Attention all Canadians! Fanatical begins tomorrow!

David*P · 09-18-2006, 01:51 PM

There is a new show beginning tomorrow on Canada's TVTropolis (formerly Prime) called "Fanatical". It's a documentary style show that follows around obsessed fans of TV shows ranging from classics like Bewitched to modern day like the Simpsons. It airs at 7 PM ET/PT on Tuesday, September 19.

I don't live in Canada but I would love to hear what the show is like! Hopefully someone will put the episodes on YouTube.

http://www.canada.com/tvtropolis/tv/...cal/index.html

David*P · 09-26-2006, 06:35 PM

So I guess nobody watched it

It was even about 1966 Batman fans and I was sure people here at HTF would be interested in that since that series is one of the most wanted on DVD...

...anyway, I was wondering if one of you Canadians could watch it tonight and give a review...their website still shows Batman and doesn't say what TV show is going to be spotlighted tonight but I would love to know. Thanks!

MishaLauenstein · 09-27-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by David*P

So I guess nobody watched it

It was even about 1966 Batman fans and I was sure people here at HTF would be interested in that since that series is one of the most wanted on DVD...

...anyway, I was wondering if one of you Canadians could watch it tonight and give a review...their website still shows Batman and doesn't say what TV show is going to be spotlighted tonight but I would love to know. Thanks!

Hey, maybe I'm the only two watching it.
Last night was "The Dukes of Hazzard" featuring a couple of FANs' collections of memorabilia and a couple of fans' General Lee replicas, culminating in a Dukes of Hazzard convention attended by the featured FANs.

"It's like a Star Trek convention with less costumes."

Although, to be fair, what they lacked in costumes, they made up for with the incredible number of General Lee clones that showed up!

I laughed when one FAN told another, "They found General Lee #2 in a dump in Atlanta (or wherever)" I laughed because not 20 minutes earlier I had told my wife that they might have found another long-lost reel of Censored Doctor Who Clips in Australia.

Conclusion: she's happy that I'm a Doctor Who FANatic rather than a Dukes of Hazzard FANatic.

They have a Dalek in their opening credits, so I'm awaiting the Doctor Who episode.

David*P · 09-27-2006, 01:50 PM

Misha, thank you for your review! I really wish this show would air in the US as I love seeing fans of other shows memorabilia and their love for their TV show.

So did it seem like they were making fun of these people or was it presented in a good light? I only ask cause I may be on the episode about Bewitched because they were filming while a small group of us were attending a Bewitched convention in Salem, Mass during the summer.

David*P · 09-28-2006, 02:34 PM

I just found out that the Bewitched focused episode of "Fanatical" will air on October 10! I can't wait to see it!

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MishaLauenstein · 10-02-2006, 01:39 PM

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So did it seem like they were making fun of these people

No, it's quite non-judgmental.

David*P · 10-03-2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MishaLauenstein

No, it's quite non-judgmental.

Cool!

Do you know what show they are showcasing tonight?

MishaLauenstein · 10-04-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by David*P

Cool!

Do you know what show they are showcasing tonight?

It's bizarre that I can't seem to find out information ahead of time.

It was "Queer as Folk" (US Version)

David*P · 10-04-2006, 02:26 PM

Interesting...I can't imagine fans of "Queer as Folk" having conventions or even there being memorabilia...of course, I've only heard of the show and never watched it....

I wish TvTropolis.com would update their site each week with a clip from that week's show like they did with Batman.

I can't wait to hear about how next week's show goes!

David*P · 10-10-2006, 11:39 AM

Tonight the episode devoted to "Bewitched" airs. I hope to hear all about tomorrow

maxcat · 10-19-2006, 05:56 PM

It is surprising to me how little information is available about this show.

It would be nice to see a list of past episodes that is regularly updated.

If you are in Canada and are watching this, please keep us informed!