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Hi, i recently started watching Stargate after a friend of mine persuaded me about its brilliant storylines and characters. From the first episode i was hooked. I couldnt believe i had never seen the programme before and had even called it unworthy of watching. I loved all the charachters but my fave was Dr. Daniel Jackson. He is such a great actor i cannot believe you do not want him to be a part of your programme any more. I have seen the new member who you wish to replace him but in my opinion he does not fit in with the rest of the group as well as Michael Shanks. He was the heart and soul of the programme....He needs to come back! I hope you listen to us, the fans. Thanx.

Anjani Joshi <friends2100@hotmail.com>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 11:42 AM

My sister is a huge fan of Stargate, and after listening to her go on and on about this Daniel thing, I agreed to sit down and watch the premier episode with her. She said since I had never seen it before I could be the "new audience" MGM, etc was saying they were going to acquire.

I was completely lost. Dana had to sit there and explain most of it to me or I would have gone MIA pretty quickly. If I hadn't been listening to her the past few months crying about Daniel being gone, I would have had no idea who he was.

I thought the plot was cheezy--there are better ways to tell a story about the world being attacked--the acting was pretty poor, and the lack of chemistry between the characters amazed me when she told me they'd been working together for FIVE YEARS prior to this!

Jonas. She calls him JonASS, and I'm afraid I have to agree with her. I've never seen such a ridiculous caracature of a paragon of perfection as this. If the character's creator wanted to be in the series so badly, why didn't he just act the part himself.

Nothing I saw made me want to see any more of this series. My sister did make me watch an earlier episode after this one, "Need" so I could compare. I was blown away. You let something as talented as THAT slip through your fingers? Oops.

C. Norris <SpecialAgent3@aol.com>
Sacramento, CA - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 9:43 AM

Just checked the Gateworld ratings page. No numbers but they say the season opener was the highest rated SciFi show. But the real numbers won't be known for a couple weeks. If the real ratings are not known now how can they say it was the highest rated? The other shows must have been pretty bad if that season premiere had the best ratings. More half truths? They do have one thing correct, the real ratings won't be known until all the viewers who gave the new improved Stargate a try and did not like it are not watching anymore.

MJFOSTER <MJFOSTER_53@yahoo.com>
Sturgeon Bay, WI - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 9:35 AM

"We are the only company whose assets all walk out the gates at night."

--Louis B. Mayer, founder of MGM

Bartlett
Thursday, June 13, 2002, 8:31 AM

Hello to any and all reading this. I thank you for your time and attention spent on my letter. In composing this I feel at this time that I should begin by simply cutting to the chase which means pointing out the painfully obvious to everyone concerned here: Canceling Daniel Jackson and Michael Shanks from the show is in actuality almost as bad as canceling the show itself. The vast majority of us who have thoroughly enjoyed being apart of the Stargate SG1 experience are now finding it almost unbearable to see that perfect formula that was SG1 itself practically demolished(the chemistry of the actors themselves and the perfection that WAS their consistently evolving & intertwining storylines)!

The most painful part about this however is the fact that it seems to be COMPLETLEY unnecessary and without a doubt UNWANTED. The size of this campaign should be obvious by now and it should also clue the producers in to 1 simple fact that they need to deal with objectively: The fans want and demand that Michael Shanks character be PERMANENTLY reinstated back into the SGC(preferably into SG1 of course).

It should also make something else very clear to all involved(albeit painful for some); regardless of the personal beefs and/or problems of those behind the scenes and any of their personal desires and/or opinions concerning the show, there is no arguing the fact that this show belongs to its fans as does any show and considering this irrevocable fact one must then understand that in order for the fans to believe that they could support this show through anything in the future they must in turn be able to believe that their wishes and concerns are honestly being heard and considered. Without this symbiosis there is no show because ther will be no discernable audience to watch it. It goes without saying that this possibility would truely be the most sorrowful travesty of all because it is so very much avoidable.

Therefore I address this statement to the those who have the power to bring Michael Shanks back into the fold and return the beloved Daniel Jackson back to Stargate SG1, PLEASE reconsider the decision that has been made by honestly considering the overall welfare of the show. Daniel Jackson is without question too important and vital to Stargate Sg1 to simply let him fade off into obscurity and the fans will not under any circumstances be able to retain the kind of feelings and enthusiasm we once had for this show, in any great amount, if this decision is allowed to stand the current direction of this show continues.

In order to do right by this show and the majority(if not all) of its fans the PTB must somehow find place for Mr. Shanks' character to return to Stargate Sg1. There is no other option or choice that will do justice to this show. Daniel Jackson is part of the award winning formula that has seen this show to all of its most glorious heights in the world of Sci-Fi and its well-deserved amounts of positive recognition around the world in almost every type of genre.

It is ridiculous to even attempt to fathom any supposed logic behind the writing off of Mr. Shanks' character aside from the unprofessional and self-serving 'type'. Daniel Jackson's storyline exudes a massive amount of creative content and possibilities, I therefore refuse to believe that the talented writers of season's 1-5 could not create a, at least, decent storyline that could fit in with the show's current state of affairs, even if this meant he wouldnt be on Sg1 for now.

Please reconsider this situation, there are many out there who would be more than happy to submit their ideas and input to the shows producers if this could be possible. In writing if necessary. The continuation of Dr. Jacksons' storyline should not be a problem where creativity is concerned. If the problem concerns something else, then I can only hope that the responsible parties would do the right thing and deal with the situation fairly and completely.

Mr. Shanks has expressed his desire to return to the show several times and had been very candid about his dealings with those who he believes are impeding this possibility from happening. The fans want what he wants therefore the producers and the writers should want this too, for the benefit and the welfare of the show. I encourage the producers to consider this whole situation very carefully and to be honest about the potential implications of maintaining the current state of the show as it is(without Daniel Jackson).

As a loyal fan I submit this letter for your approval, please do the right thing by all of us fans, the show in general and Mr. Shanks himself, PLEASE reintroduce Daniel Jackson back into the show. Do not let this show become a bittersweet memory for so many legions of people, we deserve far more than that as does the legacy of Stargate.

If Mr. Shanks is willing to be fair about this situation then the fans expect no less from the producers. We must insist on it! Return Daniel Jackson back to the SGC. Give us our show BACK! Its the best thing and the right thing to do. Thanks for your time.

Steve
North Hollywood, CA, USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 8:20 AM

To whom it may concern,

As an avid fan of SG-1, I can truly say I am disappointed. Watching an interview with Richard Dean Anderson, I found out that he wants to stop and "retire". If that is the case, there may not be a future for SG-1, if so, one without both Jack and Daniel. How can that be? The story is based around both of the characters, Daniel being more important than Jack because he was the founder.

I think you feed the fans a load of crap by doing this, and not listening to us. If this is how the producers of SG-1 reacts to their fans, it shows lack of concern for the show as well as lack of reasoning. Bring Daniel back, or the show is simply dead.

I watched the premiere on Sci-fi, trying to remain hopeful that the show would do justice to Daniel's leave and maybe still be equally as pleasing and entertaining to watch. Writers/producers fail at both. The show was dull, lame, and simply corny. It was the average funny, exciting, interesting sci-fi it used to be.

And this new character, Jonas, you might as well kill him now. THE FANS HATE HIM! HE WON'T BE ACCEPTED! Daniel wasn't just a character, he was a part of that show. You cannot have a show with only 3/4 of parts - it's not complete.

And that was proven with the sixth season premiere. So my question to you is when are you going to realize that and sign Michael Shanks back on. He's willing, he's ready.

What's the problem?

Fatima Gibson
Philadelphia, PA, USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 8:16 AM

To whomever recieves this letter,

My name is Kati and i have been a loyal SG1 fan for a very long time. Ever since the first time i saw the stargate movie Daniel Jackson was my favourite character. when i saw the episode where DAniel was killed off i was heartbroken. I do not understand how you can get rid of such a meaningful character. Daniel has been the heart and soul of the show since its beginning. Even you must realize that. Please, have a heart and return him to us fans.

Peace and Love,

Kati Mullenberg
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 8:13 AM

My wife and I have watched Stargate, movie and TV series, from the very beginning. The character Daniel Jackson played by Michael Shanks is the heart of the script. I saw part 1 of the sixth seasons first show on the scifi channel and found the script lacking and without soul. We have commented to each other on many occasions that you couldn't have found better actors for the series. Why did you change the cast?

If you wish for Stargate to continue it's success, bring back Michael Shanks as Daniel and allow the show to breath again.

Both age 62 (you see the series is popular at all ages)

David & Shirley Riles
Pittsburgh, PA, USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 8:12 AM

to whom it may concern, i have not missed one episode of stargate sg1 in all 5 seasons, im heartbroken to see michael shanks leave the show he is funny , smart , and i , we enjoied taking the adventures with him im not the kinda guy who cries at tv shows but to my supprise i cried when daniel went to the higher plain of existance, not only because jacob and jack let him go but because he never truely got what he wanted ,,,,, shar-ri

i know my little letter may not matter but i own the first complete season on dvd and am waiting for 2,3,4,5, and hopefully 6 to add to my collection, its not often i spend 100.00 on movies but this series deserves it

please,please find a way to bring daniel back to his home in sg-1

airman basic pags out

mike pagnotti
peckville, PA, USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 8:07 AM

As the mother of two heterosexual teenage sons I would like to point out that I am not just speaking as an hysterical female who is going to miss the lovely Michael Shanks. None of us can understand how tptb can get rid of the character who represents us all, never mind the reason the stargate is active in the first place. The series has been on the downslide since the end of season three and I am sad to say we will not be wathcing from now on.

The Smith Family
Dublin, Ireland - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 8:04 AM

Daniel Jackson ROCKS, Keep him in the show, PLEASE, Dont make the mistake, Daniel Jackson ROCKS

kris
adelaide, south australia - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 5:39 AM

Well MGM you've really done it this time.

Do you realise just how many fans you are going to lose if you don't return Michael Shanks' character of Daniel Jackson to the show.

Daniel was the backbone of the whole show. Most of the time you portrayed Jack O'Neill to be the backbone but the fans new the truth.

Most of the technical reasons behind the storylines wouldn't have 'worked' if it wasn't for the portrayal Michael Shanks provided with his character.

You should be proud that Michael Shanks cared enough about his character to want to lead the character to more serious storylines - but instead you condemned him for voicing his concerns and then wrote him out.

You as a company don't seem to understand that you don't have a show without 'the fans' and apparently while reading the amount of publicity that your action has stirred 'your fans are less than happy'..

So don't you think it's time to 'swallow your corporate pride' and let Michael Shanks get back to doing what he does best....and that's portraying the character of Daniel Jackson and carrying the show towards high ratings - as after all he is the most popular character!!.

Jules
Melbourne, Australia - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 12:39 AM

The great part about SG1 is how all the characters contribute and work as a team. The show doesn't rest on any one actors performance.

I hope MGM reconsiders and Daniel returns as a vital part of SG1.

Mrs. Duggan <Jividen300_@hotmail.com>
Stillwater, OK - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 12:16 AM

Dear MGM, Sci-Fi and Brad Wright, et al. So that was your wham-bang, no-holds-barred, you're gonna wow us all season premier? This was the first episode on the road to "redeeming" Jonas, trying to make us like him?

HE WAS SITTING AT DANIEL'S DESK PLAYING WITH GRAPES READING DANIEL'S JOURNELS. How to make a TON of people dislike a new character even more than they did the first time they laid eyes on him.

I hate to say this, honest to God, but I can't stomach what you're spewing out in the name of "great TV." I'll plug back in for "Abyss" to see Daniel, but other than that, nope, no-way, sorree charlee, I'm outta here.

Jonas is pathetic, and Anubis is laughable. That's your biggest (well, actually, I won't argue THAT) baddest villian? I hope it eats Jonas, loudly and messily.

Helen Luderman <HelenLuderman48@hotmail.com>
Carpenteria, CA - Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 10:04 PM

We are pretty disgusted with what we saw last Friday night. Enough so that even after a few days have gone by we are still angry enough to write this letter. What happened to the intelligent ADULT series we’ve been watching for the last five years? Even though we were not always happy with what we saw in the last two years, it still was a show aimed at people with at least half a brain.

What you fobbed off on us as your much touted season six premier was nothing but a run-of-the-mill children’s cartoonish TV show, and that is insulting a lot of the children we know, including our three who also were not impressed.

Even WITH Daniel Jackson, this particular episode would have been a waste. You know a show is bad when you come to the cliffhanger and you don’t care what happens to the characters you’ve been living with for the past five years.

Also, the Jonas replacement is a lousy character. Sorry, Stargate. It’s been a grand ride, but I’m afraid it’s over for us.

Joseph, Dorvalina, Tatti, Sophie, and Joey Carvalto

The Carvalto Family <JoeDorv@aol.com>
Boston, MA - Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 8:58 PM

Micheal Shanks character (daniel jackson) is a vital role in the SG-1 series. Star Gate HAD all you needed in a Sci- Fi TV show. A bend the roles when needed superior (Gen.Hammond), A brave out-of-the-ordinary leader (Col.Jack), A Brainy Science Nut (Cater), An Alien (Teal'c), and to finish the group, A dorky allergy infested anthologist that can speak over 40 lanuages (Dr. Daniel Jackson). With the lost of the character Daniel Jackson the SG-1 series will lose fans. The fans that stick with the show will only be sticking with it because of the other 4 roles that were there from the beginning. From a critic point of view the choice of booting the character Dr. Daniel Jackson was a bad one for the reason that you just transfered the series to Sci-Fi, you should of waited at least a season to determine weather the booting of the character would of effect the shows progress in a postive or negative way. This action of not thinking before you leap will cost you in fan support and ratings. Star Gate WAS one of the BEST tv shows I HAD ever seen but I suppose the phase "All good things must come to an end," was right. Right now it may not be too late to bring him back, but if you wait to long you'll lose.

Adar <SU2Link@aol.com>
Winter Haven, FL - Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 6:50 PM

To MGM and ite Executive Producers of Stargate-SG1. This is my second e-mail to you. I'm a fan of the show not any one character. But I do think that you make a very large blunder by killing off Dr. Jackson. And I think after you admit to the mistake, your going to try and find a way to get Michael Shanks character (Daniel Jackson) back on the show. May I suggest (A)the mirror form the episode There But for The Grace Of God. (B) Harlan, from The Tin Man. Its an easy way out, and it well be a big hit with us fans. You should keep an open ear to what the fans of the show are telling you. In the long run, we do pay the electric bill. Tom

Thomas Magalhaes <emagalhaes@comcast.net>
Bloomfield, N.J. U.S. - Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 5:04 PM

Just wanted to post a follow-up after my call to MGM studios. Well, in a nutshell, they could care less about how us, the fans, feel about the demise of Daniel Jackson and the storyline of SG-1 itself. I spoke with Paul Gendreau and told him how disappointed I was that the character had been written from the show...his response..."Get use to it because he has been replaced and will only be seen in one episode this season." He then proceeded to TRY to convince me of the merits of the Jonas Quinn character!!! So I asked him once again if there was any chance at all that the character would be returning to the show. After his response of a resounding NO I informed him that I would no longer be watching Stargate and would be content with reruns, his response to this statement, "Well, that's too bad, but we have other viewers." To say that I was shocked by his statements would be a grave understatement...I thought we the viewers was what made a show a success or failure...well, all, apparantly not. But, keep calling people, maybe, just maybe, after thousands of phone calls someone will wise up and listen and realize that us sci-fi fans are a very loyal diehard group of people...AND WE WANT DANIEL JACKSON BACK!!!

Tammy <stkjwil@msn.com>
Indianapolis, IN - Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 12:19 PM

I wasn't sure what I thought of SG1 when I first saw it, but like so many people I became completely hooked on it and have watched as many episodes as possible (I haven't been able to watch lately and feel quite bereft). All four members of the team seem to me to be as important as each other and bring very balancing qualities to the programme. The team will cease to be 'the team' if Daniel Jackson is not invited back which would be a great shame. TPTB should realise that there are'nt any situations that can't be resolved by talking things over and I sincerely hope that they will do this.

Marion Phillips <m.phillips@eeswgc.demon.co.uk>
Hitchin, England - Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 7:59 AM

I tried, I honestly did try. I kept my mind as open as possible and watched the show without Daniel on Friday night. I gave Jonas every excuse I could and tried to be sympathetic.

It didn't work. I still don't like him. This is his second episode, if you count "Meridian" (and how could you NOT?) and he hasn't improved one iota.

Everyone seems lost without Daniel. The plot was bad, and Anubis was ludicrous. I find it hard to believe that Robert C Cooper actually wrote this script, it's so unlike his normal brilliance. Maybe he misses Daniel, too.

Please get Michael Shanks back and put Daniel back on the team for the rest of the season. The show is nothing without his imput.

Paige Shackelford <Paigeturner29@yahoo.com>
Hanson, MA - Sunday, June 9, 2002, 11:10 PM

Dear Sirs and Ma'am,

I've been watching Stargate on Showtime for five years; it started when I was 7 and I am now almost 13 years old. My favorite person has always been Daniel Jackson because he showed so much compassion to his fellow man, and always wanted a peaceful solution to everything.

I was very unhappy when he left, and didn't want to watch the show anymore. My parents watch it, so I watched it last Friday with them. We all thought it was pretty dumb because it used to be a smart show and now it's just something with lots of flashing buttons and fancy airplanes. My dad says it takes longer than three months to build a fighter jet.

We don't like the new person, Jonas and I cried when I saw him in Daniel's office, he was reading Daniel's persinal journels and that is very, very wrong.

We aren't going to watch anymore, except for the show with Daniel on it. I hope very much that you think again and bring Daniel back for all the weeks that are left. He is a very important person.

Thank you for your attention, Jayne Prentice (and my mom and dad)

Jayne Prentice <Daniel4ever101@aol.com>
Millinocket, ME - Sunday, June 9, 2002, 7:16 PM

I must admit it was a huge shock when daniel left, and like many of you I dont understand the reasoning behind it. He was the main focus of the film, and theyve just written him out without a second thought. I hope he does return, especially for the film if there is one, but if not, then they will have made their gratest mistake, as it will never be the same without him, and they were on to a real winner with that show.

One thing I dont get, is if Richard Dean Anderson is one of the peoducers, and also part of the sg1 group dynamic, why is there not much comment from him, and why did he not see that losing MS would be a bad thing?

Good luck to him whatever he does, he, like the rest of the cast is talented, and will do well whatever he moves onto next.

Tina Campanella
London, England - Saturday, June 8, 2002, 7:56 AM

Stargate SG1 is a wonderful show. Part of what makes it such a good show is the comraderie of the SG1 team in spite of their character differences. There has been a distinct difference in the development of the shows when other characters are introduced to the team. Each of the 4 main characters hold their own with the support of this show. I feel that you are crippling the show with the replacement of Michael Shanks - and ultimately your fan base will dwindle and the show will no longer be the success that it currently is. Please reconsider your decision and bring Michael Shanks back to SG1 in his role of Daniel Jackson.

Ann Elizabeth Conway <BibbusConway@aol.com>
Atlanta, Ga - Friday, June 7, 2002, 10:53 PM

Hi there,

I think its a shame to remove a character which was a lead roll from the very first movie. Daniel Jackson should not be forgotten or left out of the series, mostly because the series will fail, if the character does not come back. And the substandard replacement of Johan Quinn as someone that might be a replacement for Jackson is a joke. If you are going to build a character to replace a character and make it for the same purpose as that previous character there was no need to replace the character then. The character of Daniel Jackson still had life.

Melissa Eaden <l_everrett@yahoo.com>
Topeka, Kansas - Friday, June 7, 2002, 10:28 PM

WHAT! This is outrageous!! Daniel must return! His character is critical to the "wholeness" of the show. What is next? Simpsons without Homer? NFL football without Pat Somerall-oh yea that happened too! MGM, lets work on a win-win here for the show and the fans! I have faith. "Make it so" jdb

jeff brandt <brandtjd@yahoo.com>
Seattle, WA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 10:17 PM

While I haven't been keeping up with SG-1 because they put it on in the witching hours (2AM)here. Since it has been announced for Sci-fi channel's friday lineup I was rather looking forward to seeing it again. To my shock and dismay, the character of Daniel Jackson had been dropped! The last I remember, the movie and shows revolved around him and Col. Jack O'Neill. To yank the Jackson character is like taking Spock out of classic Star Trek or Han Solo without Chewie! I guess I won't be watching too much new Stargate after all....

Randall <bullwinkle890@hotmail.com>
GA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 10:48 PM

I've watched Stargate SG-1 from the beginning, and I've always been a fan of the sci-fi genre. It's always a shame to see a great sci-fi show lose one of the main characters and then have someone who runs a company and probably doesn't even watch the show try to replace them. It's disillusioning to the fans, when an original cast is broken after they become such a good team. I really hope Daniel Jackson can be brought back somehow, the show won't be the same without him, the same as it wouldn't be without any of the four main cast members. I used to look foward to Fridays to watch SG-1, but I don't know how much the show is going to be able to hold my attention now. It's just always a turn for the worse when a main castmember is lost.

Paul Curran <email2358@yahoo.com>
Chicago, IL - Friday, June 7, 2002, 9:32 PM

I FEEL IT'S A MISTAKE TO BREAK UP THE TEAM OF SG1. DANIEL JACKSON,WAS AN INTRICATE PART OF THAT TEAM, THE EGG HEAD YES, BUT MOST VALUABLE. HE WAS ALSO,SENSATIVE,CARING AND SMART,AND NOT TO MENTION VERY CUTE. COULDN'T YOU COME TO SOME AGREEMENT? A HAPPY MEDIUM? HAPPY, FOR US FANS. PLEASE DON'T LET THIS TALENTED ACTOR GET AWAY. PLEASE...

MARIA ORDWAY <BLANCHED11@AOL.COM>
HARRINGTON PARK, NEW JERSEY - Friday, June 7, 2002, 9:30 PM

Please bring Mr. Shanks back!!!

I've watched the series since it began and to make it short and simple Stargate without Daniel Jackson is like Star Trek without Mr. Spock!!!!!!!

That goes for all of the four main characters. There has never been a better sci-fi series with such great scientific adventure since the original Star Trek series than Stargate SG-1.

Bottom line.......any one of the four gone....so goes the show.

Ken Clark
Veradale, WA, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 9:17 PM

Well, here we go with another so called smart move! Every time something gets going and becomes a hit, someone decides to mess it up by changing it! And what makes it bad is changing the characters, the ones who made and will continue to make the show a hit!

Taking Daniel Jackson off is not a smart move. Not only was he vital to the success to the show, he was a part of the team that made Stargate SG-1 what it is today. And to prove that point, how long has Stargate SG-1 been on the air??

When the series first came on, I was not thrilled with the show mainly because of the movie Stargate. And if the truth be known, it was the character Daniel Jackson that didn't sit well with me.

When I watched the SG-1 series for the first time, I was hooked with the show and to my surprise, it was Daniel Jackson that made me watch! The guy that you have playing the role is damn good at it and to me, it's like he was made for that role only! He brings a lot to the character Daniel Jackson and if I had my way, this guy should take the credit that Richard Dean Anderson gets for the success for the show.

Each character and actor brings a certain style to the show and to break it up, well, it's a shame to mess with something that has worked so well. And if the show's success fails, I'm sure it will be because of stunts like this! I mean, who's next?

You take off a character and hope for the best and not think about the fans. But, it's the fans that make the show a success! That's what the top dogs at these companies fail to realize. You take gambles on what works and once it works out better than you thought,you get a wild hair and then start messing it up! Then you sit back and wonder what happened to ratings!

Leave Daniel Jackson on the show!! It's that simple! He IS part of what made SG-1 what it is today and to take it away, it's wrong to the fans who supported the show from day one! It's us that watches the show and buys the merchandise!

We all have our favorite characters and even if Daniel Jackson was not one of mine, which he is, I bet there are a million other people out there that likes him and only waches the show because of him!

I am only the voice of one person here and I know that what I say makes no difference when it comes to stuff like this but I felt that I should voice my opinion since I am a fan of Daniel Jackson and Stargate SG-1! Thanks...

Brian Williams
Rosepine, LA, CA, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 8:59 PM

Stargate SG-1 had a winning formual. I had always assumed that Daniel Jackson was the character whom we followed, who's story we were viewing. He's the main character after all. I like him, the actor who plays him, and how well he is written.

My question is: Why? What's this all important good reason to end something that's working so well?

Maybe people know a little more than they knew before about why people watch the show. Good information. I hope it's used.

James Dornan <james@catch22.com>
Long Beach, CA/US - Friday, June 7, 2002, 8:38 PM

Bring Dr. Daniel Jackson back from the dead. After all it is only science fiction. Dr. Jackson's role was as important as any other cast member in bringing about a successful series. He had a certain type of keystone role that you will be unable to replace. I always managed to find time to watch the Friday night show, and now stay tuned for Jeremiah.

I guess Friday night with Showtime at 10:00 is now, not so important to me, with what I see as the beginning of the end for Stargate SG1. Who will be next to go?

BRING BACK DANIEL JACKSON!

William C. Weaver
Fort Myers, Florida, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 8:07 PM

I am devastated to learn the character Daniel Jackson played brilliantly by Michael Shanks has been written off of Stargate SG-1. He should be brought back and given more time as his character was THE MAIN CHARACTER in the original Stargate movie. And he's better than James Spader!

Janine Odell
Spring Hill, Florida, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 7:02 PM

I can't believe you guys did this. Being a fan of both history and science fiction, staregate sg-1 was the perfect show and you just cut out the history guy. I'm afraid to say that stargate sg-1 will become just another run of the mill science fiction show. I don't care how, just bring him back.

Chris Beregszaszy
Webster, Texas, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 6:10 PM

Reference: Chicago Tribune interview & recent posts by J. Mallozzi on Gate-World

Is this a new sport on the Stargate set? Debunk 'rumors' that they've just made up themselves? Is this because they can't actually answer any of the real questions the fans have so they have to make some new ones up so they look less ineffectual? I've come to expect this kind of unethical behavior from J. Mallozzi but I'm surprised and disappointed to see Richard Dean Anderson, of all people, behaving in the same way.

If Mister Anderson had bothered to read the interviews – or even had the courtesy to phone Michael Shanks re the matter before responding to journalists – he would have known that Michael Shanks has NEVER said that he was fired. He's also only ever had nice things to say about ALL the cast, including Mister Anderson. It's a pity Mister Anderson didn't show the same loyalty to Michael Shanks that Michael Shanks has always shown to him.

Lydia Scarre <lscarre@earthling.net>
Evanston, IL, 60208 USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 5:48 PM

I have watched SG1 since day one. I love the show, own the DVDs that have been released and looked forward to each new episode like a child looks forward to a trip to Disney Land. I must say that I am terribly disappointed in the decision to let Michael Shanks leave. The loss of any of the key characters would have been devestating, but the fact that it is our beloved Daniel Jackson and that there has been no satisfactory reason for this sudden departure or sense of remorse on the part of the producers is infuriating. There is no logical reason for his leaving, and in my opinion, this is a huge mistake that can only be forgiven if corrected immediately.

Sariah Frye <sariahf@indepdist.com>
Independence, MO, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 5:05 PM

I just lost my letter, so I am sorry if this is repetitive, but I am starting over.

First of all, let me say that I love Stargate SG1. I am probably one of their biggest fans. I watch the show every chance I get. I loved the movie and started watching the show when it first came out. I own Volumes 1 and 2 on DVD and watch them often. I am looking forward to getting the rest of the episodes on DVD, but currently can't find them in the stores. I started watching the show with reservations as I wasn't sure if this was going to be a corny spin off or what. I was hopeful because I recognized Richard Dean Anderson and am a huge fan of his. I grew up watching MacGyver and still catch the reruns when they are on if I can.

My point is this. I started watching the show out of curiosity and hope. I continued to watch the show because of Michael Shanks and Richard Dean Anderson. Don't get me wrong. I love Amanda Tapping and Christopher Judge. They are great and the show wouldn't be the same if they were replaced or missing. You can of course see where I am going with this. You have a great show. The main thing that makes it a great show is the chemistry you have between the four members of SG1 and General Hammond. The loss of any of these people would be detrimental to it's success. You have had some great episodes. The one where Gen. Hammond retires is a good example of what would happen without one of the key characters. I was so upset at the beginning of that episode, and very relieved when everything got worked out. I couldn't believe what you were thinking. There have been many times where you hint at Jack O'Neill retiring, or Teal'c joining the Jafar cause, and each time I hold my breath until it unfolds that they will not be leaving the show. I think you know that I am not happy with the recent development of Daniel Jackson's disappearance from the show. I can not put into words how this has upset me. There is no way that any one else could take his place or fill his role in the show. Another body on the team is not the answer. Michael Shanks was not just a member of SG1, he is the heart of the team.

Sariah Frye
Independence, Missouri, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 5:01 PM

I am extraordinarily disappointed in the removal of Michael Shanks character Daniel Jackson from the Stargate SG-1 series. The character Daniel Jackson is the backbone of the original premise. My enthusiasm for Stargate SG-1 has been greatly diminished to the point that unless Mr. Shanks is brought back as one of the leading characters, in all probability, I will no longer tune into to your show. In addition, the whole point of the Stargate was to travel to other worlds, if the show begins to take place more on earth, this again would be a great disappointment and will ultimately result in a loss of viewers, including myself. I am astounded that the choices being made by MGM go so adamantly against that of its viewers and fans with apparently no concern. If your desire is for this show to continue to exist, I highly recommend you begin to listen to those who have the real control, your viewers. Ignore us, and your show has signed it’s death warrant.

Laura Moore
Metter, GA, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 4:59 PM

if Richard Dean Anderson is contemplating on retiring, why allow Michael Shanks to leave? All writers and producers had to do was comply to what he wanted - and that was more for his character. Since SG-1 may not return for a seventh season, the producers should think about doing a spin-off, and having it based on Daniel and his adventures as whatever thing he is now, since he clearly isn't dead...or not dead in the human sense. Tell producers that.

Fatima <sakina721@aol.com>
Philly, Pa - Friday, June 7, 2002, 4:16 PM

My wife and I have been fans of Stargate from the original movie and continued with the series. (The series is better than the movie ). I realize Michael Shanks made the decision to leave but I also understand his frustration at his characters non development. If the powers that be were interested at all in respecting his feelings all that they had to do was to say they would give his character some more thought. What a shock for his character to die in an episode as an afterthought. If how he was treated in his farewell episode is an example of how he has recently been treated I can understand his frustration and probable hurt feelings. Everyone needs to feel needed and appreciated. Especially someone as talented as Michael Shanks. I wish the other 3 characters would threaten to quit so that the producers would ask Michael to come back. Where is their loyality? (If they are already doing this, I apologize). Some Reminders. Remember when they tried to kill off Spock? How about Mulder leaving the x-files.( X-files whats that? ) Let s go way back. How about Ralph Kramden with out Norton. Mayberry RFD without Barney? Dean Martin with out Jerry Lewis? The Beatles without Paul McCartney? Etc, etc. Why is it that when a series is truly terrific and there is not a thing that needs to be changed someone messes with it? I feel worse then I did when Seinfeld went off the Air. There are not many quality shows on tv anymore. StarGate was the one shining star left. It will never be the same with out the four original team members. I feel like a traitor if I watch the show without Daniel Jackson. I feel that strongly about this. I have never responded to anything like this before. I am a 50 year old man not a young teenager. PLEASE tell me this is just a ratings grabber. I would be less upset with that then the fact that Michael is never coming back. Please do whatever possible to get him back as before. Not just as a special guest or a one time thing. PLEASE. I am losing interest and may not even watch anymore.

William Pfaff
Elkton, Maryland, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 4:15 PM

I have been a loyal fan of SG! From the very beginning. I was completely shocked that Daniel is now not a member of the team. I sort of feel like I did when John Lennon was killed. Sg! Could not and will not be the same with out one of the original team members. The shows that have aired without him have left me frustrated and angry. It is simply weird without him. It would be the same if any other member of the team left. I find I do not have the same excitement about the episodes as when all four of the team were together. I fear that I will eventually lose interest all together. Would the Beatles have been the same if one of the fab four were replaced in their hayday. Would the public have excepted it?. I think not. Have you ever heard the old saying If it ain t broke don t fix it Same goes for changing it. StarGate was the best show on TV . I am concerned for its future with out Daniel. The show was absolutely mesmerizing with the four of them. Why would you not do all possible to get Daniel back? Originally I thought he just wanted a little vacation or something and it was being used as an attention thing. When I found out he was gone I freaked. No One team member carries the team. They are as a unit. I myself will never accept a replacement for Daniel. Whatever the problem between Michael Shanks and the powers that be are, I feel it should be worked out and we fans who have been loyal all of these years should have our wishes granted. Please other team members use whatever clout you have to get Michael back.

Linda Pfaff
Elkton, Maryland, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 4:13 PM

To Whom It May Concern:

Up until today, I still had faith in The Powers That Be of Stargate Sg-1. Here it is the premiere of Stargate SG-1 Sixth Season, and in the past the start of a new season is usually so exciting. But I have so much anger and resentment toward the production staff and the show right now that I have absolutely NO interest in watching it. I know it was Michael Shanks' choice to leave. I can even accept that he/his character just felt odd in the new direction that the show is taking. It happens, whether it is agreed upon or not.

However, what occurred on Gateworld this week by a certain producer of the show who I have come to regard as just plain "evil". (not a death threat here)

He does make a good point about how false information/rumors spread on the net, when heard enough, they are believed to be true. This is what I have come to believe about everything this man says. If he says something enough, fans believe it to be true. I believe nothing that this man says because he seems to be at war with certain fans. I can't believe he truly feels it is his job to label, insult, and manipulate fans.

Well, honestly, I give up! This evil man has toyed with my emotions enough, and I don't care if I NEVER see this show again or NEVER hear another thing about this show again. NO SHOW IS WORTH THIS HELL! NO PRODUCER IS WORTH THIS HELL! I am tired of searching the net one week when he is in a good mood and hear him say the fans will still find the show entertaining and movie/guest appearance(s) are still possible. Only to come on the net the next week to hear that I am regarded by him as the "scum of the Earth" again, and I am once again being labeled as a "character fan" who isn't worth the time of day. And, that the production staff refuses to give me my favorite show back.

Along with him saying more "false information" is being leaked onto the net about more upcoming guest appearances and that I should listen to only the information given by HIM. Sorry, I only listen to the info. provided by anyone but him.

Goodbye Evil Man! Goodbye Stargate SG-1! Best of luck of each one of you: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, and Christopher Judge! You all deserve MUCH, MUCH better! Goodbye Stargate Fandom!

B.H.

Rediscovered Soap Opera Fan
Friday, June 7, 2002, 3:59 PM

Dear MGM:

Stargate SG1 has become an important part of our weekly viewing. This is one program we would not want to miss. A large part of the attraction is how the 4 team members work together. It's almost like they are one body and are all necessary for each other and the whole.

To not have Daniel Jackson in the program is unthinkable. So many times he pulls them out of difficult situations with his logic and communication skills. His approach is crucial to the success of the program and he shows an alternate to force and agression as a way of solving problems. In our current society it is crucial that this message get across to as many as possilbe. Daniel is an excellent role model

Please keep Daniel in the series. He is a very necessary part of the dynamics of the program and the team. We cannot do without him

Respectfully

Brent Tremblay
Burlington, Ontario, Canada - Friday, June 7, 2002, 3:33 PM

Dear Sir,

I would kindly request you to consider reinstating Michael Shanks in his role as Dr. Daniel Jackson in the series Stargate SG-1. As I see it, Dr. Jackson was an integral character in the original movie, and should certainly be kept as an integral part of the TV series. Think about it, if it weren't for Daniel Jackson (in the original movie) travel though the stargate would not even have been possible. Please hear us (the loyal SG-1 fans who have supported the series since the beginning) and consider it is US (the fans) who make your efforts possible. As an ever growing group of Jackson supporters make their collective voice heard, remember the adage, "the CUSTOMER is always right". We, the customer, want Michael Shanks back in his role as Dr. Daniel Jackson.

Thank you for your attention in this matter.

Sincerely,

Kevin Behrendt
Gulfport, MS, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 3:05 PM

I liked the balance that Daniel Jackson brought to the Stargate SG1 team. I would like to see him back. I am an extreme fan of the show and would like to see his return.

Pat Musser <pmusser@cincom.com>
Cincinnati, OH - Friday, June 7, 2002, 2:45 PM

The character Daniel Jackson helped bring balance to the show, in fact some of the philosophical quips between Daniel and jack were the shows best stuff. Without the balance he offers I know the show will feel off.

Please bring Daniel back !!

David Brunover
Oshkosh, WI, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 2:36 PM

Please bring back Daniel Jackson to Stargate SG-1. He is part of the winning team and always will be in my book. He is like the Spock of Star Trek. Where would that show be without Spock? Stargate be without Daniel? It does not make sense to take away part of a winning combination. What was the problem? When something is broken you fix it not replace it! Fix it by bringing him back please!

Susan D. Winans
Rosepine, LA, CA, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 2:35 PM

I am shocked that Daniel Jackson would be removed. I like him very much. I will consider not watching the show any more. The team works good together. I presents the non military point of view. Being a military guy myself I like to see that in a show.

Bill Pfister
Downers Grove, IL, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 2:34 PM

he can't leave! the show will probaly suck with out him! i wish that he will reconsider leaveing! he is one like one of the heart and soul of the show!! i sure hope that he does come back!

james <kingfish164@aol.com >
bridgeview,il , il, usa - Friday, June 7, 2002, 1:09 PM

it's a good day to die

let him go into the night....

ok,

let him go into the night saving the world

danny
edmonton, canada - Friday, June 7, 2002, 12:13 PM

I have contacted showtime and mgm direct regarding Daniel Jackson. The following is what I emailed to each:

I was very disappointed to see that Daniel Jackson seems to be written off the show. Losing a key player like him is very detrimental to us, the viewers. If the show is losing its cast I will no longer watch the show. They have done a great injustice to the show by removing Daniel....

Sandy Fitzpatrick <sandeebrat@yahoo.com>
Franklin, IN - Friday, June 7, 2002, 11:49 AM

Hi I've become a little, no very concerned about Daniel Jackson (MICHAEL SHANKS) being written out of Stargate SG1. You know Stargate SG1 will no longer be that one special team that saves the world, kicks goa'uld ass and wins, it will become Stargate SG - and three qurters. And yes Daniel Jackson is the one little quarter missing and if he dosen't come back the show will almost certainly loose all of it's devoted viewers who do not want to see Daniel gone forerver. Remember the movie, Daiel was the one who decifed the first address that they went to, he made what Stargate is tody what it is. He is the heart and soul of the show and even-though I haven't seen the episode that he leaves because I live in Australia I was heart broked when I found out. I've just got over the death of my mother and she loved stargte just as much as I did and wouldn't she wouldn't have liked to have seen daniel go,especialy since Daniel was her favorite character. Now he's leaving it's like I'm loosing another member of my family. Yes Daniel Jackson was my favourite character also, and he will always be even if he dosen't come back. But he will, he will return, he has to. From this letter you probably think I'm only a child, no I'm a teenager and I don't care what MGM has to say but people power will succed. We will have Daniel Jackson Back. I tell you we will and we will have him back forever, ad that goes for all Stargate SG1 characters. We have to bring him back, without him as many have said the show will be ruined.

PLEASE BRING HIM BACK, BACK TO STAY FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOURS TRULLY-(If you give back Daniel Jackson his mission patch back).

Matthew Luke
Ingleburn, NSW, Australia - Friday, June 7, 2002, 3:29 AM

Dear Mr. Cohen, I would like to compliment you and your staff on the Stargate Sg1 series. I do not watch much T.V., but I've always tuned in every Friday night to watch Stargate. I have thoroughly enjoyed the show these past five years. I was, however extremely saddened by the departure of Michael Shanks' character Daniel in the Meridian episode. Don't get me wrong, it was a well written script. So well in fact I cried! I do hope you and the powers that be will reconsider and both you and Michael Shanks come to some aggreement that will reinstate Daniel back with SG1 where he belongs. I feel that character of Daniel is not so much the heart, but the soul or conscience of the show. He supplied the moral compass for the show. Again, I hope you will reconsider and figure Daniel into more plot lines and the rightful place in any SG-1 Movie. Thank you for your time.

Debbie Cawthorn
Willow Spring, NC, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 3:24 AM

As a long-time watcher of the Stargate series, I was saddened by the leaving of Michael Shanks from the series. Daniel Jackson is a major character in this series and cannot simply be removed without harming the whole show. Since Michael Shanks has left, the quality of the series has been negatively impacted. Michael Shanks needs to be brought back to this series, not as an occassional guest, but as in a staring role.

Michael Pezely
Peoria, AZ, USA - Friday, June 7, 2002, 3:19 AM

Dear Mr. Cohen, Ms. Hammer, Mr. Wright:

We have tried to always be fair in our dealings, both business and personal. We felt we should extend that to our favorite TV show: Stargate SG-1, and give the new season the courtesy of watching the first episode (or in this case, the first two) and forming an opinion then.

Daniel was our favorite character and we hated to see him go. We understand it was his choice to leave, although the background reasons for that "choice" seem rather fuzzy to us. Regardless of the reasons, he is gone, and for the first 12 episodes, other than Abyss, we can't change that.

We were very disappointed with the show we watched Friday night. Even had Daniel still been there, it wouldn't have been the show we'd grown to love so much. With Daniel gone, there was a strange flatness to it, as though everyone were a little girl's paper dolls. There was no "feeling" to the episode.

We will watch the second half, but after that the only other one we'll make sure to see is "Abyss." We strongly urge you to take a second look at everything the character of Daniel Jackson brought to the show, and re-consider bringing Michael Shanks back for the last 10 episodes.

Thank you.

Philip and Melinda Rochester
Cody, WY, USA - Sunday, June 9, 2002, 7:07 PM

I've been watching Stargte on sundication, when I can find it, so was totally surprised to find no Daniel in the new SciFi version. I just now came back from the library where I saw a flyer with this website on it and here I am.

Totally uncool! I can't believe all this. Anyway, I thought Part one sucked big time. It was boring and seemed aimed at kids with not much imagination. I'll watch Part two, but if it's no better, then I'm going to make like a tree and leaf.

Whatever Michael Shanks wanted, you all should have given him and kept him around. I'd watch it again if he came back, even if the plots are stupid.

Debi Michael <DJMichael@impulse.net>
Lompoc, CA - Sunday, June 9, 2002, 4:33 PM

Dear Sirs,

Re: Chicago Tribune interview.

I am appalled that a man in Richard Dean Anderson's position - an executive producer, leading man and someone with a finacial stake in the series as well as a supposed friend of Mr Shanks - is so ill-informed that he believes Michael Shanks has claimed to have been "fired". He has NEVER made any such claims and if Mr Anderson bothered to read the interviews and articles he would know that. Are his assistants deliberately keeping information from him in order to create disharmony between Mr Shanks and Mr Anderson? Because I can see no other reason for his appalling lack of information. As a producer surely he has an obligation to keep himself better informed than he obviously is and surely someone on that set and within the company is capable of reading or perhaps the big words flummoxed them?

Yours scathingly,

Mo

Maureen O
Sunday, June 9, 2002, 2:52 PM

To whom it may concern,

I am an avid fan of Stargate and mostly of the character of Dr Daniel Jackson, he played one of the most pivotal roles in the series, he was the dreamer, he made most of his decisions using his heart and not his mind, unlike Hank Cohen who does not seem to care what the fans (and please remember if it wasn't for us you wouldn't have a season six) would like. The character of Dr Daniel Jackson lends a sense of reality to the show. Remember if it wasn't for this character the Stargate would never have been opened and we the fans would never have had the chance to meet people like Teal'c, Braytak, Apophis, Selmac. I would also like to think that the money Hank Cohen must make from franchises from this series would make him slightly intelligent enough to listen to reason and allow Michael Shanks to return to a series and character who he has made well known and loved.

katrina m. curran
Glasgow, Scotland - Sunday, June 9, 2002, 2:01 PM

Dear Sir/Madam,

Writing-out the character of Daniel Jackson from Stargate has caused me great disappointment.

Daniel Jackson was an essential part in the SG1 team, and provided a different perspective of things, as he had a non-military backround, as opposed to the other team members.

If this is a matter of money, then it is really as simple as this: you want the big bucks, then you got to attract the audience. Taking out Daniel Jackson from the movie disappoints the audience and keeps them away from watching the series.

I have decided to stop watching the series, and will keep watching the news about Daniel Jackson, hoping that he will return soon to SG-1.

Muhannad Musallam
Amman, Jordan - Sunday, June 9, 2002, 9:53 AM

MGM:

We lost Stargate SG-1 when our local cable company changed and we no longer got Showtime. Since Stargate just began running on Sci-Fi network and we have that I started watching it immediately and couldn't believe that the character of Daniel Jackson wasn't on the show. I went on-line to the Stargate site and found out why. Michael Shanks has always been a great part of the SG1 team and I have watched the show since it began. The show isn't the same without him. If at all possible, write him back in and continue his role as Daniel Jackson.

I know the decision to return will be Michael Shanks, but the writing and continuing the show is really the networks. It's worked so far why write him out.

Donna Cudney
Hurley, NY, USA - Sunday, June 9, 2002, 9:45 AM

While it's wonderful that someone was able to speak directly to Mr. Cohen the fact remains that all of TPTB are still dealing in half-truths. Yes, Michael Shanks made the choice to leave. The whole truth is that he was forced into that decision by poor writing and lack of writing for his character. It was a easy fix. They screwed up and still won't admit it. The production did not have to go on without Michael Shanks. They underestimated his impact on the fans and are still refusing to admit he was one of the two stars of the show. And while there MAY be more scripts for MS, excuse me for being a skeptic but we have heard this before. Start filming them and then I will believe it. I did not watch the Season 6 premier and from the comments made about it I certainly did not miss anything. I look forward to watching "Abyss" and any other show Daniel will appear in. (I will certainly make use of the FF on the remote if Judass-whats-his-big-name-again? appears in any scene.)

S.Savola <smsavola@hotmail.com>
Green Bay, WI - Sunday, June 9, 2002, 9:32 AM

I CANN'T BELIEVE YOU TOOK DANIEL JACKSON OFF STARGATE-SG1 PERIOD. HE'S BEEN ON THE SHOW FOREVER, HE'S AS MUCH A PART OF THE SHOW AS EVERYONE ELSE. THE GUY THAT MAYBE TAKING DANIELS PLACE IS GORKY, HE DOESN'T KNOW ANYTHING THATS GOING ON, THIS TAKES AWAY FROM THE CLOSENESS THAT EVERYONE HAD FOR EACH OTHER. THEY WORKED TOGETHER LIKE A FINE TUNE CLOCK, I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU WANT TO DISMISS THAT. OK THINGS ARE CHANGING, SO, THERE'S BEEN CHANGES EVER SINCE THE SHOW STARTED, WHY IS THIS SO DIFFERENT? I'M BEGGING PLEASE PUT DANIEL JACKSON BACK ON THE SHOW FOR GOOD THAT'S WHERE HE BELONGS. AND HE HAS TO BE IN THE MOVIE, IT WOULD BE MISSING SO MUCH WITH OUT DANIEL. YOU REALLY DON'T HAVE A CLUE THAT THERE'S CONFUSION ON THE SHOW WITH OUT DANIEL. HE FILLS IN THE EMPTY SPACES, AND WOW THERE IT IS. BRING DANIEL BACK FULL TIME, THE WRITERS GAVE HIM A FULL TIME SCRIPT BEFORE WHY NOT NOW? DANIEL CAN HANDLE CHANGES, SO IT'S GETTING MORE MILITARY LIKE SO WHAT, DANIEL HAS BEEN CARINGING A GUN AND SHOOTING THE BAD GUYS LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, THOSE PARTS WHERE WRITTEN FOR DANIEL KEEP GOING WITH IT GIVE DANIEL A LITTLE MORE RESPONSABILITY. YOU DON'T MAKE SOMEONE A CAPTAIN AND THEN GIVE THEM PRIVATE DUTIES, THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE DOING TO DANIEL, IT TAKES AWAY FROM THE SHOW. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ARE YOU BEING SO HARD HEADED, YOU DO KNOW THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE THAT DON'T HAVE COMPUTORS TO LOOK UP STARGATE INFORMATION, TO PHONE OR WRITE E-MAIL LETTERS, DANIEL JACKSON HAS A MILLION FOLLOWERS AS DO THE REST OF THE ACTORS ON THE SHOW. HAVING DANIEL OFF THE SHOW IS LIKE A MILITARY OFFICER BEING OUT OF UNIFORM, WITH OUT HIS HAT HE'S OUT OF UNIFORM, PUT THE SHOWS HAT BACK ON AND PUT DANIEL JACKSON BACK ON FULL TIME.

DARLENE MONCRIEF
LEEDS, Alabama, USA - Sunday, June 9, 2002, 5:25 AM

please keep daniel jackson on he adds history to the show with all of his academics and his knowledge. i would not like to see him go. i enjoy his perspective on things.

mary walker
monrovia, IN, USA - Sunday, June 9, 2002, 5:21 AM

Please do not let Michael Shanks, in the role of Daniel Jackson, leave Stargate SG1.

I've always been amazed at how many years this wonderful show has aired with out too many cast changes!

I believe it's one of few shows not to change cast members every season!

Daniel is as much a part of this show's personality, as the other members of the show are.

They "ARE" SG1!

All of them!

Please keep the "Family" together, and make all your loyal viewers happy, I'd hate to have to stop watching the show now, with the world the way it is today, we all need some make believe and humour!

Stick to what made Stargate #1, don't be like other great shows, that screw it up, in later years.

Stargate is still the BEST tv, sci-fi/action has to offer, lets keep everyone together, they're all stars; and #1's in our hearts!

I for one am glad, atleast some of it, is PROUDLY CANADIAN!!!

Thank you. Sincerely,

Tammy Kelly
Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada - Sunday, June 9, 2002, 5:19 AM

Please bring back the character Dr. Jackson! The show sucks without him!

Todd Ullum
Titusville, Florida, USA - Sunday, June 9, 2002, 5:15 AM

I was watching the first episode of Stargate SG-1 on the SciFi Channel, Friday, June 7th. and missed the opening credits. I noticed that I had not seen Daniel Jackson. I went on-line and found that character was written out. After watching that episode the show is not the same. Michael Shanks needs to come back and be Daniel Jackson! I have the Stargate movie & Season One on DVD. I record & watch Stargate SG-1 regularly on KDVR Fox31 in Denver. I have not seen Season Five yet, so I will be able to watch Daniel's demise and thats to bad. The chemistry of all the original SG-1 cast works great. How will I tell my son (who is seven and loves the show) that Daniel is no longer on the show.

Thank You,

Richard P. Hagins
Hayden, CO, USA - Sunday, June 9, 2002, 5:12 AM

the Letter We've Sent To MGM, SCIFI and Brad Wright:

We watch Stargate in sindication,it comes on at some ungodly hour and my wife tapes it, but we do see it. We were pretty thrilled to hear that it was coming to the Sci-Fi channel at a watchable hour. We got comfy, turned it on and... saw a show we barely recognised.

First and foremost: No Daniel, and no explanation for where the hell he went!

Second: Some weird paperdoll Daniel wanna-be sitting in Daniel's office, popping grapes in his alien mouth and grinning like a butt-kissing puppet.

Third: Three team members who looked familiar but didn't talk or act like the people we'd been watching in the last four years.

Fourth: A decided lack of warmth and sizzle on the screen that had been in every single episode we'd seen up to now, whether Jack and Daniel were fighting with each other or all four team members were working together to solve a problem.

Fifth: Old story-lines re-hashed and put together in a decidedly boring first part of a two-part episode. I can't beleive it was written by Robert C. Cooper, who is usually a sure thing as far as well-written scripts go.

A search on the web found this site, which explained it all. We're very sorry Michael Shanks felt he had to leave, although we can understand his position; we also noticed a distanct lack of usage of the Daniel character in season four, which must have gotten worse in season five.

We will give the show another couple of episodes to see if it improves any; at least up through the Abyss episode in which Daniel appears. If the show doesn't show a noticable improvement by then, we'll chalk it up to another missed opportunity and go on to something else.

Alvin and Teresa Minzenberg

Alvin Minzenberg <Minzenberg@hotmail.com>
Salem, OR - Sunday, June 9, 2002, 3:45 AM

To whom it may concern

I have been watching Stargate SG-1 on sydication since it began airing in the Seattle area, although it has been hard to catch it because of the odd airing times. So, needless to say, I was very excited to learn that it was coming to the Sci-Fi channel right before another show that I really like, Farscape.

I had two problems watching the show last night.

Problem One: I was watching season six instead of season five. I was unaware that Sci-fi was going to take over from Showtime rather than take over from where the sydicated schedule was.

Problem Two: WHERE WAS DANIEL JACKSON!!!

He was just gone, no explanation, nothing. So, I hopped on the web to find out what had happened. Turns out somewhere in season five, Daniel Jackson is killed. And there is somewhat of a Whatever the powers who make the decisions on this show were thinking, they clearly miscalculated the importance of the Jackon character. I for one, a thirty something mother of two find the character's absence glaring. Since Season six is half way through it's shooting schedule and is planned as the last season I don't know if it is even possible to bring the character back or if he is really "dead" or just "mostly dead" and can make a reappearance. If my voice counts for anything I would like to add it to the chorus asking for the character of Daniel Jackson to return. Without the character of Daniel Jackson, Stargate SG-1 is lacking to me, as last night's episode demonstrated. (Especially since I watched the first episode of season six right after watching the Stargate movie which really centers around the Daniel Jackson character). In the movie, Jackson gets the girl, not Col. O'Neil.

Why is the character of Daniel Jackson so appealing to women? I can only speak for myself. It is because he is an earnest, decent, passinate, moral geeky sort of character. Being married to an earnest computer programmer geek myself, I relate and root for the Jackson character. With appologies to Richard Dean Anderson, the O'Neil character doesn't have the geek factor and consequently, not as appealing. (As a side note, the McGuiver character he played had the geek factor. Only a geek could get out of a jam using chewing gum).

So, please bring back the geek.

Sincerely,

Helene Brown
Redmond, Washington, USA - Saturday, June 8, 2002, 7:08 PM

Redemption

Well I watched it . I had to know how they dealt with the loss of Daniel and whether I could bear to watch it without him.

I'm not dealing very well with it and you'd said , "we're not stupid, we'll be sympathetic." I dont know what I was expecting. I think I hoped that someone would look as if they missed him, after all 5 years is a long time to work with someone ....

So ......... the set was there, the stargate was there, 3 familiar people , Hammond and Jonas! 3 months have passed. Amanda 2nd billing - whoever re-did the MGM official site needs shooting. ( Not a death threat)

Sam was very friendly to Jonas . Teal'c had quite a lot to do for a change, and wasnt friendly but had a boxing match with Jonas for no obvious reason except to give us chance to see what a funny guy Jonas was going to be.

They can't find a 4th person -for reasons I could not understand suddenly from 11 sg teams no one is suitable. Jack says they dont need a 4th. Hammond is the only one who says anything AT ALL about Daniel and thats only that they need someone with his skills.

Jonas cant go back to his planet - he would be imprisoned I suppose and we cant have that!!!

In 3 months, Jonas has read all Daniel's books , taken over his office and looked quite at home really . He was quite smug about being cleverer than humans. Teal'c suggests the 4th member could be Jonas. Jack doesnt want him because he's an alien. Not a word from anybody about missing Daniel. In fact it was all rather business as usual .......................

There were quite a few attempts at jokes - Jonas / Teal'c , Jack / Sam , Jonas/Sam. What I was looking for wasnt there. From this episode, if there was anybody mourning, I missed it. The storyline I'll leave for gateworld . For me the plot was contrived to explain why they have to accept Jonas sometime in the future ( a very very unlikely scenario when you think about it ) and to introduce the WOW factor at the end with the BIG BADDIE.

To be honest MGM there are people who will be happy.. There are people who dont care that Daniel has gone. There are people who would have loved the ending where the baddie appeared. For me , Jack had the right response ..... well really. I hope the baddie comes and gets them - it reminded me of something out of Dr Who . Yes I have lived that long and I was unimpressed by daft alien costumes then.

To me the jokes fell flat, it felt like they were trying too hard to please the 'new audience' , it felt wrong without Daniel, and Jonas felt completely wrong - still wooden Corin!

I'll send a copy to MGM as soon as I can put into words better how I feel. Let down, is one way of putting it, but then I've been feeling let down for a few months now ever since I found out MGM didnt try too hard to keep Michael.

Would I have liked it if Daniel had been in it? Well the beginning would have been OK, the jokes wouldnt have fallen flat, it would have been the team back together after a break, Daniel in his office being Daniel BUT the big baddie would have left me cold just as they did last season. In Jack's words ....' Well, really!!!"

Have you succeeded in getting the 'new audience ' to sit up and take notice? That remains to be seen - if they sat through the technobabble , have read up on who is who, and thought the baddie looked cool, possibly.

Do I feel reassured that life goes on and stargate will be just as good without Daniel? Well NO actually, but I did give it a try. Perhaps in episode 2 you are planning to mention Daniel a bit? Can't say that my second impression of Jonas is any better than the first. Somebody is trying TOO HARD here - actor/writer/director??

Written with genuine sadness, carole

carole campbell <carolecampbell1@hotmail.com>
Leicester, UK - Saturday, June 8, 2002, 6:49 PM

MGM, bring back Michael Shanks as Daniel Jackson!!!!

Larry Jelinek <ljelinek@sympatico.ca>
Oakville, Canada - Saturday, June 8, 2002, 6:12 PM

To Hank Cohen and MGM executives:

Although I am a mere fifteen years old, I have been a Sci-fi fan for years. From the traditional "Star Trek" to all of Gene Roddenberry's wondourous creations, I am in complete awe of the wonders that are science fiction. Of all the shows that I loyally watched, "Stargate SG-1" has always been at the top of my list. I recently began to move and have missed out on allot of the shows. Then, however, I found out that Daniel Jackson, the wondorous character portrayed by Michael Shanks, was written out of the show. At first I was infuriated at the thought of the studio firing Mr. Shanks. Then, online, I found out that HE walked.

To be quiet honest, I can understand where he is coming from. Early on in the season, Shanks had a prominant role. He is the one that gave the show wits as Richard Dean Anderson gave the show comedy. Michael is the most realistic character that I have ever seen. He is handsome in a realistic way, not the 'too beautiful for real life' way. His brillance would leave me in awe at the end of the show and always wondering what they would do without him. His tragic love history was something that people could relate to. In shows, it happens all too often that there is no possibility of that happening in real life.

I admit that "Stargate SG-1" is not something that I can see happening in life, but the characters are. Mr. Shanks is what added the realism. Without him, there is a dullness that you see in EVERY OTHER SHOW.

Therefore, it leads me to wonder why the producers of such a sucessful show could easily let a gem like Shanks slip out of their fingers. Someone whose passion for the show and for life flows from the screen like a current of truth. Mr. Shanks says that this has been a learning experience, but I believe that for YOU this will be something to learn from.

You had such a good thing going on. So, as the ratings plunge deeper and deeper into the bottomless abyss of bad reviews and failure in the final season, you will come to see why.

I realize that you have recieved thousands of letters and that mine will probably make no difference, but this should help you to see that this man is loved by ALL ages and races. As for Jonas Quinn, how could you possibly consider him a replacement for someone with whom there is no comparison?

To be quite honest, this guy is a goober. To consider him handsome is like calling Barney entertainment. He does not have any of the aura that Shanks brought to the show. In conclusion, without Michael Shanks, ther is NO "Stargate SG-1". Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Ann Mischler
Leitchfield, KY, USA - Saturday, June 8, 2002, 2:36 PM

I don't know what my comments would make a difference that everyone else has written about, but you not putting Michael Shanks (our Dr. Jackson) back in SG-1 is like one of your eposodes. What would SG-1 be like with the team. He made that team, breaking anyone up that you have brought to us and loving these actors, how can you do this to us. We turn our lives into each of these shows and be a part of their lives. Now you say change and we have to. That is what a show is all about, yes change but when you have great actors that we really love and the way they perform in front of the camera, why would you want to get rid of them?

I usually have to get to like an actor, not Dr. Jackson. Michael had a way of speaking, looking, showing his emtions, that is what made Dr. Jackson. Please return him to the show and keep the team the way it was. A very devoted fan of all of the crew, and show.

Marilyn Herdeg
Victorville, CA, USA - Saturday, June 8, 2002, 1:51 PM

I believe everyone deserves a fair chance, and I think I've given MGM one by watching the episode on Sci-Fi last night. At the end of it all, though, I found myself not giving a hoot as to whether Anubis killed them all or not.

There was nothing that warmed to any of the characters, even though I have a five year history with all but Jonas. And Jonas. He's the most unlikeable creature I've come across in a long time. I'm not sure exactly what the writers are trying to do here, but they aren't succeeding in my household.

I'm sorry, Sci-Fi, but we're turning you off. For Farscape, too. That was also a pretty lame episode! We will watch any and all episodes that bring Daniel back, but other than that: Nope!

Trent Taylor <Trent1965@yahoo.com>
Sioux Falls, SD - Saturday, June 8, 2002, 1:11 PM

It was with great excitement that I watched the first showing of Stargate on the Sci-Fi network--well that didn't last very long. Where is Daniel Jackson???? It's not the same show. Sadly I won't be watching until he returns. And it better be soon judging from the angry comments I've heard! What were you people thinking? He is so much a part of this series. Leave it to the executives to scew-up a great show. BRING BACK DANIEL JACKSON, PLEASE!!!

Karen DiLallo
Sacramento, CA, USA - Saturday, June 8, 2002, 1:07 PM

I have posted here a number of times, but TPTB just keep giving me more to respond to! In response to the Cinescope profile:

Symmetry- similarity of opposite parts in size, shape, and position, balance or beauty of form resulting from this.

Cooper quote, "..I thought it (Meridian) had a nice symmetry".

Daniel - natural intelligent and abilities, handsome, brave, saved lives by his actions.

Jonass - given abilities to imitate Daniel, unattractive, simpering manner, coward, traitor, and he got Daniel killed. (OK to quote Jack, "Cloud, whatever.")

I for one cannot see the "symmetry" that Cooper and Wright are talking about. You can't get more opposite then Daniel and Jonass.

About disliking the Quinn character and Jonass being realistic. The writers created the character in a way that immediately made him disliked so they should not be surprised if it comes back and bites them in the ass. While there may be traitors and cowards in real life, I don't have to like them or associate with them. And I sure won't choose to sympathies with one or watch one on any program.

In the article they spoke about honor - something done or given as a token of respect.

To "honor" Michael Shanks they replaced his character with the one that caused his "death". To "honor" Michael Shanks they replaced him with someone who was not even in the same league in looks and acting ability. As I have stated before they could have at least got a "good looking" actor to take his place. To "honor" Michael Shanks they have somehow managed to write "meaty" parts for the traitor that they were unable to do for him (MS).

To "honor" Michael Shanks they gave Jonass supernatural ability to know everything Daniel knew so that maybe we won't noticed Daniels not there anymore.

I can only be thankful I never have to be the recipient of Cooper or Wrights "honor".

They also seem to be trying to convince themselves that RDA is still the "Star" even when he's not there. The fans (customers) have already made known who the "Stars" are. There have been many movies featuring what TPTB consider a "STAR" that bomb at the Box Office because it's not what the viewers (customers) want.

Archaeology - study of the life of ancient peoples by excavation of ancient cities.

Quote "..He (Daniel) was the most spirtual guy on the team..

I'm sorry all this time I thought Daniel was an archaeologist/Linguist not a priest or spiritualist! I must have missed all that eagerness to ascend when he came across the "clouds" twice before. Did they confuse Teal'c meditating all the time with Daniel??

I continue to be amazed at TPTB. Do you (Cooper/Wright/JM) really believe all this stuff your trying to sell the viewers? Have you even stopped to think how idiotic some of your excuses sound?

The bottom line: You forced Michael Shanks off the show by refusing to write decent scripts for him and refusing to acknowledge his appeal to the Stargate audience. (Your customers) You may have given an unknown actor the opportunity but Michael Shanks made the character come alive and embraced by so many Stargate viewers. He has more than paid you back for that opportunity with his excellent acting ability and professionalism. I will believe the new scripts when they actually are put to film, but if "Abyss" will be the last of Daniel Jackson he would have left the audience with a lasting positive affect (which is what I hope most actor's try to do). Which is something that Jonass, RDA, and TPTB have failed to do.

MJFOSTER <MJFOSTER_53@yahoo.com>
Sturgeon Bay, WI - Saturday, June 8, 2002, 11:50 AM

I saw the first episode of Stargate on Scifi last night. When Showtime chose to become the "alternative" network, we chose to keep the channel only to keep Stargate SG-1. Eventually my concerns about my 9 and 6 year old's viewing FORCED me to drop the channel. Hence, my wife and I were quite ecstatic to have a chance to get what we consider good family entertainment moved to the Sci-Fi Channel. Better yet, they put it on before our other favorite family show Farscape. IF they would only put the Invisible Man on as well, it would be the perfect Sci-Fi Family night.

Then came the disappointment, where is Daniel Jackson... and who the hell thought they should replace him. The whole episode was our family debating whether Daniel would somehow be the saviour of the episode. Hell, until I read this page (and thank you so very much for posting all this good information) we did not know or believe that Michael Shanks would leave such an inspiring endeavor. In two weeks, Sci-Fi can count me out. It appears they may have removed Claudia Black from Stargate as well. If we lose both characters, I will delete Sci-Fi from my channel selection in protest and will NEVER watch it again.

It might be worth your while to get Sci-Fi to complain to MGM as they are the ones paying for the episodes. It is the personal relationships between Daniel and the other characters that made this show work. Not the theme... If he does not return, I look forward to seeing him in other endeavors. But, Stargate can go to hell without him.

I can not properly convey my disappointment. To remove any of the 4 characters would be a mistake. Let me guess, let's replace Tilk (no idea who to spell it) with another Jafar, the colonel with another military officer, and beautiful Amanda with another scientist.

Btw... I HATE this new guy. I will always dislike him if he is to be a replacement for Daniel. Does the director not realize that Daniel and the Colonel are THE primary characters from the MOVIE and thus HAVE to be in the episodes.

So, once again... Bring him back or goodbye to my patronage. Better yet, I may boycott MGM just becuase I feel like it. There are enough of us that if we truly banded together and did not go the the showings of MGM movies they would feel the wrath of the consumer. If you want to work MGM, hit them in their pocketbook. Let's face it they don't give a damn about our opinions anyways.

Yours sincerely, Stephen Vincent

PS. My apologies for the hells and damns, but I am really irate right now and it is the morning after. THAT should show my level of anger if nothing else.

Stephen Vincent <drgenocide@insightbb.com>
Sellersburg, Indiana/USA - Saturday, June 8, 2002, 11:16 AM

I don't write letters to TV shows I generally don't really care

But now!!! I saw the first episode of Season 6 last night

Get the Daniel Jackson character back or I am confident there will be no season 7

C Doering <cdoer@mindspring.com>
Chicago, ILlinois - Saturday, June 8, 2002, 9:51 AM

Been a part of the portal since the beginning...as a viewer of course.I am dismayed that the balance in the team is not continuing in the series.To who ever made that decision all I can say is please reconsider and bring Daniel Jackson back where he belongs.So keep the new guy and daniel jackson.The way all actors /characters ineracted with each other was an integral part of the series.Please reconsider.As the multitudes have responded to this heartbreaking situation with a great tv series I add my voice and say bring Daniel Jackson back.Thank you

ray <r>
hackensack, NJ/usa - Friday, June 14, 2002, 10:40 PM

I was very disappointed in the decision t remove Daniel from the Stargate scripts. He was integral to the show. Yes, his linguistic abilities were not used to their full extent, but the antagonism between Dr Jackson and O'Neil was always entertaining. I really miss him and I don't feel a "spectral" interjection will be enough for die hard fans. Please figure a way to make him more than a fleeting image of hope or escape in a tight spot for the rest of the SG1 team. Thanks for listening to the people who make this show want to be seen. Red

CCRred <CCRred@excite.com>
Friday, June 14, 2002, 10:30 PM

Dr Daniel Jackson was the heart and soul of Stargate SG-1. He gave it the special touch that made the entire team complete. Bring him back

Nancy <nberry1@satx.rr.com>
San Antonio, TX - Friday, June 14, 2002, 10:06 PM

I have watched Stargate for years - on Free to Air channel and on Austar - i love watching the show. To me it means unity and a fight for justice. I am appalled that the character of Daniel Jackson has been axed as it was his knowledge of the egyptians and understanding of their language that was cruical for the stargate team. BRING DANIEL JACKSON BACK..........

Cheryl Klose <shaza@austarnet.com.au>
Warwick, Australia - Friday, June 14, 2002, 8:42 PM

To whom it may concern.

I know you do not have a lot of time, so I will keep this short.

I am an avid Stargate SG-1 fan from South Africa. I have even ordered some of the DVD's from the US, as they are not available in my country.

Even though out local broadcaster has only aired Seasons 1 - 3, I expect the other seasons to follow shortly.

I have to say, I was appalled to find out the Daniel Jackson has been written out of the series in the end of season 5. It is impossible to imagine the series without, especially as he is one of the ONLY characters still present from the original movie.

I have to raise my concern as to the future of the show. The sense of team spirit one gets from watching the show will be totally lost, and so you will also probably lose fans. But I guess you had this planned, seeing as Season 6 is the final season. No future exists for the show without the original 4 member team.

Thank you for your time.

Yours Sincerely

Niël Malan
Potchefstroom, South Africa - Friday, June 14, 2002, 5:18 PM

Dr. Jackson was really good. I hope they bring him back. Afterall is like immortal. PLEASE bring him back.

Mike Katchur <mkatchur@bellatlantic.net>
Reading, PA - Friday, June 14, 2002, 4:59 PM

Synergy is where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. We have that with the four team members of SG-1. To remove Daniel is to remove an integral part of the team, and a hole that must be filled. There are so many more aspects of Jackson's character that can be explored, it doesn't seem like such a chore to give him a more active role in the show. Without him, the show will fail, because you're not only taking away his character, but his interaction with the team. He is, in a word, essential.

Keith Reynard <disciplined@hotmail.com>
Dewar, OK - Friday, June 14, 2002, 4:47 PM

Stargate SG1 is my favorite show currently on television, but I have no interest in watching it without the inclusion of the Daniel Jackson character. As a further personal protest I will not continue to purchase any Stargate merchandice until Micheal Shanks is reinstated. With respect, Ronan Keane.

Ronan Keane <rk150@eircom.net>
County Clare, Ireland - Friday, June 14, 2002, 1:20 PM

It is my opinion that the loss of Daniel Jackson is going to hurt the series.

I liked the season 5 opener, but it was lacking something or things that DJ's (Daniel Jackson) character had. Most noticeably was his participation with the rest of the SG-1 team. He always had something to contribute, whether it is scientific in nature or his moral views in situations. DJ also had that innocence about him.

All I can see for this new character is him doting around, learning the idiosyncrasies and other facets of humanity. This is a full plate for such a character, not to mention all the additional experiences that he will have to deal with (if) he ever joins SG-1 on missions.

Then there's the issue of continuity from the movie to the series. Since the series has moved to the SCI FI Channel there will be a much larger fan base, and everyone else who hasn't seen the reruns on cable, will be left scratching their heads as to what happened.

In short, bring Daniel Jackson back and find creative ways to advance his character like Samantha Carter was.

Ben Merrill <merrillbc@hotmail.com>
Kennebunkport, Maine, USA - Friday, June 14, 2002, 11:08 AM

I have been watching SG-1 since the beginning and am very disappointed that Daniel Jackson has been written out of the show. Please bring back this important character and Michael Shanks to the show. The show is not even close to being the same without this character, nor would it be without the other three as well. If Daniel Jackson is not brought back we will not watch the show anymore. Thank you.

Cindy Paider
Manitowoc, WI, USA - Friday, June 14, 2002, 4:44 PM

I can't believe Daniel Jackson is no longer on SG-1! For many years I have continued to pay for Showtime only because that was the only place I could watch SG-1. Daniel Jackson is a wonderful character and I can't imagine the show without him or any of the other four main characters. Please do whatever it takes to bring Daniel Jackson back and keep the original four together.

Vicki Thornton <VickiThornton@msn.com>
Millbrook, Alabama - Friday, June 14, 2002, 3:52 PM

The essence of the adventures-of-a-group-of-heroes story, however far back you go into myth, legend and folktale, is the complementary natures and abilities of the heroes. In early Celtic myths, and others, we have groups of people, one of whom has miraculous sight, another super-hearing, another can run like the wind, etc. All the group together make up one "superhero". This is repeated in modern media tales. No-one now needs to be told about the id-ego-superego groups that are formed by the heroes of the various Star-Trek series. Action/emotion/reason come together to make the facets of one ideal person. In other words, these guys need each other. Leonard Nimoy is on record as saying that if Trek had not been cancelled he would have left anyway. He seems to have been feeling similar things about the failure to use Spock properly as time went on, to those expressed by Michael over the shift in Stargate's use of Daniel.

Notice, however, that when Star Trek swept triumphantly back, one of its greatest strengths was Spock - as only Leonard Nimoy could interpret him.

I sense a prescient parallel here - the mix worked well from the beginning of Stargate SG1 and it may prove to be a mistake letting Michael go instead of offering him arestoration of daniels' vital role. I hope to goodness he's in the movie!

Sue and Andrew Bridgwater <sue.bridgwater@britishlibrary.net>
London, UK - Friday, June 14, 2002, 10:59 AM

You don't know how shocked my daughter and I were when we discovered that Daniel Jackson died a few episodes ago. You must bring back (Michael Shanks), the show without him will not be the same, you must bring him back, Daniel is the heart and soul of SG1. We like the chemistry between him and Jack O'Neal. Please find a way to bring him back. We've been fans of the show from the very begining. If you replace him the show will not be the same, and the ratings may go down.

Thank you

Ira and Eryn Willoughby
Mesa, Arizona, USA - Friday, June 14, 2002, 8:13 AM

Dear Hank Cohen, President MGM Productions;

Hello! Very nice of you to read my letter. I am a viewer from Toronto, Canada where I would like to address changes to the Stargate series. If it is better served that my letter be sent to another party, please feel free to forward it accordingly.

I am writing in regard to the removal of Michael Shanks who plays Daniel Jackson from the Stargate series. It's my feeling that Stargate is a wonderful success and much should be congratulated for with the producers, production staff, writers and actors. This is a special Sci-Fi series that has carved it's own niche successfully and I fear that it's future success is now in doubt.

If the actor Michael Shanks is leaving of his own accord, then as a viewer and certainly for you as President, I'm sure you'll join me in thanking Michael and the loss of a beloved character. His depiction of Daniel Jackson has made the show what it is today, and so we must thank him. Thank you.

If however, it's merely a misunderstanding that could be smoothed over with a third party I would urge you to take such action. Voicing a dissenting opinion on character development is one thing (and hardly unusual is it?), but leaving the show is quite another. I don't think the people involved understand what's at stake and are now regretting their actions.

If all this is just a perceived over-stated professionalism on the part of Michael Shanks rather than a real interest to leave, you owe it to yourself to help both the producers look at themselves a little better and to help Michael know his role a little better, so that we can bring this family back together. I'm sure there is a willingness to bridge any differences now with both sides with their hats in their hands. Perhaps they just don't know how to begin? Please see if you can help them out. It certainly would be a shame for such an event to happen when it perhaps didn't need to.

I have to apologize for my letter. This is the first time I have ever sent such a letter and you're probably wondering why should I take action? What drove me to it?

The Daniel Jackson character is the main reason why I watch the show. The key point is that the show has always been about the character Daniel Jackson, and his journey through the Stargate world. Yes it's true, he takes a back seat to the events around him and is not like a captain of a ship, but his role is the most important. He is our eyes our ears and humanity in a messed up world. He is the dreamer in all of us. The show works, and gives a fair depiction of the movie with the same/similar character traits. If that is removed, so goes my reason for watching. The rest of the cast are capable people, but they now must act while missing a key piece of their success.

Another question may be this: On the effect of this show on people in general, how does the character Daniel Jackson make people feel? He's the white angel of the show, reacting to those things that are unfair in life but also providing cool out-of-the-box solutions to otherwise military solutions. In a post Sept 11th world, I find this particularly satisfying. Again everyone involved who makes this production possible should be congratulated for continuing this underlying story successfully as shown from the original movie. With that now gone, has the show basically ended?

The character of Daniel Jackson has a special role in the series. He's the adventurer character that keeps us, the viewer, grounded and appreciating the human issues and the coolness of the Stargate from which all other characters derive. From the movie, which this series is based, there is a scene where Daniel Jackson touches the Stargate in wonder, and the military people laugh to themselves in repressed awe because they're at work. This continuation through the series has been the key to its success.

The character role as a bridge between the brainy Samantha Carter and the not so brainy Jack O'Neil, the interaction between Jack and Daniel, the overall strength of the ensemble. Watching it all shows a realistic working relationship. This is often tried but seldom achieved in Sci-Fi dramas. No show I can think of today in Sci-Fi has this. Especially Paramount's "Enterprise" lacks this quality despite being a gigantic Sci-Fi franchise. Stargate beats it hands down. This is now threatening to make Stargate into just another Sci-Fi drama. Pity.

Is it not ironic that the bridge, the main reason why people watch the show, is now itself leaving or being left behind? Just because the character was written recently as if he didn't have a purpose doesn't mean that it's true. Like any journey there are many roads, and if any character deserved to evolve then it's Daniel Jackson, the heart of the series.

Please talk to all parties involved and help restore that bridge, with a return strategy of Michael Shanks if he so wishes it, so Stargate can remain true to the original premise of the series. We dreamers need ourselves depicted with the care and grace of Stargate.

With warm regards,

Walter Spicer
Toronto, Canada - Friday, June 14, 2002, 8:11 AM

Daniel Jackson is an integral part of the stargate team. The stargate series needs all of its members to be fully the stargate program we've come to enjoy. There is no reason, if he were reinstated, that the series could go on for another five seasons.

Yours Sincerely,

Neale C. Hutcheson
New Canaan, CT, USA - Friday, June 14, 2002, 8:07 AM

Growing up I was taught, if you can't say something nice, say nothing at all.

Dear Mr. Cohen, Ms. Hammer, Mr. Wright:

Nothing at all.

Sincerely, Kelly

Kelly Pilcher <KellyPilcher@hotmail.com>
Austin, TX - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 9:08 PM

Copy of our letter to "Those in Power"

We started losing interest in Stargate around the middle of the fourth season, and have only watched it off and on since then. We did happen to catch Meridian, went on line to find out what we'd been missing up to then (not much in the way of good episodes, apparently) and discovered that Michael Shanks had left the show. Can't say we blame him.

Curious, we made an effort to watch the season premier on scifi on July 7th. Daniel had been an integral part of the show for five years; how would it fare without him?

However it ultimately fares, it will do so without us. We both felt as though we were watching a kids cartoon program, and one with little redeeming value. Can Jack act any more stupid? In the real world his mouth would have him out of the service faster than he could blink.

The storyline with Teal'c was boring. I understand his teenage son is going to rush to the rescue in part two. Right. Exactly WHAT age are you writing and filming for?

Michael Shanks is well out of it. If I were the actors I'd be very embarrassed to be associated with a show that went from intelligent, unique and groundbreaking to shallow, cliche-ridden and boring in barely two years.

Jonas and your new villian? We can't decide which one is more ridiculous. My wife, a writer, claims your Jonas is the male version of a "marysue."

Eric and Traci Scroggins <MyShaure@aol.com>
Los Angeles, CA - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 8:57 PM

I am disappointed to say the least to hear Micheal Shanks is leaving SG1. I think to break up the original team will damage the show beyond repair, look how many shows just dont feel right when a key member has quit? Or when the formula is changed? For example, When Chris Barrie (Rimmer) left Red Dwarf, it lost one of it's core members, and suffered for it....I for one never watched any of the later series because it just isnt the same anymore. Come back, Micheal!

Chris Crossan <aotx21@dsl.pipex.com>
United Kingdom - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 4:53 PM

To Mel Asher who posted below:

Since leaving Stargate a few months ago MS has done three movies and will be making a guest appearance on the Chris Isaak Show next week. Not bad for an actor who "may never work again." :-)

And Stargate was such a "winning" show that Showtime chose not to bring it back for a sixth season because it hadn't been bringing in any new viewers. But maybe it will do better on Sci-Fi - a channel whose progamming is mostly made up of movies and reruns of old sci-fi shows.

Zoot
USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 4:41 PM

Hello to 'A FAN'.

Joe Mallozzi posted this to SG1Fans, which has a public archive: "Stargate SG-1 was SciFi's highest rated show and Redemption I was apparently their highest rated one hour premiere. As I stated over on Gateworld, thanks to those who supported the show and those who didn't...but tuned in anyway."

Farscape is SciFi's top rated show and its highest rating is 1.9 million for a premiere. Stargate regularly scores around 2.5 million viewers on both Showtime and in syndication, sometimes as high as 3.2 million. SciFi are looking to pool those two audiences as they're part of the basic cable package, and gain viewing figures of potentially around 5-6 million.

Stargate could indeed be SciFi's highest rated show and their highest rated premiere. As the audience share for SciFi is so much lower, Stargate could lose a huge number of viewers from Showtime and/or Syndication and still come out top.

At this point, no one knows and no conclusions are possible. If you'd like to discuss this further, please take it over to the Discussion Board and welcome :)

Alison for SDJ <savedanieljackson@btopenworld.com>
Thursday, June 13, 2002, 4:26 PM

High numbers! They have high numbers! Only problem is no one seems to know what they are!!! IF the numbers were that fantastic you would think they would be telling everyone what the high numbers were so they could say I told you so to the multitude of unhappy ex-viewers. High numbers compared to the wonderful first three seasons? High numbers compared to the not as wonderful fourth and fifth seasons? High numbers compared to SciFi standards? Those high numbers would actually mean something if it was a higher rate than what Stargate usually got before they screwed it up. That's the high number I'm interested in.

SSavola <smsavola@hotmail.com>
Green Bay, WI - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 4:17 PM

I sent this letter to MGM when I had calmed down enough after watching Redemption to be reasonably polite. Any chance they will listen? It gives me no pleasure to write this - a fan from the very beginning ...............

Letter to MGM Hank Cohen’s office. 9/6/02

I gave season 6 a try even though I can hardly bear to watch without Daniel. I had to know how you dealt with the loss of Daniel. You didnt. Now I feel very very sad. Even my husband was sympathetic when he saw how I felt.

So ......... the set was there, the stargate was there, 3 familiar people , Hammond and Jonas. 3 months have passed. Sam was very very friendly to Jonas.

Teal'c had quite a lot to do for a change, wasnt friendly but had a boxing match with Jonas for no obvious reason except to show what a funny guy Jonas was going to be. Teal’cs son beat up his father very very violently - not a scene I would have associated with stargate . They can't find a 4th person -for reasons I could not understand suddenly from 11 sg teams no one is suitable!!!

Jack says they dont need a 4th. Hammond is the only one who says anything AT ALL about Daniel and thats only that they need someone with his skills.

Jonas has read all Daniel's books , taken over his office and looked quite at home really . He was smug about being cleverer than humans. Teal'c suggests the 4th member could be Jonas. Jack doesnt want him because he's an alien. Not a word from anybody about missing Daniel. In fact it was all rather business as usual ....................... There were quite a few attempts at jokes - Jonas / Teal'c , Jack / Sam , Jonas/Sam. What I was looking for wasnt there. If there was mourning , we missed it. If there was any sympathy for the loss of their best friend, Ii didnt hear it. The plot was contrived to explain why we have to accept Jonas sometime in the future ( a very very unlikely scenario when you think about it ) and to introduce the WOW factor at the end with the BIG BADDIE.

The jokes fell flat, they were trying too hard to please the 'new audience' , it felt wrong without Daniel and Jonas felt completely wrong. The BADDIE wasnt cool, he was STUPID. Jack - “do they really talk like that”? NO, only in trashy TV series and stargate wasnt one of those. It reminded me of something out of Dr Who . Yes I have lived that long and I was unimpressed by daft alien costumes then.

Reality which used to be a hallmark of this scifi show went out the window.

We now know that Sam is game for a romance with Jonas even though we also know she loves Jack, Martouf, Orlin and ..... .

Jonas can look at absolutely anything classified or not, including personal diaries even though he is ‘just visiting’ earth and is from an alien race we know nothing about !! ( Ring a bell?) Jonas is going to be super at everything - enthusiasm , linguistics, science, romance, boxing, humour......

Excessive violence of a 15 year old against a parent is acceptable. In 3 months we’ve built a hyper drive ship , ( all because of Jonas) and then we test fly it with sg1!!!! Oh and the baddie is SO bad he is very very very scary.

MGM, I’m sure there are people somewhere who will love it . There are people who dont care that Daniel has gone, who dont expect realism in their scifi, dont object to graphic violence and will be expecting some graphic sex next time round. There are people who wont miss the archeology, the ancient mythology,Daniel’s enthusiasm, the chemistry between the team etc etc. There are people who would have loved the ending where the baddie appeared.

Will these replace the audience you have lost ?

I KNOW Michael Shanks chose to leave but I also know why, I completely agree with him,- his concerns were mine. I know that someone in MGM didnt recognise what they had and didnt try very hard to keep him . I lay the blame squarely with you Mr Cohen. Hiring Michael’s replacement was knee jerk reaction, when the sensible thing would have been to address his concerns. He said it would have been fairly easy to fix and you didnt listen and didnt try. No amount of spin will make this look any different. When Michael Shanks was hired Brad Wright said he recognised something in him that was special, He proved time and again that he can take a character and lift it a bit higher than the script suggests.

Yesterday I felt too sad to write to you. You see I started watching because of the film and RDA. I kept watching through the ups and downs of season 4 and 5 because of Daniel and Michael Shanks’ talent.

MGM keep repeating that RDA is the star. Are you sure about this? He never was for me in the movie, or in Children of the Gods. Saying he is, and putting his name first, doesnt make him the star. Could it be that the STAR walked ?

My favourite programme is a long time gone. I dont want excessive volience, cheap costumes, unbelievable scripts. I do want scifi with character and feeling., archeology, and ancient myths. I got that in this rare and beautiful show from all 4 of the team, but most of all from Michael Shanks.

Robert Cooper got Meridian wrong making us all suffer almost as much as Daniel but the wonderful symmetry of ‘out one door, in the next’ just left me screaming with frustration. A Daniel coming back to ‘do more’ could have fixed this without the need for a campaign at all.

He got Redemption wrong as well. Where is the ‘sympathetic approach to the loss of Daniel”? NOT a WORD believe me, except Hammond saying we need someone like him - to do his job, not because we miss him. The jokes were forced, the chemistry was missing and JONAS ........... no I dont accept the alien who is god’s gift to earth. Get rid of him please before your whole show goes down with him. The previous team didnt try to force it, it just happened. Stop forcing this man on us.

Would I have liked it if Daniel had been in it? Well the beginning would have been OK, the jokes wouldnt have fallen flat, it would have been the team back together after a break, Daniel in his office being Daniel BUT the big baddie would have left me cold just as they did last season. In Jack's words ....' Well, really!!!"

Am I going to watch part 2 - NO SORRY . I wont put myself through more disappointment.

I will be watching Michael Shanks in all the other things he is in in the next few months, will watch Abyss and any other eps you deign to offer him . I willunderstand if he is now to busy to do them.

I will watch the movie if he is in it in a substantial part, but if he is just a bit player and Jonas has a main part, I’ll give the movie a miss as well, sorry Michael and RDA.

Hank Cohen you are quoted as saying, many people like the change. Where do you get this from? You know you’ve lost a big audience who liked it as it was. Are you sure you will replace it with a new one? Youngsters are VERY fickle.

Carole Campbell

carolecampbell1@hotmail.com

could be Jonas.

carole campbell <carolecampbell1@hotmail.com>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 3:29 PM

Daniel Jackson brought a certain balance to Stargate that no one could ever recreate. He was a good friend, a fighter and got his point accross clearly without any violence. His cute face and innocent comebacks made many girls weak at the knees and by taking away the glue that draws viewers to watching the show was a very big mistake. Now that he's gone I don't think that I'd be a egaer as I used to be to watch it and its probally the same 4 many others. So producers and the like reconsider your thoughts and BRING DANIEL BACK!!!!!!!!! - A very upset fan:-(

Sarah-Anne <sarahanne_14@hotmail.com>
Ennistymon, Ireland - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 3:24 PM

Well done to the cast and crew! They have VERY HIGH ratings for the S6 opening ep. Well done again and good luck!!!!!!!!

And yes I did read the rules for posting on this page. And i have read the post to me on the discussions page. Its in the troll thread. the message was from one of the mods. This post does not contain ANY critisems of the SDJ site.

A FAN <A FAN>
Thursday, June 13, 2002, 3:06 PM

OK, we are a little behind here. My brother-in-law has been buying STARGATE on DVD. We are up to season 3 and we are all really enjoying it. I love it so much that I want a pool that looks exactly like the Stargate. Anyway to the point, I have read over this site that Daniel Jackson is out by season 6. I and the rest of the Sewell clan are really fuming. Big companies do this all the time and I for one am getting sick of it. Daniel makes that show and it will NOT be the same without him. MGM BRING HIM BACK AND KEEP THE TEAM TOGETHER.

Paula Sewell <paula_sewell@yahoo.co.uk>
Larnaca, CYPRUS - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 2:56 PM

losing Danial will be like Northern Exposure losing the town doctor. It will probally be a slow death, but a death just the same.

There is a lot of SI-FI out there, but very little good SI-FI. The true fans will morn the loss of the best SI-FI on TV today.

In fairness: A lot of the blame must be placed with MJ himself. No actor, in there right mind: would ever quit a winning show. Hollywood will remember: he may never work again...

Mel Asher <MMMBASHER@MSN.COM>
Katy, TX/USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 2:42 PM

Echoing the words of Big Bad Annubis, "MGM, PREPARE TO MEET YOUR DOOM!!!!!!!!"

Lola <Lalala3@attbi.com>
Ann Arbor , MI - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 2:20 PM

If it were not for Daniel's character, they probably would still be trying to figure out how the gate works. To take someone off the show that is a founding character is insane. Not only that, the way it was handled was very lame and stupid. Since you wanted to kill him off you should have done Daniel justice and done it right the first time. (it was just as bad as when Star Trek killed off Kirk in the first TNG movie)

Please do me and all the fans a favor and either bring Daniel back or just cancel the show all together, before you make fools out of the rest of the cast.

Tracy <kickbaby76@yahoo.com>
Chicago, IL - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 2:15 PM

For the love of GOD please bring MS back to the series, no matter what it takes. I watched the opener of Season 6 and felt like my heart had been ripped right out of my chest. SOMETHING IS MISSING without Daniel. If you insist on keeping this Jonas character, great. But bring Daniel back anyway. Take a listen to all these complaints, would you? We can't all be idiots. I don't know what all this talk is about demographics and such, but I don't see how the new re-vamped Season 6 is going to attract new viewers. Why would it? There's no heart!!!!! Thanks. Hope this reaches somebody who cares.

M Viti <mjaviti@hotmail.com>
Glendale Hts IL, USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 2:14 PM

I believe that Michael Shanks' character is crucial to the dynamic of this show. As Dr. Daniel Jackson he provides a more human, less rigid/militaristic aspect that has kept this show from becoming too much about a military operation. When I watch reruns of earlier shows it becomes apparent that the Dr. Jackson character has helped round out the O'Neil character. I cannot foresee how the void left by the Dr. Jackson character can be filled. I believe it is a mistake to change a formula that has worked so well and would deeply regret the loss of all that Michael Shanks brought to this show.

Carol Singleton <csing@umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN/USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 1:28 PM

I have been an SG-1 fan almost since day one. What I have seen in the opener I have no words for. If you are not going to bring him back you should cancel the show now before you disgrace it anymore. The funny thing about this is that someone actually got a pay check to make the decision.

Dan <swinney23@yahoo.com>
Chicago, IL - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 1:06 PM

Gentle People, Daniel Jackson provides the balance and symmetry to the team. He makes the whole greater than the sum of its parts. The secret to Stargates sucess is its commitment to quality. Daniel Jackson is a key component of that quality.

Donald E. Dunbar Jr. <DunbarLaw2@aol.com>
Los Angeles, Calif. USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 12:26 PM

In SG-1, the whole cast is an important part of the show. Removing a single member of the cast, (especially the essential role of the movie)would be a betrail to the origional story. Where as I'm a Richard Dean Anderson fan, He can't carry the story like he did in MacGyver. as an aspireing Playwrite, I think that a removing, or minimizing Danial's Role is untrue to an idea that it takes more than the Army's training to get things acomplished, which is evidant in numorus episodes of SG-1.

Mathew Smith <nudyspice@hotmail.com>
Round Rock, Texas - Thursday, June 13, 2002, 11:53 AM

I'm laughing right now. Why? Because that season premier sucked! I was going to give it benefit of the doubt. I mean I really didn't look forward to it because, hey, one of the main characters is like completely erased. Boy, it was a waste of an hour. If you got ratings, it's because fans wanted to see what you were going to do with the show or see if Daniel was going to be mentioned or even saw. It was corny, incredibly lame, and I'm surprised the writers of SG-1 of the last 5 years wrote that piece of garbage. That episode alone couldn't even be described as "sci-fi" and sure as hell wasn't worth being a part of the "Sg-1" saga. What's wrong with ya? Huh? Please tell me! Writer's block? How about you get Danny-boy back. The jokes were lame and didn't even have enough momentum to go anywhere. No one likes Jonas. And how is he going to know everything Daniel did that quickly? The show lacked everything it used to have. It's like ya are picking stuff randomly out of the air because you don't have the most-liked, most-important, character. See, if you haven't noticed, all four personalities worked together, and that made SG-1 the hit. The four characters made this chemistry that was addictive and interesting to see blossom. Now, it's really isn't there. Daniel was the glue that bonded everything together. He was the reason SG-1 got started. If you don't remember MGM, do us all a favor and rent the original Stargate movie. Maybe you'll then see Daniel's importance. Then watch the last 5 seasons, and see how Daniel worked. Now look at season 6. See a problem? You should. I'm terribly disappointed. So is my other family members who loved the show. At least Farscape is still alive and great. SG-1 and Farscape used to be my pieces of cake. They were on the same level of Great Sci-fi for me. Now, Farscape has beaten ya up with sticks and spat ya out. I hope sci-fi has enough sense not to run anymore of your pathetic episodes except for Abyss, and the way MGM is treating fans, I don't think Daniel is going to get the comeback we are all hoping for. He's probably going to be the voice of some invisible ghost, and that's it. SG-1, once a great show and milestone for sci-fi t.v. has managed to kill itself. Such a tragedy.

DANNY I MISS YA!!

Mookie <bsbgirl@yahoo.com>
Philly, Pa/USA - Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 11:44 PM

I’ve been reading the various posts on this website quite often during the last month or so, ever since Meridian aired here in the US and I discovered Daniel Jackson was not going to be in Season Six. I saw lots of angry and unhappy people from all walks of life: men, women, children, teenagers, grandparents, all wanting the same thing:

The “Old” team the way it was in the beginning, and Daniel back in his rightful place with them. If not, they all declared, they would not be watching the new season.

I decided to withhold judgment, keep a ‘wait-and-see’ attitude; Daniel was not the end all, be all for me—Sam and Janet are more my speed.

Thanks MGM, SciFi, Stargate Productions. I waited, and I saw. What I saw pretty much led to the writing of this letter! The season opener was boring. Cold. Trite, and filled with stupid clichés—most of which didn’t really have a place in season one when they were used on Daniel and Teal’c, and certainly don’t belong in the show six years later!

I didn’t understand what this website, and the unhappy fans meant when they claimed Daniel was the “heart and soul” of SG-1. I didn’t understand until now. I have no idea whether it was the way the character was written, the way he was so excellently acted, or simply that Michael Shanks apparently has charisma to spare, but Daniel added a warmth and humanity to the show that is no longer there. That “coldness” I sensed was his lack of presence.

I’m sorry, but Jonas doesn’t even begin to fill the void left by Michael Shanks departure. You can’t replace a living, breathing pillar of fire with a damp piece of cardboard, regardless of how eager and in-your-face that cardboard acts.

Not even Sam and Janet will keep me watching now (where was Janet Friday night?). I’m looking forward to “Abyss” though; I’m hoping this will be some of the old team playing. If not, it will at least bring the much-enjoyed interaction between Jack and Daniel back. And for a little while we’ll have the warmth and humanity again.

Bill Brennan <Brennan_Bill1962@yahoo.com>
Sandown, NH - Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 9:17 PM

I did give Jonass a chance, in Meridian. Instant dislike. This was BEFORE I knew Daniel was going to be killed off. There was nothing about him that appealed to me on any level.

Maybe they could use the Stargate to go to OZ. They borrowed storylines from everywhere else why not the Wizard of OZ? Maybe Jonass could get a personality, morals, and courage. (Better yet the falling house scene would be nice for him.) Jack and SuperSam could each get a normal brain so he can say more than, "Whatever" and SuperSam could quit being an annoying know-it-all. Teal'c could get enough strength to hold his own when he wrestles with his son. And you could bring back Daniel who was the heart of the show.

MJFOSTER <MJFOSTER_53@yahoo.com>
Sturgeon Bay, WI - Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 8:02 PM

Please bring back Daniel Jackson. Daniel Jackson is the heart of SG1 and you need him. He is the character that understands the cultures and langages of the planets that SG1 visits. He was the person that figured out the stargate and you need to have him in order to give the show heart and a reason for us to watch.

Dawn
Hawthorne, CA, USA - Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 5:08 PM

TO TPTB:

I gave SG-1 a chance by watching the season premiere of season 6. It was one of the worst episodes I have seen in quite a while. The ending was something out of "Masters of the Universe" or some other childish movie. SG-1 has turned into a kiddie show and not the adult minded show it once was. Needless to say, I do not plan on watching any future episodes unless Dr. Daniel Jackson is included and the scope of the show is more adult minded. This is one fan that you have lost.

Darlene Roberts <n/a>
Winchester, KY - Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 3:57 PM

Hi mr or mrs

Im sorry my english is not gonna be that good and the spelling even worse. Im kinda in chock saw the eps 6x01 and really tried to like it.. but i couldn't.. i m sorry i just waited for Drjackson to come and give it his little magic.. never happened...

Im a sci fi fan i loove sci fi.. but over the years i come to realise why my friend really dont like sci fi.. as a girl or women .. i do prefere a good storie a good group . a good team and at least one good looking guy if the eps sucks you can always.. look at the guy.. my friend told me no use to see sci fi cause they never last to long.. and i thought i would prove them wrong with sg-1 (we do have star trek .. but we all now they first team was the best with kirk) and i convince them to look at sg-1 cause it was a good show.. and we all agree we were little to old to hehe forget mcgyver but we would give it a try.. and we were very happy that major sam were a women and not a bimo like almost every women plays in series.. but the man who cought our attention was MD drjackson.. he was so brilliant telling history with a touch of charm.. and we found us selfs .. discussiong his teories after the show..

know we really dont know what went wrong and how intelligent ppl that produsers and writers supposed to be could let a caracter and actor of his brillians goo. withou begging.. first we thougt maybe the actors didn't like each other .. but thats no reason to write him out.. cause thats theyr jobs they are actors .. so if they don like each other in real life.. really dont matters.. 2. could it be that some one in the team were use to me nr1 on girls list and had a hard time to accept the fact MS were the favorite now.. - but noo no one could be that petty 3- the producers and writers just did not want him to be on of the leading roles cause 1.the did not want to pay more 2. they dont like him -- After last week we decied talking after the show that naaa that Producers and WRites coulden be that stupied.. cause why would they choose to let go of a loots of fans for their pride and unwillines to accept and realise they made a misstake letting him go FAns who has devoded time money and affection on theri show fans who made actully the serie what it is withou the fans their is no series.. fans who pay their sellery.. their houses .. fans buying their stuff fans who really loove the story the team fans who after abyss is not gonna stay on the show if not Mr Shanks is back again and bring the team the magic back

I really hope we are right and that the writers and producer dont destory the team more than they have.. corin nemec pr