Dead Like Me renewed for a second season! - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

Tabitha · 23rd September 2003, 12:37 PM

I almost can't remember the last time I got into a SF/Fantasy show that made it past one season. Thank goodness someone had the good sense to keep this show alive (pardon the pun).

Typically I can't find the news articles that announced the renewal last week, but I think the basic jist was that it has been rewed for 15 more episodes, going into production in the new year.

No news as to whether there will be any cast changes.

Krystal · 12th October 2003, 09:34 PM

That definitely is cool news! This show is great. So I'm looking forward to see it return.

Well, here is the announcement they put in Sho.com.

“DEAD LIKE ME”

ALIVE AND KICKING ON SHOWTIME
Quirky New Series About Life After Life is Resurrected for a Second Season

New York, NY, (Sept. 16, 2003) - The critically-acclaimed SHOWTIME/MGM Television Entertainment series DEAD LIKE ME has been given an early renewal for a second season of 15 episodes, it was announced today by Robert Greenblatt, Showtime President of Entertainment. Stated Greenblatt: “This is an unqualified hit for us. Not only have the critics embraced the show, but its premiere time slot on Friday is earning ratings 60% better than the year-to-date time period average and 45% stronger than the network’s overall primetime average. This show portends great things for the future of Showtime, which we hope will become a home for truly original series.”

DEAD LIKE ME, which the L.A. Times dubbed “smartly written and urbane, tender without being sappy, and rich in wonderfully dark, twisted wit,” has not been given a premiere date, but is scheduled to go into production for season two in early 2004. The quirky drama, which premiered on June 27th, 2003, airs Friday nights at 10 p.m. The season one finale is scheduled for September 26th at 10 p.m.

The series, which takes a fresh look at life, death and the afterlife, stars Mandy Patinkin (“Chicago Hope,” “Princess Bride”), Ellen Muth (“The Truth About Jane,” “Cora Unashamed”), Callum Blue (“Devil’s Gate,” “As If”), Laura Harris (“24,” “The Outer Limits”), Jasmine Guy (“A Different World,” “School Daze”) and Cynthia Stevenson (“Hope & Gloria,” “From the Earth to the Moon”).

Laced with edgy humor and irreverence, the series centers on a sullen young woman who is killed when a loose toilet seat from the MIR space station hurtles to earth. Georgia (George) Lass, played by Ellen Muth, is surprised to discover that an afterlife does exist, and that she's already been assigned a job as a “reaper.” Her new boss is Rube (Mandy Patinkin) - one of the many reapers who pluck the souls of the living and escort them to their final destination.

DEAD LIKE ME is executive produced by John Masius (“St. Elsewhere,” “Providence,” “L.A. Law”). The series was created by Bryan Fuller (“Star Trek: Voyager” series). The creative executive for SHOWTIME is Randy Runkle. Clancy Collins is the creative executive for MGM.

Source:Sho.com

Krystal

23rd September 2003, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tabitha Save Angel! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,638	Dead Like Me renewed for a second season! I almost can't remember the last time I got into a SF/Fantasy show that made it past one season. Thank goodness someone had the good sense to keep this show alive (pardon the pun). Typically I can't find the news articles that announced the renewal last week, but I think the basic jist was that it has been rewed for 15 more episodes, going into production in the new year. No news as to whether there will be any cast changes.

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12th October 2003, 09:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Krystal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 2,264	That definitely is cool news! This show is great. So I'm looking forward to see it return. Well, here is the announcement they put in Sho.com. “DEAD LIKE ME” ALIVE AND KICKING ON SHOWTIME Quirky New Series About Life After Life is Resurrected for a Second Season New York, NY, (Sept. 16, 2003) - The critically-acclaimed SHOWTIME/MGM Television Entertainment series DEAD LIKE ME has been given an early renewal for a second season of 15 episodes, it was announced today by Robert Greenblatt, Showtime President of Entertainment. Stated Greenblatt: “This is an unqualified hit for us. Not only have the critics embraced the show, but its premiere time slot on Friday is earning ratings 60% better than the year-to-date time period average and 45% stronger than the network’s overall primetime average. This show portends great things for the future of Showtime, which we hope will become a home for truly original series.” DEAD LIKE ME, which the L.A. Times dubbed “smartly written and urbane, tender without being sappy, and rich in wonderfully dark, twisted wit,” has not been given a premiere date, but is scheduled to go into production for season two in early 2004. The quirky drama, which premiered on June 27th, 2003, airs Friday nights at 10 p.m. The season one finale is scheduled for September 26th at 10 p.m. The series, which takes a fresh look at life, death and the afterlife, stars Mandy Patinkin (“Chicago Hope,” “Princess Bride”), Ellen Muth (“The Truth About Jane,” “Cora Unashamed”), Callum Blue (“Devil’s Gate,” “As If”), Laura Harris (“24,” “The Outer Limits”), Jasmine Guy (“A Different World,” “School Daze”) and Cynthia Stevenson (“Hope & Gloria,” “From the Earth to the Moon”). Laced with edgy humor and irreverence, the series centers on a sullen young woman who is killed when a loose toilet seat from the MIR space station hurtles to earth. Georgia (George) Lass, played by Ellen Muth, is surprised to discover that an afterlife does exist, and that she's already been assigned a job as a “reaper.” Her new boss is Rube (Mandy Patinkin) - one of the many reapers who pluck the souls of the living and escort them to their final destination. DEAD LIKE ME is executive produced by John Masius (“St. Elsewhere,” “Providence,” “L.A. Law”). The series was created by Bryan Fuller (“Star Trek: Voyager” series). The creative executive for SHOWTIME is Randy Runkle. Clancy Collins is the creative executive for MGM. Source:Sho.com Krystal