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[PhoncipleBone]

I remember hearing 5 seasons was the magic number for syndication. With a 5th season, the show would be up to 80 episodes, possibly 90+ if we get additional orders.

Either way, Chuck seems to be one of the few consistent anchors on NBC

I have heard three different criteria for syndication:
5 Seasons
100 Episodes
76 episodes (cant remember where I read that years ago. It was something like 76 or 84 episodes)


With the way the entire lineup on NBC is going, Chuck might be safe again. The entire network is way down. And with House slipping this year, it is not as strong a competitor anymore. I just worry when football is in full swing.

 

[Cornballer]

- Wired Video Interview: Linda Hamilton Wows Chuck Star Zachary Levi *spoilers, presumably*

 

[gdt]

Flat out incredible episode.

 

[Medalion]

The episode was alright, it was an episode that felt like old Chuck, it was about Chuck and Sarah, not really doing the mother search storyline here, and the return of the Buy Mor-ons.

Still say last week's was better for laffs

 

[PhoncipleBone]

The episode was alright, it was an episode that felt like old Chuck, it was about Chuck and Sarah, not really doing the mother search storyline here, and the return of the Buy Mor-ons.

Still say last week's was better for laffs

Different laughs, but this week was funnier I think. I havent laughed that hard at a show in a while. Both episodes have been great though. I just thought this one was more fun.

 

[ConfusingJazz]

- Wired Video Interview: Linda Hamilton Wows Chuck Star Zachary Levi *spoilers, presumably*

No spoilers, just a summary of what Chuck is, and that season 4 is about finding Linda Hamilton.

 

[lunarworks]

Missed the episode on Monday, watching it now.

I'm so glad the writers found a way to work with the the relationship, rather than dancing around it.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

From Ausiello

Spoiler

Question: Olivia Munn was awesome on Chuck last week. Any chance she’s going to be a series regular? —Jeni

Ausiello: I hear they wanted her to stick around, but she has a full plate, what with The Daily Show and NBC’s Perfect Couples. But maybe this will cheer you up: An upcoming Chuck—or an upChuck, if you will—will be set in Thailand. Not the REAL Thailand, though. A sliver of the Warner Bros. backlot made to look like Thailand.

Glad she didn't stick around honestly. Very overrated.

 

[Cornballer]

She looked great, but really did nothing beyond that in the premiere. Old Spice guy was much more amusing.

 

[gdt]

She looked great, but really did nothing beyond that in the premiere. Old Spice guy was much more amusing.

"25 feet? I can do better."

 

[PhoncipleBone]

She looked great, but really did nothing beyond that in the premiere. Old Spice guy was much more amusing.

She looked great on Chuck. Better than she does in many other things. It is when she speaks or does her normal fanboy pandering that I want to vomit in my mouth.

Mustafa needs to come back. He was too awesome, which was not a surprise.

 

[Screaming_Gremlin]

Yeah, I am sort of surprised anyone would actually want Munn on as a regular. As Cornballer said, Old Spice Guy was much more amusing.

 

[Medalion]

Munn was supah fine but she really did nothing.

Mustafa wasnt a CIA guy, he was Old Spice man working at the Buy More

 

[Cornballer]

Mustafa wasnt a CIA guy, he was Old Spice man working at the Buy More

Sure, but he was perfect for the "CIA is too efficient" plotline. How many more of the GRETA's are confirmed? Off the top of my head I can think of

Spoiler

Keibler

and

Spoiler

Summer Glau

, but I'm probably forgetting one or two.

 

[RevoDS]

Mustafa was great, but if he were made a regular, his role would become largely redundant with Captain Awesome. Both characters are based on the "handsome-and-great-at-just-about-everything" stereotype and although it was funny for one episode, I think it would get boring. For that reason alone, given a choice between him and Munn, I'd go for Munn even though she was the worse of the two.

 

[lunarworks]

I'm wondering how the Buymorians (who I am very happy to have back) will fit in with the agents who are now also working at the Buy More. Will they all be too dense to realize something is up?

Also, since Morgan is now the store manager... where does Big Mike fit in? Will Morgan be overwhelmed in his role and bring Big Mike back to hand the title back to?

 

[Cornballer]

For that reason alone, given a choice between him and Munn, I'd go for Munn even though she was the worse of the two.

I don't think either of them would have worked long term, so the idea of a new GRETA every week has some merits. I guess my only concern right now is that they're perhaps relying a little too much on stunt casting right now and we get situations like Balki delivering half a line in French and that's it. It's a minor concern, and nothing that bothers me too much.

 

[Screaming_Gremlin]

I didn't mean my last post to imply that I actually wanted the Old Spice Guy to be a regular, just that I liked him better then Munn. I actually like what they are doing by cycling through a different actor every episode that Greta shows up in.

 

[suaveric]

I actually wanted a scene between Awesome and Old Spice Guy. They could have admired each other.

 

[Cornballer]

- Access Hollywood interview with one of the guest stars for next Monday's episode. Includes a clip from the episode.

 

[Cornballer]

In a shocking turn of events, Parenthood fell 17% yesterday...to a 2.0. All NBC shows seem to be converging towards that rating :lol

Adding to this, Undercovers did a 1.6 last night.

 

[ConfusingJazz]

Adding to this, Undercovers did a 1.6 last night.

NBC Implosion Part 2!

 

[cory64]

Adding to this, Undercovers did a 1.6 last night.

That's good news for Chuck.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

That's good news for Chuck.

Yup

 

[Cornballer]

- First few quotes out of a conference call w/ Stacy Keibler from this morning *some spoilers*

 

[Dr.Horrible]

Adding to this, Undercovers did a 1.6 last night.

Haven't cared for either episode and have given up on it. I can't imagine that number gets a whole lot better. Viva la Chuck!

 

[Screaming_Gremlin]

- First few quotes out of a conference call w/ Stacy Keibler from this morning *some spoilers*

Was this from some sort of NBC conference call or is Stacy Keibler somehow important enough to just have spontaneous conference calls with reporters?

 

[Cornballer]

I'm assuming it's NBC because supposedly Mekenna Melvin is doing one tomorrow, too.

 

[Enosh]

That's good news for Chuck.

so I should want for Undercovers to die a horrible death in order for Chuck to survive?

 

[ConfusingJazz]

so I should want for Undercovers to die a horrible death in order for Chuck to survive?

You should hope that everything that is an hour long on NBC besides Chuck burns in a horrible fire. Except maybe The Event.

 

[Spitz]

Is anyone here interested in covers for Chuck vs. the Music Season 1-4? A friend of mine made me some for my iTunes.

 

[Cornballer]

Is anyone here interested in covers for Chuck vs. the Music Season 1-4? A friend of mine made me some for my iTunes.

Sure, I'd use them.

 

[Spitz]

Sure, I'd use them.

Here are the Links to IMGUR and one example

- Sesaon 1 Orange Logo
http://imgur.com/tDTAa.jpg - Season 1 Black Logo
http://imgur.com/5uHAs.jpg - Sesaon 2 Orange Logo
http://imgur.com/SREoP.jpg - Season 2 Black Logo
http://imgur.com/tZ3kC.jpg - Sesaon 3 Orange Logo
http://imgur.com/sW9L8.jpg - Season 3 Black Logo
http://imgur.com/AxC0m.jpg - Sesaon 4 Orange Logo
http://imgur.com/Wknmm.jpg - Season 4 Black Logo
http://imgur.com/3LDXl.jpg - Sesaon 4 alt. Orange Logo
http://imgur.com/ol7fj.jpg - Season 4 alt. Black Logo

 

[Dr.Horrible]

Was this from some sort of NBC conference call or is Stacy Keibler somehow important enough to just have spontaneous conference calls with reporters?

If I was a reporter I'd use any excuse I could to call her. I love that woman.

 

[Cornballer]

Thanks, Spitz. Those look cool.

A little more from Stacy Keibler:
- Interview from Examiner.com (mostly the same stuff as the ChuckTV.net post)
- Another on set pic of Keibler

 

[Domino Theory]

There really is no point to UnderCovers at all.

Chuck is not only an excellent action dramedy, but it already has the best TV couple (spies, to boot!) on the show. Win-win.

 

[gdt]

There really is no point to UnderCovers at all.

Chuck is not only an excellent action dramedy, but it already has the best TV couple (spies, to boot!) on the show. Win-win.

I adore Chuck, but they're not the best TV couple.

 

[Domino Theory]

I adore Chuck, but they're not the best TV couple.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgzhbo7OfQA

 

[gdt]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgzhbo7OfQA

*posts every single scene between Coach and Tami*

 

[cory64]

*posts every single scene between Coach and Tami*

Agreed.
Troy and Abed.

 

[CzarTim]

*posts every single scene between Coach and Tami*

lolfnl

 

[Cornballer]

- Chuck vs. the Podcast 68: On Location

While we were sitting back with our cheese balls and grape soda watching the Chuck season premiere, Mel was in L.A. getting ready for an exciting day on location with Chuck! She’ll be rolling out many interviews over the coming weeks, and we’ve got the first one today, with Zachary Levi! She also has many cool stories about spending a day on a Chuck shoot.

We announce all the winners of our “Promote Chuck Season 4, Win Swag” contest. Plus, hear about the Live Chuck Chat on Monday nights, our comments about the Chuck season 4 premiere, spoilers, and much more!

 

[Cornballer]

Josh Schwartz on Monday's episode:

This Mon on Chuck...

Spoiler

Nicole Richie & Stone Cold & Stacey Kiebler as GRETA! and a final scene that will make u... #cliffhanger

 

[Cornballer]

- Sneak peek at Stacy Keibler and Steve Austin from Monday's episode over on the WWE website. *shows one scene from Monday's episode*

EDIT: - Here's a youtube version of the same clip (wonky audio, so the WWE clip is a better bet if you can use their version)

 

[Screaming_Gremlin]

- Sneak peek at Stacy Keibler and Steve Austin from Monday's episode over on the WWE website. *shows one scene from Monday's episode*

EDIT: - Here's a youtube version of the same clip

Anybody watching this should probably use the WWE link. The Youtube audio was horribly out of sync for me. Also,

Spoiler

You back up!

 

[Hydrogen Bluebird]

Last episode was awesome again. I think it was a very complete episode in terms of both the story and the cast (though Big Mike was missing).

Model sarah fight scene was amazing and the Buy Morons entrance was great too

Speaking of Big Mike,

Spoiler

what's gonna happen to him now that Morgan is the Manager?

 

[Screaming_Gremlin]

Speaking of Big Mike,

Spoiler

what's gonna happen to him now Morgan is the Manager?

There haven't been any released spoilers about Big Mike, but he is still listed in the opening credits and

Spoiler

he is listed to be in Monday's episode according to the synopsis.

 

[Cornballer]

- Four photos from Monday's episode *spoilers*

 

[TheOddOne]

Just watched the second episode. Lou Ferrigno and Old Spice Guy? Did they get a budget increase or something? All-around amazing episode. Also douche-fashionista Chuck was awesome.

 

[Cornballer]

NBC has released the official synopsis for Chuck vs the Couch Lock:

Spoiler

CHUCK’S LATEST MISSION PROVIDES A LINK TO CASEY’S PAST — AND POSSIBLY TO CHUCK’S MOM — ERIC ROBERTS, JOEL DAVID MOORE , DAVE BATISTA AND MEKENNA MELVIN GUEST STAR — When Colonel Casey’s (Adam Baldwin) former team returns looking for him, Chuck (Zachary Levi) must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice in order to find his mom. Elsewhere, Morgan (Joshua Gomez) works up the nerve to reveal a potentially dangerous secret to Casey. Yvonne Strahovski, Sarah Lancaster, Ryan McPartlin, Bonita Friedericy, Vik Sahay and Scott Krinsky also star.

Also, the title for episode 4.09 is Chuck vs. Phase Three.