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The Save Castle Campaign
April 21, 2009
1:02 am
jreighard
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So I thought about this all night and it has drove me crazy.
So TV.com thinks that our show is in danger I think we need to show them it's not!!! We need to band together on a Save Castle campaign. I have never done one before but I have never liked a show and it's actors so much. I think it's time to start bombarding ABC with letters, actually letters. We need to do it right away too. We need to get the word out to as many fan sites, TV groups as possible. Twitter, myspace, facebook, forums, and more. Now this isn't my idea so I can't take credit for it but I kind of like it. Does any one remember the show Jericho? When it was in danger of being dropped the fans united and sent letters and peanuts to CBS to protest it being dropped. It worked the show was kept longer. I don't want to send peanuts but what if we sent in chess pieces, Castle pieces??? Just an idea to really stick out in the minds of the top people at ABC. If we love this show the time is now to do something or we might lose it.  Thank you all for your time.
Jen

April 21, 2009
9:09 am
NJRae
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jreighard said:

So I thought about this all night and it has drove me crazy.
So TV.com thinks that our show is in danger I think we need to show them it's not!!! We need to band together on a Save Castle campaign. I have never done one before but I have never liked a show and it's actors so much. I think it's time to start bombarding ABC with letters, actually letters. We need to do it right away too. We need to get the word out to as many fan sites, TV groups as possible. Twitter, myspace, facebook, forums, and more. Now this isn't my idea so I can't take credit for it but I kind of like it. Does any one remember the show Jericho? When it was in danger of being dropped the fans united and sent letters and peanuts to CBS to protest it being dropped. It worked the show was kept longer. I don't want to send peanuts but what if we sent in chess pieces, Castle pieces??? Just an idea to really stick out in the minds of the top people at ABC. If we love this show the time is now to do something or we might lose it.  Thank you all for your time.
Jen


The would is full of naysayers, I choose to ignore them. That said I have emailed and will snail mail ABC a letter telling them how much I have enjoyed Castle, how I MAKE the time to watch Castle as it airs- which is no easy task- I have a husband, a business, three children and am a full time college student. I also told them how I watch it online later in the week during my lunch break and download it each week from iTunes and WATCH it when I am in the car rider line at my kids school. 

Even after seeing Castle at least THREE times during the week I still enjoy it each time like it's the first and laugh at the funny parts and am touched by the touching parts. I told them the hour flies by and I am always left eager for next weeks episode and for the story to continue. I want to know more about these people. I want to see Alexis grow up, Kate's moms murder solved, Castle's book published  and how his and Kate's relationship progresses. I want to know more about Detective's Ryan and Esposito. I told them how happy I am to see this kind of show on television instead of more reality tv.

Castle's not going anywhere. When you look at the Neilsen numbers it has been in the top 5 for the network every week since it's premiere. It places above shows the network and naysayers say are being renewed – Grey's, Desperate Housewives, Private Practice, and even Lost on a couple of occasions. ABC has shown alot of faith in this show already- billboards and the amount of advertising Castle received ain't cheap baby. We need to have a little faith. Write the letters full of love for the show but I would save the Castle pieces, etc until we REALLY need them. After Castle has been on ten seasons Laugh

April 22, 2009
11:48 am
Linda
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NJRae said:

jreighard said:

So I thought about this all night and it has drove me crazy.
So TV.com thinks that our show is in danger I think we need to show them it's not!!! We need to band together on a Save Castle campaign. I have never done one before but I have never liked a show and it's actors so much. I think it's time to start bombarding ABC with letters, actually letters. We need to do it right away too. We need to get the word out to as many fan sites, TV groups as possible. Twitter, myspace, facebook, forums, and more. Now this isn't my idea so I can't take credit for it but I kind of like it. Does any one remember the show Jericho? When it was in danger of being dropped the fans united and sent letters and peanuts to CBS to protest it being dropped. It worked the show was kept longer. I don't want to send peanuts but what if we sent in chess pieces, Castle pieces??? Just an idea to really stick out in the minds of the top people at ABC. If we love this show the time is now to do something or we might lose it.  Thank you all for your time.

I really hope that you are right, Castle is not going anywhere!  It deserves a fall run!  I am saving my chess pieces for a mail in campaign in case they consider a cancellation.  SAVE MY CASTLE!

Jen


The would is full of naysayers, I choose to ignore them. That said I have emailed and will snail mail ABC a letter telling them how much I have enjoyed Castle, how I MAKE the time to watch Castle as it airs- which is no easy task- I have a husband, a business, three children and am a full time college student. I also told them how I watch it online later in the week during my lunch break and download it each week from iTunes and WATCH it when I am in the car rider line at my kids school. 

Even after seeing Castle at least THREE times during the week I still enjoy it each time like it's the first and laugh at the funny parts and am touched by the touching parts. I told them the hour flies by and I am always left eager for next weeks episode and for the story to continue. I want to know more about these people. I want to see Alexis grow up, Kate's moms murder solved, Castle's book published  and how his and Kate's relationship progresses. I want to know more about Detective's Ryan and Esposito. I told them how happy I am to see this kind of show on television instead of more reality tv.

Castle's not going anywhere. When you look at the Neilsen numbers it has been in the top 5 for the network every week since it's premiere. It places above shows the network and naysayers say are being renewed – Grey's, Desperate Housewives, Private Practice, and even Lost on a couple of occasions. ABC has shown alot of faith in this show already- billboards and the amount of advertising Castle received ain't cheap baby. We need to have a little faith. Write the letters full of love for the show but I would save the Castle pieces, etc until we REALLY need them. After Castle has been on ten seasons [Image Can Not Be Found]


April 22, 2009
4:58 pm
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I'm with you Linda.

Castle isn't going anywhere.   Castle is doing better then any of the new shows ABC has come out with this year.  It will be back!Kiss

April 22, 2009
6:27 pm
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Please keep in mind that TV.com is a product of CBS and as such, anything 'official sounding' may be a little dubious and self-serving.

Here in San Diego, I hear nothing but love for this whimsically upbeat twist to the gore infused, been there, done that detective genre.  Castle is fresh, fun, and has as many curves as Stana Katic…[Image Can Not Be Found]

I'm with Linda, this show has got legs (other than Stana's…) and will be around for many seasons!

April 23, 2009
12:28 pm
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Thanks guys for being so optimistic about this show. I absolutely love it and it is actually one of the only shows I get a chance to watch anymore. It has become my favorite show in such a short amount of time.

In case the rumors are true and Castle is on the bubble, I have started the Save Castle campaign and it's in full swing. Try to get friends, family, neighbors and co workers to tune in to this weeks up coming Castle episode on Monday Night at 10 PM. Let's push those rating through the roof and give the nay sayers nothing bad to say anymore.

Write to ABC or ABC.com and let them know how much you like the show. Pass the information to others to please to the same. Let's keep Castle on the air for more seasons to come. Also my friend Chris made an awesome Save Castle Video. I will post it here so you all can see it. Please pass it around. Thank you all. Jen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…..nmjZXmPHQE

April 23, 2009
2:30 pm
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So ABC announced today some early renewals for the fall line-up. You can read about it here:http://tiny.cc/wRjyk .

I expected to see CASTLE on that list and was shocked when I didn't. If you have 5 minutes this week use them to send ABC a note!

A nice, old fashioned, snail-mail letter telling them all reasons you are enjoying CASTLE & how much you look forward to seeing in the fall

Also if you have a minute give them a call, and leave the message that CASTLE is a great show and how much you are enjoying it.

CALLS SHOWING SUPPORT GO HERE: 1-818-460-7477, PRESS 1, THEN PRESS 2 AND LEAVE YOUR MESSAGE

LETTERS SHOWING SUPPORT GO HERE: ABC INC, 500 S. BUENA VISTA ST., BURBANK, CA 91521-4551

Remember to be positive and supportive, let's not give the negative the energy. CASTLE is a GREAT show, well written and superbly  acted.

April 23, 2009
8:50 pm
BigSis
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Thank you for the address!

(My usual source for Castle information has been crazy busy, so I hadn't heard back yet.)

April 23, 2009
11:30 pm
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BigSis said:

Thank you for the address!

(My usual source for Castle information has been crazy busy, so I hadn't heard back yet.)


No problem. You still might want to see what address your contact can come up with as it may go more directly to the powers that be.  

April 24, 2009
8:05 am
jreighard
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NJRae said:

So ABC announced today some early renewals for the fall line-up. You can read about it here:http://tiny.cc/wRjyk .

I expected to see CASTLE on that list and was shocked when I didn't. If you have 5 minutes this week use them to send ABC a note!

A nice, old fashioned, snail-mail letter telling them all reasons you are enjoying CASTLE & how much you look forward to seeing in the fall

Also if you have a minute give them a call, and leave the message that CASTLE is a great show and how much you are enjoying it.

CALLS SHOWING SUPPORT GO HERE: 1-818-460-7477, PRESS 1, THEN PRESS 2 AND LEAVE YOUR MESSAGE

LETTERS SHOWING SUPPORT GO HERE: ABC INC, 500 S. BUENA VISTA ST., BURBANK, CA 91521-4551

Remember to be positive and supportive, let's not give the negative the energy. CASTLE is a GREAT show, well written and superbly  acted.


also please make sure to email them also at ABC.com. For the the phone calls after you press 2 it will ask for a extension number, instead of waiting for them to tell you Castle's it's 226.

Please pass as much of this information along to other Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, and Castle sites. Let's get the word out and maybe, just maybe we can make a difference and keep Castle on for more seasons to come

April 24, 2009
6:14 pm
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Hi all you Castle fans!!

I was just thinking about someone saying we should send chess pieces to ABC to get their attention but I had another idea.

What if we mail to ABC an envelope with a pen in it and a note that says "Keep Writing Castle" (or something along that line). That way, we still have a pun (like the chess pieces idea). This might be easier for us all because we can all surely part with one pen and send it cheaply with minimal postage. And those that are really adventurous, why not a whole box of pens?

I thought it might be a interesting idea to get their attention.

What do you think?

LETTERS SHOWING SUPPORT GO HERE: ABC INC, 500 S. BUENA VISTA ST., BURBANK, CA 91521-4551

And if people want to call in:

CALLS SHOWING SUPPORT GO HERE: 1-818-460-7477, PRESS 1, THEN PRESS 2 AND LEAVE YOUR MESSAGE


April 25, 2009
1:08 pm
jreighard
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Betcha_Beckett said:

Hi all you Castle fans!!

I was just thinking about someone saying we should send chess pieces to ABC to get their attention but I had another idea.

What if we mail to ABC an envelope with a pen in it and a note that says “Keep Writing Castle” (or something along that line). That way, we still have a pun (like the chess pieces idea). This might be easier for us all because we can all surely part with one pen and send it cheaply with minimal postage. And those that are really adventurous, why not a whole box of pens?

I thought it might be a interesting idea to get their attention.

What do you think?

LETTERS SHOWING SUPPORT GO HERE: ABC INC, 500 S. BUENA VISTA ST., BURBANK, CA 91521-4551

And if people want to call in:

CALLS SHOWING SUPPORT GO HERE: 1-818-460-7477, PRESS 1, THEN PRESS 2 AND LEAVE YOUR MESSAGE



I think both the chess pieces and pens are a great idea. I think either idea will catch the attention of ABC. The most important thing is to get the word out to other forums, group, boards, fansites, etc. The more people we have behind the Save Castle Campaign the better. We need to get everyone's support so we can keep this show on for seasons to come. Also please stop by facebook and join the Save Castle on ABC Event going on. I also have made a banner for the Save Castle Campaign. If people are interested in it I can post the link. Let me know.

Jen

April 27, 2009
2:15 am
John T. Folden
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Hey all,

I'm new to the forum, really am enjoying Castle, and have been watching the ratings closely every week. I'm afraid to say the news going around that it is a "Bubble" show is very true. The ratings in ABC's target demo (18-49 year old viewers) has dropped a little almost every week since the premiere. On the plus side, it's the most popular of all their recent mid-season shows (Cupid and The Unusuals have tanked rather quickly). If ABC really feels the need to renew one of their new shows then it will most certainly be Castle.

As a long time campaigner of saving shows, I just wanted to state my opinion that:

a) I think sending in little trinkets should probably be avoided. The people who make the decisions will never see them but it does create a burden on their mail room staff. Unless the fandom can manage something on the level of the Jericho campaign, it's just not worth it. Envelopes with funny bulges are not likely to make it very far.

b) Rather than writing to a generic ABC address, find the names/addresses of the people that have input into the renewal/cancelation decision and write professional looking letters straight to them. The more it looks like normal business correspondence on the outside, the more likely it will actually make it into the executive's office to be read directly by one of their staffers.

c) Keep your letters positive, make them sound personal (tell them a little something about yourself) but keep them very short. :-)

Anyway, just tossing my two pence into the bowl.

John

April 27, 2009
8:54 am
jreighard
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Just a heads up for all you Castle fans.

By going to ABC.com or Hulu.com, you can watch Castle episodes!!! Also ABC keeps track of how many people are watching so make sure to show your support and watch an episode or two online. Also have your friends check it out.

Save Castle campaign at full speed ahead!!!

I also agree if you send in letters please keep them upbeat and positive. Also thank them for Castle!!!

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