How would you say good-bye to the WB?

Joey Wed, Jul 5, 2006 at 03:46 PM EST

Will EW PLEASE just do a tv guide for Buffy already? I havne't seen once since Seinfeld and the show gets mentioned in practically every issue!

Geoffrey Wed, Jul 5, 2006 at 03:01 PM EST

Everwood! A shame it didn't make it on there. The CW doesn't know what it's losing.

Amanda Wed, Jul 5, 2006 at 10:37 AM EST

One word: Savannah.

Let's go waaaaaay back and remember the WB as it was in the VERY beginning.

Tony N. Wed, Jul 5, 2006 at 10:24 AM EST

I don't understand why the WB is only using one night to say farewell to their network. Since they are going out of business anyway, they should have devoted the whole summer to it. Show at least one episode of every show the WB put on. If that is impossible, at least one episode of your more popular shows. I bet their ratings for the summer would even be higher since the viewing public would be able to see old favorites they hadn't seen for years.

panther Wed, Jul 5, 2006 at 12:32 AM EST

I'd love to create a vampire that would suck all the blood out of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's veins. Then, let's burn "Angel" at the stake. And his ashes will poison "Dawson's creek". Tonight, I shall light my fire
works and be proud we live in a country where we can freely discuss sniping the WB.

Steven Sun, Jul 2, 2006 at 08:06 PM EST

1. Buffy- Hush episode (as it's been said, the "Once More with Feeling episode was aired on UPN- WB can't show it.)
2. Angel- the season finale
3. Felicity- I've never seen it so watching the pilot would be nice.

Alicia Sun, Jul 2, 2006 at 12:49 PM EST

I have fond memories of Popular, but Buffy rules the WB.

saynt96 Sat, Jul 1, 2006 at 10:57 PM EST

Of course number one would be Buffy in the "Hush" episode, Angel next, and Dawson's Creek. I haven't loved shows like those since.

Ron Mwangaguhunga Sat, Jul 1, 2006 at 04:15 PM EST

A Yule Log ... a great, big Yule Log ..

-------------- Sat, Jul 1, 2006 at 04:59 AM EST

all buffy all the time. becoming, innocence, angel, ted, something blue, hush, the gift, (then if they are up for the upn era) bargaining 1 & 2, once more with feeling, smashed... absolutely NOBODY shows reruns in my area since FX stopped, which is a large market. ridiculous!

brad Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 11:10 PM EST

while i agree with the shows that are getting repeat love, i would also like to see some shows that hardly get mentioned: savannah and popular! if upn did this, they should definitely show the parkers, kevin hill, and platinum.

newbie Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 10:45 PM EST

The Tv Guide channel listed for "What I Like About YOu"=Conclusion--Val gets her hand stuck in the toilet. I felt that that was an appropos series and channel finale.

Actually, I would like a 48 hour non-stop marathon of all of the great Warner Brothers cartoons, ending with the return of Michigan J. Frog to all of his classic, pre-"Dubba Dubba" splendor.

While we're at it, please tell me that someone is plotting a massive media barrage to tell us what in the hell CW stands for, because I can't hear it without wanting to bust into an achy-breaky line dance. Paging Mr. Leghorn?

nancy Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 08:09 PM EST

I gotta go with The Jamie Foxx show. I'd say repeats of Buffy but other people have that covered. Jamie and Garcelle Beauvais,who played his on-again, off-again lover, Fancy, had so much chemistry they almost set my tv screen on fire! Plus, it was a funny show.

Joe Kuhlmann Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 05:32 PM EST

Dream big-the musical episode originally aired on UPN.

froogle Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 04:44 PM EST

they should thank their viewers and promote their dvds at the same time...

Anthony W. Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 04:02 PM EST

The Twilight Zone Felicity was awesome, it'd be great if they showed that.
I think tvguide.com said they're not airing anything that's living on on CW. If I had to name shows they should re-air, if they added another night:
Popular, Everwood, Jack & Bobby, and some comedies, like Jamie Foxx and Zoe(...).
I know I'm probably dreaming silly dreams, but I wish UPN would do this. I'll have to try and write Dawn, like I'm important or something. They should show:
Moesha, The Parkers, One on One, and Platinum and Kevin Hill.

mike Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 03:34 PM EST

I've been DVRing Buffy reruns. Along with Hush, my favorite, they would have to include the first three season finales. The Scooby gang battling the master, evil Angel and the evil mayor and Faith. I don't remember the actor who played the mayor, but to play a prim politician who is about to become a 50ft monster and rule the world was a neat trick.

Darth Nihilus Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 02:57 PM EST

Just pointing out the error, as for the "nastiness" of saying get a clue, consider how EW trashes celebrities and their works on a regular basis - far nastier.

Martin Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 02:51 PM EST

Funny how The WB won't air the 7th Heaven Pilot - isn't that show its rating darling? Me, I'd air the Buffy Pilot or maybe the "Becoming" episodes or "Buffy vs. Dracula," the DC, Roswell, Felicity and Charmed pilots, and maybe the Gilmore Girls pilot, too. But definitely Buffy and Dawson's, two shows who really put the network on my radar, especially the Slayer.

Joe C Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 02:48 PM EST

I would DEFINITELY like to see a Buffy marathon, as well as Gilmore Girls; those two shows rocked! Improving on an idea someone else mentioned, how about a steel cage match between Shannen Doherty and Aylissa Mylano?Lol, those were the two who couldn't get along....
And lol, Michael, ya got a cold? Chicken soup, dude.

steve Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 02:40 PM EST

someone above said they want to see who alyson hannigan replaced...if you wanna check it out you can watch the entire original pilot at youtube.com...its very strange watching someone else in the role as willow and while this is very unfair to say i think alyson hannigan was a much better actor

aramis Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 02:30 PM EST

All Buffy miniathon would be a fitting end to a network that had it's hits and misses, Buffy being the former.

However, the musical episode is a triumph of the Frog's competitor UPN as it was the network that aired the Buffyverse's musical venture as well as it's other pivotal episodes, like Willow's bedroom soirees and Spike going NOTblonde for an episode or two.

But lest we forget that the WB did sort of make things right by pledging allegiance to those quirky characters of Stars Hollow. While I will never forgive the network for letting Buffy and Angel slip through their fingers, I will commend them for staying true to Gilmore Girls. And the fact that the show isn't going to be part of the farewell for WB's signoff is clue enough that the network was often plagued by cluelessness.

Fare thee well, WB.

finn Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 01:24 PM EST

How about we have a reunion of the stars of these shows.

I'd love to see a cage match with Shannen Doherty and Rose McGowan, would love to see Michelle Williams slap some sense into Katie Holmes, and would love to see Tangi Miller do something other than direct to video releases. "Get her the jello, or I'll shoot!"

jessie Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 01:18 PM EST

Woah, Tino. you're wrong. I think that Once More, With Feeling was one of the best hours of television ever produced.

"Bunnies! Bunnies, it must be bunniieees! Or maybe midgets."
Incredible.

Middento Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 01:08 PM EST

Wait, is the Buffy episode, episode #1 or the pilot -- meaning that we may finally see who Alyson Hannigan replaced?

Jakeem Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 01:06 PM EST

I would do it the other way around with the series finales for "Felicity," "Dawson's Creek" and "Angel." And I would air the "Innocence" episode from Season 2 of "Buffy." It was listed No. 1 among creator Joss Whedon's ten favorite episodes in a 2003 USA Today piece. It's the show in which Buffy has sex with Angel for the first time, leading to unforeseen problems.

Miles Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 01:05 PM EST

of course, if ONCE MORE with FEELING had aired on the WB i'd be all for it... but it was actually in the UPN season 6. How about them airing HUSH which was their the WB only Emmy nomination for writing EVER!

Kaybar Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 01:00 PM EST

Tino, I admire your courage in saying that Buffy was not a good show. Of course, you're incredibly, horrendously, unbelievably WRONG! but, whatever.The only TV show for which I have ever bought complete seasons is "Twin Peaks". "Buffy" would be the second.

Christopher Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 12:24 PM EST

I'd prefer HUSH, about the Gentlemen, for Buffy Or Becoming 1 & 2.

Darth, the reason WB is going away is because UPN and WB are merging, so ONCE MORE WITH FEELING would be better represented on UPN's going away party... Good catch... although there's no need to be so nasty!

Tino Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 12:02 PM EST

Buffy wasn't that good of a show. It was schlocky and flat-out geeky. I'm tired of EW bringing this show up every friggin' chance they get. Get over it. An average show was on, and now it's not. Go put on Deadwood.

Brett Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 11:59 AM EST

Can't Angel EVER get some respect? How about with "Thank You"? Seeing Cordy, Spike, Illyria/Fred, Wes, Angel, Gunn, and the Host one last time would send the WB off in style.

Chow Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 11:52 AM EST

For me, the most chill-inducing moment in The WB's history is the second season episode of Smallville, called "Rosetta," in which Clark (Tom Welling) meets Dr. Swann (Christopher Reeve) and learns about his Kryptonian heritage (with John Williams' iconic score subtly playing in the background). This Supermantle-passing brought tears to my eyes (and because the episode predated Superman Returns by four years, trumps all the current film's silly homages to Superman: The Movie) and sold me on the whole concept of Smallville.

Slezak Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 11:46 AM EST

Vicki, Good catch...this is what I get for blogging with a cold, but since the Buffy egg was hatched beneath The WB's downy feathers, I'd still love to see it paired with Felicity's awesome black-and-white hour.

Will Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 11:46 AM EST

The Everwood pilot belongs on the list. I'm not surprised it isn't there, since the WB's support for the show waned considerably after its first promotional push back in the fall of 2002.

This episode launched an intelligent, nuanced, thoughtful program -- a series that breathed new life into the family drama genre and featured the best TV acting and writing of its day.

Darth Nihilus Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 11:43 AM EST

The musical episode of Buffy - "Once More with Feeling" was from season 6 of Buffy - when it aired on UPN - NOT the WB.

Get a clue...

Vicki Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 11:36 AM EST

I loved Once More with Feeling, but I think that was a UPN hosted edpisode. Another good one (that I think might have actually been on the WB) was "Hush." Brilliant episode!! I'd love to see that one again.