I really hope the Execs at ABC realize that AMC's strength has always been with its strong ties to history. You have to give kudos to a show that at Thirty-Five years still had 3 original cast members (MacDonell, Lucci and Warrick).
It breaks my heart that since 2005 we lost so many long-running actors on contract (Barr, Callahans, Mitchell, Herlie, Willey, and for a time Larson).
It seems like the trend is beginning to shift in the current regime. I hope that they realize they need to re-fill the ranks of the major families. The Martins, Tylers, Kanes, Cortlandts and Maricks all deserve to have representation on canvas.
Barr's return engagement is a sign of writing the wrongs of the current past. I hope they realize the increase in fan interest in the show as a result. I can already tell on the message boards a trend towards more positive comments.
You can't just entice new viewers to come and watch; you have to keep your old fanbase. Any business major will tell you it is cheaper to keep a customer than to roll-on a new one. If ABC can get this long time fan to start tuning in again, they are definitely going in the right direction.
I'm loving it too. Brilliant idea
ReplyDeleteThis is the best idea ever! I'm new to AMC, and this is getting me all excited about returning characters like I have been watching for years!
ReplyDeleteI really hope the Execs at ABC realize that AMC's strength has always been with its strong ties to history. You have to give kudos to a show that at Thirty-Five years still had 3 original cast members (MacDonell, Lucci and Warrick).
ReplyDeleteIt breaks my heart that since 2005 we lost so many long-running actors on contract (Barr, Callahans, Mitchell, Herlie, Willey, and for a time Larson).
It seems like the trend is beginning to shift in the current regime. I hope that they realize they need to re-fill the ranks of the major families. The Martins, Tylers, Kanes, Cortlandts and Maricks all deserve to have representation on canvas.
Barr's return engagement is a sign of writing the wrongs of the current past. I hope they realize the increase in fan interest in the show as a result. I can already tell on the message boards a trend towards more positive comments.
You can't just entice new viewers to come and watch; you have to keep your old fanbase. Any business major will tell you it is cheaper to keep a customer than to roll-on a new one. If ABC can get this long time fan to start tuning in again, they are definitely going in the right direction.