Moonlightaholics

lafluffy wrote:Feh. I think they should kick Chris O'Donnell to the curb and let Alex take his place. Among other things, the man knows how to move.

lunalux wrote:

lafluffy wrote:Feh. I think they should kick Chris O'Donnell to the curb and let Alex take his place. Among other things, the man knows how to move.

I'm with you lafluffy. When I was at the preview event at the Paley, that was exactly my thought. And ITA with the rest that White Collar would also have been perfect...and BUP I hope will be a breakout role for him, and show him at his comedic best.

As for returning to primetime, I'm hesitant to say this at the risk of being - but if I could say one thing to Alex about his career, it would be this: ML notwithstanding, when it comes to American primetime TV, put your need for "interesting", "meaningful" roles aside, look for proven formats, and go for the commercial grand slam - at least for the time being. Save "interesting", "meaningful" for film, a discrete project for stretching your craft. JMO

wpgrace wrote:
Totally with you on that one, Luna... high-artistry in television never fails to be properly punished... except on PBS, which myself and only about 4 other people watch. I know their names.

Go for the formulaic hit, and he'll get offers to do interesting things... sad but true.

darkstarrising wrote:I agree with Luna, that perhaps Alex needs a TV role that gets him air time, to build his portfolio, as it were, and leave the 'meaningful' for special projects. As it is, the major broadcast networks aren't doing much in the way of developing television with socially redeeming values. They're driven by what gets the ratings, and hence the advertising revenue. While Three Rivers was a noble endeavor and an exception to the formula for success, the writing, the time slot and a myriad of other things didn't help it find its audience. I just hope the networks (not just CBS) don't use Three Rivers failure as justification for continuing to lower their standards.

I'm kind of hoping they'll use the Jay Leno experiment to realize there is a need for good television writers.(just my humble opinion)

I hope that Alex finds a role that suits him and his talent, yet one that doesn't do a number on his self-respect. Along with the rest of you, I want to see him on TV on a regular basis, but I don't want to cringe when I do.
ITA. Couldn't have said it better.

wpgrace wrote:Hmmmm... I am still holding out hope for those final four eps to show... I really don't see why they wouldn't show them...

darkstarrising wrote: On the other hand, using the last four episodes as 'summer filler' might keep Alex in view.....Horrible thought I just had - a commercial where you see a while lab coat hit the ground and a Hawaiin shirt get picked up - gah - I need more tea!!!