'Jericho' Headed for Sci Fi Channel

By Kimberly Nordyke,

Reuters

Posted: 2008-01-23 06:50:49

Filed Under: TV News

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 23) - Sci Fi Channel has snapped up cable rerun rights to the post-apocalyptic drama "Jericho" from CBS Television Distribution.

The three-year agreement gives Sci Fi rights to the first and second seasons of the series, which includes an exclusive first run in basic cable for the first six months of the deal.

"Jericho" is set to make its Sci Fi debut with a four-episode marathon Feb. 11, the day before the show's second-season premiere on CBS. "Jericho," which will be simulcast in high definition on Sci Fi HD, will begin airing in its regular Sci Fi time slot of 10 p.m. Mondays on Feb. 18.

"Jericho" stars Skeet Ulrich and revolves around the survivors of a nuclear attack in a Kansas town. It debuted in September 2006 to promising ratings but struggled upon its return to the schedule after a three-month hiatus when it had to face Fox's "American Idol."

After CBS canceled the series, viewers launched a campaign to save it, including sending tens of thousands of pounds of nuts to top network executives, who decided to give the show a reprieve with a seven-episode second-season order.

Thomas Vitale, senior vice president programming and original movies at Sci Fi, called "Jericho" a "gripping science fiction series."

"Thanks to the passion and persistence of its loyal viewers who saved this program from being canceled, new viewers can now experience this show for the first time on the Sci Fi Channel while CBS continues the story in its second-season run," he said.

Sci Fi and CBS declined comment on the financial terms of the deal.

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runsp4 11:23:02 PM Mar 25 2008

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Great TV show ---CBS No BALLS

jasonmuldoon 10:23:45 PM Mar 25 2008

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Who own's the Sci Fi channel ??

I mean who Realy own's it ?

Like what Corp ??

jasonmuldoon 10:19:36 PM Mar 25 2008

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so when is the new season going to happen ?....

I can't believe Cbs is doing this.....and keeping crappy show's

this suxx watching what may end up the end........

S12cm1956 12:20:47 PM Jan 24 2008

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This could really happen that is the ONLY reason it was pulled. The Governement wants us not to look at the truth.We hold them accounable then they will need to WORK! Truth is secrets are sold to everyone- we are stupid

hopp4 11:41:50 AM Jan 24 2008

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Jericho is a great show! I would recomend it to everyone. Thank you to everyone who helped get it back on the air.

DANNYMILLER1967 10:01:00 AM Jan 24 2008

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I discovered Jericho on dvd. It was great, stayed up late every night for 2 weeks watching the first season. Can't wait for the next season. I hope someone renews for a season 3.

Eddiejhud 09:07:00 PM Jan 23 2008

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nuts nuts nuts thats the freaking best shit ive ever heard of in my tiny pathetic unsignifficant life even if i could spell der

pauljohnson12345 08:43:49 PM Jan 23 2008

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Jericho shows what the future will be like if we elect Hillary. Seriously, this show is awesome. There are so many sub plots and ideas to be played out. The should should easily last 5 seasons or more. It teaches us how to survive a crisis of such immense proportions.

thoubelieve 07:01:00 PM Jan 23 2008

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The nuclear attack looks like it is going to be real from Russia if we elect a democrat for president.
Then the survivors will all be disformed mutated monsters that will be cannibles eating everyone for dinner.
What survivors remain that are in the goverment nuclear shelters ,once they get out they will have contaminated themselve and breed mutated monsters that will eat them.

mikenshari 06:51:22 PM Jan 23 2008

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My family loves Jerico and will continue to watch it where ever it is aired.

im4thephantom 06:33:00 PM Jan 23 2008

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The problem is that sci fi needs to get the rights to the show to continue the series. After the seven for the second season, it's done. Sci fi is just showing the reruns. It's great, but I can only watch a rerun so many times. Love the show. I wasn't so sure about the fallout being gone after one rain, though. I think that the conditions in the series are actually better than what they would be if this truly happened.

not4saken12 06:23:06 PM Jan 23 2008

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Jericho Rocks! One of the best shows I've seen in years! Lots of people I know watch it. The premise of the show can happen in real life! Hopefully it will stay on the air this time. There's alot of garbage out there that isn't fit to watch..even the laugh tracks on shows don't make you laugh anymore. Jericho has a great story and there could be things learned in the event this does happen to our country in the near future! Good Job!! Someone made a good decision taking Jericho on!

bev1725 06:17:51 PM Jan 23 2008

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Just wanted to say I really enjoy the show too.

And we're glad to have it back. If I'd known about the nut campaign when it was active - I'd have donated too!

whitey5442 05:08:55 PM Jan 23 2008

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coollllll

candyecain 05:04:42 PM Jan 23 2008

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thank god it's back. it is a show that really makes you think about what could happen in the future. we finally have an entertaining show and not something with a bunch of idiots. they should ban all reality shows.

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