So I was flipping through a back issue of Dreamwatch the other day, checking out the review section, when I noticed two things. 1. The Atlantis episode, Intruder, was reviewed and received a 6 on 10. 2. A couple of pages later, the Lost beach towel was reviewed. It received a 7 on 10. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not dissing the towel. In fact, I think its a terrific beach towel. I just don't think the beach towel was better than Intruder. Of course, I'm biased.
Speaking of t.v. - I'm deep into Oz, a great series I watched only sporadically when it first aired. I've picked up all five seasons on DVD and, the way things are going, will probably finish all five before moving onto another show. Finished season 3 of Alias and have Nip/Tuck season 2, Curb Your Enthusiasm season 4, and Arrested Development season 2 up on deck. To those of you wondering - yes, I've already watched Firefly. And loved it. On the anime side, I'm watching Gunslinger Girl. I heard it was from the same gang that brought us Noir (one of my top ten favorite anime series) and, while I am enjoying it, I find it lacks the heart of its predecessor.
Still waiting to hear word about next year. Ratings for both shows were solid, particularly considering SG-1's move to an earlier time slot and the fact that, unlike previous years, we went up against some first-run network shows.
Finishing prep on Camelot (working on the pink pages this weekend). Finished cutting The Scourge last week (its going to be a great episode. Some really great moments from Woolsey and Carter in this one).
The Ice Cream Report: Last Friday's line-up included: Kahlua Truffle with Vanilla Crisp Wafers, Vanilla-Advokaat, White Chocolate with Shaved Milk Chocolate Toberlone, Milk Chocolate Pistachio Cream, Vanilla with clotted cream Grand Marnier, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies and Sweet Cream. This coming week will mark the last week of the regular season. Flavors will include...
SPOILER ALERT!
...German Chocolate Cake, and Peanut Butter with Shaved Milk Chocolate Cappuccino. Afterwhich all ice cream friday participants will vote, American Idol style, for their favorites. The top 3 favorites will be announced next weekend and they will be on the menu for the last day of filming. 1 800 numbers are being set up as I write this.
Scrolling through the responses to my blog, I've noticed that the same comments keep coming up. In the interest of putting people's concerns to rest (or, in some cases, enraging people even further), I've decided to take the time to answer some of the more, uh, controversial questions -
1. Why isn't Carter leading SG-1? Why has the character been demoted?
We had a number of challenges facing us with the start of season 9. One was the introduction of a new team member: Cameron Mitchell. The other was Amanda's pregnancy which would keep her out of the show for the first six episodes of the season. Rather than going the "new guy joins the team" route, Robert opted for something a little different. We had finally wrapped up 8 seasons worth of loose ends, so it was natural that our characters would be moving on. Simply put, their main mission accomplished, the individual members of SG-1 were finally free to pursue areas of personal interest. In Teal'c's case, that meant helping the free Jaffa. In Daniel's case, it meant finally going to Atlantis. And, in Carter's case, it meant helping Cassie through a rough time, and focusing on the Research and Development of the technology we had acquired over the years. So, when Mitchell came aboard, there was no SG-1. He was given command of a team that he would have to rebuild. Ideally, he wanted to "get the band back together" - and that meant Daniel, Teal'c, and Carter. So who is leading the team? They both are. The two have reached a mutual understanding whereby they can alternate command on various ops. "Impossible!"some will undoubtedly howl. That goes against regs! Maybe. And it goes against regs to have two Colonel's on the same team. But rather than giving Carter command of SG-22 (and following her adventures in another spin-off series), we thought this would be a nice compromise.
2. Why does Mitchell call Daniel by his last name?
Its not unlike Teal'c referring to Jack by his last name, O'Neill, through the show's first eight seasons. It simply goes to character, in this case Mitchell's military tact. It doesn't mean he thinks any less of Daniel, just as it didn't mean Teal'c thought any less of O'Neill.
3. Why aren't you bringing O'Neill back?
After eight great years on the show, Richard Dean Anderson decided it was time to call it a day. By all accounts, he is enjoying a well-earned retirement from the world of Stargate.
4. Are Sam and Jack going to get together? Are they together?
The only way to do this properly would be to have O'Neill back on the show - and that is unlikely to happen. So, does that mean there's no hope? Nope, not necessarily. Never say never. But I will say that its not a storyline we're looking to pursue anytime in the near future (as we have other more pressing stories to tell). Then what about the scene in Ex Deus Machina? When Carter replied "Its complicated", was she referring to Jack? Yeah. She probably was.
5. Why aren't you bringing back Jonas?
Again, never say never. If the right story comes along, there's no reason why we won't revisit the character. But for those wondering why we're not bringing Jonas back as a full team member, it all comes down to $$$. Ideally, if everyone worked for free, we could have ten members on SG-1 with George Clooney as the new team leader. But sadly (for the studio), we have to pay the actors a salary, and we only have a set amount in our budget from which to pay them.
6. Do you or any of the writers on the show read fan fiction? What do you think of Stargate Platypus?
Nope. And I have no opinion on Stargate Platypus or any other like fan fiction project.
Well, that's it for now. Off to hit the weights and watch another episode of Oz.
P.S. Go Longhorns!
Well, that just sucks. On all accounts, that is. Mitchell has command because, well, we couldn't think of anything else to do with him. Carter doesn't get command, and this is basically what you said, because Amanda Tapping was pregnant. Way to go on the letting your story get screwed over part. So it's not really a demotion for the character, it's a demotion for the actress.
Oh, and we'll just drop O'neill from the stories without explanation because, well, we don't have a logical one. Nicely done there.
Oh, and forget about all that Sam/Jack stuff because, well, we never had the balls to finish it when Rick was around. Thanks for watching, try again next time.
Too many excuses, not enough decisions being made. If any of this isn't on you, and I doubt much of it is, well, then pass these sentiments along.
Actually, Joe, 6 out of 10 is a bit generous for Intruder. The script itself is fine, so don't take any offense on that front, as is most of the execution by the cast and crew. However, the premise for the episode is such a blatant rip-off of previous SG-1 stuff that it's frightening. In fact, a number of Atlantis scripts this season are disturbing copies of previous SG-1 episodes. Come on, it's only season 2.
Thank you, Joe, for finally giving us some answers. I greatly appreciate it. :)
Hi, first time commenting here. Just wanted to say thanks for patiently answering some q's in your latest blog entry. And the ice cream sounds wonderful, though it makes me concerned about my b/p just reading about them! ;-)
Also, I'm sorry you (and other folks with the show) have to keep seeing so many overly disgruntled "fans" mouthing off. Opinions/well-argued critiques are fine, but too many of them sound like personal attacks. :-(
Joe, if that is what you expect fans to think about command, then you've done a poor job illustrating it. You really need a seen where this command structure is stated. It's not canon because you wrote it here. It'll only be canon when it's in the show.
And wow could you possibly blame RDA anymore than you already have?
that stuff about slarays better apply to vala too cause if she joins the cast like she did this year again then I'm done with this show forever what a horrible idea she was
No-one is getting screwed except perhaps yourself, but why would I care about that?
I can see quite good reasons for wanting to Mitchell and Carter in joint command - one expierenced officer and one not - both working together on a team that doesn't need even need someone dishing out the orders left right and centre. I think it will give Mitchell some great character development as he learns from the best of the best (Daniel, Carter and Teal'c)
What the hell are they supposed to do about O'Neill??? The actor is in semi-retirement, and if they kept using the 'oh we're talking to him on the phone' trick, people will start wanting to see him. He's been mentioned a few times, enough to keep people assured that he still alive and kicking.
Not everyone watches for Sam/Jack. I dont. And I'm glad that they're probably not going to bring it up again (sorry shippers :P :P).
If you're into the ship, well the 'not exactly' line is there for you. If you're not into the ship, the 'not exactly' is meaningless.
As for the rip-offs of SG1 scripts? Well its not like no other show in television history (including SG1) has ever done the same :rolleye:
I just wanted to thank you for you honest answers to so many of the heated discussions that have been plaguing the forum and fandom as a whole. I know your responses may leave a bitter taste in many fans mouths but I for one am happy that you and the others at Stargate have finally opted to giving us some straight answers. Kat
I dont think they've done a poor job at all rdalover. My interpretation of the leadership thing was pretty much exactly what Joe said it was. And if I can see that, I'm pretty sure others can too...
Hiya Joe,
The part I'm having trouble understanding is, if it is against regs, why have two colonels on the same team? Why not have Mitchell be a different rank from Carter? Higher or lower, but a least it's something. Why have you decided to not follow the regs on this issue, especially when it's so controversial, but strictly ahered to the regs on Sam/Jack for so long? Surely this is at least as controversial as that whole thing. It's just so blatantly selective enforcement of the regulations to fit whatever mess you find yourselves in. Basically, you write some portions of the show for different segments of fandom. what segment is being servedby this decision on command? The Scapers?
Not the scapers. The sam haters.
I have to weigh in on the (since I'm not sure the 800 number will work outside Canada). Peanut Butter and Cappuccino? Two great tastes I wouldn't think taste great together. ;-)
Seriously, thank you for giving straight answers to questions and/or controversies plaguing (oops, unintentional pun) SG fandom, even if the answers at times may not be to our...er...taste. Enjoy your hiatus, and hope it's just for in between the seasons, for both shows.
I dont think you should be applauded for giving straight answers now, after all, that's what you should have had the courtesy to do from the start. I'm still not sure you're being completely forthright. If skiffy demanded that Browder be "in charge", then just say so. Otherwise, we all know there's no reason why Major Mitchell (remember M.M. anyone?) isn't learning from Colonel Carter and the rest of the real SG-1. Trying to make Mitchell more important than he isn't working for any of the characters, especially Mitch himself.
Joe,
Thanks for your comments, but the answers you posted here are not clear at all on the show. Mitchell and Carter take turns leading?! Huh? Why has Mitchell always been called the new leader of SG-1, both on the show and in articles?! Why haven't we seen a scene where Mitchell and Carter discuss their roles? Why are you deliberately keeping things vague and confusing for your audience?
You tell us on the show that he's the new leader, and then you don't let him act like the leader. THEn you come here and say he's sharing leadership with Sam?! I'm sorry, but that's just misleading. No wonder we're all confused as to why Mitchell doesn't act more like a leader.
And heaven only knows why you refuse to explain where O'Neill went. It's not a secret because you tell us here, yet you (collective you) refuse to disclose this information on the show. I feel bad for the fans who don't come online.
Again, thanks for your blog, but I really wish you would clear this stuff up on the show.
Thank you for clearing up the command question. I'd gotten the idea that Sam and Cameron were sharing the command, but it's nice to see my suspicions confirmed. And the rest of your answers were just as interesting. I'd just like to reiterate (again and again, sorry) that I'd wish you'd explain O'Neill away on the show. I feel sorry for people like my husband and my roommate, who have to get the explanations from me!
And the peanut butter and cappuchino? I just got back from DQ, and they have a new cappuchino heath blizzard... maybe the two can go together.
Well Joe...seems "no comment" might have been the easier route. :)
Keep up with the good work.
To all the people apparently confused by the leadership thing (amongst other stuff) I'd to see the ptb have to dumb things down so you guys can understand it.
oops, above statement was meant to be 'i'd hate to have to see the ptb dumb things down so you guys can understand it'
Glad to hear that you're enjoying Firefly... Hope you're planning to see Serenity when it opens next week. It's terrific...
Easter Lily
Hi, Joe. I'm hoping this post doesn't come off as angry as some of the others lately, even though I am as angry as just about everyone else.
I've watched SG-1 since the beginning, and been happily delighted most of the way. And, to be completely fair, I'm mostly delighted with season nine. I think that the Ori are great in conception and execution(way, way better than the Wraith), I think that Baal's persistence in the story is well portrayed, and I'm loving the Jaffa stuff.
All that being said, the decisions that have been made regarding some of the team stuff have left a rather bitter taste in many, many, many longtime fans' mouths. Trust me, 99% of the fans are happy to know that Richard Dean Anderson is enjoying retirement and enjoying his daughter. No one holds that against him.
That does not automatically imply, however, that we are satisfied or happy with the treatment that Jack O'neill has recieved onscreen or in many recent comments by cast and crew. You guys, the producers, knew that Richard Dean Anderson was pulling way back from Stargate. What kind of a decision was it to not explain at all what Jack O'neill is doing? What kind of a decision was it to not clearly resolve the O'neill/Carter storyline, no matter how it played out? What kind of a decision was it to insert the "new guy" into the role of leader and then just hope that us bonehead fans would blithly accept it?
In case you guys don't get it(though I'm not sure how you possibly can't), it's the team that has kept SG-1 on the air for nine seasons. It's been the interactions and relationships between O'neill, Carter, Teal'c, and Daniel. And while we as an audience are willing to accept change, we're always going to be most interested in and most enamoured of those four characters. We get that you've got other stories that you want to tell. For the most part, we want to see them. But, most of all, we want stories about the characters, not just stories with the characters.
Jeff
Joe,
I'm sorry, but your answers are a copout. It feels like you are so afraid of making the longterm fans angry about the changes, that you're deliberately keeping things vague and/or not making the hard decisions. You don't want the Carter fans angry, so you make up this ridiculous rule that is never explained on the show that Carter and Mitchell are both in command. Yet you call Mitchell the leader. Well, instead of pleasing everyone, you're pleasing no one because Mitchell looks weak and Carter looks like she's stepping on his toes.
The same with Jack. You're afraid of fans leaving the show because he's gone, so you just never say where he went to. That's the craziest thing I've ever heard of, and it's totally unfair to fans who've stuck around for 8+ years.
The same goes for Sam and Jack's relationship.
Oh, come on Joe! You can answer that Jack and Sam are together. A picture in the background that can be manipulated or that phone call. We don't have to see Jack or even hear his voice (although, that would make me happy). I'm not asking for a scene between them, just a simple, subtle jesture. :)
Hey Joe! Thanks for all the answers!
6 out of 10 for Intruder? >_< Oh c'mon! It was better than that!
German Chocolate Cake sounds delicious!
I'm rewatching Aurora and I love the blue jello! :D
I love the way folks uses "anonymous" when they want to complain. *frown*
Thank you so much for your responses. Some of us DO appreciate you. . and your cryptic comments. As for me - I don't miss Jack. The Sam/Cameron leadership issues? I love 'em both. I like Vala, the Ori are nice and creepy, I really, REALLY liked "Intruder", and I absolutely LOVE Ronon Dex (please give Jason a big squishy hug for me. . .um. .nevermind *LOL*).
Finally - you MUST ask Darren for server space to post your ice cream recipes. The natives are getting restless. :o)
hi, joe,
*hints* of sam/jack are good! hints are good enough until you can get to the meat and potatoes (SHOWING them together as a couple).
sam and mitchell co-leading? well, that's better than sam once again being second in command (after once leading the team). i hope this is brought up on the show.
before i leave, joe...
HINTS of an s/j ship is GOOD.
(did you miss that?)
HINTS, i say HINTS of an s/j relay is good *until* you can get rda/jack back to *show* them together.
sally, hoping you enjoyed her subtle recommendations ;)
Wow, I guess some people do like absolutely everything they're spoonfed. In fact, you're enthusiasm is so contagious I think you've just converted me.
Everything is perfect, Joe. SG-1 and Atlantis couldn't be any better. They couldn't be any better with an extra million bucks per episode; they couldn't be any better with Omar Sharif playing a Goa'uld or Judy Dench playing Carter's dead mother; and they certainly couldn't be any better if some of those pesky divisive issues were actually addressed onscreen rather than indelicately and cowardly avoided onscreen.
So, just to reiterate, SG-1--perfect. Atlantis--perfect. I love everything you've decided to do, and I especially love everything you've decided not to do. That is until you actually decide to do those things. In which case I'll love them because you've decided to do them. At least I think that's what I'm supposed to do. Meh. It's too hard to think about. Yay Stargate!!!!!!
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions, Joe. :) I know a lot of people have been snippy and complaining a lot but I for one really appreciate all the time you make for the fans. I've loved both SG-1 and Atlantis this year. I think the new cast members are fantastic and I can't wait to see what happens in the second half.
Okay... you did answer some questions, but what is the problem with everyone with the whole 'we're not explaining where O'Neill went'? Just a simple throwaway line would've done the trick! This is really the lowest I've ever seen on any TV show. The star of the series, heck the guy above the title steps back and there's NOTHING in the show, not a clue to what he's up to. Don't get me wrong, I think it's admirable that RDA wants to spend time with his daughter and I could never fault him for putting the family first, but I can fault you (not you personally but all the producers) for not getting us anything! From what I heard, people loved the character, and dare I say the majority of fans aren't the wacky online fans, and that exact majority doesn't have a clue. Ratings are good, so people obviously accept the show without him (as do i btw) and even like it, so what's the big deal!?
Same with the Sam/Jack thing, I've never been a big fan of it, but I dont really care either way. I wouldn't have wanted the show to turn into a soap, but since half of the couple isn't there... again what's the big deal?? Oh and good one with saying 'oh if RDA were back, you'd get your resolution, but since he's not... tough luck', please that's a very low blow and and insult to RDA, we all know you don't have the guts to resolve anything either way!
And having said all this, and read a million of interviews and stuff, none of which mention RDA favourable in any way, I'm wondering what the fallout was about. It's not like he was responsible that the show went on for more than 5 seasons or helped you all to have a steady job the last 3... or is it? RDA himself of course is way too classy to say anything bad about you, so I guess we'll just have to wait and wonder if we ever hear more.
wendy
Hey Joe,
Ouch there are some angry buggers rude out there aren't there? Well I'm a little disgrunted but I'm a good girl, I'll try to remain pleasent and polite!!!
I just wanted to know why the severe lack of 'Beckett' this season on Atlantis? He's been made a regular yet he's only really been in 4 eps with a handful of scenes in the others and missing from 3!!!! Both of the last two???? :( He's been in it about half as much as last year. Now I know folks have said Beckett is 'only the doctor' they see no need for him in all the eps (and I can agree to a point...but not to the extent we've seen). And while I dont want to see him as 'body in scene' IMHO he's NOT just the Doctor, as demonstrated last year with his flying the jumper and many other aspects of the character including his relationships with the others, and thats not just McKay.
I dont understand why you're introducing so many more recurring characters Caldwell, Major Lorne etc (who are great btw but still...) and neglecting your regulars because Weir's not exactly had alot to do and Teyla seems in danger of slipping into 'look hot and stare at cute blokes' girl and I LOVE her character she kicks ass! On the flip side, Dex rocks! I'm loving his character, he gots a great edge of danger and unpredictabiliy and is a great addition to the cast!!
Anyways, its a little frustrating to say the least and VERY VERY disappointing, especially where the summer finale comes into play and I'm sat here thinking, ok 2 eps surely he'll be in one of them??? It just seems...wrong after getting what we wanted by Beckett being added as a full time cast member only to have his role significantly reduced!
So um...yeah, I'm looking forward to and hope the 2nd half of the season doesn't follow suite...and how about a tub of your s'more flavour icecream as compensation??? *cheeky grin*
A very sad and disappointed Hot Scot fan... :*(
Hey Joe,
I confess that I don't much follow the politics of fandom but I do know a little about the Sam/Jack pro-anti thing. I think you handled it absolutely perfectly. Give the shippers (except possibly those who want nothing less than a wedding episode with baby spin-off!) enough to squee and run away and write fanfic with but don't upset the anti-shippers either.
Perfect. Thanks. :)
Thanks for taking time and caring enough to clear some things up. I read the "ask Joe" thread so I new the answers but you are very gracious to answer them again!
Love the 1 800 # for the ice cream!!
And I liked Intruder! Congrats on the great ratings, Lost Boys was amazing!!!!
people are actually forgetting the chess game from the pilot.
they said oneill went to washington...
and he was the one who assigned General landry to the sgc...
just saying.
Joe,
Why not just say 'you don't know' or 'no comment' instead of making vague "never say never" comments in regards to S/J and Jonas which basically just keep the fans hanging on by fingernails asking the same question over and over and over. Sure, you don't want to alienate a fan base by saying, sorry, no, ain't happening, but just dragging on the possibility of S/J just leaves Sam looking indecisive, which has weakened the character considerably over the last couple seasons. I hope that Sam's love life takes a definite backburner in the rest of season 9 and you make her more confident in that respect. Heck, you don't see the guys standing around moping about their love lives.
As for RDA's decision to leave, virtually everybody here probably wishes they had the option to do that with a job and do what they want when they want. He's in a rare position to do that. Not sure about the 'happiest on the set' remarks as the press does take stuff out of context, and fans are gonna read into everything whatever the hell they want (anothe reason to avoid the vague 'never say never' stuff).
I've got the answer to the "we can't resolve Jack and Sam because we'd have to have O'Neill" scenario:
Mitchell: Sam leave?
Daniel: Yeah. She's spending the weekend with Jack since he's in town.
Problem solved.
Mary
Alex Mcpherson... uhm watch that scene again, there's no mention of Washington. O'Neill does say he's sold his stuff and that he chose Landry, but there's nothing whatsoever to what he's going to do or where he's going.
Joe:
Have you seen the HBO series The Comeback' starring Lisa Kudrow?
Would love to hear your perspective of it. I really like it.
I'm glad RDA is happy with his retirement. I think the Script Boys(tm) are doing an awesome job of taking things in a new direction. yes I am a Daniel fan happy to see him at the forefront). I also honestly have to say that except for the episode Origin, I haven't missed Jack O'Neill's presence on the show..or rather I should say I haven't missed 'dense left his mind on Edora with Lara Jack O'Neill'
Now if the guy we had in the first seasons comes back or the one with only one L in his name (yeah I guess it would cost a lot of money to get Kurt Russell) came back...I would look forward to that.
Hallowed are the Script Boys:)
Wow!!!! i geuss you dont have to, able to write a sentince too call your-self a journolust?
Calling yourself a journalist doesn't make you one, and it doesn't give your opinions any more credibility. In fact, shouting to the rooftops that your a Danny Ranter only cheapens whatever you may say that actually has value. The problem with being an extremist on the fringe is that everything you say gets lumped in with the rest of your nuttiness.
Carl, Grand High Poobah
Joe,I have watched the show for years seen every episode but unless jack and sam get together on screen as in a white wedding I wont watch another episode. You promised us they would be together why did you do that if they wernt going to show it on Stargate?My friends and I only watch now for that. Vala was awfull how could you replace sam with her.The show now is all about daniel who wants to see him or tealc or the stupid new guy from that other show.WE WANT SAM ...Sam is the one who should be in charge of sg1 not shared.
To anonymous who thinks that salary isssue better applies to Vala's character. You're very wrong here. Claudia is an Australian, she's not a member of American SAG, and american actors start from much higher level with their salaries than Australians, which is actually not fair at all IMO. So Jonas Quinn would cost them much more money, actually.
I meant Corin Nemec.
Joe,
Some of us are happy with this season of both shows - go fig. We just don't end up posting necessarily since we're cool.
As for the Sam/Jack thing, to the shippers (and, yes, I don't have a problem with the pair either, btw), remember that one of the big things holding them back was that Jack's Sam's superior officer - and still is.
Ice cream recipies - please, Joe! Post!
Finally, you still didn't answer the important question: whether of not y'all were also asked about the Aqua Teen Hunger Force "fargate" and if you watch that as well. (g) j/k.
ever your servant,
Jennwarp
(who needs to track down the rest of the Saiyuki manga after reading the first 6 volumes courtesy of work (the library) as well as the anime... good stuff!)
BTW... I'm definitely in the minority here, but I'm really happy RDA left this show. I never liked McGyver...
Season 9 is really great, Vala is without any doubts THE BEST thing that could happen to SG-1 in ages. More Vala-Qetesh backstory in season 10 please!
Loving the new season! Vala, Mitchell, Landry, Lam, priors, all good! Not even hating Sam!
Greetings from the fringe...
With all the comments above me, you may or may not get to this comment. But if you do:
Ben Browder is a great actor. How you tied his introduction to the Antarctic battle at the end of Season 7 and his rehab was great.
However, as you say, he and Carter share leadership. It's not exactly direct to the viewers.
Michael Welch is also a great actor. His appearance on Fragile Balance was awesome and that episode is one of my favourites. But what is the point of Fragile Balance if we don't get to see Michael Welch again?
RDA is leaving but it would have been perfect if Michael came in as Jack Jr. because:
1) There wouldn't be a need to introduce a new character
2) Jack Jr. could easily read the mission reports. He wouldn't be General which is ok because it would allow Amanda Tapping/ Samantha Carter to lead.
3) Letting Sam lead would help the show rival all these new shows with women as leaders/main characters (Medium, Grey's Anatomy, Ghost Whisperer, Threshold, etc)
4) It brings an interesting perspective to the show because now the show is not centralized to the original SG-1 who are now like 30-something. Jack Jr. is only 18.
5) Cam doesn't have the Ancient gene but Jack does so there would be a window of oppurtunity for more Ancient Devices being found.
I think the Ori Plot is marvelous. The fact that the Ancients have a Yang side towards their Yin is perfect. I believe there was supposed to be an Aschen episode where the Aschen come back accusing Earth. It would be interesting to see teh Aschen and their 'superior' technology against the Ori.
Then what about the scene in Ex Deus Machina? When Carter replied "Its complicated", was she referring to Jack? Yeah. She probably was..
Thank you, Joe. That was all I needed. Just ignore the shippers who don't realize that "Stargate SG-1" does not equal "The Sam and Jack Show." There are normal shippers out there, too, I promise. :)
As for Carter and Mitchell both leading SG-1... well, personally I don't like it, but I guess that's a lot better than just Mitchell leading it. Poor Carter.
I am wondering, though... why didn't you guys ever mention ON the show where O'Neill went? I mean, those of us that read Gateworld know that he's the Head of Homeworld Security... but what about the less-obsessed fans? Shouldn't they be told, too? Just a thought...
Hey Joe,
How about a normal, rational post for a change?
First of all, let me say that I have absolutely no interest in Stargate fandom whatsoever. I don't care about the shippers/antishippers, I don't care about the Jonas debate, I'm not a rabid fan of any of the actors. I have absolutely no agenda to any of the wacky fandom groups that have assaulted this blog. I'm just a fan of SG-1; I have been from the beginning. I still am.
That doesn't mean, necessarily, that I think everything that's been done in season 9 is great. And, extreme as the viewpoints expressed here might be, I hope that some of the criticism is given some credence, no matter how far in the production order you are.
As I said before, I seem to be the exception here. I'm a fan of the entire SG-1 story, not just one particular segment of it. So, all I'm asking you to do is to do what is right for the story. All I ask from the show is that it respect the characters and storylines it has created.
Yes, that includes explaining, somehow, where exactly Jack O'neill has gotten himself to. Surely you all realize that Jack O'neill is largely responsible for SG-1's success. Even if Richard Dean Anderson has left, the character of O'neill warrants enough respect to not just be forgotten. Trust me, us fans aren't going to forget him. And we're not going to simply love Cameron Mitchell because he's an O'neill clone.
It also includes explaining what the hell is going on between Carter and O'neill. Sure, things were pretty obvious by the end of season eight, but your unwillingness to alter the generic SG-1 relationships has stalled a large part of the character development for both characters. Go for it, end it, it doesn't really matter. But for heaven's sake, don't pretend that eight years worth of this storyline and a major portion of the character growth for these two hasn't happened. That's just a cowardly decision to make. To hell with fandom, do what you intended. Stop worrying about angering a few crazy internet fans. There really is not that many of them. Stop trying to be everything to everybody.
Finally, there is the command issue. What the hell were you guys thinking making Cameron Mitchell the leader of SG-1? I've read your recent blog entry, and it's nice to hear from someone of authority that Carter hasn't been screwed over for the sake of the new guy. At least not entirely. But please realize, it's not only the poor treatment of the Carter character that makes Mitchell the wrong choice as leader. It's the sheer implausibility that a new, unexperienced officer at the SGC has stormed in and taken command of the three most experienced personnel at Stargate Command. No matter how great and heroic you tell us Mitchell is, he's never going to be as great or as heroic as Carter, Teal'c, Daniel, and, especially, O'neill. Someone commented earlier that Mitchell should have been brought in as a Major, that he should be being groomed as a future leader. That sounds like it would have been the way to go. It would have given the original members of SG-1 the respect they deserve, and it would have given Mitchell a storyline that was all his own, something that tied him uniquely to the SG-1 story. As it is now, the character is just flailing about with no direction and no development. Still, I want to like Mitchell. He just needs to get it together a little more.
Ending on a somewhat more positive note, I want to say that I think the plot progression of season nine is working well. The Ori, the Jaffa, the surviving Goa'uld--they're all working great. The Arthur stuff...not so much. But there hasn't been too much of it, so as long as it's kept to a minimum I'll weather that storm just as I weathered the Pete Shanahan debacle of the last two seasons. Because SG-1 is worth it to me.
Take everything people shout at you in stride, just don't press on with a deaf ear. Thanks for a decade of great entertainment.
Steve
Hey "Steve"! You're not interested in the fandom oh no! You're not one of those people from thsoe silly factions. Deary me no! B*llocks. Same old, same old RDA is the whole show, why can'ty spamandjack be 2getha4eva... yawn. A shipper by any other name is still an ass.
joe, if you manage to make it this far, I'd like to suggest killing your blog all together. It's creating far more problems than it's solving, and it's just giving people an outlet to push whatever petty agenda to which they ascribe. The comments directly above this one are fairly accurate examples of what I'm talking about. I doubt you enjoy seeing your friends and colleagues treated in such a manner, so why allow yourself to be used to that end? just a suggestion, but a good one.
Oh that's right, RDA isn't the whole show. Michael Shanks is. And don't anyone forget it, either. After all, we twenty-five people who think so are the meanest, rudest, basest fans out there. We make Hell's Grannies look like kindegarten brats. Disagree with us, don't do what we say? Then we'll high-tail it to every convention across the globe, we'll right letters to TPTB, to Sony, to our Congressmen, to the President, whatever it takes. We'll start as many pitiful websites as possible to push our way of thinking. You'll all learn. Shanks is God, Daniel is Adonis. We've got him brainwashed into thinking so, we'll get you too. We've changed the natural course of evolution on this show before with our bullying tactics, we'll do it again. We're not Danny Ranters. We're Danny Nazis, and we'll exterminate anyone who disagrees with us. Don't say I didn't warn you.
Hey Joe...
Some advice from and Aussie on the ice cream...get your hands on some Tim Tams...get the double coat ones because...well there is more chocolate and they taste good...drop in some fudge of some description and peanut butter and there you have it...but remember to share!
Danny Borg.
Resistance is futile...
Crud, typed up a whole message and the web ate it. Oh well.
Anyway, despite the insanity on the blog comments, I like reading them. It's better than Desperate Housewives in the backbiting, paranoia, etc. Oh yeah, and a touch of X-Files conspiracies and as someone said, petty agendas. Thing is that all the squabbling is done by probably just a handful (judging from what is seen on lists) of fans who just need to move on! Jack's gone (and RDA made that decision so respect it)! Cameron's in (Ben Browder was excellent casting choice).
I don't think 25 angry Daniel fans did as much to affect the natural evolution of the show as a certain horribly cast replacement character did.
BTW, I love Vala writ large, Mitchell in charge, Season 9 so far, and anything with chocolate!
Yeah, I know. Mitchell just isn't cutting it as O'neill the second.
To the person that dissed AT:
Is that because you feel threatened that you could never look as good as she does/be with someone that looks as good as she does? Thanks for sharing your insecurities with us.
this blog thread is falling apart. why don't we leave the bickering somewhere else (before joe goes somewhere else). please.
sally
Wow. People really suck. But if you get to this post, you'd already know that!
I haven't seen season 9 or season 2 yet (hey! send hate mail to channel seven australia, who feel it is their duty to screw us over) but from what I've read, it sounds great. Sucks that RDA left, but thats life. Mitchell sounds great, Carter seems happy, and a power struggle between them could be quite interesting. However unorthadox joint leadership is, it's an interesting plot point.
In regards to jack/sam, really, it is not important at all. I was disappointed when Sam and Pete ended, because yay, finally, no longing/pining between two officers. If they get together offscreen, good on them, if it's not mentioned on screen, well, it's no loss.
It seems that while most understand that, like someone said previously, the show is Stargate SG-1 and not 'days of our lives', there are still some who feel as if SG1 should be soap opera.
As I said before, people suck.
On the Atlantis side, hey, can I say fantastic work? The show seems to only be getting better! I'm looking forward to seeing season 2 (grumblesatchannelsevenaustralia) and everything I've read so far looks only positive. I especially can't wait to see 'Trinity'. Oh - and how fantastic does Jason Momoa look? The fact he comes from Adelaide (fangirl squee - I could have walked past him once!!) doesn't affec that excitement at all....promise...
And I spy Major Lorne in Atlantis. YAY. I loved Reynolds and then he was a semi regular on SG1, and now Lorne! Horray!
Unfortunately all the ridiculous levels of hatred and petty comments aren't likely to go away any time soon unless Darren disables anonymous posting, and alas, I don't see that happening, either.
People abuse the privilege of anonymity because they're far too cowardly to risk putting their names to all the vitriol they spew forth. They hide behind it and use it to lash out at the world for doin' 'em wrong. ;) Besides, I think it's the posts like that which Joe enjoys even more than the more rational ones. He appreciates a good laugh.
Ditto the yay to Major Lorne. He's developing quite nicely and Kavan has been doing a great job playing him. Now all we need is an excuse for him to take his shirt off. :)
If you lot think Tapping is so great why do you think they brought in not one but two younger, prettier, thinner and more talented actresses this year? She really looking like the grandma on the set now. I bet Sci Fi insisted they get some younger hotter women to go with the hot guys on the show.
Joe,
I really appreciate that you come here and blog. I really do. But your response to the questions about Mitchell and Carter sharing leadership doesn't make any sense to me. And frankly, it sounds like you're backpedaling in response to the discussions on this bboard about whether Sam or Mitchell should lead SG-1. Per the show, Mitchell is the leader. Sam congratulated him on his new command. Mitchell has called himself the leader many times. Why the change of heart now?
And you know, this wouldn't be such a big issue if Mitchell had been developed some more during the first 10 episodes. But we're at the mid-season break, and we barely know Mitchell. In fact, Mitchell virutally diappeared during many episodes. We know Vala more than Mitchell. And we certainly haven't seen what kind of unique things Mitchell brings to this team of experts. If it's not as leader, then what is it?
I sincerely hope the upcoming episodes in January address these concerns, both in developing Mitchell and defining the leadership of SG-1. Right now, things are very unclear.
NO!!! NOT GEORGE CLOONEY!!! :P
Whatever you guys come up with, I'm sure they will be great ideas. I can't wait to see!
Whoever said this was as much fun as 'Desperate Housewives'...well theres no pretty ladies for the guys to oggle but the bitchiness is almost as entertaining!! You must be laughing your arse off at all the stupidity because at the end of the day, whose pen doth the words flow from?
Oh and I so agree, Tim Tams...uuuummmmmm specially the caramel ones *drool*. Dont think you can make an ice cream tim tam bomb tho (you'd have to see a 'timtam bomb' to understand it....so yummy).
TJ <-- still humbly grovelling for more Beckett in SGA if ya feeling obliging... :-P
Longhors? as in the "Texas Longhorns"? *gets a blank stare from other posters* umm girl here. *g* Ok besides I totally do not think there is a need to revisit Sam and the supposide Jack-ship - keep on keepin on! Awesome Season 9, and i sure hope ya'll will get the green light to do seasons 10-20! Lovin it!
Christine
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TJ :) said...
Whoever said this was as much fun as 'Desperate Housewives'...well theres no pretty ladies for the guys to oggle but the bitchiness is almost as entertaining!! You must be laughing your arse off at all the stupidity because at the end of the day, whose pen doth the words flow from?
I think we can all agree that the petty bickering, sheer nastiness, etc., is just a repeat of what we've seen in this fandom for the last, oh, four years? I'm sure that even the people who are sniping at each other with such vehemence are the same ones who started up all the arguing in the first place :)
Only danger in these comments is that Joe might choke on his ice cream in laughter while reading some of the more colorful phrasings.... ;)
You sound like your having so much fun! You've convinced me that it's great..so im gonna see if i can find that old ice cream maker of my grandmothers. I dont think it was ever taken out of the box.
I was bored and found this lol...wonder if its actully any good?
Anywho, thanks for clearing up a few things. Ship-related and other wise. No matter what the ratings said Proto and 4th 1 were great. Cant wait til the end of the hiatus. When is the 4th 2 airing anyway?
Waiting on pins and needles for the renewal announcement,
AJ
Man, I can't believe the questions you have to answer... Some of your readers need a life of their own, don't you think ? Who cares if it's canon to the real life military or not, it's a TV show, for even sake ! That's entertainment. doesn't have to look real...
I've been a great fan of your series for 8 years myself, and still really enjoy the new episodes. Although I admit I moved on to another favourite sci fi show - Doctor Who 2005 from BBC Three, UK - I still like SG1 & SGA a great deal.
If you like TV on DVD you really have to try the new Doctor Who series, although it's probably a UK import for most of you readers. I can't wait for season 2 to start airing.
I'm really glad you decided to clear up some of the questions in the minds of the fans. My one response is in regards to the Sam/Mitchell thing. Since Sam voluntarily left the SGC and command of SG1, that effectively ended any leadership position she held on SG1. If she had wanted leadership of SG1, she could have stayed and formed her own new team. When Mitchell was assigned to lead SG1, and form his own team, he was, and is, the leader of SG1. Despite Sam being the same rank, she has joined a team that already has a leader, and should be 2nd in command to that leader.
Just my little two cents, but anyway, I love the direction the show has taken this year. I'll always miss the Jack O'Neill of the early seasons, but I think Col Mitchell is a good replacement, he just needs to grow into the part. He's already a good fit on the team, more so than Jonas ever was. I would still like to see a mention of where Jack has gone for the many non on-line fans out there.
I think General Landry and Dr Lam are good choices to fill in the empty spots, and Vala as a temporary replacement until Sam returned was great casting, as she was so different from Sam so there would be no comparison between them. I would love to see her return as a recurring character
next year.
Daniel and Teal'c are really coming into their own this year, it's great to see them as important in their own right, and as strong characters in the coming fight with the Ori. And I love the intense storylines and the more serious overtones, but still having the humor to lighten it up occasionally.
I think Sam is just right this year, no romantic entanglements (thank God!), just a very important team member to help fight the Ori, and with all the techno knowledge to help solve the major difficulties that SG1 run up against. If she can continue to be a strong and integral part of the team, she will remain a great role model for many young women.
Don't know if you've watched "Lost"
yet, know it's been recommended. We just finished the 1st year DVD, and even though we had already watched it last season, it's even better the second time around. The strong character development hooks you right away, and even the island has it's own personality. You won't be sorry if you take the time to see what all the fuss is about.
Planning on watching a Season 10 of Stargate SG1, hope Sci-Fi is of the same mind.
Still comtemplating what the heck a Journolust is..someone who really has a thing for journals?? Well if they are Daniel's journals..then I'm all for lusting after them LOL.
I see there are still petty people who can't handle the success of those who went out and acomplished something while they sat around and whined. No amount of tearing me down in an attempt make themselves look better is going to change anything..won't unprint my articles in Issue#5 of The Official Stargate SG-1 Magazine or remove my articles from scifi.about.com. or Eclipsemagazine.com.
Those people I can laugh at, but why on earth is someone attacking Amanda Tapping. Don't like Sam Carter, I can understand that, but Amanda is a lovely person who probably never even said 'boo' in their direction let alone something so horrible as a comment on weight and age.
Yet I guess the need to tear someone down who has accomplished something really is the only crutch the petty and jealous can come up with.
Daniel fan and proud of it:) Big fan of the Script Boys and Proud of it too:)
It must be hard for Browder to find his character when TPTB keep changing it on him...Mitchell is the leader of SG-1...no, he's the co-leader of SG-1 with Carter...no, he's a dessert topping...to paraphrase what I've read on the thread discussing Mitchell's character...Browder is a leading man...I assume you hired him for that reason...why don't you let his character do just that?
Wow reading all these negative comments must be very disheartening. Seems like whatever you do you are going to piss off one group of fans or the other. Well seems to me the best thing to do is to just ignore EVERYONE and just go for whatever feels right.
That's coming from someone who loves the new team and would love to see more of Mitchell because I know that Ben Browder's full potential hasn't even been touched yet, probably mostly due to too much worrying about what the fans think.
Still feel free to ignore the last part and keep giving us some good storylines, that's what counts. Who cares who's charge if the stories work :)
Ben Browder's a leading man? I thought he wasn't leading anybody. At least that's how it plays onscreen. Anyway, he already killed one series prematurely, I'd hate to have his "acting" do the same to SG-1.
If you think the anonymous masses of this fandom that weep and wail in misery over things they have no control of are scary and out of control…. Try working with a hundred or so loggers, truckers, heavy equipment operators and construction workers; who are big, challenging and definitely not the kind of people you want to meet in a dark alley late at night – if they don’t like you that is…. My point? Absolutely none, but after so many years of watching this fandom fight and bicker like a bunch of pre-school kiddies, I learned to build my bridge and get over it a long time ago.
I don’t care if my opinion counts because it probably doesn’t. I DO care that there are several of you out there who are projecting anger, hate, fear and misguided presumptions and opinions into something you have no control over. This is supposed to be FUN peoples. Though we all have a right to our opinions, no one will ever agree with everything we say or do or want or have etc…. And that’s as it should be. But until you can have FUN with this and want to truly be a part of this so as to make the whole a better place to come out and play, then please take your misery and hateful comments/remarks/opinions and go elsewhere.
I love Joe’s teasingly tormenting commentaries. I love that he actually tries to be a part of this whacked out fandom despite the overly sensitive individuals that forgot this was supposed to be FUN. I love that he tells us about Ice cream - odd flavors and everything. I love that he actually talks to us and gives us a small portion of his most precious time. Forgive me Joe if I’ve overstepped my bounds, but I’m truly concerned about the ones who obviously need a really big hug!
Wow, you Browderites are relentless. He's not necessarily entitled to whatever grand high expectations you have for his career. Eventually he may attain the kind of status that Michael Shanks enjoys, but he's a ways off still. Plugging him as if he's the second coming isn't going to increase his importance (or unimportance) on Stargate.
Oh my god, you guys are insane!!! You claim to be fans of the show, yet you act all suprised when RDA steps aside as if you dont know what happened!
Hell.. why do you think RDA's role was downplayed in the 8th season! Because he was winding up his affairs on TV thats why! Hell it could be seen from about 2 years ago that either the show would end, or continue without him. Don't blame joe.
As for carter not leading the team, get over yourselves, and just enjoy the well scripted, well acted and well thought out show that is SG1. Hold your tounges and imagine what trollop you would otherwise have to be watching without it.
SG-1 the show is a trollop? That whore! I knew it was making time with Dead Zone.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE ICE CREAM!!!!
I may have to steal that. :) MMMMM My favorite!!!
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Here's my two cents. Keep the blog. Ditch the comments. Reading these comments is like watching a train wreck.
Wow. Quite a display of love here. *rollseyes*
I'm sorry...but how on earth could anyone see Amanda Tapping as a granny? She's an incredibly beautiful woman...both inside and outside. I only hope I look that great at her age.
As for the blog entry itself, I feel as though Sam's getting the short end in favor of the "male lead" (I smell some rather substantial SciFi meddling here)...and not even a well developed one at that...which is entirely disappointing for me, a massive Ben Browder fan. I know it's early but so far, I don't have any real sense about his character except that he is a great F302 squad leader, doesn't quit, cracks jokes that flop really REALLY badly and has no business even nominally leading the elite frontline team of the SGC as he matches Jack's description of Vaselov in Lockdown almost perfectly: Decorated pilot, slick resume and exactly no gate experience.
I'm not irked to the point of jumping ship (pardon the pun) but I wonder how well that'll actually work. Will we actually have any onscreen confirmation of this agreement between them or is it just something only us online fans will know because we saw it here? And the Air Force had no issues with any of this? Wow. Well, I'm sticking with my favorite show as long as Amanda is, as will most of the people I know (I hope you know how great she is and treasure her)...so if she's happy...
About ship...I figured as much. Clearly with half of it missing it can't go anywhere actively...which is fine with me for two reasons: 1. The focus can be on who Sam is now after all the lifechanging events and choices and she can get down to business no longer anchored down by the weight of the ship (get it? Anchored? SHIP??? Man, I kill me) and 2. I'm tired of those who hate ship using it as a weapon to bash her. That being said, I loved the "not exactly" and would thoroughly enjoy something on screen between them...not the focus of a whole ep or anything but a few little scenes sprinkled about next season...10 to 20 will be fine. I say that being fairly confident their will be a 10.
Hopefully RDA knows there are TONS of fans like me that miss him to the point of spasmastic fits and would love to see some guest appearances now and then. This season even if doable. *crosses fingers and toes*
Lastly...and most importantly...you're killing us with the German Chocolate and Shaved Milk Chocolate Cappuccino yadda yadda. RECIPES man!!! Find a way to post 'em.
Thank you kindly,
Mary Beth
In reference to a comment above: What kind of "status" does Michael Shank enjoy?
Just asking.
Are you all teenagers? Why does this fandom have to put up one character/actor against another? This isn't a contest. All you old-timer, whiners need to stop projecting your own insecurities onto the characters/actors.
It's just a TV show.
Very well said, Marla :)
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There is no contest between Carter and Vala. They're both great characters...and there's no need to love one/hate the other.
I've loved Carter for forever and I've grown to really like Vala...yes it actually is possible folks. Two compelling characters played by two fantastic actresses.
This bizarre pitting one character against another has got to stop.
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Kia ora and hello. Phew ... tough audience:) Sincere thanks for taking the time to write the blog and share insights into the thinking going on in the writers' and producers' offices. Keeping a show of this calibre fresh and buzzing is no easy thing after 8 years - production deadlines are relentless and they take no prisoners. Call me a toady but... I'd like to say that the eps this year have been terrific, an operatic opening arc, great characterisations, authoritative guest cast, playful and serious performances, an empathetic score.. and an ongoing portentous theme that continues to tantalise. The Daniel/Vala dynamic, too, was an artful legerdemain, designed to both address the challenge of a temporarily missing core cast member, and introduce the inevitable new game-in-town created by the loss of the above-the-title star. Worked for me! Keep mixing the ice-cream, its definitely working. BTW, I recommend some kiwi fruit tossed in to the frosty mix for good measure - sweet, loaded with Vit C, and adding an intriguing shade of green.
Hey Joe, any shot Vala could have space twins? You know, like Luke and Leia?
"In reference to a comment above: What kind of "status" does Michael Shank enjoy?
Just asking. "
He's the husband of the very beautiful Lexa Doig and the father of two little girls whom are the greatest thing in his life.
Oh and he plays Daniel Jackson on Stargate:SG-1
First of all, Joe, I'd like to say thank you for taking the time to answer any questions at all, not to mention questions posed by incredibly rude people.
I've been a fan for quite a while, but I don't consider myself obsessive or...well, psycho about any one character or relationship. I do consider myself a moderate S/J shipper, in the sense that I've enjoyed seeing that develop over the years, but I wouldn't shed tears if it never came to fruition. That said, there are a few things that I've disliked, though the season so far has been great.
Although I appreciate the position you're in, in that you can't answer every question as fully as possible, due to time and probably legal constraints, but I must say a few of your answers are really unsatisfying.
Sam and Jack. The last time I saw Jack as a regular, he was being advised to retire in order to pursue his romantic feelings for Carter. He's...gone now, though I really have no solid clue as to where. Based on the little hints we've been given, I assume the two are romantically involved now, but this doesn't explain where Jack is. Some say he is the Head of Homeworld Security, but if that's so, then how has the issue of regulations been avoided? If he's retired, then...well, is he? It would be nice to know one way or the other where our hero went, rather than him just disappearing.
Carter vs. Mitchell for leadership. A sort of dual-leadership system is fine by me, but if that's the case, why doesn't anyone on the show say that's what it is? Why was Mitchell made a Lt. Col. anyway? Is the rumor that SciFi wanted him to lead true?
Regardless, I am still enjoying this season immensely. Vala was wonderful, the Ori are working out beautifully, the Jaffa/Tau'ri political situation is interesting, Browder/Mitchell is a fun character who meshes well with the rest of SG-1, and overall I'm very happy with it. There's just those few things which seem like anticlimaxes after 8 enjoyable years.
Boy, I hope the Scifi rumor is true. If not, then the big heads up there in Vancouver probably did drop some acid and start seeing script elves. Mitchell is absolutely not qualified to lead any SG team. He's never, ever, not even once, been through the gate prior to season nine. He has NO experience. End of story.
Mitchell adds nothing to SG-1 that isn't already there with Carter, Teal'c, and Daniel. His character is redundant, superfluous, astoundingly useless. I liked Ben Browder on Farscape, and I thought that he'd be a competent addition to SG-1. I was wrong. The character's ubiquitous pop culture references are ridiculously annoying and a little too "Crichtonesque", and the jokes Mitchell uses to "lighten the situation" continuously fall flat. I'm not sure if it's the writing or the acting; for things to be this bad, it's got to be both.
What does it say when on a show about aliens and wormholes the most fantastic, unbelievable aspect of the story is that this dope has come in and been placed in charge of the three most experienced, qualified, and yes, heroic characters in the Stargate Universe? My God, if this doesn't reek of Scifi, then I don't know what does?
Any bets on what Skiffy will demand next? I'm banking on a flying muppet or an animated character a la Tripping The Rift.
LOL, Hook 'em Horns! I assumed you meant the TEXAS Longhorns and not Longhorns of any other variety. If so, then greetings from Austin! Glad to hear that your TV travels are turning out okay. Glad you enjoyed Alias and thanks to your suggestion, I have taken up Nip/Tuck--great show. I'm glad you liked Firefly too, one of my faves. You should really consider the new Battlestar Galactica if you haven't already checked it out. It's out on DVD now in region 1. A superb show and I thoroughly enjoyed the commentaries. I would also suggest Lost if you haven't checked it out already.
Speaking of commentaries, is there any truth to the rumor going around that there will be no commentaries on the Season 8 DVDs? I keep hearing that and the price does seem really inexpensive (I know commentaries cost money). I'm not unhappy about a lower sale price but not at the expense of getting extras.
Thank you for answering my (and everyone else's) questions.
The thought of no Stargate - SG-1 or otherwise - on TV makes me very apperhensive. I really hope this doesn't happen, mainly for my own selfish reasons. The same selfish reasons that wish we could see Sam with Jack. Just a little peak through all the tense action and development? Please?
My vote is for the toasted coconut with shaved milk chocolate or Kahlua Truffle with Vanilla Crisp Wafers. Sounds yummy.
"Sam and Jack. The last time I saw Jack as a regular, he was being advised to retire in order to pursue his romantic feelings for Carter.
He was? When did that happen? I saw that Kerry was in his office asking him if his being at the SGC was the only thing holding him back from something? She could have very well been talking about Jack's feelings for his ex-wife Sarah (whose picture he still keeps by his bedside) or his love for Laira on Edora or him wanting to go back to Kynthia like he promised her he would.
Why would Jack want Carter anyway when he could have Kerry, she's much hotter. Does Carter look fat in that unofurm or what???? Dump Carter she's past it, we need Vala back.
don't diss carter...but ya...we so gotta get Vala back. anyways, are we ever going to hear more about the furlings? or has this question been answered already?^^;
nice job with the tell, not show. hey, maybe i'll just tune in to the blog instead of the show from now on. at least that way i'll know what's going on.
Any bets on what Skiffy will demand next? I'm banking on a flying muppet or an animated character a la Tripping The Rift.
Well, Vala would fit right in on that show and she has all the depth of a cartoon character.
Didn't Henson do Dog City? Dig up one of the muppets out of storage and make him a talking space dog who fights crime. lol
Or maybe the Loch Ness monster has been possessed by the Lady of the Lake! Perfect!
Ah well. Atlantis isn't sunk. Yet. And there's still BSG. :)
I hate to break it to ya, but Atlantis is pretty sunk. Remeber that whole "explore the Ancients and their city" bit that Atlantis was going to be about? Well, SG-1 is doing way more explo