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Of Gambling, Radio, and a New Season
"You'll always miss 100% of the shots you don't take." -Wayne Gretzky
Gambling
I'm in Vegas for the day. On someone else's dime. I think that's the best way to gamble. I say that and have not spent a dime in a casino. I figure my job is enough of a gamble, why decrease my chances? The odds are always with the house.
I took a trip with one of my best friends who had to come for work today. She works and I sit in the fancy hotel with terrible Internet connection re-typing (and rethinking) my post.
The readers and viewers of the show have been so supportive, I wanted to write something really positive and uplifting — possibly deliver some good news about the show. The reality: I still know nothing.
I have heard the same speculation you guys have. Possibly a little more, possibly a little less. I am always in awe of people's ability to find so much information online. It's good but it's also a little creepy.
By the time this piece is posted there may already be an answer about the fate of Reaper.
On the Radio
Last week I did a radio show appearance and got to talk to a bunch of our viewers. I loved the enthusiasm voiced by the DJs and callers alike on DJ Shaun Daily's show on 1230AM KLAV which ran live and on the Internet. You guys were great. Wonderful questions and smart observations. Rock on!
If you have something to say, you should take the time to drop a note not only to the studio exces but post your thoughts on the message boards for the show. (I still love the idea of sending socks.) I have heard that they read that stuff and take it to heart. A good old fashioned snail mail letter still carries a lot of weight — I think I once heard that they equate one letter to 10,000 viewers. Say it. You will be heard.
Attn: Dawn Ostroff
CW Network
3300 W. Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91505
The Shaun Daily show started the campaign for Jericho that encouraged fans to send peanuts into CBS. Jericho stayed on the air and I hear they are still sweeping up D's nuts. 
Addendum to my earlier posting:
I have heard from numerous unofficial sources that we are officially picked up (TVGuide.com's Michael Ausiello has confirmed the pickup as well). The power of the internet is that it seems as though some network execs hadn't even heard the news as soon as bloggers.
I might have to place a bet on my way to the airport and try my luck now. It's still a gamble but like Gretsky says: If you don't try, you can't win.
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May 13, 2008 11:19 AM
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You will have to let us know when they pick you up for the show (I think you said you would know in June). What is a show about the devil without Original Cindy?
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May 13, 2008 1:03 PM
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Congrats on the show being picked up.
Good luck in getting your own contract picked up too.
Thanks for the blogs, and please let us know if you get picked up for next season.
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May 13, 2008 2:22 PM
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Best news ever of 13 new episodes of Reaper! I am really looking forward to tonights episode!
Love your work Val!!
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May 13, 2008 6:20 PM
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Congratulations Val! I'll say it now because I just know you'll be back on the show with the rest. You're the perfect foil for Sock and I'm looking forward to seeing how Josie gets brought into the Scooby fold now that she's the only one outside the circle. I'm so very happy that the CW did the right thing and saved this most excellent show. Now fans need to get out and talk it up and help the audience grow. Enjoy your hiatus and we'll see you back soon. Huzzah!
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May 14, 2008 12:57 AM
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