sMoRTy71.com: No Joe Schmo 3

Wednesday, August 25, 2004

Apparently, there is not going to be a Joe Schmo 3. This is a big bummer since I thought JS2 was one of the best shows this year. Everything about it (the concept, the acting, the two suckers they duped) was great.

However, according to this post on the Schmo Blog from creator Rhett Reese, the plug appears to have been pulled on the show. While details aren't given, it sounds like ratings weren't as high as they needed to be to justify another season.

"The best I can do to ensure everyone that there will be more shows like 'Joe' is to remind people to view television intelligently. I know it’s 'just TV,' but do your research, check your listings, tune in to whatever looks good, and then turn off the tube. Don't just flip on the remote and watch whatever's on, or vegetate while one show ends and the next begins. That’s the reason why so many bad shows do so well!"

To me, part of the blame for the low ratings falls on SpikeTV. What did they expect the show to do at an 11:05 PM time slot right after wrestling? I guess all I can say is that "it's time to take a walk down the Last Chance for Love Trail of Tears."

¶ 7:51 AM

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