Shameful Lifetime Television misses boat---ticks off cancer survivors!

I want you to imagine for a moment what quality in television is?

The writer's strike opened all of our eyes. Many people surmised it brought about a revelation.
Maybe after years of network execs slinging quick concept/lower budget reality fare and cookie cutter crap-ola we just all stopped caring about what was on our tv screens.
Maybe there just wasn't any more ground-breaking or history making to do. They were wrong. And more over, Lifetime Television was so missing the boat on this they made the misstep of the decade.
A mere hours after it was announced that SIDE ORDER OF LIFE had won best series honors from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences...
http://www.emmys.tv/media/releases/2008/rel-acadhon.php
Lifetime Television cancelled the series.

Yes, you read that correct. Lifetime cancelled it.
Great reward, huh for a program that brought a level of socially responsible and artistic excellence to American homes? Great little message to a production, team, cast, crew and dedicated team who sought to entertain and educate?

And last but not least...the message that reads loud and clear is the one that it sent to cancer survivors. Last week Lifetime said essentially "Guess what, we don't think anyone wants to see a show heavily focusing on a cancer storyline."

WRONG WRONG WRONG...on all counts, Lifetime!
Their attempt to quietly slip this cancellation under the radar so as not to cause the major wrath of us who loved the show is an absolute slap in the face. It's time to not sit quietly. If I'm the only one waging this fight so be it---but I don't believe that I am. There are many of us out there who have a reason to care.

If you care and you think this decision was wrong....Call today. Tell Lifetime how you feel.
212-424-7000

Lifetime Television needs to listen

There has been a major campaign by cancer warriors to try and save Lifetime Television's Side Order of Life. Somehow despite the numerous internet postings, the swell of heartfelt support, the unprecedented buzz, empassioned letters, emails, blogs, comments, phone calls and all out outcry...

Lifetime has not moved to renew...yet.

But no one is giving up.

Especially not Diana Maria Riva, the actress who plays Vivy, cancer survivor extrodinaire and Margaret Nagle, creator of the show. To date I have received emails from both of them and they continue to fight hard because they know how much this show means to cancer survivors like me.

If you are a cancer survivor, a friend or family member of one and you believe that the media should start portraying the journey responsibly...you have a personal stake in this.

Let's speak out against mindless reality tv and tell the world we don't accept heroes in the form of Paris Hilton or Britney Spears. We need real and heartfelt characters on quality and well written shows.

Even if you have not seen Side Order of Life...take a moment and call Lifetime today. It is our absolute right as to demand that quality and conviction return to television.

Sitting back without speaking is the same as apathy. CALL LIFETIME AT 212-424-7000

I'm on strike, okay more like hiatus

I don't think anyone reads these posts...besides a few college friends...but this writers strike is really making me frustrated. So I have decided to do a mini strike...I will not post on here until I hear news (hopefully good) about the renewal of Side Order of Life.
Please leave your commments of support for Side Order on the Lifetime tv web page.
Realistically, I guess I am just talking to my college friends and so Carol, Deidre, Jill, Deidre...get on this. This show is fantastic!
Please read post below to see why I care.
SAVE VIVY!