James A. Tulli

I’ve decided to start writing on my blog again and what better way to do it than with a short piece on my favorite TV show.  NBC’s Chuck was picked up for a third season today after weeks of wild speculation and rumors.  Needless to say I kept more than busy in the last 15 days thanks to TV By The Numbers “15 Days of Chuck” and I can say that I, and many Chuck fans, are really glad to know the show is coming back.  There has been crazy debate since the announcement today, with Chuck not returning until March 2010,  but I remain very positive since coming back in any form is better than not at all.  With the AHA Campaign (http://weheartchuck.blogspot.com), the Subway foot-long campaign, and the various fan support campaigns it’s no surprise that NBC saw an opportunity in a completely engaged fan base.  We can only hope they support the show in the off season and promote it well enough during the Olympics to see the ratings jump making next year’s discussion not about renewal but about how many years they are going to pick up.  Until then, DVDs, webisodes, and NBC forums will have to fulfill the Chuck craving in all of us.