As the fans for “Legend of the Seeker” rally to save their favorite syndicated series, fans of NBC’s “Chuck” are also working to make sure that NBC gets the message–we want more Charles Bartowski.
Fans are planning a rally Monday in four cities to help get the attention of network executives who foolishly haven’t renewed the spy drama for a fourth season yet.
In Chicago, Seattle, San Diego and Philadelphia, “Chuck” fans plan to gather while dressed in the show’s Buy More-style clothing (short-sleeve work shirts, name tags and the like).
The idea is from fan site chucktv.net, one of those that spearheaded last year’s “Finale and a Footlong” campaign that made national headlines when fans bought sandwiches from “Chuck” sponsor Subway. While last year’s effort was about sending a message to NBC that fans will support the show’s advertisers, this year it’s about trying to market the show to potential viewers.
“Chuck fans are the most loyal, dedicated, imaginative and passionate fans any show could ever hope for,” “Chuck” co-creator Josh Schwartz said.
“Every season they offer more proof they should be licensed and professional fans teaching other fans how it’s done. This is yet another example of their awesomeness. We are, as always, grateful and inspired to deliver a show as good to them as they are to us.”
All indications show that “Chuck” should be an solid ground for a renewal next year, but the longer NBC goes without word, the more worried we get. And anything that positively lets network brass know we love and support the show will go a long way toward helping a fourth season become a reality.
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