The news just came in to me from my sources.... "They're fighting for a back 13 at mid-season, but Moonlight is definitely not on the fall schedule. But it's not dead, either. 
Insiders tell me the sticking point is money: that CBS wants Warner Bros to "step up" more financially. But WBTV is saying back to CBS that the network has to step up as well, even though CBS doesn't own the show. Here's what I can tell you about the behind-the-scenes:
Moonlight has been fraught with problems (see below). But CBS' Nina Tassler told the producers that she was "very happy" with the direction of the series. The show pitched her the stories for all next season, "and Nina loved them". And then CBS gave the show its list of what the network wanted. But CBS made clear that the renewal of the show was "all going to be dependent on making the last four shows of this season ratings-wise. Well, those ratings were only fair. They didn't win the night, but they won their demos. On the other hand, Friday's ratings are always low. But the real story is, as usualy in Hollywood, all about the money. Even though comparatively Moonlight is being done on the cheap (especially when put up against another WBTV show, Pushing Daisies on ABC, which is a notoriously expensive production), and was picked up in the beginning by CBS for a relatively low licensing fee, CBS now wants Warner Bros to pick up more of the tab. There was a specific conversation between the two Big Media outfits about this on Wednesday of last week. "We need you to step up," CBS reportedly told WB. To which WB responded to CBS, "You step up, and we'll step up." Interestingly, I hear that CBS just ordered to series the pilots The Mentalist and 11th hour which both have higher licensing fees than Moonlight. But the producers knew all along that their series was "on the bubble," so to speak. And iun response to communication pushing the network to pick up Moonlight, I understand rthat CBS responded to the effect, "Where's WB? Why won't they step up?"
Meanwhile, there have been other problems. Coming back from the writers strike, the executive producer and showrunner Chip Johanssen was cut loose, despite being a close friend of Tassler’s. Also, series creator Ron Koslow was shown the door after the picket signs went down. That left no official showrunners in place to guide the episodes produced after the strike ended. Husband and wife writers / producers Harry Werksman and Gabrielle Stanton were informally given the reins, and they supervised the most recent four shows ending the season. The question is whether they are up to the task. I hear the Moonlight producers offered to change showrnners to get a CBS renewal. Already, the fallout has led one of the few surviving players, staff writer and producer Jill Blotevogel, to be unceremoniously dumped before any renewal is announced. There's a rumor which I havenm't confirmed that, if CBS does renew, it may bring the showrunners from the expected-to-be-cancelled Shark to come in and retool Moonlight.
Thanks Nikki for the update.
What did you mean by “not dead yet”?
What are the chances of revival after the upfronts?
Comment by Noa — May 12, 2008 @ 2:26 pm
surely a show with a small cast like this can’t be too expensive
Comment by dave c — May 12, 2008 @ 2:32 pm
WE WANT MOONLIGHT.
THE SHOW WON AN AWARD WHICH IS BETTER THAN ANY NEW-COMER YOU MIGHT REPLACE IT WITH. IT HAS A RESPECTABLE SIZED AUDIENCE AND CONSISTENTLY TAKES THE DEMO FOR THE 18-49 FEMALES…WHO, BY THE WAY, BUYS EVERYTHING THE HOUSEHOLD WANTS AND NEEDS!
Comment by Evilyn2u — May 12, 2008 @ 2:44 pm
THIS SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Holly — May 12, 2008 @ 2:56 pm
Thanks so much for following this, Nikki. I’m one of the legions of fans following the Moonlight renewal craziness and I’m just desperate for more episodes.
The ratings haven’t been bad - they win the demos every time - and the cult value of this show is astronomical. You would be shocked the amount of money I’m willing to pour into Moonlight if only they’d let me.
I wish you could buy stock in TV shows, the fans would fund this show in a heartbeat.
Comment by Mariah — May 12, 2008 @ 2:57 pm
so much controversy over such a dull, insipid show
tried to watch it twice, couldn’t get through it
Comment by viewer — May 12, 2008 @ 3:06 pm
CBS sucks ass
But if CBS cancels it can’t it jump to another network. What about CW or another network i think they will be thrilled to have a show with a rapid fanbase
Comment by Mike — May 12, 2008 @ 3:10 pm
We need moonlight. It sucks that its on fridays and no one really watches tv on fridays. I now look forward to moonlight and the weekend. Please keep moonlight around
Comment by Angi — May 12, 2008 @ 3:13 pm
I love Moonlight! Thanks for keeping us updated. I hope we hear good news.
It’s a great show! I want it back!
Comment by Mac — May 12, 2008 @ 3:15 pm
This is why I hate allowing myself to fall in love with a TV show. They always burn me. I’ll be finished with CBS if they screw me on this one.
Why can’t they just put this on the WB, er CW network?
Comment by Amy — May 12, 2008 @ 3:23 pm
Nikki, is there no chance CBS and WB will come to an agreement and Moonlight will be on the fall schedule or would the agreement only be for a back 13 at midseason? I just cannot believe this is happening. Just last week everyone said it was a done deal for renewal.
Comment by Suzanne — May 12, 2008 @ 3:29 pm
Thanks Nikki
We want Moonlight for season 2. I can’t beleive CBS & WB are doing this!
Comment by Pat ferger — May 12, 2008 @ 3:34 pm
we want moonlight !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!please
Comment by steph — May 12, 2008 @ 3:49 pm
Being in the beloved 18 to 49 demo i can tell you if CBS has plans to pull the plug on Moonlight they will also loose myself as a viewer of Ghost Whisperer. Up yours CBS!
Comment by Elaine — May 12, 2008 @ 3:49 pm
Moonlight is the best show on television and CBS does this? What are they thinking? And dumping Jill Blotevogel is just insane - she is one of the “heart and soul” of Moonlight. Da** politics! The fans want this show to continue, the story to continue, the romance to continue.
I, too, would buy stock in this show! Please, CBS and WB rethink this! Nielsen ratings do not show the whole picture - look at downloads, awards (PCA), even TVguide voting. Have you checked out comments on the Moonlight websites? What about the cast reception at Paley? You are missing the proverbial boat on this one!
Comment by Lynnrxgal — May 12, 2008 @ 3:51 pm
Moonlight’s quality has consistently improved, episode over episode, so those that watched the first 3 episodes, should watch the rest before writing the show off. Unlike Bionic Woman, that started off horribly and got worse, Moonlight started off on shaky ground and then continously improved. The last 4 episodes show that Harry Werksman and Gabrielle Stanton have what it takes to produce/create/write a great show as I think those were some of the best episodes yet. Moonlight has won the demo for its timeslot each time and while there is a dip in ratings between Ghost Whisperer and Numb3rs, I think that’s easy enough to address next year, as I’m sure there are many viewers that probably didn’t give it a chance after the first one or two episodes, but would probably be willing to check it out to see if it’s improved next year. For those viewers that did stick around, Moonlight has been consistently be able to hold onto them, episode over episode, which makes it worth renewal, IMO. While it may not get the ratings of GW or Numb3rs, it has a strong fan base, great numbers in the 18-49 demo category and it’s solid performance show that the viewers are willing to stick with the show. Try it on another night if necessary, the fans will follow as long as it’s promoted, but just renew it!
Comment by Anita — May 12, 2008 @ 3:52 pm
this day started out so well and now is just falling apart. i can’t take any more bad news about Moonlights renewal with CBS. CBS needs to get their act together and “bite the silver bullet” and support Moonlight. The fans have been screaming to get a second season. Blood has literally been spilled in the shows name and yet nothing from CBS.
Comment by lunarlover — May 12, 2008 @ 3:53 pm
Thanks for the info. I too agree, Moonlight is a Great show and deserves bettter treatment! I hope the ptb will listen to the fans (who have MONEY) and will spend it where & with whome they like. Moonlight needs a stable writing team/show runners so the ratings will increase. The fan base is solid, and should grow with the right team behind it.
Comment by Beth — May 12, 2008 @ 4:07 pm
WB can’t produce shows for the license fees. They are so top heavy with suits that they can’t make up their mind in time to compete at a cost effective level. The in fighting at the studio level is wasting money and time. On top of all that it is one of the most expensive places to produce a show with most of the overages coming from the studio itself. They need to broom the suits and let producers produce and writers write.
Comment by why even go to WB — May 12, 2008 @ 4:09 pm
Oh man this is AWFUl news! Especially when everyone has been saying it was so likely to be renewed….I can’t believe this is happening!
What nonsense, isn’t the whole idea to win in that coveted demographic? Then why reject a show that does?! And why do they think the show needs new direction, it’s a great show, and the recent episodes have been some of the best yet! They’re obviously up to the task….
This is the only CBS show I watch–if they cancel it, then so much for that network for me….
Comment by Sherrilina — May 12, 2008 @ 4:15 pm
So everything Nina Tassler was saying about Moonlight recently, giving the fans hope, she was just blowing smoke up our ass’s? Thank you so much. I hope SAG takes you for everything you’ve got during negotiations!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Ramsey — May 12, 2008 @ 4:17 pm
Moonlight is the reason I watch CBS on Friday night, along with Ghost Whisperers and Numbers! The plot thickens each week and keeps you anticipating for the following week. The cast are absolutely amazing and worth renewing for another season. CBS, you have to renew Moonlight.
Comment by mickbethmuse — May 12, 2008 @ 4:26 pm
So, CBS was offering to change showrunners to get this mediocre series renewed?
Well, I’ve worked with Harry Werksman and Gabrielle Stanton and just let me say…
Ahhh, enough said.
Great parties though.
Comment by Anonymous — May 12, 2008 @ 4:32 pm
Blood has LITERALLY been spilled? Now you’re scaring me.
Comment by Reader — May 12, 2008 @ 4:40 pm
I agree. This sucks. Especially about Jill. She’s great. “What’s left behind” was one of the best episodes ever and she wrote it.They win their demo but don’t top ratings for Desperate Housewives or some other top tenner. Geez. What’s this about it being done on the cheap? Always thought everybody was complaining about cost anyway. It’s only season one folks. Remember NBC dumped JAG after it’s first episodes. CBS picked up the series and it took off for ten years! Come on, both CBS and WB, you’ve got a gem here. Polish it
Comment by Linda Mercer — May 12, 2008 @ 4:47 pm
Well this is unfortunate. USA Network has a great one-two punch on Fridays with Monk & Psych; the only reason I gave that up was because I started watching Moonlight and Ghost Whisperer before it (Numb3rs is a show I routinely watch.). Should CBS take Moonlight out of the equation for whatever reason, I’ll still watch Numb3rs on Friday, but I’ll be tuned into another network for something else before it comes on because frankly, without Moonlight to shore up its paranormal offerings on Fridays, the lineup feels a little weak to me. I am certainly not that attached to Ghost Whisperer without the lure of Moonlight afterward.
Comment by Friday Viewer 40 — May 12, 2008 @ 4:58 pm
http://moonlightfans.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=35&func=view&id=222815&catid=49
Comment by Jennifer — May 12, 2008 @ 5:09 pm
I *loved* Jill’s writing on “What’s Left Behind”.
How could they let her go?
I love this show so much.
C’mon CBS, you have a good thing here -
it doesn’t need “retooling”.
Comment by Micksgrrl — May 12, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
We want Moonlight! I want Moonlight!!! Moonlight did win its time slot for CBS. They have stayed consistent in their ratings and helped CBS to win the night!
I cannot believe that all we have been through with Moonlight and all the hype that it was more than likely being renewed that it comes down to this. If CBS doesn’t renew Moonlight, I will not watch CBS on Friday nights! And if they cancel Moonlight they will have some very mad, rabid Moonlight fans to contend with as we will not go down without a fight!
Come on CBS, listen to the viewers! We WANT MOONLIGHT!!! Give us a full 2nd season pick up!!!
Comment by Becky — May 12, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
i think she’s referring to the blood drive when she talks about blood “literally” being spilled.
Comment by me2 — May 12, 2008 @ 5:26 pm
Moonlight is the best and if CBS cannot see that, then I cannot see CBS ANYMORE! Renew Moonlight, PLEASE! Recognize that it is a treasure and should be treated as such.
Comment by Gayle Shenson — May 12, 2008 @ 5:31 pm
It wins the demo, but it’s smushed in between two other shows that win the demo. And it loses viewers from the show before it and and about 2 million viewers jump in to watch the show that follows it. It’s the weak link of the night. That’s why it’s not on the fall schedule. CBS canceled Close to Home which did better than ML in both total viewers and the demo.
Comment by Kara — May 12, 2008 @ 5:46 pm
Ok…so i came into the series around episode 11 and after i saw it i was up all night looking for the next previous episodes that i had missed. If cbs cancels moonlight they will lose not only me but im sure many viewers. I also watch ghost whisper and if moonlight goes…so do i. so cbs needs to get there heads on straight and just give us the second season.
Comment by Kristy — May 12, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
Just how does this renewals system work? I admit that I’m shocked that Moonlight is not coming back because the negative trend seems to be something from out of the blue!
As far as CBS’s inclination are concerned, I’m looking at new episodes, a new message board, positive feedback from TPTB thus far, increased promotional coverage, just to name a few.
And then there’s all those attributes the show has managed to garner on it’s own: a PCA award, stable ratings, a cult following that came back after a four month hiatus, the blood drive publicity, all those TV guide awards [sure, why not?]. And most importantly, it wins the timeslot and the demo every week. It’s inexpensive to make and the episodes are just getting better.
So what more does a show need to do to stay on the air?
Comment by Caroline — May 12, 2008 @ 6:25 pm
I don’t know if it matters but Moonlight has aired 3 of the last four episodes and they did win their timeslot for CBS during Sweepos.
Maybe they want higher ratings and I was confident they would get there. It is difficult to get all the way back with a new show after the strike. I hope CBS gives Moonlight the chance.
Comment by tubpat — May 12, 2008 @ 7:16 pm
CBS is making a big mistake if they cancel Moonlight. It is one of the only shows that appeal to a younger demographic. They hardly promoted it, its only promotion came from word of mouth, and it still won the PCA. CBS has not given Moonlight the chance it deserved to become a ratings giant.
Comment by Mill — May 12, 2008 @ 7:28 pm
This is the first network show that I have watched religiously since The West Wing. This show is exactly what you would want as you are going into the weekend: entertaining and fun. Please don’t try to attempt another show in its place, you won’t get such devoted fans on any other show you try. And lets have more storylines with Josef…the character is an untapped resourse!
Comment by Katie — May 12, 2008 @ 7:54 pm
This sucks! With all that I’d been reading lately, I was confident “Moonlight” would be renewed. I can’t believe it all comes down to a p***ing contest between CBS and WB over money. I like “Ghost Whisperer” too, and it only does slightly better in the ratings. Yet there was never any question that it would get renewed. I hope all of CBS’s expensive new shows fail miserably!
Comment by Jay — May 12, 2008 @ 7:56 pm
This day turned out to be so heartbreaking. MOONLIGHT is like a once-in-a-lifetime show for me. How did the show prospect go from “all but certain” just a few days ago to this?? The show has given me, and according to the views expressed in countless websites from rabid followers a lot of joy and time to reflect. Please give us Season 2 already.
Comment by Becca — May 12, 2008 @ 8:22 pm
A show about a good-guy vampire who works as a private investigator roaming the streets of Los Angeles helping out? Hmmm, this premise sounds really really familiar, wasn’t this show called…..ANGEL???
“Moonlight” is the ultimate in hack writing and I hope it isn’t resurrected.
Comment by Tom — May 12, 2008 @ 9:12 pm
This show is good and I think it would be a shame to lose it. It seems the very few shows I like get taken off. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
Comment by Kazren — May 12, 2008 @ 9:37 pm
Moonlight has captured my heart and I hope CBS sees what a jewel they have. It’s the only show I watch on CBS and I’m there every Friday night. Keep it on and I’ll be back for more
Comment by Elia — May 12, 2008 @ 10:00 pm
Tom - watch a show before calling it a hack. I enjoyed Angel very much, and was dubious about Moonlight…but beyond the surface premise about a vamp detective, there is absolutely nothing these two shows have in common.
Comment by slownewsday — May 12, 2008 @ 11:15 pm
Moonlight is one of the best shows out there- Don’t these CBS exec’s watch their own shows? if so, how could they cancel this show. How can they not pay attention to what the fans have and are willing to do to keep this show on the air. We give Blood. We vote- hence PCA and TvGuide awards. they want money.. keep this show on the air. give us Memorabilia to purchase and the fans will keep you in the money.. Have They even looked at YouTube? I agree with many here. Without Moonlight I don’t have a reason to keep watching CBS. I Like Ghost Whisperer and Numbers and for 3 hours I will stay in on Friday- Without Moonlight- I’ll look elsewhere for a good time. PLEASE CBS Listen to the Fans. This show is a Diamond in the Rough and has so much potential!
Comment by Tina — May 12, 2008 @ 11:26 pm
I started watching Ghost Whisper and Numb3rs because they bookend Moonlight. I won’t watch them if Moonlight is gone. And after this I refuse to ever again try out a new network show again; I’ll just wait to rent them on DVD if they make it to DVD. I started watching Moonlight against my better judgment because from the start it was on the bubble, and I had this feeling I would fall in love with it. I did. It’s been like a love affair and what I’ve done more for this show with supporting various drives, polls, petitions, posting online, etc. I’ve never done before for any other show. This is the first CBS show I’ve watched regularly in years and the first network show I’ve been hooked on in 10 years. I guess it’s true having a love affair ultimately will break your heart. Today’s my birthday, and the bad news about Moonlight chances of renewal was my big birthday treat. Happy birthday to me. Thanks so much CBS! Between this and all but one friend forgetting this is my birthday, this was my worst birthday ever.
Comment by Leigh — May 13, 2008 @ 12:55 am
Dear CBS & WB
Please play nice with your toys. Give MOONLIGHT a second season. I know it is all about the money. But sometime you have to bite the bullet (not silver yet). Please you have the power to make MILLIONS happy, and we won’t take your name in vain. I love Friday, Moonlight, but will take it any night I can get it.
Comment by diana — May 13, 2008 @ 4:48 am
I don’t like Ghost Whisper because it is basically the same every week. As for numbers, there is only 1 actor worth watching on that show and if I have had a big week, I turn it off and go to sleep. But there isn’t anything or anyone who could keep me from Moonlight. I have turned down dates for Friday night because of it, believe me that means I LOVE it.
Comment by Tavi — May 13, 2008 @ 5:53 am
Do We Love Our Vampire???
Plan of Action->
http://forums.moonlightline.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7201
Show your support of Moonlight like never before. For Moonlight. For yourselves. For me because my sanity is teetering on the edge of the abyss. *Geronimo!*
Comment by Rafferty Rulz — May 13, 2008 @ 6:30 am
Please. There is so much crap on TV now. Can’t there be room for Moonlight? It’s the highlight of my week. Best show ever.
Comment by Deb — May 13, 2008 @ 7:02 am
Dear CBS,
Please give “Moonlight” the chance it deserves. It is my favorite show and I watch CBS all the time.
NCIS, Without a Trace, Whost Whisper and of course “Moonlight.” There was so many silly shows on the air now and “Moonlight” is different. Of course, like alot of woman I love Alex O’Loughlin but I am also a older woman. This show has me on the edge of my seat wondering what will happen next. Please, please bring the show back in the fall of 2008.
Sincerely,
Virginia Baird
Comment by Virginia Baird — May 13, 2008 @ 8:03 am
I am so shocked about this. How can everything be so positive and then bam they hit you with the bus. I really feel betrayed by CBS. They have really given the inpression that they were going to renew. I know this is a business but this is just so unfair to the fans. CBS and WB need to come to an agreement and give Moonlight a much deserved 2nd season.
Comment by Suziq — May 13, 2008 @ 8:05 am
So…this is the show that ate Greenwalt (Angel), Johanssen (X-Files), Koslow (Beauty & the Beast), and now Blotevogel, arguably their best writer? The talent thrown under the bus for this show is astounding. Cancel it already before it eats Tokyo.
Comment by Jonkadane — May 13, 2008 @ 8:49 am
Moonlight deserves a 2nd season! Come on CBS, don’t throw the baby out with the bath water! Why make this show suffer because of this season’s events – much of which are beyond their control? The list? Changes in show runners, the writer’s strike, the multiple breaks in airing of episodes, a viewer ratings system that is not staying “up with the times”, and to top it all off, it airs on Friday nights; a night when the much sought after younger demo group is out on the town or in May, typically studying for their end of the semester finals, and simply forced to tape the show! Gosh, despite all that Moonlight still scores a win for CBS on Fridays! Moonlight is a hit show, one of the best CBS has had in a long time. Please renew for a 2nd season.
Comment by Margie — May 13, 2008 @ 9:28 am
Seriously, I haven’t seen fans this rabid since I was part of the Highlander: The Series fan scene! (or maybe the Firefly/Serenity scene–those people aren’t playin’ around either! ;o) )
Though I have to say that if it keeps gaining momentum as it has the Beth/Mick romance frenzy is going to surpass the Duncan/Tessa/other woman of the year romance frenzy by far!
(Alex and Sophia play off/with each other so well…and Jason is the perfect counterpoint to Mick.)
And besides, Alex’s sssssmokin’ hot looks/voice and the Mick/Beth romance aside, this is simply a good show! It deserves a 2nd season in a decent/stable time slot. If CBS will let give it half a chance and if the show can hold onto good quality writers this could turn into a very long running series for them!
C’mon CBS! Give us fans a chance to show you we’re in it for the long haul with you and renew Moonlight! (otherwise I’m never watching CBS again. *lol*)
Comment by hillbillie — May 13, 2008 @ 11:16 am
CBS what are doing? this is such a horrible mistake to not renew the fantastic show Moonlight. It is more than worth than just maybe a half season in May. WE (the fans deserve a whole season of Moonlight and a fair shot. It is not another Angel show. Please do not do this. I personally will stop watching CBS all together is you don’t give us a whole new season of Moonlight. You never can see a great investment when you have it. You will get your money for it; totally from the great fan base. Please don’t do this. Give us a new night or time slot to show you how it can soar. Please listen to the people. Miriam
Comment by Miriam — May 13, 2008 @ 11:21 am
CBS can suck it! Heaven forbid that they renew a show that isn’t geared toward 85 year olds or horny men who want to stare at Jennifer Love Hewitt’s boobs. I will no longer be watching this crap channel.
Comment by anon — May 13, 2008 @ 11:27 am
I cannot believe this. I feel like crying! How could they do this to the best show on TV? I literally only watched CBS in hopes of seeing a (rare) promo for Moonlight. Well no more. Back to cable and DVDs. I hope CBS goes bank rupt!
Comment by Joanne — May 13, 2008 @ 11:38 am
MOONLIGHT !! Keep Alex alive. This is the best show. And he isn’t bald, he is gorgeous.
Comment by aj koller — May 13, 2008 @ 11:39 am
CBS I hadly ever watched untill Moonlight came on. This is cancelled I will have no reason to watch this channel any more. I hope some other channel picks this up. I can’t understand why a show that will win an award is caneled or not on untill mid season. Please don’t make this mistake.
Comment by Ann — May 13, 2008 @ 12:14 pm
Bring Moonlight back! This is the only thing worth watching on Friday night.
What is the MATTER with CBS?? With the stupid writer’s strike we’ve already been robbed of part of a season… give it a proper chance!!
Comment by anonn — May 13, 2008 @ 12:17 pm
They can’t cancel Moonlight. Alex O’Loughlin is the hottest thing since Ken Wahl in Wiseguy. I look forward to Friday nights now because of this show. It is incredible.
Comment by gerry — May 13, 2008 @ 1:52 pm
I have several things to say about Moonlight’s Impending Doom:
1. Moonlight can’t be that expensive to produce. Why would CBS cancel it and take on the risk of a new, more expensive show? Just doesn’t make sense.
2. We won’t know for sure until tomorrow, right? Maybe it will come back late in the season but that’s still something.
3. The show won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite New Drama. It was up against Gossip Girl. You can bet CW is giving Gossip Girl a second season.
4. Which brings me to my other point, let another network pick up this audience favorite. Alex O’Loughlin was in The Shield on FX last year. Let FX pick up Moonlight for a handful of episodes, just to see what would happen. Imagine how mind-blowing a sexy vampire show would be on FX… the same station that brought you Nip/Tuck and The Shield. It’s a guarantee that we would see more sex and violence than we would ever see on CBS Friday nights. Doesn’t a vampire show deserve the opportunity to spread its immortal wings a bit?
5. And, Jason Dohring had 3 successful seasons on Veronica Mars, with Joel Silver, I might add. Maybe CW would like to pick up this series and capitalize on its rabid fan base. No doubt half of Moonlight’s fans were residuals from Veronica Mars.
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Comment by Anonymous — May 13, 2008 @ 2:08 pm
Moonlight is by far a great show. I love many shows as well. Lost, 24, Prison Break, Desperate, Heros to name a few. As sad As I would be to see those shows canceled in its short season, I would be more sad if it happend to Moonlight because Monnlight wasnt given the best chance. I was told by Amazon.comI would enjoy this show. I was skeptical at first becuase CBS was never my network but I gave it a chance. I loved it way more that Pushing Daisies, Bionic Woman, Dirty Sexy, you name it. Then it never got advertisments, now it will be canceled. Great. Take it out on the fans and the show. Please dont let it happen
Comment by Jen — May 13, 2008 @ 2:15 pm
Moonlight sucked. It was nothing but a rip-off of “Angel” and “Forever Knight”. You want to watch a good series about a vampire turned hero buy the “Angel” DVDs.
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Comment by college87 — May 13, 2008 @ 2:46 pm
I never watch CBS except for MOONLIGHT and GHOST WHISPERER now I won’t watch it at all. Why do networks always hype shows and then always take them off the air. Give MOONLIGHT a chance This always happens.. I get involved with a TV show ansd it’s gone Maybe I should Blow Up My TV. Do that many people really watch Survivor and Big Brother? That’s what’s wrong with TV. We have only ourselves to blame. We watch Crap and therefore Crap stays on. Please bring back MOONLIGHT!!
Comment by Diane — May 13, 2008 @ 3:54 pm
HOW CAN CBS CANCEL MOONLIGHT? PLEASE RECONSIDER. THE NETWORK IS TOO QUICK TO CANCEL PROGRAMS. WHY BRING THEM ON AT ALL JUST TO TAKE THEM AWAY??? THE PEOPLE ARE SPEAKING. ANYONE OUT THERE LISTENING?
Comment by DELLA — May 13, 2008 @ 4:13 pm
CBS it you dont want our show,then pease another please pick it up,my heart is broke, cbs you can take your station and stuff it,i will never watch it again, i will
support my beloved moonlight.vampires never die.
bite me.
Comment by Dare Underdown — May 13, 2008 @ 4:26 pm
If CBS can not see the wonderful thing they have in Moonlight, then they don’t deserve such a great show on their network. I will no longer tune into their channel for any reason without Moonlight. I don’t like Numbers that much. As to the ratings…CBS needs to wake up to a digital age and realize that neilson ratings are fifty years behind the times and need to be dumped faster than they can drop Jill…who never should have been dropped by the way. This is just more evidence that CBS doesn’t deserve to have shows as great as Moonlight with casts that can not be topped.
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Comment by Lizzie — May 13, 2008 @ 6:09 pm
I have been a faithful viewer of this show from day 1 and it’s really the only thing I watch on CBS. It would be days I wouldn’t even plan to go out on Friday nights because I wanted to watch Moonlight at 8pm. And now I find out that this wonderful show has been cut off at the knees. Has CBS even taken into account how many people are recording this show? Has it taken into account how many people have TiVo? Has it taken into account how many people go over each other’s homes to watch it?
I don’t think so. Once again, another network has deemed its viewers dispensable and irrelevant. Once again, network execs care only about the bottom dollar, not their viewers feelings.
Well, I for one hope they feel the pinch of my absence in their little ratings war, because I will no longer tune into CBS after Friday. As a matter of fact, I’ll only tune in once Moonlight begins and will IMMEDIATELY turn the channel once it’s over.
I do hope that CBS gets a change of heart and for once, does the right thing and renew this amazing series.
D.N. Simmons
Urban-fantasy author of the Knights of the Darkness Chronicles.
http://www.dnsimmons.com
Comment by D.N. Simmons — May 13, 2008 @ 6:42 pm
I admit it is hard to find a show that you actually like. Seeing Moonlight go would be like one of my best friends moving to another country. You don’t want them to go but in the end you know it will happen. I have never seen a show like Moonlight. Everything you see fangs and all look totally real. The actors are great the show is great, CBS is great. I just wish other people would see it as I do. The best show there is!
Comment by Jenni — May 13, 2008 @ 6:43 pm
CBS,
Do not cancel this series. 8 million people each week watch this show. if you cancel the series, that means that you’ve just ticked off 8 million people. I wouldnt want to be CBS right now. Revenge has a smell, and its 8 million pounds of Garlic a week.
Comment by Mike Phillips — May 13, 2008 @ 6:52 pm
I am so pissed right now!!!!!
Gossip Girl originally aired on Wednesdays when there really wasn’t any real competition. Wasn’t too much on tv on Wednesdays. Now it’s on Mondays, let’s see how well it fairs with Heroes comes back on!
Moonlight aired on Friday nights where a lot of people were out partying for the weekend. To get 7 million + homebodies dedicated to watching your network on that particular night, CBS should be on their knees kissing our feet instead of slapping us in our faces with a bag of their feces!!!
Comment by Outraged fan — May 13, 2008 @ 7:34 pm
please do not take Mick and Beth away!
Moonlight is awesome. I look forward to the friday night line up. DO NOT TAKE MOONLIGHT AWAY
Comment by kebby — May 13, 2008 @ 8:02 pm
all the great Moonlight fans need to send comments to CBS - go to http://www.cbs.com and scroll to the bottom of the page and hit the Feedback link to email your comments. I have also seen numbers posted on the message boards where you can call and talk to a person, or leave a message for the CBS folks to let them know Moonlight fans are thousands strong and we want to SAVE MOONLIGHT!
Comment by moonlightfan1 — May 13, 2008 @ 8:46 pm
Hello CW, How are you guys doing? I am begging you guys to put Moonlight on your channel!!! Please add Moonlight to your lists of shows!! There are shows that I say to myself why is this show even on air… But Moonlight deserves to be aired. Please CW give Moonlight a chance to show you guys how fantastic the show is! I guarantee you guys will not be disappointed. You guys will love Moonlight soo much you not regret it. I watch your channel all the time for hours, Moonlight will keep me on for an extra hour!! As much fans as there were on CBS, there will be triple the fans on CW!! There are soo many viewers on CW as there is… Imagine how many more viewers you guys will have. Please give Moonlight the chance they deserve… Thanks!!
Amy
P.S keep up the good work CW!! )
Comment by amy — May 14, 2008 @ 12:03 am
CBS= CRAPPY BROADCASTING SYSTEM. How in the HECK can they justify putting: “The New Adventures of Old Christine” On when I no that no one watches it or not enough watches it to justify putting it back on but yet they take MOONLIGHT!!! off. CBS get REAL!!!! Bring Back MY MICK, JOSEF and BETH
Comment by Anonymous — May 14, 2008 @ 4:08 am
I really love Moonlight. Why is it every time I really get into a show some stupid executive cancels it?
Comment by kitten6196 — May 14, 2008 @ 5:58 am
I LOve Mick and Beth. Moonlight is my favorite show and I really want it to stay.
Comment by Cheryl Purtee — May 14, 2008 @ 7:21 am
I am very unhappy that CBS will be cancelling Moonlight. I really like the show and always looked forward to Friday Night television. I wish there was a way that CBS could renew it.
Comment by Carolyn — May 14, 2008 @ 9:24 am
Please save our show!
Comment by Amanda — May 14, 2008 @ 12:09 pm
We want MOONLIGHT! We want MOONLIGHT! We want MOONLIGHT! We want MOONLIGHT! We want MOONLIGHT! We want MOONLIGHT! We want MOONLIGHT!!!!!!!!!! Bring the show back!!!!!! The new shows are going to BLOW! they won’t even last 2 episodes! 3 tops! Friday’s 9pm slot is going to suck!! hopefully it will not affect Numb3rs, I really enjoy those 2 shows back to back. KEEP MOONLIGHT ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by JR — May 14, 2008 @ 1:20 pm
CBS does not care about fans. they care about ratings. unfortunately that takes around 13+ million fans between Shark, Jericho, and Moonlight. If CBS cared about fans these shows would still be on. as for nina giving promise. She did the same thing last may to Jericho. It may be over for Jericho on CBS, but Moonlight fans don’t give up. Send garlic, or whatever. write letters, let them know you want your show back. I will back your campaign, and let others know about it. CBS’s slogan “CBS Cares” is a lie. work hard.
Comment by vader0309 — May 14, 2008 @ 1:40 pm
I am so mad that CBS has canceled Moonlight!!!!!!!!!! It is one of the best shows besides CSI:NY!!!! The characters are fantastic and the possibilities are limitless. Please bring back the show!!!!!
Comment by Heather — May 14, 2008 @ 3:02 pm
Please consider bringing Moonlight back. Our hearts are broken. How can you let such a great show go??
Please consider bringing Moonlight back. Our hearts are broken. How can you let such a great show go??
Please consider bringing Moonlight back. Our hearts are broken. How can you let such a great show go??
Please consider bringing Moonlight back. Our hearts are broken. How can you let such a great show go??
Please consider bringing Moonlight back. Our hearts are broken. How can you let such a great show go??
Please consider bringing Moonlight back. Our hearts are broken. How can you let such a great show go??
Please consider bringing Moonlight back. Our hearts are broken. How can you let such a great show go??
Please consider bringing Moonlight back. Our hearts are broken. How can you let such a great show go??
Please consider bringing Moonlight back. Our hearts are broken. How can you let such a great show go??
Please consider bringing Moonlight back. Our hearts are broken. How can you let such a great show go??
Get the idea that we’re IMMENSELY UNHAPPY about your taking MOONLIGHT off the air???
Comment by patricia — May 14, 2008 @ 4:56 pm
WE want Moonlight to stay on..Friday night the my CBS night. If moonlight is not on..NO MORE CBS FRIDAY NIGHTS.
Comment by Jeannie — May 14, 2008 @ 7:15 pm
I’m speechless and saddened to hear that Moonlight is not being renewed by CBS.
I’m not going to boycott CBS, I don’t hate the CBS network, and I’ll still watch CSI and Ghost Whisperer. I’m just really, really disappointed.
What an awful day this has been.
Sorry Alex, Jason, Sophia and Shannyn. We tried so hard.
Comment by MyVamp — May 14, 2008 @ 8:49 pm
With all the problems and dwindling staff behind the scenes on Moonlight, I feel like applying for a position there just so they have someone on board.
[Sigh….]
Comment by Abby — May 14, 2008 @ 10:14 pm
I’m a spanish fan of Moonlight.
Please, save the Show.
Wherever Moonlight goes I will follow.
Comment by Dolores Iglesias Pequeño — May 15, 2008 @ 2:41 am
hi CBS YOU SUCK YOU GIVE US MOONLIGHT AND JUST LIKE THAY YOU TOOK IT WAY WHAT IS GOING IN IN YOUR MINDS MOONLIGHT IS ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS EVERYSINCE ANGEL I HOPE CW PICKS IT UP AND THEN YOU CAN SEE WHAT A MISSTAKE YOU HAD MADE I FIND MOONLIGHT A GREAT SHOW AND I NOW THERE ARE MOONLIGHT FANS OUT THERE VERY MAD AND I AM ONE OF THEM
CHARLENE
FRYDBERG
Comment by charlene frydberg — May 15, 2008 @ 7:50 am
I haven’t watched broadcast TV on a Friday night in years, then I saw the first episode of Moonlight. I was hooked. I can’t believe the show is not returning. It was getting better and better too. Guess I’ll stop watching CBS on Friday nights again. You should reconsider giving it another shot. Not everything is a ratings boom the first season.I hope a different network picks it up. I’ll gladly follow.
Comment by Donna — May 15, 2008 @ 12:34 pm
How dare the networks say we are a SMALL RABID bunch of fans. The show moonlight won the peoples choice awards! MY heart goes out to alex, who is nothing less than a class act and sophia, and jason. You guys tried your hearts out and I will not forget you! This show helped me thru one of the darkest times of my life, the loss of my father. Gave me an escape from reality, and i really enjoyed it. I can’t believe another network will not pick this up. I promise you, I’m trying everything I can! My prayers are with you all, and I hope to see you all soon, I wish you nothing but the best.
Comment by moonstruck622 — May 15, 2008 @ 12:50 pm
This sucks! I love Moonlight and it was getting really good! I hope some other network will pick it up and save the show.
Comment by Dash — May 15, 2008 @ 2:42 pm
Thank You from the bottom of my heart for taking the red x off Alex’s face . He did not deserve that .
What other actors have started a Blood drive ? Have helped God knows how many with their efforts ? Time to stop and reflect on this ,don’t you think ?
Where Moonlight goes ,I go too …
Comment by Ethel — May 15, 2008 @ 11:15 pm
WOW!!!!! CBS can you say ” Flippin Idiots ” ?? My hope is when another network picks up Moonlight and all its fans follow you’ll all be looking in the mirror saying we are Flippin Idiots!!!! Alex is all kinds of SEXY and trust me, where ever he goes WOMEN WILL FOLLOW.
Comment by WannaMickBite — May 16, 2008 @ 2:55 am
I don’t understand WHAT these network executives base their decisions on. Didn’t Moonlight receive the Best New Drama on the People’s Choice Awards? Um, that would be a BIG FAT YES - all with being placed on a lousy night and time slot. How can they can keep shows like that terrible “Old Christine” (Julia should have left us remembering her as Elaine on Seinfeld) or the “Ghost Whisperer” (this show is terrible, the writing, the acting - it’s like a B movie with 2 D-cups! Truly awful television). I certainly hope some other network picks up Moonlight - and THAT network will be very glad they did.
Comment by Alison — May 16, 2008 @ 10:55 am
So was Moonlight cancelled by Tassler and Co because her friend was let go?
Comment by Windy — May 16, 2008 @ 11:13 am
CBS PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE DO NOT GIVE UP ON MOONLIGHT EVERYONE LOVES ITS, IT IS GREAT, DON’T BE FOOLISH AND SHOVE IT ASIDE, MOONLIGHT IS REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY,REALLY GOOD, AND WE SHOULD SEND YOU NUTS LIKE THEY DID FOR ANOTHER TV SERIES THAT WAS TO BE DROPPED AND THEY DIDN’T AFTER THEY GOT QUITE A LOT OF NUTS. I SAY NUTS TO YOU, HOW DARE YOU TAKE AWAY A GOOD PROGRAM THAT WON A AWARD ALREADY. HOW CAN YOU BE SO MEAN. I SAY KEEP IT ON FOR ANOTHER YEAR, I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT IS SO UPSET WITH CBS,WHY DON’T YOU GET RID OF SOME OTHER AWFUL SHOWS. MOONLIGHT IS REALLY GREAT.PLEASE KEEP IT ON. WE WON’T WATCH CBS. DIANA
Comment by Diana Welch — May 16, 2008 @ 1:41 pm
PLEASE KEEP MOONLIGHT ON,PLEASE KEEP MOONLIGHT ON,HOW FOOLISH NOT TO KEEP IT ON, ITS GREAT,EVERYONE LOVES IT,WHY KICK IT OFF, IT HAS WON A AWARD,WHATS WRONG WITH YOU, I SAY NUTS TO YOU,AND YOU MIGHT BE RECEIVING A LOT OF NUTS LIKE ANOTHER SERIES DID.KEEP MOONLIGHT ON,THE PUBLIC WANTS IT ON,DON’T BE SO MEAN AND UNYIELDING.WE WANT MOONLIGHT,MOONLIGHT DO YOU HEAR? I DON’T WANT TO WATCH CBS IF YOU DROP THIS GREAT SHOW.WE WANT MOONLIGHT, AND IF YOU DROP IT, NUTS TO YOU AND I MEAN NUTS.COME ON EVERYONE SEND CBS NUTS.WE WANT TO SEE IT ON NEXT SEASON,AT LEASE GIVE IT 1 MORE SEASON,AND WE WOULD WATCH ANY NIGHT.NUTS,NUTS,NUTS,TO YOU.
Comment by Diana Welch — May 16, 2008 @ 2:01 pm
I started watching Moonlight from the 1st episode, as we are tuned into CBS on Friday nights. Did the execs that decided to cancel ever THINK about the possible impact on the rest of the “Friday night line-up”? I hope that this is just a ruse to get WB to give CBS more money for the show? But why does CBS need any more money anyway???
Comment by DJameshart — May 16, 2008 @ 2:48 pm
No, no, a thousand times NO! New Christine: not funny and stupid. Moonlight: original, exciting, romantic with two hot leads. Gimme a break. I’ll be watching tonight with sadness.
Comment by Naomi — May 16, 2008 @ 4:23 pm
WHAT DO WE WANT — MOONLIGHT
WHEN DO WE WANT IT — SAME TIME SAME PLACE
I LIVE FOR MOONLIGHT I PLAN MY WEEK AROUND MOONLIGHT ME AND MY FRIENDS WAIST EVERY FRIDAY GETTING HYPED ABOUT THE NEW EPISODE AND EVERY MONDAY RAVING ABOUT LAST WEEKS EPISODE ONE OF MY ONLY RESONSE FOR EVEN OWNING A T.V
Comment by moonlightlover — May 16, 2008 @ 7:16 pm
CW if you’re listening, please pick this show up!
Comment by Tara Hobson — May 16, 2008 @ 7:34 pm
The bottom line here is politics and money. The networks and the studios like it when things are nice and easy. When they’re arguing over money and show direction, and they’ve replaced the showrunners a couple of times, that spells trouble. Also Warner Bros. is blaming CBS for the failure of the CW Network, which is getting lower ratings than the WB and is losing money. Even to the point of relaunching the WB as a broadband network. Relations between the two entities are probably strained at the monent, and that means no more Moonlight.
Comment by Dan Zee — May 16, 2008 @ 7:39 pm
CBS, will lose a amazing show and cast if they cancel this show! I as a loyal CBS watcher of shows, will not watch anymore tv shows that CBS has on any of the lineups! What ever stupid human, decided that Moonlight was not worth saving, does not know a good tv show! I am a very disappointed loyal watcher of Moonlight!
Comment by Marna Severn — May 16, 2008 @ 8:29 pm
CBS CAN’T DO THIS!!! When I lost “Angel” I was upset- (Vamps are sexy what can I say). But when Moonlight came on I was blown away! The acting is so much better; the storyline is great; and Mick St James is yummy. This is the ONLY show I look forward to seeing all week long- now we’re stuck with nothing but teen dramas and stupid reality shows. Thanks a lot CBS!
Comment by Teri — May 16, 2008 @ 10:39 pm
I am in the same boat as MOONSTRUCK, I lost my father and my mother In less than a year of each other. Moonlight gave me a reason to stay up on Fridays rather than just going to bed and crying. It was the BEST show I have watched…EVER. PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL. Even my ten year old son says that he will not watch CBS ever again. And that means he has to give up the CSIs. You will be losing two very faithful CBS watchers.
Comment by nitrojen — May 16, 2008 @ 11:07 pm
I’m from New Zealand. Moonlight has not even been aired here yet…yet…me and my best friend watch it religiously EVERY FRIDAY over the internet.
It is soooo hard to come across a good supernatural show, and even harder to come across such a spunky actor that loooooks GREAT with fangs.
CBS YOU ARE MAKING THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF YOUR LIFE CANCELING THIS SHOW.
I will go whereever moonlight goes!
Comment by Bonnie Tai (new zealand) — May 17, 2008 @ 1:02 am
I am furious. Let us not beg CBS to renew Moonlight, but tell them to kiss our ass. Instead let us get together and find another channel to pick up this great show. It could be a top ten show with promotion and a good time slot, it is that good. ABC, are you listening? ( It has to be a major network ). I have time and money to help but we need a leader . Step up!
Comment by b.d.wilson — May 17, 2008 @ 5:03 am
I can’t believe CBS would keep a dumb show like “Old Christine” and cut a great show like “moonlight” The characters, story line, and imagination are great! Don’t the producers know that vampire/human love stories are currently on the best seller list in the for of the Stephenie Meyer series Twilight and is being made into a movie! Keep Moonlight on and the current fans will stay! No one has ever asked me if I watch it - many of my teacher pals watch too!!!!!
Comment by football princess — May 17, 2008 @ 6:51 am
I am a very loyal fan of Moonlight and was crushed when I found out about the cancellation. The last episode last night on CBS was awesome! I cannot believe the executives at CBS thought this show was not worthy.
It always won it’s timeslot and it’s on a crappy night of TV viewership. You know a show that CBS could have dumped is Numbers…. it’s getting very boring now and it’s so much like many other shows, Moonlight was original and fun and has such a great beautiful talented cast.
I hope and pray that another network will pick up this show and give it a chance for another life!
Comment by deadendangel — May 17, 2008 @ 6:57 am
I heard about this show when it first aired, but I never got around to watching it. I heard about it again about a week ago, and decided to watch the first episode. I was immediately hooked, and watched every single episode over the course of only three days! All I wanted to do when I was home was watch Moonlight. I am so addicted to this show now, and would hate to not be able to watch Moonlight next season! Please, bring it back!
Comment by Kat — May 17, 2008 @ 10:46 am
Cancellng Moonlight…What are the people at cbs thinking. I was one of the most origial show on T.V. today. What are they going to replace it with…”CSI: Outhouse”…. I am tired of all these cookiecutter shows and an original show comes out takes to the cliffhanger and then the CBS monkeys decide that it’s not good enough it’s a bunch of BS!!!!! There has already been talks of boycotts and letterwritting, count me…
Comment by becky — May 17, 2008 @ 6:37 pm
in canada we listen moonlight every friday night dont finish it your going to lose a lot of people because everybody love moonlight i no it not being good for you to take away you understand because we love it moolight not another program we are not interesting your cot on tv going to be lose a lot of people like 8 million and more not so goog for your cbs no? let alex and beth together and dont finish like that its to stupid it like we give you a big steak and when you go for eat we take away from you not good hein i know every tv chanel whant to have the 8 millions and more editer looking moonlight , this his a realty bye .
Comment by vampirelove3 — May 17, 2008 @ 7:22 pm
What are you thinking? Moonlight is a great show.
I love the theme and the characters. It is different
from anything on TV.
Comment by Becky — May 17, 2008 @ 11:07 pm
Please reconsider putting Moonlight back on the air. This show is great because it is not the same old stuff and the stories are interesting. Please save the show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Aslan — May 18, 2008 @ 6:09 pm
do not cancel moonlight it makes friday night for me
Comment by Anonymous — May 18, 2008 @ 10:36 pm
This really sucks! So Friday nights show was the last one, how stupid. I really liked that show, besides the fact that it came on right after Ghost Whisperer. I love Moonlight, it is one of my favorite shows and if it is canceled that will really bite a big one!!!
Comment by Crystal — May 19, 2008 @ 8:52 am
i’m from the philippines and it’s a very popular show here. please don’t cancel moonlight…….
Comment by skye22 — May 19, 2008 @ 11:58 am
Has everyone at CBS lost their mind!!! Moonlight was voted the PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD for BEST NEW SHOW!!!!! Why would you cancel a show that won you an award? I am absolutely stunned. Everyone loves the show. It would be a travesty to cancel it. Who in the WORLD is making the decisions at CBS. They need a reality check or to be fired.
Comment by Mary Jane Bennett — May 19, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
I cannot believe you cancelled this show, it was great!!! CBS makes no sense, you leave the New Adventures of Old Christine on, but get rid of a great show?!?!?!?!
I think you decision making leaves much to be desired!
Comment by Terri — May 20, 2008 @ 3:54 pm
I love Moonlight and I am over 60 so the show appeals to a variety of age levels. I am sick of reality t.v. I saw all the episodes this season and think you should give it another chance. What with that writer’s strike and all…Moonlight deserves another run.
Comment by Carol Knudson — May 21, 2008 @ 10:48 am
Cancelling Moonlight would be a big mistake for CBS. For one thing, that is the only show I actually watch on that channel and if they cancel it, I won’t be watching another one they will only cancel again! I love the cast on Moonlight and it appeals to many age groups! My 61 year old mother, 10 year old daughter and me, 31, gather around the tv to watch it every week! Leave something good on tv and cancel some of those STUPID “reality” shows. Give it up already, no one cares about those! I am hoping that CBS reconsiders or that some other smart network will pick up this very fun and exciting program that I have been enjoying!
Comment by Shannon G. — May 21, 2008 @ 5:31 pm
I’m watching Moonlight in the UK and it has fast become one of my favourite shows.
I hope it does get picked up again and doesn’t go the way of other great shows just because the network doesn’t give it a chance.
Comment by Mirriam — May 21, 2008 @ 5:33 pm
I’m heartbroken. What is CBS doing? This was the only show that I really couldn’t wait to see. What are they going to put on now - CSI-Epps, Alabama (population 1,100) or Big Brother 7 nights a week instead of 5. If they do not bring Moonlight back, I will (1) write all of the companies that sponsored Moonlight and thank them for sponsoring such a great show. However then I must inform them that I and millions of others will no longer be watching CBS at any time so we will no longer see their commericals on this network. (2) On Direct TV and on other TV’s with parental controls, you can block channels so they don’t even come up on the guide or your TV (this is what I plan to do). I will not be watching CBS at all; there is no need. When they put on a new show that is a hit, they seem to want to cancel it disappointing fans, so there is no need to watch this network at all. A couple of years ago, they had an original new comedy called “Class”. It was great and it also won the “People’s Choice Award for Best New Comedy”…and you guessed it, it was cancelled and didn’t even finish the season. I was disappointed but nothing like I am with the cancellation of “Moonlight”. Don’t they realize that they lucked out with this show. A fairly newcomer to the States was chosen as one of the Most Sexy Men on TV (we all know who this is). Any other network would be foaming at the mouth to have him on their network. And the millions of avid “Moonlight” fans love the show not just because of Alex O’Loughlin (although his is enough to make everybody tune in). We also fell in love with Sophia (she and Mick have great chemistry on the screen); and then there is Jason which we also love (Personally, I also like Logan and the morge guy - I will not even attempt to spell his name). It’s not only the actors and the great way that they have created their characters, the crews also have done a great job. The photography, sound effects, special effects, lighting, music, set arrangments, stunt work, etc. (I can’t list them all) are unique and adds so much to every episode. The writing and storylines (acting with narration added in) were fantastic. It has something for everyone…drama, romance, serious subjects, fight screens where the “good guys” prevail, and my favorite - the humor. It was a unique, fresh, excellently done show (in all areas) and extremely entertaining. It seems that the shows awarded the “People’s Choice Award” for best new show is the kiss of death on CBS. It shows that CBS doesn’t seem interested in what the “People” want. And as for the shows that are scheduled for Friday night (which networks think of as a slow night), more and more people will begin to watch TV on Friday night due to the price of gas and the price of everything else going up, more people are staying home because they don’t have the extra money that they once did to go out every weekend.
Usually I just TIVO CBS’s new shows and do not watch them until I see if they are going to cancel them, so when they do cancel the shows, I can just erase them and don’t even begin watching them; But Moonlight caught my attention when it was on and I thought that surely they would not cancel this
great show so I watched the whole season. I was hooked and fell in love with it immediately only to be heartbroken at the end of the season. I have never written a network, sponsors, posted comments, etc. to save a show but this is different. It became a part of my life which I truly enjoyed - it’s worth fighting for. Surely if CBS can’t see the errors of their way on this show, I hope Cable will pick it up and it can show more than we see on the regular network.
CBS, please hear the cries of the millions that want this show renewed - if not, you will lose millions of people that watch your network (we will boycott all shows and not watch your network at all) and we will let the sponsors know that we no longer watch CBS due to the cancellation of Moonlight, so their advertisments will not be seen by the millions that the network has lost due to their poor decision to Cancel our show. Caren
Comment by Caren — May 21, 2008 @ 9:39 pm
I love Moonlight. I do not even watch prime time media, and I started watching this and love it. I am bummed out to hear it is canceled.
Thanks for the info.
Jane
Comment by jane — May 22, 2008 @ 11:29 am
I have followed moonlight since the first show. I am very upset to here it has been canceled. Many people have enjoyed this show. I hope something changes and moonlight will be continued.
Comment by Megan — May 22, 2008 @ 3:32 pm
Thank god I recorded the shows so I can keep watching that great show when I want to but I still need more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Patty — May 22, 2008 @ 8:13 pm
This is Crazy.. I have posted in some other sites saying the same thing. I stopped watching CBS after they started all the CSI spin offs(it was too much for me)Fianlly they get a show on (MOONLIGHT) that wins the People’s choice award.. The writer strike happens they changed the time slot and then after coming back and only 4 more eps they decide to cancel???? What R they Crazy?? This is the best show on Friday nights by far. I tried to watch Ghost whisperer and it’s okay but the only reason I even turn Cbs on is to watch Moonlight.. So if it is cancelled CBS you just lost another viewer b/c I will not watch CBS again..Cbs is just dissappointing their viewers once again..
Comment by Sarah — May 23, 2008 @ 5:28 am
Please don’t cancel this show. It is the BEST! I am completely hooked. I just found out and called my husband. We look forward to watching Ghost Whisperer and Moonlight. Now what will we do on Friday night. I guarantee it won’t be watch anything on CBS.
Comment by Kim — May 23, 2008 @ 6:32 am
i know this is crazy… but i am actually praying for a miracle that they bring back moonlight for another season. i am so saddened by its cancellation. i can’t fathom why it’s been cancelled. i’ve never been a fan of sci fi shows but this one actually stirred my interest. now it’s gone. i’m so heartbroken. it’s really worth watching. i’m really praying for a miracle.
Comment by abby — May 23, 2008 @ 10:06 am
PLEASE BRING BACK MOONLIGHT! IT’S THE BEST SHOW ON TV AND YOU WILL BE LOSING A LOT OF VIEWERS IF YOU DON’T BRING IT BACK.
WE LOVE MOONLIGHT!!!!!
BRING IT BACK!!!!!
WE WANT MORE EPISODES OF MOONLIGHT!
IT’S THE ONLY SHOW I WATCH ON NETWORK TV. I WATCHED EVERY EPISODE. WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU CBS PEOPLE?
Comment by Rena Levine — May 23, 2008 @ 4:36 pm
If Moonlight doesn’t come back this fall CBS will lose
me as a viewer. I looked forward to watching this show
every week. I don’t understand how you cancel a show that won an award. What happen this week CBS was suppose to have reruns. They never stick to their own
schedule. I missed some of early shows. If CBS does not bring it back I finish with this network.
Comment by A. Thomas — May 23, 2008 @ 6:29 pm
This is the only show i watch with CBS, I’m not sure what is wrong with these big networks that always cancel the wrong shows. The networks need to invest more on the rating issue now that many people have DVR. This sucks if they cancel this show.
Comment by Sylvia — May 24, 2008 @ 5:33 pm
Moonlight is the best….come on CBS you are so lame!
Comment by moonlight lova — May 24, 2008 @ 6:59 pm
Why all you doing this to me. CBS is making a huge mistake.
Comment by Big Dog — May 25, 2008 @ 12:05 pm
Moonlight is one of the best shows ever and it is soooo NOT a rip off of Angel or Forver Knight. I used to watch them and Buffy from time to time but they are all just knock off’s of one another heck they even share some of the same charecters. Moonlight is as original as it comes, very believable (no green monsters runnin around here), full of suspence, drama, romance, action….it’s the total package and then some it will be such a shame to lose such a great show. Pleeeease keep it goin!!!!
Comment by Trixi M. — May 25, 2008 @ 9:59 pm
WB and CBS,
PLEASE KEEP MOONLIGHT GOING! I’VE JUST STARTED TO WATCH IT AND I LOVE IT ALREADY. HOW COULD YOU BE UNFAIR TO YOUR VIEWERS BY LETTING THE STORY HANGING JUST LIKE THAT, AND THE FANS AT LOSS. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE. I HOPE YOU WILL GIVE MOONLIGHT A SECOND SEASON AND MORE!
Comment by lyn — May 26, 2008 @ 2:57 am
Moonlight has the sex/romance interest of Grey’s Anatomy (oops, that’s not on CBS), the intriguing clues connecting different episodes of Lost (not on CBS either), and the single episode fun of any good detective story. Why would CBS cancel something like that? Do they just want to give away viewers to other networks? Do they like shooting themselves in the foot?
Comment by cecelia — May 29, 2008 @ 12:35 am
CBS LEAVES TERRIBLE DAYTIME SOAPS LIKE GIUDING LIGHT ON AND TERRIBLE NIGHT SHOWS LIKE NUMBERS ON AND LEAVES THE HOT STEAMY SHOWS LIKE MOONLIGHT IN THE DUST!I HAVE WRITTEN CBS TWO TIMES CALLED THE CBS NUMBER (323-651-0255) AND ASKED THEM TO BRING BACK MOONLIGHT.I ALSO EMAILED LIKE 6 TIMES TO COMPLAIN.ALL WE CAN DO IS KEEP ON COMPLAINING TO THEM.THEY BROUGHT JERHICO BACK FOR A SECOND SEASON DUE TO COMPLAINTS SO THEY SHOULD DO THE SAME FOR MOONLIGHT ACCEPT PUT IT ON A DIFFERENT NIGHT SO EVERYONE CAN WATCH LIKE US DIE HARD FANS DO.
Comment by Patty — May 31, 2008 @ 12:50 pm
Moonlight was the Best show on CBS so now we should boycott CBS and not watch anything on CBS Till we get Moonlight back
Comment by Linda — May 31, 2008 @ 4:32 pm
PLEASE CBS BRING BACK MOONLIGHT FOR AT LEAST ONE MORE SEASON.JERICHO WAS GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE WHY NOT GIVE IT ANOTHER SHOT AT DRAWING IN MORE VIEWERS BY PUTTING IT ON ANOTHER NIGHT!!!
Comment by patcain — June 2, 2008 @ 8:10 pm
I have watched all the episodes of moonlight and have just watched the final episode. I cannot believe it’s not coming back for another season. I have totally fallen for Mick and Beth, their chemistry is so real and believable.(plus it does help that Mick is soooo gorgeous)I’m totally gutted that we won’t be seeing them together again, what is the network thinking of, axing this fantastic show? They are obviously not in touch with what the general public want to watch on TV.
Comment by Welsh Fan — June 4, 2008 @ 6:03 am
I CAN NOT ACCEPT THAT MOONLIGHT WILL NOT BE BACK!HELLO CBS ARE YOU LISTENING TO THE FANS AT ALL?I WILL BE CONTACTING CBS VIA EMAIL AND TELLING THEM TO BRING IT BACK!IF YOU LOVE MOONLIGHT PEOPLE PLEASE DO THE SAME AND ALSO NOT WATCH CBS!
Comment by Lori — June 5, 2008 @ 5:15 am
The only reason I watch the cbs network at all is because I love Ghost Whisperer and Moonlight!!! Without those two shows, my weekend is shot!!! I look forward to Friday nights only for those two shows, and if you decide to take away moonlight, you deserve to have your ratings plummet, and hopefully, you will lose your whole audience and fall apart!!!! Why is it that these stupid networks think that they know everything, and as soon as they have a winning show on their hands they yank it, but keep the stupidest, most retarded shows and think they can shove them down our throats time and time again…. You really need to learn to listen to your audience, and start keeping shows that keep your audience interested!!!!!
Comment by Miikka — June 6, 2008 @ 2:29 am
I am so angry that they are doing this!!!! Moonlight is one of the best shows on CBS. If they are stupid enough to cancel, whoever picks it up well be the winners when it wins all the awards!!!!!!!! If it`s on long enough, trust me, it well be winning awards!
Comment by Toula — June 7, 2008 @ 4:25 pm
I sure hope CBS is listening to all our complaints!I will not watch CBS.Not even record anything for later since they know that you are doing that too.Goodbye CBS(Care About Shit).
Comment by Barb — June 9, 2008 @ 3:40 am
I am heartbroken that “Moonlight” has been canceled. I love the show - I love the story of a vampire who desperately wishes that he was not a vampire (good vs. evil), I love the acting - Alex O’laughlin is absolutely perfect for the role of Mick, and the storylines and romance always keep me coming back for more!! CBS has thoroughly disappointed me by canceling “Moonlight”, and if CBS does not value their viewers opinion any more than this, they have lost this viewer forever!!! Please listen to your viewers and BRING BACK “MOONLIGHT”!!!!
Comment by Amy Garrett — June 9, 2008 @ 7:56 pm
We are still waiting CBS.What the hell are you going to do about bringing back Moonlight!
Comment by sue — June 11, 2008 @ 5:09 am
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL MOONLIGHT. MY BOSS AND I WATCH IT AND IT IS THE ONE THING THAT WE AGREE ON . IT IS THE BEST SHOW ON CBS……SAVE THE SHOW AND MY JOB AND RELATIONSHIP WITH MY BOSS.
Comment by Cathy Grant — June 14, 2008 @ 6:32 pm
I will never give up on blogging about this great show!CBS -you SUCK!!!You care nothing about fans!I think you like getting hate mail!!!SCI FI I hope you pick up this great show it’s right up your alley!
Comment by Lil — June 15, 2008 @ 6:12 pm
I find it amazing that CBS is cancelling Moonlight. I have absolutely no television reception where i live (no- no cable, no dish, no local reception- nothing!, and have not had for the past 21 years), but managed to get hooked on Moonlight while caring for my mom last year. I have gone out of my way to be somewhere, be it a friend’s house, a hotel, a bar, whatever, so that I could watch the show. I have even asked friends to record it for me so I could watch it. It is one of the few shows I have seen that I truly enjoy. I found its premise different, and the shows themselves very entertaining.
So now, here I am, all ready for a second season, only to find that CBS has decided not to renew it. What are they using for brains there? No, I take that back: Are there any brains there at all, and, if so, are they using them?
As far as playing to the cherished age demographic- I am just a few years outside the desired range, but I will say this: As much as I intensely dislike commercials (most of them I find offensive, either because they assume that I am stupid, or because they discuss subjects that I think are best left between doctor and patient, or behind closed doors), I actually stayed in front of the screen, so as not to miss a moment of Moonlight.
Why is it that, when a show comes along that actually requires some thought, and doesn’t pander to the lowest common denominator, it winds up being cancelled? Do the networks think that we are all idiots, and can’t think? That we must have everything hand fed to us? I know that they love the stupid reality shows, since they don’t cost too much, can be whipped out rapidly, with little or no thought whatsoever, but maybe they ought to think about this: the audience that they are aiming for, viewers that have money, and spend it, also like to be treated as adults, with minds, minds that are capable of being used. Entertainment does not have to be brainless, unlike those that have cancelled Moonlight.
Comment by ladyleadfoot — June 18, 2008 @ 9:57 am
I can’t believe CBS canceled the show that won The Peoples Choice award for Best New Drama. I guess CBS does not care what the people think.
Comment by Marie Shafer — June 19, 2008 @ 5:27 pm
How about getting rid of some reality shows and bring back MOONLIGHT!Anyone else on board with that?
Comment by patcain — June 19, 2008 @ 7:55 pm
How about a conclusion CBS to MOONLIGHT!!!!!
Comment by Patty — June 22, 2008 @ 8:44 am
I think I am on a personal campaign to add comments on every site petition I can find to voice my opinion about Moonlight. It was a breath of fresh fictional air that Television needs!!! I would love to see what could happen in a second season with this show. I do hope some network will pick it up.
Comment by tj827 — June 23, 2008 @ 7:20 pm
I have noticed that less people are blogging.Are they losing hope?I certainly hope not!!!Just look at the current programing today!There are way too many reality shows!And CBS with Swingtown are they kidding!?I will continue not to watch CBS.I will continue boycotting them!!!
Comment by kathy — June 23, 2008 @ 8:27 pm
I watch very few network television programs and hate the so-called “reality” shows. However, Moonlight was one I made time for each week. I also would like to let CBS know that this is a great show and to give it a chance. Please bring back one of the few worthwhile shows on TV!!
Comment by Kathleen — June 24, 2008 @ 7:52 pm
Please bring MOONLIGHT back…..it is a great show!!!!! i watched it every friday night with my family…..everyone i had watch it one time was hooked…..please dont let MOONLIGHT back!!!!!!!
Comment by renae — June 25, 2008 @ 7:48 am
I recorded all the episodes of MOONLIGHT and for the life of me I can’t seem to figure out why CBS would cancel this great show!CBS SUCKS!
Comment by Lil — June 28, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
I can’t believe CBS canceled the only show that I watch on their network. BRING MOONLIGHT BACK PLEASE!!
Comment by Aubrey — June 29, 2008 @ 7:15 pm
COME ON, let moonlight go, I think it is the best series in CBS.
Comment by michael — June 30, 2008 @ 9:36 pm
I do belive we said it all and now we wait for some network to answer!
Comment by kathy — July 1, 2008 @ 5:08 pm
Please someone help with keeping Moonlight alive. I like everyone looked forward to Friday and all week waited for this great program. Won’t some network please hear our prayers and pick this amazing show up?
Comment by Mischka — July 4, 2008 @ 2:33 pm