"Sign of the Times"-Episode #3.

More videos should be coming soon...But, for now, here's the script of the third episode of "Sign of the Times"....
~*Kristin Star*

"Sign of the Times-"Episode #3. (04-12-10)

(All lines spoken/signed by Kristin Star)

Introduction: (Spoken, then signed) Hi, I'm Kristin Star. Welcome back to "Sign of the Times".

Disclaimer: (Spoken with subtitles) This show is primarily done in Sign Language. There will, however, be subtitles, on all non-musical signed contents of the show.

Discussion: (Partially signed/partially spoken) I am a big fan of many TV shows...and, unfortunately, some of my favorite shows, are in danger of being cancelled, at the end of this season.

Sadly, some of the best shows, get cancelled, by networks...Leaving fans terribly upset.

One of my absolute favorite shows, "Cold Case" will, most likely be cancelled, this year...Which will be the biggest television loss that I've felt, since the premature cancellation of "Veronica Mars", in 2007.

The shows that I currently watch, that are in danger of cancellation, this year are...

"Chuck", and "Heroes" from Monday nights on NBC. "Chuck" being a show that I've enjoyed watching over the past few years, to varying degrees...And, "Heroes" being one of my very favorites, starring many actors that I like...which, for some reason, has very little numeric support from viewers, recently. It is possible that "Heroes" may be given one more season, which I really hope is the case. Though, technically in danger, "Chuck", being a 'cult favorite' will, most likely, be renewed.

"The Forgotten", (already over, for the season), from Tuesday nights on ABC. Being a Jerry Bruckheimer show, I would think that it would be able to withstand the usual 'axing' risks of new shows...But, unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case. Though the show has not, yet, been officially, cancelled, it is thought to be definite that it will be. I'm very upset about that, because I've found "The Forgotten" to be a very good show, with an interesting concept, likeable characters, and well-structured episodes. It was my favorite new show of the season. I have to say, though, that whether it was a season, or series finale (which it really seemed to be), the final episode of "The Forgotten" that aired, last month was one of the best episodes of anything that I've ever seen.

"The New Adventures of Old Christine" from Wednesday nights on CBS. Which is generally, a pretty funny show...But, I would not miss terribly, upon its cancellation. However, that is likely to be renewed over some other CBS shows that I would be far sadder to part with.

"FlashForward" from ABC on Thursday nights. "FlashForward" is, currently, at potential risk for cancellation. It is said that either that, or "V" will be renewed, and the other will not. I think that the network really dropped the ball on it...They hyped it an incredible amount, in the Fall, then put it on a long hiatus (during staff reconfigurations), leaving a large gap in people's memories, and throwing the show off its somewhat crucial time-line. The show has been immensely interesting, since its return, but whether that will be able to save it, or not, I don't know. Networks do not, always, make sense....In fact, they rarely, ever do.

"Ghost Whisperer", "Medium", and "Numb3rs" from CBS on Friday nights. I don't know how much danger "Ghost Whisperer", or "Medium" (formerly of NBC, and a casualty of the 'Jay Leno debacle') is in...They will both, most likely, be renewed. And, I had been under the impression that "Numb3rs" was ending...So, if that is picked up, over something else that I watch, on the network, I will be upset.

And, most traumatic of my potential show losses, "Cold Case" from CBS on Sunday nights. "Cold Case" is an absolutely amazing show, with characters who have become like my family. Though, it wields an expensive music budget, it's worth the cost...Every show, is the story of someone's life, and death...Fit neatly into 43 minutes, and put beautifully, to music. I can recall almost every detail from almost every episode of the show (including titles, music, characters, storylines, and sub-storylines). For a show that I didn't even pick up until its 3rd season, it has become one of my very favorites, and I have become an expert on it...Even having written some of my own episodes of it. (Which I had hoped would, one day, air). The Woodstock episode, "Free Love", that just aired, showed many character's personal storylines getting tied up...With Lilly being offered an opportunity at the FBI, Nick reuniting with his high school girlfriend, Megan, John coming back into contact with the FBI agent, whom he once had a relationship with, and Kat most likely rekindling her relationship with Curtis the ADA, as well as Scotty's mother's attacker being jailed. I'm sad to say, that it really seems like the end. But, I really hope that that doesn't end up being the case. The show is going on a hiatus until May, when the two-hour season, or series finale is, apparently, set to air.

If those shows are cancelled, that will leave me, with only...

"Make It or Break", and "10 Things I Hate About You" on ABC Family, on Monday nights, in twice-a-year off-seasons.

"Modern Family", on ABC, and "Psych" on USA, on Wednesdays in regular, and twice-a-year seasons.

"Community" (recently, officially, renewed) on NBC, "Supernatural" on the CW, and "The Mentalist" on CBS on Thursdays.

"Smallville" on the CW on Fridays.

The Disney Channel, and Nickelodeon shows that I watch, on varying weekend days, including "The Suite Life on Deck", "Wizards of Waverly Place", "Phineas and Ferb", "Big Time Rush", "iCarly", "Good Luck Charlie", and "Victorious".
And, off-season SyFy shows, "Eureka", and "Warehouse 13".

Though that may seem like a lot to most people...It is not, for me. And, with many of the shows at risk for cancellation being ones that I like so much, there would definitely, be a void.

Shows in the past that I have been devastated over the cancellation of are "Veronica Mars", "Tru Calling", "Malcolm in the Middle", and "Boy Meets World".
Many other shows that I have liked, or thought had potential were taken before their time, as well...Including, "Run of the House", "Complete Savages", "Eyes", "Injustice", "Freaks and Geeks", and "Phil of the Future", among others.

Unfortunately, the airwaves seem to be more, and more taken over by "reality shows", which are cheap to produce, with unknown people, and little writing, and easy to hype. But, the networks do not realize that it's at the cost of any integrity that they had, and at the cost of good, decent, enjoyable programming.
When the network "up-fronts" are revealed in early May, I will update you on the status of the various shows, and of course, comment, on it.

Video: (Signed with subtitles) Today's video is of me signing a short mix of songs.(Show video of signed song compilation.)

Lesson: (Spoken with subtitles only on introduction) Now, I will give our hearing viewers another short lesson in ASL. (sign "ASL")

Today, I will teach you numbers, and days of the week.

(Teach the signs for the days of the week, and numbers 1 through 30 [signing and speaking])

Conclusion: (Signed with subtitles) Thanks for tuning in, again! I'm Kristin Star, and this is "Sign of the Times"...Hope you'll watch again, next time! Bye!