Scott Patterson - Aliens in America Thread #6 - Will it get renewed? - Page 10

crazyboutscott · 03-17-2008, 05:00 AM

The waiting is the worst part. I wish we would just know for sure!

**SPA** · 03-17-2008, 08:31 AM

Why is it that I think there will be a lot of waiting in our near future?? I just hope we can get at the least (a minimum) a lot of snippets here and there. Anything is better than nothing. And Speculationsville is the worst.

crazyboutscott · 03-17-2008, 03:40 PM

I agree Deborah...I think we are in for a lot of sit and wait!

**SPA** · 03-17-2008, 05:31 PM

So, what was you best scene? Actually there were three for me. Two involving Gary, but my favorite was the Raja/Claire Gwenivere/Doug understanding about each other.

And the CW website has next week's episde clip and Director's Cut up and running. Next week's episode looks like it's going to be another great one. I love the Director's Cut.

crazyboutscott · 03-17-2008, 05:34 PM

I will go check it out.

My favorite scene, hands down was, Gary and the condom!

lulu1960 · 03-17-2008, 07:19 PM

Kay, I just randomly typed in "cancelled tv shows 2008" and i got this site. Notice Aliens isn't on the list.

Cancelled Television Series - Pazsaz Entertainment Network

So who know?

**SPA** · 03-17-2008, 07:23 PM

That's good news, Lulu. Aliens is still in the bubble. Any idea when last night's ratings come out?

lulu1960 · 03-17-2008, 07:28 PM

They are already out at futon critic. Unfortunitely they are lower then last weeks.

Lauren4ever · 03-18-2008, 01:20 AM

wait Aliens in America is cancelled or might be cancelled?I have to admit I'm just watching this show for Scott I think he make a really good job and he cracked me up more than once.I just hope that if Aliens in America is cancelled we'll see him in another tv show maybe something else than comedy.

crazyboutscott · 03-18-2008, 04:42 AM

I guess it is good news that it is not on that list. At this point who knows?????

lulu1960 · 03-21-2008, 09:42 AM

Matt Rouch talks about Aliens in his column (question six)

Has Lost Gone Gimmicky? Is Britney Bad for How I Met Your Mother? How's the Pilot Landscape Changing? And More! - Ask Matt | TVGuide.com

razzlephrat · 03-21-2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Matt Roush: If you can find a watercooler where they're discussing Aliens in America, let me (or more importantly, the CW) know.

Perhaps someone should shoot him and the Crappy Writers network a link to FF...

**SPA** · 03-21-2008, 10:14 AM

Matt has always been a supporter of Aliens and am very grateful for that. I agree with you Razzle. Maybe send Matt a note to come here -- and importantly, TPTB at the CW -- send them our way.

razzlephrat · 03-21-2008, 10:28 AM

E-Mail has been sent to Matt.

**SPA** · 03-21-2008, 10:33 AM

Here's the link to Matt's bit on Aliens

Quote:

Question: I found it interesting that you had a question recently about not being able to gather around the metaphorical watercooler to discuss popular TV shows. I am finding that, due to how much TV programming is available these days, it is impossible for me to find someone to talk about my favorite shows with, except for the ultra-popular shows like Grey's Anatomy. Case in point, I know of nobody besides me who watches Aliens in America on the CW. I started watching it because Scott Patterson from Gilmore Girls was on it, and I was missing Stars Hollow immensely. I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The cast is great, especially the overprotective mom played by Amy Pietz. The writing is solid, intelligent and funny. The "Rocket Club" episode, where Justin pretends to be in an after-school club to watch sexy movies with his friends, was classic! I also give this show credit for tackling the issue of how Muslims are treated in the post-9/11 world. When's the last time you remember seeing a Muslim character on TV who wasn't a torturer or a terrorist? Not many Americans would put the word "comedy" and "Muslim" in the same sentence, but Raja is a great character, and even though the jokes center on Justin and his family, he has his moments when he is very funny. I was wondering if you have heard any buzz about this show. I seem to recall that it got some good buzz before the season began, but I've heard nothing since. Has anyone else shared an opinion about it? Have you seen it, and, if so, what do you think of it? What are its chances for a second season?— Kristin A.

Matt Roush: If you can find a watercooler where they're discussing Aliens in America, let me (or more importantly, the CW) know. The show was struggling on Mondays and is now dying on Sundays. Consider this a bid to get the word out that it has moved. The show did get a fair amount of attention before its premiere in large part because of the my-new-best-friend-is-a-Muslim novelty. In what I've seen since, I kind of agree that Amy Pietz is one of the main reasons to watch. She really nails that Midwestern accent (she comes by it naturally). I find the show to be sweet and mostly funny, with a fresh twist you won't find in other family/teen comedies, but it has fallen off just about everyone's radar, especially since the move. Its chances of survival are obviously slim, but you never know with a weblet like the CW.

At least Matt seems to agree with me that the move to Sundays wasn't a good one for Aliens. I just think this speaks volumes to CW's intentions with the show. Oh well.