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Title: Is Survivor 8 the last?
Post by: Brown Guy on August 10, 2003, 01:28:50 AM

I was cruising through the tvguide canada website and i stumbled upon a page that listed all the renewals and pickups for shows this fall. What i was surprised to see was that Survivor was only renewed until the end of season 8. ??? Wats going on? Ive heard mentions of dozens of more survivor seasons. Visit the page and see for yourself @

http://www.tvguide.ca/update/renewals.html

Title: Re:Is Survivor 8 the last?
Post by: Bathfizzy on August 10, 2003, 01:57:57 AM

I just checked out the site and saw exactly what you saw.  "renewed until end of season 8".  Perhaps they have runned out of places to hold them.  Or maybe they have runned out of money.  I am sure it costs alot of money to set things up in the beginning.

Title: Re:Is Survivor 8 the last?
Post by: Rob on August 10, 2003, 09:13:44 AM

Yeah, but think of the ad dollars that CBS gets from a season of Survivor. They HAVE to make money on it, or they would be stupid to keep it around this long. I don't think Survivor will be going anywhere for a while. (I hope)
Rob

Title: Re:Is Survivor 8 the last?
Post by: Theresa on August 10, 2003, 09:27:14 PM

It could just mean that is when the current contract is up.  Not nessarily that it will be the last one.  Let's hope.

Theresa

Title: Re:Is Survivor 8 the last?
Post by: Bathfizzy on August 12, 2003, 12:14:28 AM

That makes sense Theresa.  I guess if they negotiate a new contract they can ask for more money when it comes to airing the ads.

Title: Re:Is Survivor 8 the last?
Post by: JellyBean1727 on December 14, 2003, 10:43:16 PM

I hope it's not the last one, what will I do w/out my Survivor fix?! Sorta like a drug to me.  ;D But then again it helps me too man! I'm sure I'm not the only one with emotions!  :'(

Title: Re:Is Survivor 8 the last?
Post by: Kirkman on December 15, 2003, 01:05:06 PM

I don't know what's going on?  
Survivor is one of the best cbs shows.   ???

Title: Re:Is Survivor 8 the last?
Post by: chipscher on December 15, 2003, 02:12:54 PM

Survivor is not going the way of the Dodo, Besides the CSI: series, it is the most consistent top 10 performer. If you look on CBS's website, they are taking applications for another series after the All-Stars, probably for next fall season. In the information page, they are seeking people to film this summer in an undisclosed location.

Title: Re:Is Survivor 8 the last?
Post by: buck on December 24, 2003, 05:34:33 PM

I heard the all stars was the last show. But if you watched the last show, Jeff did say to go online and submit an application if you would like to be on survivor. So  hopefully they will continue.

Title: Re:Is Survivor 8 the last?
Post by: Rob on December 25, 2003, 10:43:13 AM

Yeah, I think apps for Survivor 9 are being taken! But I am not sure about that! I think CBS will use Survivor until it doesn't make money anymore, and that might take a while!

Rob

Title: Re:Is Survivor 8 the last?
Post by: chipscher on December 25, 2003, 03:54:22 PM

On CBS's website, the application says shooting will be in summer, and air in teh fall. According to Entertainment Magazine, Survivor is the 3rd most watched program in prime time, behind CSI and Friends. Being Friends is in it's last season, Survivor will move up hopefully! As long as Survivor is a top performer, CBS shouldnt pull the plug. As far as production costs go, they are minimal compared to other shows. The biggest expense is hotle rooms for the crew. I hear that countries and locations give CBS money, or give cost breaks to film there (publicity)> Also General Motors and other sponsors kick in millions. The show is obviously very profitable, or it wouldn't have survived (pun intended) 8 seasons and counting.