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Scott D. Pierce: 'Viva Laughlin' bites the dust

Leeser | 1:00 a.m. Oct. 26, 2007

Moonlight is a great show that has gotten better and better with each episode. It had a few growing pains because of production changes, but overall, the show has been interesting and fun to watch.

It is also already developing an active, growing and fervent fan base.

Mekare | 3:59 a.m. Oct. 26, 2007

Just how much of Moonlight have you actually watched? More than 5 minutes? Maybe 10?

Moonlight is a good show. It had it's slow start but each episode has gotten better and the increase in ratings prove that.

Anonymous | 7:46 a.m. Oct. 26, 2007

Oh come on Scott, I know you're rooting for a strike. This way if there's a strike and TV shows go on a months-long hiatus you'll finally be able to catch up on all the things you've been wanting to do but have been unable to do because you have to watch TV. For instance you could finally go golfing with Chris Hicks.

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rubypontiac | 10:31 a.m. Oct. 26, 2007

i like moonlight - please give it a chance - friday if somewhat the supernatural night with ghost whisper and moonlight - i like both shows - get rid of caveman or pushing daisys or some of the other stuipd shows that dont deserve the air time they have - i watched samatha who and still dont know whooooo - i like christine applegate but the show itself is to dumb - i hate when cbs or any other station tells me what i like in tv - you say the ratings were low but i did not get to vote - let the general public vote- just tell me where to go to vote -PLEASE DONT CANCEL MOONLIGHT - LIKE JERICHO FANS DID WE CAN FILL THE STUDIO WITH NUTS - AGAIN

Vive Laughlin | 10:35 a.m. Oct. 26, 2007

I for one enjoyed the show! I loved the way the characters would burst into song - good songs with some fun production numbers. It reminded me of the old, similarly canceled "Cop Rock" show, which I also loved. And I thought the mystery of the death of the ex-partner was going to be an interesting un-fold. Do we ever get to find out who did it?

Journeyman | 12:24 p.m. Oct. 26, 2007

Journeyman is a really good show! Yes, it is formulmatic, but it covers what would realistically happen to Dan if it was even possible that he could travel time like he does. I fear the strike will kill any chance the show has though.

Laera | 1:37 p.m. Oct. 26, 2007

There are lots of people posting on the CBS message boards how much they enjoy watching Moonlight and love the show. I for one am one of them. If viewer opinions still matter to networks, CBS would keep Moonlight **AND** Cane on the air. Moonlight is a great show not because it's based on "reality", it's great bec, after a tough week at the office and at home, it's really nice to take a mental break on a Friday night. IMO, it's safer to stay home and watch Moonlight to relax than go to a bar and drown oneself on liquor.

Screaming Eagle | 3:05 p.m. Oct. 26, 2007

I have been enjoying "Life", but I have to admit that the only reason is Damian Lewis who was in "Band of Brothers."

Pineappleish | 3:40 p.m. Oct. 26, 2007

I love Moonlight. I am guessing that most people who don't think it will last haven't seen anything but the pilot. I liked the pilot, but many people didn't. But , the episodes have gotten exponentially better. Give Moonlight a second chance. Friday nights are so much better now because I can end my work week with Moonlight.

Urainah | 3:42 p.m. Oct. 26, 2007

Moonlight has been gaining quite a good fan following, and has since it's inception, continued to get better. I really enjoy the show, actually the whole CBS Friday lineup. I'm glad CBS is giving it a chance. Maybe you could =0)

TVLOVER | 5:46 p.m. Oct. 26, 2007

I liked all the shows mentioned except "Cane". I missed the second episode of Laughlin because on a Sunday night. Some folks who would like this show are going to be watching Sunday Night Football. Thursday would have been a better slot. I loved it when the characters did a production number. Moonlight is really great. Bionic Woman a bit dark but fun if the script writers could come up with decent ideas for settings. Journeyman fun too. I don't watch "reality TV" ever so these shows gave me something to watch besides NCIS and CSI's.

Moonlight Fan | 11:40 a.m. Oct. 27, 2007

It seems you're outnumbered; Moonlight fans do exist!

Iceylady | 4:56 p.m. Oct. 28, 2007

I got so tired of seeing the "hype" for Cane, I didn't watch but one episode - other shows are on that I don't want to miss. Viva Laughlin was a little corny, but so what, maybe we some corny today. I'm sorry it was cancelled. Love "Life".

blondiesmom | 5:05 p.m. Oct. 28, 2007

I for one really liked Viva Laughlin!! I enjoy the CBS cop shows (Without a Trace, Cold Case) & enloyed this show as well. This was one show I was going to make a point NOT to miss. Perhaps they should try a different time slot??

XLNews | 1:36 p.m. Oct. 29, 2007

Moonlight beats Cane easily for plot and characterization. Cane is so predictable, and the actors seem to just be going through the motions.

No complaints that Viva is gone, though.

TV Momma | 5:39 p.m. Oct. 29, 2007

Scott-

I usually agree with you. But, you have it wrong. I love Moonlight and I agree that each episode has gotten better.

truck parts lady | 10:02 a.m. Oct. 30, 2007

I liked viva!! not to crazy about the singing but the actors and story plot was kinda good. so sorry we are not going to know who killed the business partner.

Moonlight | 5:11 a.m. Oct. 31, 2007

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't take it away!!!! I would watch this all day --- especially when next to some home shopping club station or some other stupid reality show.

Tequila Jake | 1:06 p.m. Oct. 31, 2007

Personally I liked Viva Laughlin but a part of that was because I had been there many times and the whole concept of Laughlin as a "Sin City" was insane.

OTOH, while Moonlight has its good moments the whole concept is pretty much a rehash of "Forever Knight" except that Mick is a PI instead of a police detective.

Journeyman is decent ... the big mystery I wonder about is whether anyone other than Dan can see Olivia.

Anonymous | 1:20 p.m. Nov. 1, 2007

I liked Viva Laughlin. Would of been better on Wednesday nights. Please bring it back on.

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