This November, Brad can be seen among the deleted scenes in J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek".  He was interviewed about the role back in September (which ended up on the cutting room floor due to time) on Collider.com (be warned of spoilers below).

http://www.collider.com/entertainment/news/article.asp/aid/9161/tcid/1

Even if you're not a "Trekkie", this is a highly entertaining film.  Check it out on November 17th.

I wanted to share with you all what we're doing and for Roadies, where this campaign is going.  This is something I felt very strongly about, and wanted to help.   For me it's been a two month challenge to be sure to find a way to make this happen.  But I can finally say we're joining ABC in pulling together something I thought would never come to fruition.

Drumsticks will be sent for February 23rd to Stephen McPherson, now President of ABC Entertainment Group (which merges ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios into one unit) and Anne Sweeney, President of the Disney-ABC Television Group, to be donated to schools and music programs along with a note (as before) along the lines of "We want the band back together".  An inquiry has been put into place for the drumsticks we've set in the past to Stephen, Anne, and Mark (now the senior advisor to the Office of the Co-Chairman), whether they were previously donated or not.  If they haven't been, they will be added to what we're sending later this month.

This moves it away from campaigning for "October Road" and focuses on bringing the art form of music to those who don't have the tools or budget they need for musical instruments.

http://abc.go.com/primetime/octoberroad/index?pn=mb&cat=41338&tid=477429

And Roadies, you'll notice we are still writing letters and postcards (separately) to respond to the continous high demand for a return to television.  If you haven't already, don't forget to pre-order a copy of The Complete Second Season.

Update 8/30: If you have been wondering whether the DVD will have the original broadcast music, I have an answer.  Buena Vista Home Entertainment has confirmed (via e-mail) it will be intact on 9/29.

Update 5/05: Missing Sam, Annie, Ray, Chris, Gene, and everyone at The 125?

http://z3.invisionfree.com/Life_On_Mars

Update 4/08: The DVD is currently ranked at #62 on Amazon.com's Bestsellers list in the category of Movies & TV.  Keep spreading the word about LOM.

Update 4/07: Relive 1973 by pre-ordering a copy of The Complete Series.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001XRLWLU?tag=tvshowsondvdcom&link_code=as3&creativeASIN=B001XRLWLU&creative=373489&camp=211189

Update 4/03: Here are the complete sponsors (local and national) for this second half of LOM.  Scroll down to find sponsors for the first seven episodes.

Life Is a Rock - 4/01/09

1st commercial break

Walmart

Cialis

AT&T

Visa

Microsoft

ABC The Unusuals

2nd commercial break

Lincoln

Monster.com

The Soloist (TV spot)

Gatorade Low Calorie G2

Monster.com

Kohl's

3rd commercial break

L'Oréal Paris

Toyota Venza

Verizon Wireless Hub

ABC In the Motherhood/Samantha Who?

Your Bangor News

Pizza Hut

Q 106.5 Maine's Fun Country Station

ABC 7 Judge Judy

Pizza Hut

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

Ford Fusion Hybrid

State of Play (TV spot)

Verizon Wireless

ABC The Unusuals

Maine's Credit Unions

The MaineEdge.com

Hoops for Life 09 (local)

Maine's Credit Unions

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

Toyota Venza

AT&T

Everyone Knows It's Windy - 3/25/09

1st commercial break

Symbicort

Honda

Kohl's

Carnival Cruise Lines

Frontline Plus

Fast & Furious (TV spot)

ABC In the Motherhood/Samantha Who?

2nd commercial break

Tropicana Trop50

Cialis

Nissan

Clearblue Easy Digital

Carnival Cruise Lines

Red Lobster

3rd commercial break

Lyrica

Chrysler Driving America

Head & Shoulders

ABC Grey's Anatomy

Your Bangor News

New England Ford Dealers

ABC 7/Fox Bangor Northwoods Sporting Journal

Toyota

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

21st Century Insurance

Arm & Hammer Advance White Toothpaste

Kohl's

NicoDerm CQ

Mercedes-Benz

ABC The Unusuals

Pizza Hut

Hoops for Life 09 (local)

New England Ford Dealers

Pizza Hut

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

Subaru

Aquafresh Advanced Whitening

Fast & Furious (TV spot)

All the Young Dudes - 3/18/09

1st commercial break

Nexxus Salon Hair Care

Subaru

Brawny

Macy's

Polident

Charles Schwab

Yoplait Light

ABC Grey's Anatomy

2nd commercial break

Observe and Report (TV spot)

Verizon Wireless

JCPenney

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!

Mazda

Fidelity Investments

Hanes Wedgie Free

3rd commercial break

Target

MacBook Pro

Ford

ABC Desperate Housewives

Your Bangor News

100.3 WKIT

New England Ford Dealers

McLaughlin's Seafood (local)

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

OldNavyWeekly.com

Mercedes-Benz

Snuggle Crème Fabric Softener

Arm & Hammer Whitening Booster

ABC The Unusuals

Valley Satellite Inc (local)

Toyota

WWNZ NewsTalk 1400 (Fox News Radio host Alan Colmes)

WWNZ NewsTalk 1400 (Brian and the Judge hosts Brian Kilmeade and Andrew Napalatano)

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

AT&T

Mazda

Coffee, Tea or Annie - 3/11/09

1st commercial break

Cymbalta

Verizon Wireless

Lubriderm

Lexus RX

Playtex

Watchmen (TV spot)

ABC Scrubs/Better Off Ted

2nd commercial break

Lyrica

MacBook Pro

Subaru

Victoria's Secret

AT&T

The Last House on the Left (TV spot)

ABC Grey's Anatomy

3rd commercial break

T-Mobile

Volkswagen

DirecTV

ABC The Unusuals

Your Bangor News

Sports Radio 620 WZON

Time Warner Cable

WVII.com

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

Comcast Town

L'Oréal Superior Preference

Acura

Juvéderm

ABC 20/20

WWNZ NewsTalk 1400 (Fox News Radio host Alan Colmes)

WWNZ NewsTalk 1400 (Brian and the Judge hosts Brian Kilmeade and Andrew Napalatano)

Toyota

U.S. Cellular

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

AT&T

L'Oréal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara

Visine-A

Revenge of Broken Jaw - 3/04/09

1st commercial break

Charles Schwab

Kohl's

Abilify

Lexus RX

Comcast Town

ABC Castle

2nd commercial break

Visa

Mercedes-Benz

Aveeno

T-Mobile

Knowing (TV spot)

Listerine Agent Cool Blue

Visa

3rd commercial break

Verizon Wireless

OldNavyWeekly.com

Walt Disney Pinocchio Platinum Blu-ray/DVD

ABC Dancing with the Stars/Castle

Your Bangor News

Time Warner Cable

McDonald's

WVII.com

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

Sears Blue Appliance Crew

Ford Focus

MasterCard

ABC The Unusuals

Toyota

WWNZ NewsTalk 1400 (Fox News Radio host Alan Colmes)

WWNZ NewsTalk 1400 (Brian and the Judge hosts Brian Kilmeade and Andrew Napalatano)

Time Warner Cable

Volunteers of America

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

Subaru

AT&T

The Simple Secret of the Note in Us All - 2/25/09

1st commercial break

Lowe's

Crest SpinBrush

Slim-Fast

Symbicort

Wendy's

Lexus RX

Dove Chocolate

ABC Brothers and Sisters 2-Hour Movie Event

2nd commercial break

Mercedes-Benz

Chase What Matters

Verizon Wireless

Race to Witch Mountain (TV spot)

Target

ABC Castle

3rd commercial break

BlackBerry

Welch's

Beverly Hills Chihuahua Disney Blu-ray/DVD

Staples

ABC The Unusuals

Your Bangor News

Time Warner Cable

New England Ford Dealers

Corinth Quick Lube & Service Center (local)

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

Watchmen (TV spot)

Lexus RX

ABC Jimmy Kimmel Live!

New England Ford Dealers

Time Warner Cable

McDonald's

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

Chase What Matters

Chrysler Driving America

Home Is Where You Hang Your Holster - 2/18/09

1st commercial break

Trident Xtra Care

Macy's

Lexus RX

Verizon Wireless

Lyrica

Wendy's

ABC Grey's Anatomy Private Practice Crossover Event Conclusion

2nd commercial break

Chef Boyardee

Verizon Wireless

Lincoln MKS

Plavix

Kohl's

ABC The Oscars

3rd commercial break

Lexus RX

Microsoft

Electrolux Appliances

ABC.com Lost Untangled

Your Bangor News

Twin Super Buffet (local)

Bangor Hydro FCU (local)

Bangor Auto Detailing (local)

New England Ford Dealers

Blue Seal Feeds & Needs (local)

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

Discover Card

Oreo

Applebee's

Friday the 13th (TV spot)

ABC Castle

The Furniture Gallery (local)

Cadillac Builders (local)

R.F. Jordan & Sons Construction, Inc. (local)

Larry's Mobile Service II (local)

New England Ford Dealers

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

Lincoln MKS

MasterCard

Let All the Children Boogie - 2/11/09

1st commercial break

Cialis

Lincoln MKS

Electrolux Appliances

Pepsi

ABC Grey's Anatomy Private Practice Crossover Event

2nd commercial break

Toyota Venza

Symbicort

Watchmen (TV spot)

Zales

Verizon Wireless

ABC.com Lost Untangled

3rd commercial break

Weight Watchers

Friday the 13th (TV spot)

Ford Focus

The International (TV spot)

ABC News A Hidden America: Children of the Mountains

Your Bangor News

Ford F-150

Toyota

Kiley & Foley Funeral Service (local)

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

Mercedes-Benz

H&R Block

He's Just Not That Into You (TV spot)

Microsoft

ABC Castle

WVII-TV Bangor DTV transition notice

New England Ford Dealers

Volunteers of America

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

Verizon Wireless

The Dark Side of the Mook - 2/04/09

1st commercial break

Electrolux Appliances

Friday the 13th (TV spot)

Advair

got milk?

AT&T

Olive Garden

ABC.com Lost Untangled

2nd commercial break

Lipitor

Microsoft

L'Oréal Paris

Toyota Venza

TurboTax.com

Outback Steakhouse

3rd commercial break

Verizon Wireless

Breathe Right

Mercedes-Benz

ABC Grey's Anatomy Private Practice Crossover Event

Your Bangor News

Portland Glass (local)

The Furniture Gallery (local)

KEV-LAN Korner (local)

Broadway TV & Appliance (local)

Ford F-150

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

Transitions Lenses

Lincoln MKS

Lowe's

Robitussin DM Max

Verizon Wireless

ABC Castle

Toyota

DTV transition notice

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

Target

Electrolux Appliances

Take a Look at the Lawmen - 1/28/09

1st commercial break

Crestor

Verizon Wireless

Welch's

Electrolux Appliances

Chili's

Mercedes-Benz

ABC Private Practice

2nd commercial break

Verizon Wireless

Friday the 13th (TV spot)

Abilify

Travelers

Red Lobster

ABC Wipeout Bowl I: Cheerleaders vs. Couch Potatoes

3rd commercial break

Ford

Symbicort

DirecTV

ABC Castle

Your Bangor News

Toyota Corolla

Tidal Pools, Inc. (local)

Kiley & Foley Funeral Service (local)

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

Sprint

Applebee's

Botox Cosmetic

World MasterCard

The International (TV spot)

ABC Better Off Ted

McDonald's

Hartley's (local)

Time Warner Cable

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

Electrolux Appliances

Subway

New in Town (TV spot)

Update 1/22: A petition has been started to help convince ABC to continue "Life on Mars".

http://tvseriesfinale.com/articles/life-on-mars-petition-to-continue-the-abc-tv-show/

Update 1/06: The first seven episodes have return to the ABC.com full-episode player.

http://abc.go.com/player/index?pn=index&show=143825&season=143824

Please click on the link above and let's get viewership for LOM's return on Wednesday, January 28th.

Update: I just logged into the Inner Circle, and this will be of particular interest to "Life on Mars" fans.

Join us for a live Executive Session on Thursday, December 18th at 3 pm PT/6 pm ET where we will be joined by Charlie Bowyer, Executive Creative Director of On-Air Promos, Drama and Movies. Charlie oversees all the promos for ABC's hit dramas, including LOST, PRIVATE PRACTICE, and LIFE ON MARS.

This is your opportunity to chat one-on-one with Charlie, and ask him YOUR questions about the ABC marketing campaigns you currently see on TV. He'll provide insight into the day-to-day workings of a network Marketing & Promotion department. And you can ask him what's in store from your favorite ABC dramas!

Join us for the live Session Thursday, December 18th at 3pm PT/6pm ET.

Be sure to save the date, Charlie and the ABC team are looking forward to chatting with you!

I hope many of you will be able to attend and it's free to join. Also, under "Discussions", you'll find a topic for the series.

http://www.abcinnercircle.com/app

I've been enjoying Scott Rosenberg, Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, and Jonathan Murphy's new ABC series "Life on Mars". It takes elements of "Lost" and "October Road" and mixes it in with a '70s cop show and "homage" to the original "Life on Mars".

Let everyone you know to tune into "Life on Mars" by sending these e-cards:

http://abc.go.com/primetime/lifeonmars/index?pn=cards

Here are the complete weekly sponsors (local and national) for "Life on Mars".

Out Here in the Fields (Episode 1) - 10/09

1st commercial break

Pride and Glory (TV spot)

Burger King

Garnier Ultra-Lift

Kohl's

Claritin/New Claritan Clear

2008 Nissan Altima

Fisher-Price

ABC Sunday (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition/Desperate Housewives/Brothers and Sisters)

2nd commercial break

The Express (TV spot)

Stride Gum

L'Oréal

Ford Flex

Target

ABC 20/20

Your Bangor News

Vote Yes on 2 for Maine

Pen Bay Medical (local)

Republican Campaign

3rd commercial break

Toyota

Verizon Wireless

Gillette Shampoo

You Don't Mess with the Zohan DVD

Burger King

ABC Samantha Who?

Republican Ad

FairPoint

4th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

Lincoln.com

Payless

Sleeping Beauty DVD/Blu-ray

Obama Ad

Yoplait yogurt

AT&T

Garnier Fructis

ABC Eli Stone Season Premiere

The Real Adventures of the Unreal Sam Tyler (Episode 2) - 10/16

1st commercial break

Vaseline

Target

Garnier Fructis

Ford

Obama Ad

Dominos

MasterCard

ABC Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

ABC Desperate Housewives

2nd commercial break

ABC Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Wendy's

Macy's

M&M's

Degree Ultra Clear

PetSmart

Subaru Outback

Ocean Spray Cranberry Cocktail

K-Mart

ABC 20/20

3rd commercial break

Red Bull

JCPenney

Lincoln.com

ABC Wife Swap/Supernanny

Your Bangor News

Obama Ad

Pen Bay (local)

Susan Collins Ad

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

AT&T Family Talk

Burlington Coat Factory

Chili's

Barbies Bucks.com

Nissan Altima

Victoria's Secret

ABC Eli Stone

Fair Point

Susan Collins Ad

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

Cadillac Hybrid

Subway

Garnier Fructis

Macy's

ABC Desperate Housewives

My Maharishi Is Bigger Than Your Maharishi (Episode 3) - 10/23

1st commercial break

Lincoln MKS

Wendy's

Garnier

MasterCard

Walmart

Verizon Wireless

Hefty Kitchen Bags

ABC Desperate Housewives

2nd commercial break

Triaminic

Changeling (TV spot)

Applebee's

Mazda

Women Degree

Brawny

AT&T Family Talk

ABC Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

3rd commercial break

Toyota

Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats

Pride and Glory (TV spot)

Victoria's Secret

ABC The 42nd Annual CMA Awards

Your Bangor News

Susan Collins Ad

Vote Yes on 2 for Maine

Gillmor's Beef 'n' Ale (local)

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

Chili's

Ford Flex

Dove

K-Mart

ABC Wife Swap/Supernanny

Susan Collins Ad

The University of Maine (UMaine)

Obama for America Ad

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

Mercedes-Benz

Walmart

T-Mobile

Saw V (TV spot)

ABC 20/20

Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadows? (Episode 4) - 10/30

1st commercial break

Hyundai Santa Fe

Payless

Wendy's

Kmart

Maybelline

Stouffer's

Changeling (TV spot)

Mirena

ABC Desperate Housewives

2nd commercial break

Macy's

Tinker Bell DVD/Blu-ray

Verison Wireless BlackBerry Storm

Olay Definity Eye Illuminator

Fisher-Price

Volkswagen

Chili's

ABC 20/20

ABC Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

3rd commercial break

Olive Garden

CoverGirl

Dodge Ram

Olay Ribbons Body Wash

ABC The 42nd Annual CMA Awards

Your Bangor News

Vote No on One (Health Coverage for Maine)

Susan Collins Ad

CouponBug.com

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

Quaker Oatmeal

Cadillac

Sears

Maybelline

ABC Scrubs

Susan Collins Ad

Obama for America Ad

Tom Allen for Senate Ad

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

Bolt (TV spot)

Old Navy

Clairol Natural Instincts

Olive Garden

Things to Do in New York When You Think You're Dead (Episode 5) - 11/06

1st commercial break

Nissan

L'Oréal Superior Preference

Visa NFL

Colgate Total Advanced Whitening

Role Models (TV spot)

Hellboy II: The Golden Army DVD/Blu-ray

Walmart

Olay

Windows

ABC Desperate Housewives

ABC The 42nd Annual CMA Awards

2nd commercial break

Duracell

Australia (TV spot)

Mirena

Dodge Ram

Neutrogena

Old Navy

ABC Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

3rd commercial break

Garnier Nutritioniste

Olive Garden

Quantum of Solace (TV spot)

Clairol

ABC Brothers and Sisters

Your Bangor News

Valley Satellite Inc (local)

ABC 7 Wheel of Fortune

CouponBug.com

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

AT&T

Olay Definity Eye Illuminator

T.G.I. Friday's

Changeling (TV spot)

Claritin Clear

Victoria's Secret

ABC Supernanny

WVII.com (Sponsored locally by: Nicky's Cruisin' Diner, Union Street, Bangor... V.L. Walton's, Hammond Street, Bangor... Stylez, Airport Mall, Bangor.)

ABC 7 Judge Judy

ABC 7 Friends

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

Zales

Trident Gum

L'Oréal

Red Lobster

Olay Ribbons Body Wash

ABC 20/20

Tuesday's Dead (Episode 6) - 11/13

1st commercial break

Garnier Nutritioniste

Payless

Chili's

AT&T

Brawny

Nissan

Victoria's Secret

ABC Desperate Housewives

2nd commercial break

Ford

Bertolli Oven Bake Meals

L'Oréal Féria

Tropic Thunder DVD/Blu-ray

Quaker Oatmeal

Sprint

Jared

Olive Garden

Olay Regenerist

ABC Good Morning America

ABC Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

3rd commercial break

Macy's

Verizon Wireless

Lexus

ABC Supernanny

Your Bangor News

University of Maine at Augusta (UMA)

Dunham's Furniture (local)

Time Warner Cable

WVII ABC 7 Bangor

4th commercial break

Kay Jewelers

McDonald's

AT&T

ABC 2008 American Music Awards

Hollywood Slots Hotel and Raceway (local)

University of Southern Maine (USM)

Bangor Civic Center & Auditorium with Jason Aldean and special guest Lady Antebellum

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

Kohl's

Role Models (TV spot)

Lincoln MKS

Hellmann's

ABC Jimmy Kimmel Live!

There were some problems with my local ABC HD feed last night, and it blacked out momentarily during the third commercial break (but returned with Your Bangor News and abruptly cut the sponsor FairPoint Communications for the Northern New England area and the first two seconds of episode 7). You'll notice a question mark down below to reflect this. I apologize this is not as complete as it normally is.

The Man Who Sold the World (Episode 7) - 11/20

1st commercial break

Nexxus Salon Hair Care

Progresso

Toyota

Kmart

Oral-B

Tropic Thunder DVD/Blu-ray

Dell.com/everday

Sugar Free Tic Tac Chill

ABC 2008 American Music Awards

ABC Dancing with the Stars

2nd commercial break

AT&T

Old Navy

Nissan

Rice Krispies

Pictionary Man Game

Dove Clinical Protection

Hancock DVD/Blu-ray

Burlington Coat Factory

ABC Lost

3rd commercial break

Mazda

Kay Jewelers

Olive Garden

Best Buy

ABC 20/20

ABC 2008 American Music Awards

Your Bangor News

?

4th commercial break

Target

Volkswagen

Samsung Behold

ABC Jimmy Kimmel Live!

AntennaWeb.org

Ford

W.A. Bean & Sons Meats (local)

5th commercial break

ABC Volunteer

Toyota Camry

M&M's Dark Chocolate

Sears

Hellmann's

ABC 2008 American Music Awards

Please let the sponsors know how much you are enjoying the show and thank them for sponsoring that night's episode.

First, Bryan, congratulations for getting your pilot picked up.  Sorry for the lateness in this as I just found out about it yesterday.  And I also apologize for missing the opportunity in getting my own word out on the fact that both you and Lindy Booth are in "Nobel Son".  Once a DVD release is known however, I'll plug it for all its worth as I haven't seen it myself.

According to The Hollywood Reporter "How to Make It in America" has been given an eight-episode order.  I don't know when production will start yet.  They are right now deciding rather to pick up several other series.  So we need to move quickly on this.

Because of "Life on Mars", this series is back in the spotlight.  It's possible something could be worked out where both series could be shot after production finishes on one (of course it would mean a longer wait for another season of "October Road", but I'm willing to bet most here would be there to subscribe, if you aren't already, to support Bryan's two shows).  This would also mean an increase in viewership for HBO and a great marketing opportunity for them.

Make sure to mention "Beautiful Girls" and Bryan's new series they've just picked up when you e-mail them.

http://www.hbo.com/apps/submitinfo/contactus/submit.do?title=Other%20Programming%20Information&questiontype=general

I also received a letter in the mail from one of the show's past sponsors yesterday, so I'll update you when I have more.

Thanks Roadies!

Update: Here's the number to call (copied from their website):

You may contact HBO's Consumer Affairs Department at 212-512-1208 Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Update 12/27: Please send all letters to HBO at the following address:

HBO Consumer Affairs
1100 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036

Update 12/31: You'll want to also point out when you write and call HBO that Bo Mitchell ("Doodie") has a series coming up on February 15th - "Eastbound & Down".  I looked it up on IMDB, and the premise shares an eerie similarity to "October Road".

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0866442/

You'll notice that "Broken Windows" was recently added to my Friend Space.  Please add the MySpace page for his indie to your own.  Not only will you be supporting him and "Broken Windows" (and the rest of the cast and crew), but it will help draw more attention back to "October Road".  Thanks.

Update: "Broken Windows" will be released to DVD on February 24, 2009.  You can pre-order a copy on Amazon.com now.

http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Windows-Thompson/dp/B001KL2WNG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1228669022&sr=1-1

Update 12/25: Jonathan's other independent film, "Ready or Not", will be released to DVD one month later, on March 24.  Ironically, there is once again a character named "Chris" - though here, it isn't played by Jonathan but by actor Christian Oliver.

The trailer for "Ready or Not" can be found on the official website:

http://www.readyornotmovie.com/

You can pre-order a copy on Amazon.com now.

http://www.amazon.com/Ready-Or-Not/dp/B001O5SY0I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1230236186&sr=1-2

Update 2/21/09: Netflix is now showing listings for "Broken Windows" and "Ready or Not".

http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Broken_Windows/70112050?trkid=222336&lnkctr=srchrd-sr&strkid=1577278979_0_0

http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Ready_or_Not/70114424?trkid=222336&lnkctr=srchrd-sr&strkid=1532058449_0_0

Update 2/24/09: "Broken Windows" can now be purchased on the official website.

http://www.brokenwindowsfilm.com/

If you missed Warren in last night's premiere of the channel's latest holiday movie, they'll be re-airing it three more times this month and on New Year's Day.

http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/publish/consumer/home/shows/most_wonderful_time.html

I only caught the second half, but this is something the whole family will want to check out.

Enjoy the holidays Roadies!  And for those affected by the ice storm here in the Northeast, you're in my thoughts.

Update: Last call for drumsticks to be sent!  There's a small window of time left before Christmas, so if you can find some and mail them within the next couple of days, that would be great.  If you have already done so for the December 15th target date, you're all set.

Got drumsticks?  What to see "the band back together"?  Please send drumsticks to ABC executives Stephen McPherson (President of ABC Primetime and a fellow fan), Anne Sweeney (President of the Disney-ABC Television Group and Stephen's and Mark's boss), and/or Mark Pedowitz (President of ABC Studios which produced "October Road" and who helped along with Mr. McPherson and Mr. Tortorici, President of GroupM Entertainment, to get financing to bring this series on the air) to arrive on the target date of Monday, December 15th.  Send with it a note along the lines of "We want the band back together".

Stephen McPherson, President
ABC Studios
500 South Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91521-4551

Anne Sweeney, President
Disney-ABC Television Group
3800 W. Alameda Ave., Room 504
Burbank, CA 91505-4300

Mark Pedowitz, President
ABC Studios
500 South Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91521-4551

You can check department stores like Wal-Mart, K-Mart, toy stores or try a thrift store for drumsticks.  Also check with friends or someone in the family.

If you're new to this campaign, here's a quick update: for the past two months we have sent tennis rackets to Stephen, Anne, and added Mark to our November target.  Some Roadies also sent drumsticks (if they had already sent tennis rackets or as an addition) and tons of leaves.  So for December, we're focusing on Ikey's favorite instrument of choice: drumsticks.

"Friday Night Lights" fans sent footballs to NBC, "Jericho" fans sent nuts, while "Roswell" fans (life myself) sent bottles of Tabasco sauce to The WB and UPN.  This all resulted in their shows being resurrected (along with heavy letter writing, phone calls, and e-mails, though in "Roswell's" case, twice on two separate networks).  So drop by Wal-Mart or various outlets and pick up those drumsticks, keep advertising, keeping writing (don't forget to put some leaves in the envelopes and if you're also sending postcards, send one of your small town or hometown and find one with an autumn theme), and let's get a third season for "October Road"!

Special thanks to ORsweetsteph for including the name of this campaign with her tennis racket in October.

The NBC/DirecTV deal for "Friday Night Lights" could open doors for other "high-quality but low-rated series" in this Los Angeles Times article dated October 1, 2008.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-channel1-2008oct01,0,5117752.story

While I've e-mailed a number of entities that could help us (including DirecTV), now fans are writing to the sponsors again that placed ads for the March 10th two-hour finale.

Verizon (3 ads), Target (2 ads), Citicards (2 ads), Geico (2 ads), Mazda (2 ads), Toyota (2 ads)

The rest here just had one ad: Tide, AT&T, Wendy's, Red Lobster, Clorox, Tresseme, Draft, Carnival Ships, Home Depot, Dove, Gatorade, McDonalds, Windex, Neosporin, Ocean Spray, KIA, Revlon, Quaker, Dominos, Oreos, Red Bull, Ziplock, Abreva, Victoria's Secret, Ford, Claritin, Pedigree

Special thanks go to Octroadfan for reposting the list on the OR ABC.com board.

Ocean Spray is being targeted as the "official" sponsor for a third season.  Please especially write to them and express your love for "October Road".

When contacting Ocean Spray, make sure to select "Company Information" under "Please select the area that best fits your message."

http://www.oceanspray.com/contact

http://www.oceanspray.com/contact/callwrite.aspx

As you might remember, "cranberry" was the pet name both Owen and Alison called each other.  Also, "cranberry" was referenced by Detective Ray Carling in the pilot episode of "Life on Mars" and the company was a sponsor for the following week's episode.

Update: Please sign this petition and let your friends, co-workers, etc. know about it.

http://tvseriesfinale.com/articles/october-road-petition-to-give-the-tv-show-a-proper-finale/