DRIVE NUMBERS

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MONKSDAD

Thursday, April 19, 2007 3:28 AM

ARTICLE ON IMDB MENTIONS DRIVES 2 HOUR NUMBERS

NBC's ratings last week were its worst during a regular season since Nielsen's "people meters" were introduced 20 years ago -- and may have been the network's worst ever. Not a single NBC show was listed in the top 20, and only two, the Monday edition of Deal or No Deal and the once unbeatable E.R., made it into the top 30. ("You know things are bad at NBC when Howie Mandel is the main attraction," TV columnist John Maynard wrote today in the Washington Post.) Fox held on again to the top two positions on the Nielsen list with its two editions of American Idol, but it was also hit by a two-hour ratings misfortune on Sunday night with the premiere of Drive, which attracted only 6 million viewers. CBS once again emerged as the highest-rated network of the week with an average 7.3 rating and a 12 share. Fox placed second with a 6.2/10, edging out ABC, which rook third with a 6.1/10. NBC was far behind with an average 4.5/8. Among the nightly newscasts, ABC's World News With Charles Gibson increased its lead slightly as it averaged a 6.0 rating and a 12 share. NBC Nightly News With Brian Williams placed second with a 5.7/12, while the CBS Evening News With Katie Couric continued to shed viewers, posting a 4.6/9.

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MEANGOLDFISH

Thursday, April 19, 2007 3:41 AM

now, i love nathan with every ounce of my being, but drive looks about as uninteresting as a show can look.
but that might just be me. i don't know anything about cars, i have no interest in cars, and have no desire to learn about cars. i don't overly enjoy racing, or chase scenes, and, i may be wrong, i've only seen the commercials, but that seems to be the bread and butter of drive.
that doesnt mean i'm glad the show isn't doing well. i would love to see it fly through the roof, but i'm not going to watch it. maybe when it's on i'll just turn my tv on and go do something else.

JADEHAND

Thursday, April 19, 2007 3:56 AM

I love Drive. Yes there are cars, I don't know much about cars either, but it's not about cars.

Drive is as much about cars, as Firefly was about spaceships.

It's about what Drives people, not about what they drive. try the first 3 episodes here http://www.myspace.com/driveonfox
if it's not your bag, fine, but at least try it before you dismiss it.

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STOWEAWAY

Thursday, April 19, 2007 5:57 AM

Well, the numbers may be weak but it can't be from a lack of promotion. They have promoted the hell out of this new series.
I think the problem with the series is reflected earlier in this post. Tim Minear is famous for multi-layered programs that are not what they appear to be on the surface.
It's hard to get people interested when they only see one layer. Much like Firefly -- it's a hard sell.
When I first saw the ad for Firefly, my husband said "I gotta watch that!" and I said "that looks stupid". Thank god he forced me to watch it. I never had a clue of the complexities that might lie within that "stupid" show.
Minear's shows are not what they appear to be on their commercials.
It's unfortunate really. I think it's a level of writing talent that will continually go unappreciated.
I have absolutely no appreciation for cars, speed or racing. I admit I do enjoy the pace of the show and the character revelations along the way. I'll keep watching it 'til they yank it.

JADEHAND

Thursday, April 19, 2007 6:30 AM

I'm a big dumb male. I like driving fast. I like passing people, but I love this show, because it's not about that.
The ads have been good, but they don't reflect the show well.
It's hard for an ad to reflect that the show is above the comprehension of the retarded masses.
I don't mean that as it sounds. I work with folk that have MR, and find them more intelligent than the average person.

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DARKFLY

Thursday, April 19, 2007 6:35 AM

damn I wanted Drive to be a success[ratings wise] but seeing as Fox did really badly maybe Drive will do better next week and what about the ratings for Monday

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FOLLOWMAL

Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:27 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by meangoldfish:
now, i love nathan with every ounce of my being, but drive looks about as uninteresting as a show can look.
but that might just be me. i don't know anything about cars, i have no interest in cars, and have no desire to learn about cars. i don't overly enjoy racing, or chase scenes, and, i may be wrong, i've only seen the commercials, but that seems to be the bread and butter of drive.
that doesnt mean i'm glad the show isn't doing well. i would love to see it fly through the roof, but i'm not going to watch it. maybe when it's on i'll just turn my tv on and go do something else.

As Jadehand has said, meangoldfish it's not about cars and speed. It's not about the race...it's about the people in the race and the focus shifts from person to person but comes back often to the mystery that is Alex Tully and the dilemma he is in. They've co-erced him into racing. He's a very exciting character. There is much multilayeredness in this show.

My take on this is that even if it's not your cup of tea... Nathan has done so much for this fandom, particularly showing up last year at B3...that I'm going to show up ( watch this show!! ) no matter what. For me that's easy, I'm already hooked on the show.

I know that he'd appreciate Browncoats being supportive of him and Tim and their cast and crew.

For more info about Nathan's new show, check out www.drivefans.com

FOLLOWMAL

Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:35 AM

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Originally posted by Darkfly:
damn I wanted Drive to be a success[ratings wise] but seeing as Fox did really badly maybe Drive will do better next week and what about the ratings for Monday

On Monday the ratings fell as well, Darkfly, but most of the viewers who tuned in Sunday stayed with the show. Sunday was a hard night to premiere, hell...April is a hard month to premiere...people are not used to new shows starting up right before the tax due date.

Anony has started a really cool thing and I'm going to copy it. I'm already promoting Drive at my work and in my personal life, but she's been handing out pieces of paper, I'm going to use little note cards, with the Drive myspace link on it where folks can go and watch the eps and catch up. Anyone who's become interested in it since hearing more about it can catch up and be right there with the rest of us next Monday.

http://www.myspace.com/driveonfox

For more info about Nathan's new show, check out www.drivefans.com

JADEHAND

Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:41 AM

Tim is a writing God
Nathan is brilliant.
putting these two together?

TJH

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At the shapes in the rain." -Beyond You - Afraid of Sunlight -Marillion
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DARKFLY

Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:48 AM

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Originally posted by FollowMal:
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http://www.myspace.com/driveonfox

For more info about Nathan's new show, check out www.drivefans.com

Could I use your banner on other forums to promote DRIVE

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