DH getting renewed at these numbers would be another one for the books, but it can't be called crazy anymore. Hell, if Firefly had premiered in this day and age, and if it had run in order, it almost certainly could have made it to a full season, and maybe even to a second. Almost makes me think this lowered bar is going to be a good thing. If networks CAN'T get huge ratings for anything anymore, then they wouldn't have to program to the lowest common denominator any longer. Programming might get more diverse, which means more chances to be better. We shall see. You know, looking at Dollhouse’s demos, it isn’t crazy to think it could come back next season if it could hold on to what it has now. Nick C is probably right on the nose about FOX making money on it. It’s cheap, they own it, and it’s on Friday nights. It would not be crazy to give it another 13 for next season IF they can hold steady for the rest of the season.

I can’t see DH ever being a big success, but networks are willing to be patient these days with shows that are profitable. There are so many holes all over the map, for all of these networks, that it’s worth it to plug up a small leak like Friday with whatever will stick and make money, while you then invest your time and energy on the real moneymaker nights elsewhere.

TV’s changing in all sorts of unexpected ways. DH getting renewed at these numbers would be another one for the books, but it can’t be called crazy anymore.

Hell, if Firefly had premiered in this day and age, and if it had run in order, it almost certainly could have made it to a full season, and maybe even to a second. Almost makes me think this lowered bar is going to be a good thing. If networks CAN’T get huge ratings for anything anymore, then they wouldn’t have to program to the lowest common denominator any longer. Programming might get more diverse, which means more chances to be better.

We shall see.

]]> By: colorblind http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55259 colorblind Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:59:19 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55259 One small thing here. Can you please change your colour scheme for tracking shows? For folks who are red/green color blind it's impossible to see work out the tracking even though I could probably guess! Personally reckon that Dollhouse will do well to go beyond its initial run. I wonder if it will even get through the run. One small thing here. Can you please change your colour scheme for tracking shows? For folks who are red/green color blind it’s impossible to see work out the tracking even though I could probably guess! Personally reckon that Dollhouse will do well to go beyond its initial run. I wonder if it will even get through the run.

]]> By: ABCFanaticWows http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55245 ABCFanaticWows Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:09:47 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55245 Those 2 shows are gone DEFO! Those 2 shows are gone

DEFO!

]]> By: Terry http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55204 Terry Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:05:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55204 i love dollhouse and hope the ratings can improve and it gets another season! i love dollhouse and hope the ratings can improve and it gets another season!

]]> By: Rachel P http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55196 Rachel P Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:19:51 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55196 Fellow Terminator fans, you MUST check this out! Originally shown to me by Noah over at the Mondays ratings post. :P http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid14602162001?bclid=14539929001&bctid=14624346001 You can see my initial reaction there after seeing the footage, but I'll repeat it here cause it deserves it: THAT LOOKS FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! Okay, looks like I'm thankfully gonna be satisfied with these final episodes. ;) Thank you Josh Friedman & co! More seems to be happening in these final six episodes than has happened all season, and it's lookin' TIGHT!!!!!! Okay, that is all. Fellow Terminator fans, you MUST check this out! Originally shown to me by Noah over at the Mondays ratings post. :P
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid14602162001?bclid=14539929001&bctid=14624346001

You can see my initial reaction there after seeing the footage, but I’ll repeat it here cause it deserves it:

THAT LOOKS FREAKIN’ AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, looks like I’m thankfully gonna be satisfied with these final episodes. ;) Thank you Josh Friedman & co! More seems to be happening in these final six episodes than has happened all season, and it’s lookin’ TIGHT!!!!!!

Okay, that is all.

]]> By: clutz http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55183 clutz Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:53:52 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55183 I know Fridays are a special case, 0.49 and 0.66 for TSCC and Dollhouse are way, way low, even for a Friday! Lie to Me is holding up very well in this index. I know Fridays are a special case, 0.49 and 0.66 for TSCC and Dollhouse are way, way low, even for a Friday! Lie to Me is holding up very well in this index.

]]> By: Smurg65 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55147 Smurg65 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:27:34 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55147 Not sure I'm completely sold on Dollhouse (though it's increasingly finding it's way). However, I love the concept of telling me exactly how long it will be till the next commercial. If I know it's 60 seconds till it starts again I don't bother fast forwarding. J. Not sure I’m completely sold on Dollhouse (though it’s increasingly finding it’s way). However, I love the concept of telling me exactly how long it will be till the next commercial. If I know it’s 60 seconds till it starts again I don’t bother fast forwarding.

J.

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55125 Bill Gorman Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:19:32 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55125 grr_argh, note the Live+7 18-49 DVR numbers in the post. TSCC's are still terrible, in the range of the Saturday crime reality shows. It's dead. grr_argh, note the Live+7 18-49 DVR numbers in the post. TSCC’s are still terrible, in the range of the Saturday crime reality shows. It’s dead.

]]> By: grr_argh http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55119 grr_argh Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:59:45 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55119 The last episode of Fringe was aired on Feb. 10 and the next one airs on April 7 next month. The last episode of Fringe was aired on Feb. 10 and the next one airs on April 7 next month.

]]> By: David http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55118 David Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:59:28 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55118 DJM, Fringe will be back April 7. There are 8 episodes left in the season. DJM, Fringe will be back April 7. There are 8 episodes left in the season.

]]> By: djm http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55108 djm Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:39:16 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55108 @ sam when was the last time fringe aired a new episode though. I think about a month.... Are they taking a hiatus or have they called it quits for the season? @ sam

when was the last time fringe aired a new episode though. I think about a month…. Are they taking a hiatus or have they called it quits for the season?

]]> By: grr_argh http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55107 grr_argh Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:37:34 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55107 from a recent tvguide.com article: _____________________________________________ Summer Glau and Eliza Dushku are turning a lot more heads than evidenced by the next-day Nielsens. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, in fact, is currently enjoying the biggest boost of any network show — a 36 percent jump in adult demos — from Live+7 DVR data, which factors in playback within the first week after a program airs. Similarly, Dollhouse gains 30 percent from time-shifted viewing. The moral here: Never underestimate the power of freeze-frame. The performance of both shows has been under scrutiny recent weeks, as Fox's plan to resurrect "Sci-Fi Friday" appeared to fall on typically culty ears, with both Terminator and Dollhouse hovering around the 4 million viewer mark." _________________________________________ Does this make any sort of difference? from a recent tvguide.com article:

_____________________________________________

Summer Glau and Eliza Dushku are turning a lot more heads than evidenced by the next-day Nielsens.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, in fact, is currently enjoying the biggest boost of any network show — a 36 percent jump in adult demos — from Live+7 DVR data, which factors in playback within the first week after a program airs.

Similarly, Dollhouse gains 30 percent from time-shifted viewing.

The moral here: Never underestimate the power of freeze-frame.

The performance of both shows has been under scrutiny recent weeks, as Fox’s plan to resurrect “Sci-Fi Friday” appeared to fall on typically culty ears, with both Terminator and Dollhouse hovering around the 4 million viewer mark.”
_________________________________________

Does this make any sort of difference?

]]> By: Sam first of the name http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55077 Sam first of the name Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:54:21 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55077 Fringe is one of FOX higher rated show, good to know! Fringe is one of FOX higher rated show, good to know!

]]> By: R.G. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836/comment-page-1/#comment-55068 R.G. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:49:46 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/dollhouses-future-in-the-balance/13836#comment-55068 I'm a huge fan of Sarah Chronicles (except the last 2 episodes - although they had VERY clever endings - so the payoff was kind of worth it) and even I acknowledge Sarah is over...On the other hand Dollhouse is starting to win me over...but I won't lose sleep over it if they blow that away too... My favorite 3 remain...24, CSI and Smallville - So I'm good!! Though i will miss Sarah & friends - I look forward to the next movie (and the next.......and the next) I’m a huge fan of Sarah Chronicles (except the last 2 episodes – although they had VERY clever endings – so the payoff was kind of worth it) and even I acknowledge Sarah is over…On the other hand Dollhouse is starting to win me over…but I won’t lose sleep over it if they blow that away too…
My favorite 3 remain…24, CSI and Smallville – So I’m good!!

Though i will miss Sarah & friends – I look forward to the next movie (and the next…….and the next)

]]>