Comments on: Melrose Place: Heather Locklear Coming to New Series; Can She Save This One Too?

By: dave

dave — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:31:28 +0000

OK, I am huge fan of this show both old and new! I don’t understand why more people aren’t watching it. The chemistry of these characters is fantastic. I have to admit I was skeptical at first. I went back and watched the first few episodes of the original series–they were horrible. Heather certainly saved it then, and I am betting she will do wonders this time too. I just wish there was a theme song.

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:06:13 +0000

You know, I was a super fan of the original and watched it faithfully. I hoped when they started the new version, they would do the old version justice. The first couple of episodes have been slow, but it takes time to build the story and the characters. As far as people saying the new cast are horrible actors, I disagree. They especially like to rag on Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, but they are building the characters and back story. I think the Violet and Ella characters have true potential to become the next Kimberly and Amanda, respectively. There’s been a glimmer of a psycho freak in Violet’s eyes over the last couple of episodes. Remember, Kimberly started off sweet and innocent, until she was in that car wreck with Michael and then she litterally flipped her wig. I think something like that is going to happen with the Violet character. For the Ella character, there’s a true ***** in there somewhere and I think with Amanda coming back as her rumored boss, I think the ***** will be released and I can’t wait till it happens. I just hope that the CW gives this freshman series a chance. Remember, the original Melrose Place took a while to gain an audience and it was extremely weak in the beginning. For you nay sayers, Have you watched more than the advertisements? Or are you just basing your opinions on what the previews show? Ratings aren’t always something to judge a show on. Look at Law and Order, the show’s been on forever and has great ratings, but how many times can you watch the same boring characters do the same boring thing. Spice it up!!

By: kayron

kayron — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:54:20 +0000

I live in argentina and I download the episodes 24 hurs later. I relly like the show. there must be millions like me all over the world who aren’t included in the ratings

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:23:33 +0000

I was a big fan of the first Melrose and really enjoy this new one!!! I don’t understand why they don’t give shows more time, after the first show they were saying it was in trouble already? I didn’t even realize it had started and had to watch the first show on a replay that first week on Friday. Now I have my DVR set to record it each week. Are they counting all the people that DVR it and watch it later in those ratings??

By: lynnjams

lynnjams — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:11:40 +0000

when are networks gonna start counting how many people watch their shows on their pc? prison break & others would still be on if they would have. get it 2gether people, its the techno age 4 crying out loud!

By: lynnjams

lynnjams — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:08:48 +0000

as an avid fan of the original melrose AFTER heather joined, i did watch the re-vamped melrose.m didnt like it. just doesnt have the same spark. howevera. will turn in on 11/17 to see ms. locklear’s debut as am a big fan. altho i dont have much hope for this melrosea. i’m hoping cw gets their masrbles in 2pl
ace & offers up a primetime show starring heather. now THAT i would tune in for every week.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:14:58 +0000

I actually love the new Melrose Place. I keep reading about people complaing about how young the current cast members are and have too much teenage drama. Most of the cast members are mid twenties to mid thirties exactly like the original. I like the diversity of the backgrounds and their mixed personalities. There is already great character development and chemistry between the cast members, much better than the first season of the new 90210. This show has a lot of potential and every episode gets better and better. The CW isn’t a huge network and they never score the ratings other major networks do. Gossip Girl is extremely popular and compared to other shows their ratings suck but the CW keeps it around because it gets tons of media coverage and buzz. I really hope the network doesn’t decide to drop the show mid season because its off to a better start than the original. It took Melrose place 2-3 seasons to become a ratings hit. I am a child of the 90s and would watch the original because I found it a lot more interesting and funny than cartoons on at the time.

The Network needs better promotion for the new Melrose and more media hype

Hopefully Heather still has a fan following and can do it

Alyssa Milano was also briefly in the original, as Michael’s kid sister. I think she would be a great casting choice for a new vixen as well.

Just My Thoughts

By: darci

darci — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:03:36 +0000

Hope Heather Locker’s return can save the show….this season has been great so far, and last night’s episode was the best yet. I couldn’t believe it when I read on Perez Hilton that the ratings are taking a big dive which is so stupid because this show is just getting better and they’re lining up great stars like Taryn Manning…so come on people stop being so LAME!

I was so glad they had Taryn Manning guest star last night – love her! She even pulled a gun on Jonah as they played the Boomkat song “Run Boy” – it was so great. There’s some videos of Taryn and company doing dance rehearsals for the Melrose Place episode floating around on YouTube ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Im5HQAO5yM ). Makes me so envious of her dancing…*sigh. Bring Taryn back for more episodes and let’s make Heather a permanent, full-time cast member again!