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10.18.07

Offline Nation

Well, shucks. Online Nation--our first TV hosting gig--was canceled last night. How do we sort it all out? With a video, of course:



If you've recently lost your job...or a puppy... or if you're currently suffering from yellow fever...feel free to comiserate by leaving a comment!

 
 
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If it's any consolation, I don't even know what a "CW" is. I'll just keep on watching your tuneful antics on the good 'ol fashioned internet.

Come to think of it, "CW" to me means "Continuous Wave" AKA Morse Code. You could try doing a show in Morse Code, but I wouldn't recommend it.

John David · Dec 5, 2007 8:26pm

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I'm kinda bummed because one of my videos was gonna appear on the 5th or 6th episode. I think what killed the show was the night it was on. Sunday Night. Opposite the Fox cartoon line-up. Ironically enough, I wound up watching "Online Nation" online.

Ah well...It was a fun dream while it lasted, and a Hollywood producer actually saw my video. I can't really sneeze at that.

--Baron

Baron D. · Nov 12, 2007 3:43am

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you guys are just freeking awsome man. not much else can be said

sam p · Oct 29, 2007 12:58am

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Man I love your show!!!

Kaizi · Oct 28, 2007 2:22am

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... but you were still #1. It was the first cancellation of the season! Here's an AP article I just came across on CNN.com. You got a brief mention:

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- The music has stopped for "Viva Laughlin," an offbeat song-and-dance drama that drew such low ratings it was canceled by CBS after two airings.

Even having film star Hugh Jackman ("X-Men") aboard as executive producer and cast member couldn't save the series. It was the second cancellation of the young season, after CW's "Online Nation," and the first scripted show to be yanked.

"Viva Laughlin," based on the hit British series "Viva Blackpool," debuted last Thursday with 8.4 million viewers -- a pittance compared to the 21.2 million viewers that watched the CBS show preceding it, top-rated "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."

Moving to what was intended as its regular time slot, 8 p.m. EST Sunday, "Viva Laughlin" dropped to an estimated 6.8 million viewers. The show starring Lloyd Owen as a small-time gambler caught up in a murder investigation drew mostly drew largely poor reviews.

It will be replaced next Sunday by a "CSI" rerun, with reality series "The Amazing Race" then taking over the time period, CBS (part of CBS Corp.) said Monday.

CBF · Oct 23, 2007 9:36am

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Ha-ha, I still have a show! And I can has teh bionix!
*Nunnna-nnnnnunnna-nunnnaaaa*

Jaime Sommers · Oct 22, 2007 10:59pm

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I'm procrastinating.. so I thought I'd leave a few comments.

The show had really bad direction, bad writing. The concept was good, the talent was good. You weren't in the driver's seat on this one (I assume) and you did you part the best you could. Don't be too disappointed.

your pal the old showbiz veteran,

Tom

tom · Oct 21, 2007 10:49pm

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So sorry the show got cancelled. That sucks. Hey, they didn't give you guys enough airtime anyway. You're both way to funny to have co-hosts or scripted lines. :-) Bigger and better things are on the horizon. Keep doing your thing. You're hilarious.

Clarissa · Oct 21, 2007 2:44pm

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Sorry to hear you got cancelled. Especially since it was just a few weeks before my video aired on your show. You guys even sent FedEx to pick it up and everything. By the way, that release I signed??? Is in null and void now? Again, so sorry.

Brian · Oct 21, 2007 2:15pm

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it stinks that online nation was canceled... it probably got low ratings becuase of the time it came on... ive seen worse shows become successful... now my problem is trying to find another way to find the funniest internet videos.

Sarah · Oct 21, 2007 9:29am

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I'm sorry to hear about your show being canceled! I can't wait to see you guys at Encounter, and hopefully at many more after!

Ryan · Oct 21, 2007 9:10am

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Truthfully, I had all intention to watch your show, but after the first episode, I kept forgetting about it. Sorry to hear about the loss, etc.

Scott · Oct 21, 2007 1:25am

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It was inevitable, but I didn't think it would happen this soon.
My condolences.

Z · Oct 20, 2007 5:57pm

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Come to the UK, we'd get your humour!! and Love you both!!!

Eleanor · Oct 20, 2007 4:39am

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watched it, thought it squelched y'alls creativity. i realize that doesn't pay the bills..but my kids have been watching your dot comedy videos everyday and have fireworks and facebook memorized, so..that must add up to something!
you'll get another chance. just keep thinking outside the box (as if you couldn't) and keep trustin' the Lawd!

bustarhymes · Oct 20, 2007 12:41am

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R & L - really bummed this didn't work out. Please keep us posted on what's next! I was just reminiscing about the Apex chemical explosion with a friend. You guys crack me up. Press on.

Blessings,
Jason

Jason · Oct 19, 2007 7:59pm

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sucks man, I think you guys are brilliant, and show was a blast. who cares, just go kick some more a$$.

Scotty D · Oct 19, 2007 7:19pm

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My first show was canceled too....better luck next time guys.

Oprah · Oct 19, 2007 5:27pm

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Well crud. So sorry to hear about this, guys. If it's any consolation, when I win the lottery, I'm totally buying a network and you guys can totally audition for a show I'm planning called "Rhett and Link have a TV Show on Zoe's Network!!" Headshots and resumes, please.
P.S. When I told Augusta you were cancelled she said "sahwee". Which either means she's sorry or that she wants another handful of delicious goldfish crackers please.

Zoe · Oct 19, 2007 5:10pm

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I have to admit, I fall in the category of "someone who went to school with you but didn't watch". My apologies. I had good intentions but was always too busy. I can assure you this: had the TV ratings guys called my house, I were home to answer AND I were sitting on the bowl with nothing better to do than answer phone surveys, I would've told them that I watched the show and loved it, just to skew the ratings in your favor. But alas, the stars didn't align.

CBF · Oct 19, 2007 1:03pm

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I am sure it was a good experience to learn from, and maybe someone will pick up the idea again. I agree with those who say the should would have been better if you guys had more artistic liberty.

Daniel · Oct 19, 2007 12:53pm

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Hey, you guys know we love ya.
Better times are comin'! If it's any consolation, we are hoping this will mean more videos from you guys... Welcome back. We missed you while you were away.
Esther

estherink · Oct 19, 2007 12:14pm

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Haters are so cute. Oh well guess even peeps who live in their Mom's basement are entitled to their own little opinions. Great run guys, ttyl.

Jon · Oct 19, 2007 9:31am

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Hey guys! Hate to hear about your show being cancelled. For what it's worth - I thought it was high class TV entertainment. But, even is the CW doesn't want you...you are always welcome on XR!

www.crossroadradio.com

Deke · Oct 19, 2007 8:48am

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Yay, you guys are back! I don't have a TV, so that made it a little hard...it's so good to see the green background again. I'm sorry to hear about losing the show, though. :( That's not fun, and you guys SEEM to be taking it well...especially Link. I enjoyed the video! haha.

jelly · Oct 19, 2007 1:11am

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Didn't you guys know that TV audiences tend to have a more discriminating taste than us country-bumpkin internet folk? I mean think about it....in your mind, isn't the stereotypical internet user (or anyone who can use a computer for that matter) much less cultured than a highly-trained television critic/expert like our buddy Zach here? I think TV requires a higher level of sophistication to watch. You guys should have taken that into consideration. Shame on you! I hope this sarcasm doesn't seem "forced" or "goofy".

Steve R. · Oct 18, 2007 10:54pm

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Way to take the high road, Rhett. ;) Zach is a Tarheel, most likely...

I can't wait to see what you do next. In fact, I even loved your "Being Cancelled" Skit!

Keep up the good work!

Benjamin · Oct 18, 2007 10:18pm

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Thanks for your kind words, Zach. I'm especially grateful that you gave us a "fair shot". Sorry Link couldn't deliver. I will now go and torture him until he becomes funny enough for "a real TV audience". In the meantime, we will try to entertain our "fake internet audience".

Rhett · Oct 18, 2007 9:45pm

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they cancelled your show becuase you guys suck. your lame attempt at humor is tough to watch. you are so forced and goofy that its just unbearable. good job to CW for yanking you yo-yo's off the air. good luck with your career but a real TV audience is very different than an online audience. you boys tried but stick with what you do best and stay on the internet with your goofy stuff; you will do better there or here! i gave your show a try and you did not get me to laugh once and I am certainly open minded and give everything a fair shot. buh-bye!!!

zach · Oct 18, 2007 9:38pm

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I'm sorry guys. They should have given it a bit more time. We just found the show last Sunday. Best wishes to you!

Ashley · Oct 18, 2007 9:37pm

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Well, good thing I got in right under the wire, and watched this weeks episode online right before they pulled it.

Good hustle fellas. Way to keep your eye on the ball.

daddyfrank · Oct 18, 2007 8:03pm

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I am so sorry to hear that.

Randy · Oct 18, 2007 7:26pm

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Sorry to hear that your show was cancelled. It was fun seeing you guys on TV. Best to you and your families. :)

Angel
www.snowmobiles-forsale.com

angel oh · Oct 18, 2007 5:53pm

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Ah, man... We all were very excited about this show... I mean, only seeing Rhett and Link on the internet is great, but seeing Rhett and Link TV?.. It's serious business. We were happy for ya', but, as we can see - it's the end for it. Online Nation, that is. I remember your party, also. It was fantastic. And how would I feel if I knew, that this show's gonna be canceled? Damn.

Mazvydas · Oct 18, 2007 5:34pm

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sorry bout the show guys, but to be honest it was kinda lame..........why watch those vids on tv on a sceduled time and date when you can watch them anytime you want on the computer.....plus a lot of them werent very funny. BUT the shows failure was totally unrelated to you, cuz you guys are hilar! and i miss your podcasts! that show didnt do you justice and i know you'll be on to bigger and better things!

jessica alba · Oct 18, 2007 5:25pm

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I tivo'd it, and I was, uh, going to watch it. Honest.

Brian · Oct 18, 2007 5:14pm

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Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Josh · Oct 18, 2007 4:46pm

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Hey guys.
I'm sorry to hear about your show.
In all honesty I didn't really like it - I'm sorry to say. I DID enjoy the segments with you guys especially when you did your own brand of video responses, but the videos they chose to showcase are what turned me off. I'm confident you guys have the talent and likability to pull off your own show, but it has to be something that can actually show the world who Rhett and Link really are.
This was a stepping stone and I'm sure there are bigger and better things to come in your future! But I'm sure you knew that already, right?

Anyway. you guys are awesome. keep on pluggin' away and doin' that thing you do. whatever it is...

n.

Nate · Oct 18, 2007 4:25pm

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Guys, I am so sorry to hear this, but know that no matter what, God has a plan for you both; he is going to use you both in an awesome way! Don't get discouraged!! :)

I agree 100% with the other posters here - if you guys would have been at the show's helm, things would be different!

Ashy (from Alabama)
http://wanderingmen.com

Ashy · Oct 18, 2007 4:07pm

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Look on the bright side...now you're open when somebody approaches you to do a show that would actually be about your personalities and your comedy!

doggans · Oct 18, 2007 3:35pm

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Honestly, I think Online nation could have been much more successful if Rhett and Link ran the show and did the writing.

You all did great!

Benjamin · Oct 18, 2007 3:21pm

 
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