SF Signal: Tube Bits For 12/15/2007

Tube Bits For 12/15/2007

Remember the rumors about how Star Trek XI was going to use the Guardian from "City on the Edge of Forever" to transport Romulans back in time, and how Harlan was a little, worked up, about it? Well, now Harlan is saying it isn't true. Well, not polite terms, but that's the gist. Either way, I don't have a good feeling about the new movie.
The cast of The Sarah Conner Chronicles has been known for some time. Now TV Guide, via Buddy TV, clues us in on some of the guest stars for the upcoming season. I must not watch enough TV, I have no idea who any of them are. Is it just me?
It looks like the fans of Jericho have started a trend. Although, instead of nuts, fans of Journeyman want to send boxes of Rice-A-Roni to NBC to protest its cancellation. Apparently it has something to do with a giant Rice-A-Roni box the hero gets trapped in. Maybe they should send these boxes to the writers who just happen to be out of work...
Way back in the mists of antiquity, 1993, a little known cable channel (Sci Fi) launched a little known show called Sci-Fi Buzz. Buzz was an Entertainment Tonight-style show that focused on all things science fiction, but with the typical Sci Fi budget. Dave Lowe reminisces about designing the sets for the show. I barely remember that show, and I know I never watched it. But of course, YouTube has clips for its run.

Apparently it has something to do with a giant Rice-A-Roni box the hero gets trapped in.

Um, not in any of the episodes broadcast in our timeline...

I'm guessing it's because San Francisco is such an integral part of the show, and Rice-A-Roni is, as we all know, the San Francisco treat. I've even heard that it's flavor can't be beat.

Posted by Michael A. Burstein on Saturday December 15, 2007 at 7:21 PM

I used to love SciFi Buzz, because besides the movie and convention stuff, they gave regular props to the science fiction writers. I wish it was still on. Harlan Ellison used to be a regular commentator on the show and that was reason enough to watch the show.

Posted by Matthew Sanborn Smith on Saturday December 15, 2007 at 11:44 PM