We want you!: ‘Chuck’ fans hit the street to get more people to tune in
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Have you been approached by a mob of people with video cameras, laptops and footage from NBC’s “Chuck”?
If you live in San Diego, Seattle, Chicago or Philadelphia, don’t worry. Those folks are just loyal ‘Chuck’ fans who want to lure you into watching the show. Don’t live in those cities? You might want to call the cops.
With the fate of the beleaguered action-comedy series still unknown, “Chuck” enthusiasts hit the streets Monday to rally support. Dressed in the show’s Buy More clothing (short-sleeve button-down shirts, name tags, ties, et al), the Chuck-sters are roaming high foot-traffic areas equipped with footage from the show in an attempt to encourage potential viewers to tune in.
It’s not the first time fans of the series, now in its third season, have taken action.
Last year’s “Finale and a Footlong” campaign made headlines when fans put their support where their mouth is by buying sandwiches from “Chuck” sponsor Subway. This time around, the fans are making their pleas to TV viewers.
The idea came from fan site chucktv.net and is Phase 2 of its “Chuck: Declassified” mission. Phase 1 consisted of fans creating ads promoting the show in local classifieds such as craigslist, Facebook and free periodicals.
Those who don’t live in the participating cities are using their thumbs to show their dedication. Fans plan to tweet messages of support on Twitter between noon and 1 p.m. (in their local time zone).
Will their efforts save the world, er, “Chuck” from doom?
To be continued.
--Yvonne Villarreal
Related:
Complete coverage of ‘Chuck’ on ShowTracker
