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daniel is important just as is jack and all of the team, but to get rid of daniel they'd have to do the whole thing like nypd blue did and that just angered viewers. i think daniel's expierence and of course brains adds to it all and keeps jack in the current and isn't some Sam in a skirt(lol). PS: he's adds a youthful MALE element thats to hard to resist not like Richard and Christopher who appear "older, wiser and muscular:)" and isnt female.

jes <Rannulf@bolt.com>
ashland, oh - Thursday, June 6, 2002, 11:09 PM

This show was severaly going down the toilet. I had been a fan of Stargate from the movie to it's premier on Showtime. I thought it was one of the most entertaining scifi shows since star trek. It captured all the magic that other great scifi shows have in the past. Since last season it has become a shell of what it once was and I lost interest. I was anticipating a rebirth when I heard it was being picked up by the scifi channel. Now, I find out in my absence that they killed off daniel, as obi-wan say's in the episode 2, "Good Job!" Smarten up, listen to the fans who know best and bring back the character. This show worked because of the interesting characters and the wonderful story lines, not because of corporate b.s. decisions. Go play with your Lexis, you self important MGM executives, and leave the show to the fans.

Paul <ptcap@optonline.net>
Thursday, June 6, 2002, 3:26 PM

Dear Sir, I was horrified to find Michael Shanks character had been written out. Daniel Jackson is a KEY member of the team and in my opinion the most important as he ties in the historical links to other cultures. to continue the show without his character is to kill off the series.

Please correct this error as soon as possible. Yours sincerely

Ann-Marie Finkle
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, UK - Thursday, June 6, 2002, 3:13 PM

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

I am writing this to protest Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks)being released from Stargate SG-1. I have been a hard core SG-1 fan for years now. Michael Shanks is a vital part of the team and I find it unbelievable that you would write him off the show or even let him think about leaving. The fact that he is only in one show during season 6 is unacceptable. What makes this one of my favorite shows is the chemistry of the actors. The SG-1 team is no longer a "team". You need to seriously reconsider bringing Michael Shanks character back. The character is the backbone of the show.

SG-1's biggest fan,

Jenny Li
Phoenix, Arizona, USA - Thursday, June 6, 2002, 3:10 PM

I am extremely dissapointed to hear of the loss of the character Daniel Jackson, and equally so for the loss of Michael Shanks presence in Stargate SG1. In recent seasons my interest in this series has waned. The reasons being the gradual decline of Daniel Jackson's importance and place in the show, but I continued to watch hoping that perhaps the writers (or whoever is in charge of this) would get back to one of the original tracks of Stargate. Exploration, discovery, the human need to know no matter the risk. Michael Shanks' character originally represented all these things. It's a shame that such a fertile concept has been tossed aside. Not to mention the fine work of this actor who has to be one of the fan favorites. To learn now that Mr.Shanks will not be returning has sealed my opinion of this series. I will not watch a Stargate TV series or movie without Michael Shanks. Not as a ploy, but a genuine disinterest without him.

C Spurgeon
Jackson, Ohio, USA - Wednesday, June 5, 2002, 6:48 PM

I have been watching Stargate: SG-1 for about three years now. I do not have cable, so I watch it in syndication. However, I have recently seen advertisements for the 6th season of the show, and I noticed that someone had replaced Daniel Jackson. I was confused and outraged. How could someone replace Dr. Jackson?! So I looked up the episodes and discovered that they had KILLED him off!! I couldn't believe it. The whole dynamic of the show will be thrown off. It cannot be as good as when Michael Shanks was on it. He was the discoverer, the believer, and the soul of Stargate. One of my absolute favorite episodes is the one in which Daniel was taken by a young Unas, and learns to communicate with it. I don't know the name of the episode, but I will never tire of watching it, because of the charisma of Michael Shanks. Please bring back Daniel Jackson!! The team, and the show, will not be the same without him!

Rachel Heck
Orangeville, IL, USA - Wednesday, June 5, 2002, 4:35 PM

To whom it may concern:

I was very displeased nad disappointed to hear that Michael Shanks, "Dr. Daniel Jackson of SG-1" was to be killed off the show.

I feel that he was one of the most important characters and I can't believe someone would let him go. Who is going to translate all that G'ould text and wasn't he supposed to take a hell of a lot more revenge because of what happend to his wife, Shari?

I am hoping that you receive a ton more letters concerning this matter because I believe Michael Shanks needs to come back and fulfill his role and duty as Dr. Daniel Jackson.

Thank You.

Jennifer A. Keeline
Calhan, CO, USA - Wednesday, June 5, 2002, 2:20 PM

Since I do not subscribe to Showtime I do not see the latest episodes of Stargate SG-1. However, the new season is to be shown on Sci-Fi, which I do receive, and the recent advertisements made me aware that Daniel Jackson aka Michael Shanks was missing from the cast. How can you do this? The team of SG-1 is so beautifully balanced that to remove one of the characters upsets the whole show, not to mention the orginal premise of Jack O'Neil and Daniel Jackson. For me, the show will not be nearly as interesting. Sure, you can replace the character with a new one but why when Daniel Jacksons' character is a great one and Michael Shanks plays him to perfection. I could understand, if for economic purposes, you needed to reduce the cast but you are not, just replacing Michael.

When I moved to the States from England I become aware of a phrase that is often used here - "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Well, it wasn't broken but it is now and the only way you can fix it for me, and many other loyal fans, is to bring back Michael - not just for the odd episode but for as long as the show remains on air.

I shall probably continue to watch the show because I have a soft spot for Richard Dean Anderson but Michael will be sorely missed if you continue with this madness.

Sincerely,

Pati Saunders
Rochester, NY, USA - Wednesday, June 5, 2002, 2:19 PM

To those who will listen:

There's an old saying that goes; " if it ain't broke, don't fix it". I fail to see the "logic" behind the move to have the character of Daniel Jackson temporarily, or not, written out of Stargate SG-1.Don't they realise that a winning formula should be LEFT ALONE? Have they any idea what it feels like for the faithful viewer to have their favourite character deleted from their favourite programme after all these years? Don't they know what it's like to come home from a hard day's work and to just curl up on the sofa and escape into a wonderful fantasy for a hour? And more inportantly, with so much violence on our screens and streets, isn't it wonderful for all of us, kids and adults, to be able to see someone who had such a peaceful approach to everything. Surley that's a better example to set? I'd love nothing better than to continue my weekly travels through the Stargate with my four heros, but with the heart and soul now gone, I'm not so sure.

Please think about this. (and yeah, the big blue eyes and the cheeky smile did if for me too!)

Colette McAuliffe
Dublin, Ireland - Wednesday, June 5, 2002, 2:16 PM

I am a long-time fan of science fiction in general, the movie "Stargate", and Richard Dean Anderson. I have been pleased with the quality of the "Stargate Sg-1" series, intelligent writing,plus well conceived and well acted characters.

To me, the most important aspect of any story is the relationship between characters. Good character development is essential to good story-telling. In the original cast, you had strong individuals, who, in spite of disagreements and differences in personality, worked well together because they actually cared about each other.

Surely you realize that after years of building these relationships, you cannot simply replace a much-loved character, such as Daniel Jackson, with any ready made substitute. Daniel is the heart of SG-1, as many fans have brought to your attention. The friendship and trust between he and Jack is a core part of what makes this show so popular.

According to articles about the cast change, Michael Shanks is still interested in continuing in his role as Daniel. I urge you to act quickly to bring him back to the team. Count me and my family among the many fans who will not accept your "new member". I have no interest in watching the show without Michael Shanks. His contribution to the success of "Stargate SG-1" cannot be ignored.

As the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"

Sharon Oldham
Morehead, KY, USA - Wednesday, June 5, 2002, 2:14 PM

Michael Shanks will be sorely missed on SG-1. Although the show may survive, a key character has been eliminated, which cannot be replaced by another actor. His interaction with Anderson (although sometimes there seemed to be real friction) was humourous and touching. If there is any possibility of bringing him back, it will help the series greatly.

LARRY J. FREEMAN
Mobile, Alabama, USA - Wednesday, June 5, 2002, 2:10 PM

Series writer Joe Mallozzi stated today that as far as he knew, there would be NO additional episodes written for the character of Daniel Jackson in Season 6, beyond the one appearance as a ghost in "Abyss."

Since Mr. Mallozzi is one of the producers and ought to know best, we must assume that everything the MGM and Stargate PR department is currently putting out about any additional episodes is a complete and bald-faced lie to placate the fans, timed toward the debut of Season 6. This is devious, vile and pretty much confirms the lack of integrity we've been led to suspect on the part of the studio in the entire matter. Thank you for enlightening us to the truth, Mr. Mallozzi.

FormerViewer

FormerViewer
Wednesday, June 5, 2002, 1:36 AM

This is my second post: MGM , I have figured out where stargate will in season 7! Mystery Science Theater with the three heads talking about how stupid it was to remove Mr. Jackson.

Hope you have some underling reading these emails, so you have a clue. Best of luck in your next endevour. I would suggest the food industry.

Greg
USA - Tuesday, June 4, 2002, 11:20 PM

To Whom it may Concern:

In my opinion, it is an outrage that such a vital character could be removed from Stargate SG-1. Michael Shanks/Daniel Jackson is a pivotal part of the show and should not be allowed to let leave. Without him, SG-1 would not be SG-1. Please listen to the fans and don't let Mr. Shanks leave.

Thanks,

Chris Steward
Glendale, Arizona, USA - Tuesday, June 4, 2002, 4:22 PM

I feel that the show as we know it will no longer be the show it started out to be. Daniel was a loved member of the SG1 you can't have SG1 With out it being the full team Jack, Daniel T'ealc, & Sam WE ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES. Bring Daniel back, and make millions of fans happy, afterall it is supposed to be the fans that keep the programmes running, think about that.......

Diana Parton
Birmingham, UK - Tuesday, June 4, 2002, 3:44 PM

Being a major fan of Stargate, I was surprised to learn of the exit of Michael Shanks as Daniel Jackson. To remove such a significant character is a risky move and many shows have not been able to pull it off. But to remove the character Daniel Jackson, the very man who unlocked the stargate for the planet seems pointless unless there is a future in it. And so far there's been only one episode that gives reason to it. I just hope Stargate SG-1 doesn't suffer from this seemingly senseless removal of an integral character.

Christy Ross
Birmingham, UK - Tuesday, June 4, 2002, 3:43 PM

I could not believe it when Daniel Jackson was suppose to have died. It's like getting rid of one of the guys on Friends. Without the whole cast, it will never be the same. I am seriously considering taking Stargate SG-1 off my list of shows to watch. If we can't get Daniel Jackson back, that's what I will have to do.

Roger Meneely <Rlmeneely@aol.com>
Fort Wayne, IN - Tuesday, June 4, 2002, 1:24 PM

I will not be watching anything but Abyss or IF Daniel will be in any other episodes I will watch them. I also would hope that I could find out from this site what companies/products to boycott so I can be spared having to watch the new and not improved version of Stargate. If not I can wait for Abyss to see who/what to boycott.

I think this is just another game thier playing because they know the new season without Daniel Jackson will be a ratings bottom feeder. The only high rating would be if they ran a survey on who's the most disliked new character on a TV series. I think we know who would win that. Hints: Coward, traitor.

S.Savola <smsavola@hotmail.com>
Green Bay, WI - Tuesday, June 4, 2002, 9:51 AM

I agree with MJFoster who posted below. The news of 2 additional "possible" eps with Daniel is indeed good news but I am hesitant to rejoice just yet. The news is suspiciously timed and, if it actually comes to fruition, it is getting really late in the game to have hope that there will be any substantial additional number of eps for Daniel in season 6. And extrapolating from the shear number of people that I know personally who will not be watching season six I doubt that there will be a movie to be concerned about.

I will be watching Abyss (I will be taping it so that I can FF through any parts that include the imposter). I will only watch what is pertaining to MY version, the original team, of Stargate SG-1. There is NO OTHER version for me and NEVER will be. Any other version is another show, something different using the Stargate name, and I am not interested!

If there are more “Original Team” (with Daniel) episodes I will happily tape and watch MY Stargate SG-1. However, I don't trust any longer that TPTB have my interest as a loyal "Original and True Stargate-Stargate SG-1" fan at heart.

Just because MGM, tptb, the writers/producers decided on a different course for Stargate does not mean that I have to accept their version. I am free to vote with my dollars and I choose “NOT”!

If I wanted to watch a new show, with a “fresh new perspective” I would go watch Enterprise, or Farscape or whatever else is out there. I chose to watch Stargate SG-1 for what it was. It is NOT that any more!

Without Jack, Daniel, Sam and Teal'c together there IS NO SG-1 TEAM! If the situation is not corrected, meaning the original team with the original premise at the heart of the stories and the characters acting in line with their original profiles (See earlier seasons for reference), I, my family and many friends and acquaintances, WILL NOT BE WATCHING.

sharyn <sharyn@shadowmyst.com>
Centereach, NY, US - Tuesday, June 4, 2002, 8:01 AM

I noticed that the SciFi Channel is going to show Stargate SG-1 with advertizing. This will now allow the Daniel Jackson supporters to tape the show. We can then make a list of the sponsers. Then they can be informed that we will be taping Stargae, so that we can zip through ALL of rhe commercials. This will be to show just how upset that we are. We'll still be able to watch the earlir years on DVD or on the tube. The SciFi channel will be airing all of the old Stargate episodes for us.

David O. Dunn <dodunn7@earhlink.net>
Upland, CA/USA - Tuesday, June 4, 2002, 4:40 AM

To MGM/Producers or Stargate,

I am utterly dismayed and confused as to the direction of where you are taking your fine show. The characters of Stargate SG-1, namely Jack, Daniel, Teal'c, and Sam are what gives your show what a lot of other other shows lack. Comraderie, friendship, ingenuity, and most of all Heart. Every member had a role to play which is what make your show one that I had to watch on a weekly basis. I do not watch many television shows like I used to since I am too busy with everyday life raising a family, working, commuting to LA, etc. But of the three or four shows I did watch, Stargate SG-1 was one of them. Now, you are taking away a part of a unique team like what the show Sliders did to Professor Arturo. And see where that show went after only TWO YEARS. Trust me. I am one viewer with a total family of four. I am a 29 year old college graduate with a middle income salary. I think that puts me in your highly desirable demographic for viewer ratings and that brings commerical revenue which I think MGM and the producers need to keep the show afloat. Listen to the masses and leave things well enough alone. Bring back Michael Shanks and give ALL of the team members with the support cast equal billing. Make the actors/actresses happy and the fans will continue to show their support by paying your paychecks.

Sincerely,

Devin W. Cho res0gm79@verizon.net Yes I am one vote but hopefully one of many.

Devin W. Cho <res0gm79@verizon.net>
Lancaster, CA/USA - Monday, June 3, 2002, 11:47 PM

While it's wonderful to know MS may be around for two additional episodes, it just seems a little suspicious that this news comes only days before season 6 starts on SciFi. I still won't watch any episodes that do not have MS in them, not just because Daniel Jackson's not in them but also because I just can't like Jonass and don't want to see him at all. Hopefully they won't have Jonass in the same episodes with MS. For those who say I'm not a true fan of Stargate I can only say that I'm a fan of the original Stargate with Jack, Daniel, Sam, and Teal'c. Anything other than that is not Stargate.

MJFOSTER <MJFOSTER_53@yahoo.com>
Sturgeon Bay, WI - Monday, June 3, 2002, 10:07 PM

I feel that loosing an orignal character is going to be detrimental to the story line!!

Is this new guy suppose to be a scientist?? I dont get the first run programs....sorry....

Waiting <whitehand@prodigy.net>
Monday, June 3, 2002, 7:57 PM

I have been a fan of Stargate SG-1 since I first discovered its existence. I missed the first couple of seasons by that time, but I've done everything I can to watch every episode. I've fallen in love with the characters, the cast, and the writing. I look forward to every episode every week. However, I don't get Showtime, so I'm stuck a season behind, watching SG-1 on Fox. Season Four was amazing, and the season finale left me anticipating its return.

I am subscribed to the MGM Newsletter, solely for the information I receive regarding Stargate SG-1. I was reading the news about the show's move to Sci-Fi and I was excited because I get Sci-Fi! But I looked at the picture, and I saw Jack, Sam, Teal'c, and to my surprise... some guy I've never seen!

I knew something was awry so I decided to check stargatesg-1.com, and what I found was that Daniel was killed off. Now normally, I wouldn't mind (as much as I do). Maybe Michael Shanks wanted to pursue a different path, or maybe the writers found some use out of the character's death. What I found was that Dr. Daniel Jackson, one of the main characters, and possibly the most important character of the show was basically written off as useless and he was just... "there". And that is why Michael Shanks left the show.

That is what bothers me. Michael Shanks has expressed an interest in coming back to SG-1 as Daniel, and I am, as are so many other fans of the series, thankful that he has been offered, and has accepted, a part in an episode of season six. But I implore you. Bring Michael Shanks back to the show as Daniel Jackson. Give his character soul and meaning. He shouldn't just be there. He should trade ideas and thoughts with the rest of SG-1. His presence should mean something, as should that of the other members of the team. Take a cue from the first four seasons. Get an idea of each character's meaning and personality. If (hopefully when) Michael Shanks comes back as Daniel Jackson, the characters and cast should share that unique bond that made Stargate SG-1 the best show on television.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and many others like it. Make a decision that cannot hurt the show or its ratings in any negative way, but only help it. Bring Michael Shanks back as Daniel Jackson, and our beloved team of SG-1 will be complete. To paraphrase the most perfect phrase I've heard regarding Michael Shanks and the character he protrayed: Daniel Jackson's importance and Michael Shanks' contribution to Stargate SG-1 should be recognised by MGM, Brad Wright and the production team, and the SciFi Channel.

Sincerely, Paul Lazar, Devoted fan of Stargate SG-1

Paul Lazar
Schaumburg, IL, USA - Monday, June 3, 2002, 6:25 PM

I can't believe that MGM has let Daniel jackson go. The show would never be the same without him as he makes it what it is. He is by far my favourite character and is an amazing actor. Please do everything in your power Mr Cohen to return him to the show as there will be a huge gap if he is not there. You've seen how popular he is by all the calls and letters you recieve and know that the viewers want him to return. thanks, beth

Beth Draper
Coventry, UK - Monday, June 3, 2002, 6:20 PM

I could not believe what I saw when I watched SG1 last week and saw that Daniel Jackson had been killed off! I am really angey that such an important element of the team,ie the humanitarian,intellectual,has bben terminated.I have identified more with his character than any of the others and it elevated the show above other space dramas because of his imput.To find that he was considered unimportant just proves that those making the show have no idea what makes it so special...he did!

I really hope that he will return and take up his rightful place in SG1,if not I guess I will pull my support for the show and tune into something else!It is made to entertain us and without Daniel Jackson I will no longer find it so.I can't believe how angry I am at losing such a class actor,I guess it's because I enjoyed what he brought to the show and it seems empty and silly without him!

Wendi Kruger
Mallow, County Cork, Ireland - Monday, June 3, 2002, 4:47 PM

Dear Sir,

Having read some of the posts on this site, I felt inspired to add my own message.

I first learned of Michael Shanks' departure a few episodes before the first showing 'Meridian', and was shocked by it. I orginally began to watch the show because the character of Daniel brought a difference to the show, making it more.... accessible is the only word I can think of to fit, to many more people than if it had been merely a military sci-fi show. Although I have grown to love all the characters equally, it was Daniel Jackson who first made me sit down and watch the show because he brought a human aspect to it. He made the show what it was; what it was in those days before he became, in his own words, 'wallpaper'. Maybe you thought the character of Daniel had become redundant in the latest series, wasn't as important as he used to be in the days when SG-1 was still new, discovering new things about the Stargate every episode. So if that's why you reduced him to being in the background, why didn't you change it when you realised how much better the original series were when Daniel was an active member of Sg-1? My other point is the introduction of Jonas. So Michael Shanks felt his character was being under-utilised and he left. Putting aside the issue of whether he had been reduced to 'wallpaper' or not, you decided to introduce Daniel's 'replacement' in 'Meridian', the same episode in which our much beloved character 'asended'. You could have introduced Jonas in any number of ways, but to have him 'buy' his way into SG-1 by bringing them the naquadria after letting Daniel take the blame for saving his people? In that moment, you lost any hope you had of Jonas replacing Daniel. Not only that, but it was a great insult to Michael Shanks himself that you would replace him with such a character. Even if he did argue with you - although I'm not implicating anything, merely that you may have had creative differences - surely that was no way to treat one of the original characters for the sake of a disagreement? If you had done the honourable thing, and listened to your fans, the ones who made the show such a success in the first place, maybe this very website wouldn't be here, and you wouldn't be recieving these 'so-called death threats'. Again I'm not saying you did or didn't recieve them, I'm merely letting my opinion be known.

To finish off, have you heard of the idea that being disappointed in someone in worse than being angry with them? Well I believe that it's true, so I want to say I'm not angry with you, just very disappointed. You had an obligation to your fans and you let them down. My voice is just one among millions, but every voice counts and every opinion matters. When you let Michael Shanks leave, you placed your opinion over that of others. You may not think my disappointment counts, but my disappointment is echoed by thousands, even millions of fans around the world. You let us all down, not just with Michael Shanks leaving, but with the introduction of Jonas. I'm sorry if you disagree, but Stargate ended for me back in the great days when it was SG-1, 'All or nothing'.

Thanks to the SDJ team and this site for letting me express my humble opinion here.

Clo

Clo <kismetjh@hotmail.com>
Chester, England - Monday, June 3, 2002, 4:03 PM

I always liked to watch the Stargate episodes, but without Daniel it won't be the same. I don't know if I will watch them, when Daniel isn't there anymore. Why didn't they let him stay!!???? I can't believe it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sandy
Austria - Monday, June 3, 2002, 3:41 PM

Dear Sirs

Ref: Daniel Jackson and Stargate SG-1

I have only just recently written to you, but today I have read that Michael Shanks is to be offered two further Daniel Jackson scripts and felt that you may like to receive a letter expressing one million thank yous for bringing just a glimmer of hope back into my mundane life.

When you first brought Stargate SG-1 into our homes, I am sure you little expected the show to have such an impact, and it is to the credit of all involved with the show that we got so wrapped up and now feel so strongly about events.

I know that nothing is certain, but sincerely hope that things will just keep getting better for all of the thousands of fans around the world who are so unhappy about the Daniel situation. Having just watched Meridian for the second time around on Sky One, I still shake my head in disbelief that Daniel is gone. Again, I know it's only fiction but, hey, you made us like it so much, you shouldn't have made it so darn good!!

Christine M Rowe
Camborne, Cornwall, UK - Monday, June 3, 2002, 3:14 PM

Recently watched the 'Meridian' episode and can only describe my feelings as being left absolutely devastated at Daniel being "killed off". I could'nt believe he wasn't coming back and only realised it was permanent when I contacted this website. I had to re watch the episode and at the end I had taers in my eyes.

The series will never be the same without Daniel, he had a special appeal and Michael Shanks is a great actor and never should have been treated this way if he didn't want to leave the series.

Sometimes "The Powers That Be" don't realise when they are onto a good thing, what on earth were they doing in letting one of the main characters and attractions of the show go?Daniel Jackson's character could easily have continued to be accommodated and improved upon with the right script writers and storylines.

I will continue to watch the programme because I am addicted to it and I am also a great fan of Richard Dean Anderson, but I feel incredibly deflated and sad however that I won't be seeing Michael Shanks in the series anymore. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE reconsider and bring him back if thats what he wants because its what I want and thousands of others do too and it just isn't the same anymore. Thank you.

Gill Chapple
Gravesend , Kent, UK - Monday, June 3, 2002, 3:10 PM

I have been a loyal follower of the show since it started on Showtime. I was very shocked, saddened and upset when I saw 'Meridian'. I couldn't believe that Daniel Jackson was written off of the show. He his part of the original team and an integral part of the show. He brings the humane side to the show as well as the historical appeal. The mix between the SG-1 team has been working well. I didn't see a need to change it. His relationship with Jack O'Neil since the beginning was a great story-line to follow. I did notice that there was some tension building in the last few shows between the characters and didn't like where it was going. Now I know why.

Daniel Jackson is one of the main characters of the show that made it a success. Losing a character like that can only hurt the show, and it's fans. Please bring Daniel Jackson back as a permanent member of SG-1.

Without him, it becomes just another military-based show that will never be the same.

Maribet Mason
San Jose, CA, USA - Monday, June 3, 2002, 3:08 PM

I think more effort should have to made to keep Michael Shanks in Stargate. Part of the show's appeal was the interaction between Colonel O'Neil and Dr Jackson. I hope his departure does not herald Stargate's descent into a "lowest common denominator" shoot-em-up series, as I for one will cease watching.

Andrew McGinn <andrew2364@hotmail.com>
Olney, UK - Monday, June 3, 2002, 2:11 PM

I saw the episode in which Daniel Jackson 'dies' and was totally horrified - as were many, many of my students. In case the idiots at MGM don't realise it there has been a boom in historical/archaeological studies over the last few years...and guess what? Many folks became interested because of Daniel Jackson - archaeologist extraordinaire.

This isn't a joke or scam. So many folk have learnt about Ancient Egypt and other cultures by Daniel's inclusion in the SG1 team, that it has definitely been of great educational benefit.

I know many of our most famous TV archaeologists over here and have to admit none look like Daniel, although I do now see aspiring Daniel's going through our universities.

How dare MGM and its producers - isn't Richard Dean Anderson one of these? - interfer in a structured programme which has influenced so many to take the path of archaeological enquiry and historical research. It has a wide influence...folks are touched by it...but only because of Daniel's presence.

This is another example of the blatant and appallingly selfish interests of those who make/produce the programmes benefitting over those who view - and in this case, actually LEARN, from some thing on the TV (not just the usual mindless rubbish which most Brits think come out of the USA)...OK, now MGM can prove those who think you are only after profit, right.

Without Daniel the prog will fail. Think about X-Files without Gillian Anderson...but, folks, perhaps that is what you want? Does Richard Dean Anderson fancy his role in the military so much that Daniel has to be elbowed out? Who knows...but, basically, this WILL be SG1's last mission without some kind of more cerebral character.

Grow up, boys and stop the girlie arguing.

Fran Andel, Head of Historical Studies & Open Learning
Ampthill, Bedford, England - Monday, June 3, 2002, 1:45 PM

MGM, You are making the same mistake that almost every studio makes! Please put Daniel back to the show. Please don't be so hard-headed, please.

The mistake is that You write one character out. In every serial that i have watched, it has happened. Like in "The highlander". Inever watched that show again...

You know You are making a mistake. Daniel (and also Michael) are loved. If You do this the show would never be the same. If You do this it's sure that You break many hearts. You let down thousands of fans.

And what scares me the most is that You know how much You hurt people but You do nothing about it. Nothing. I mean Daniel is such a great guy. He knows so much.

But then again... I don't think these letters You recieve make any difference. Right? You don't admit Your mistakes, do You?

angry, but hasn't lost her hope,

Piret Lõhmus
Tallin, Estonia - Monday, June 3, 2002, 1:43 PM

thankyou for a great program but what a shame that daniel jackson has been writen out of the series we shall miss him ,but cant wait for the new series to come to the uk,we will miss him very much so we can only hope the powers that be,can reinstate him for all the programs.

carol <churchervera@aol.com>
southampton, england - Monday, June 3, 2002, 1:15 PM

I was stunned to realize that Daniel would not be returning to Stargate. I cannot imagine the show without him. Part of the appeal that the show has for me is the dialogue between Daniel and Jack. The show would be quite bland with out this relationship. I do not want to see Daniel replaced by another character. I am very tired of watching program where characters are replaced because producers cannot acknowledge the importance of that character and allow them to leave because of the producer’s shortsightedness. The public is getting tired of this and that is why a programs rating go down. The public demands better continuity and when you don’t give it to use we switch the channel. That is our power that we have over you, we quit watching. Then the show gets canceled because your ratings plummet. I can assure you that is what I will be doing if the show does not bring Daniel back. I will replace you for those 45 minutes each week. Daniels character is a vital part of Stargate and without him the show holds no appeal for me.

Karen Reed
Blacksburg, VA, USA - Monday, June 3, 2002, 8:40 AM

Mary Ann

I'm Welsh too, so I understand completely about England... lol

You shouldn't get flamed, because as you quite rightly said, what you wrote is your opinion, as is the case with the thousands of others who have posted on this site. You say that "it's got out of hand." What exactly has, and how, has it got out of hand?

I haven't read every single post here, but I imagine that there may be a few which are possibly less than polite (although far from the death threats that JM says he's read) However, that's only to be expected when so many people make their feelings known - sad but true. It's also too easy, in the passion of writing, to say things like "You're going to lose all your viewers" or "Nobody likes Jonas", but it's a typical thing to do.

I think what gets to many is the way that MS was treated, even more than the fact that DJ is no longer in Stargate. Unless MS has lied through his teeth in every interview, he was badly treated - not listened to, not wanted.

MS has *never* said that Stargate was about DJ alone, and this site is full of editorials, articles and posts which bemoan the loss of the team-feeling in the last couple of seasons. Maybe this site should have been called Save SG1, but I doubt whether the owners expected it to make such an impact, that the name would be a problem!

Thank you for acknowledging that the people who post here *are* fans of the show, and that is why we're unhappy - I'm sick of being told that I'm not a true fan because I've had the gall to stand up and speak out. I would never presume to say that people who like Jonas, or those who are going to watch Season 6, can't be real fans because they're not watching the original team.

Can I suggest that we move this to the discussion board though. As is clearly stated, this section of the site is to allow people to post their disappointment/upset/anger about what's happened to Stargate. There are plenty of other places where opponents of this site are making *their* feelings known.

Helen

Helen Rees <red.ddraig@ntlworld.com>
Dunstable, UK - Monday, June 3, 2002, 8:13 AM

To those that changed the face of sci-fi, in the making of SG-1!

Star Gate is no ordinary science fiction show. Star Gate is a show with heart in it. A show with feeling, brought through the team SG-1. You've written this team and bonded them in such a way that it's impossible to imagine the team without one of it's members. You can no more write Daniel Jackson out of SG-1 then you can write the Star Gate out of the show.

Daniel brought something different to the team. He was the humanity, the soul of the team. The only one lacking militarty trainning, he was different to the rest! They need him and he needs them! Please being him back for the end of the season. He is SG-1. He needs to be there to complete the team! You wrote the character in such away that nobody wants to loose him! The show is supposed to be about what the fan's want right? We want to see SG-1, together to the end of the show! Because the way you've written him i don't see how Daniel would ever have left them!

PLEASE BRING HIM BACK!

You have created such a fantastic show! Don't spoil it!

Gab <star_01angel@hotmail.com>
Australia - Monday, June 3, 2002, 6:31 AM

Dear Sirs, I would like the thank you for creating the best scfi series ever. STARGATE SG1. I am a fan and i'll remain so for years. SG1 has given me many friends and I thank you for that.

Micheal:Well it's sad he chose to leave but that was his choice. I like Daniel and MS and always will. But he was one of four people. Sg1 was never about DJ alone. I can understand people having a favorite character. Mine is SAM. AT is the best! I can understand people being upset MS left.OK.If they CHOSE not to watch the last season of the series that fine with me.Some people who have posted there opinions on this site seem friendly and willing to listen to other's opinions. Other's however only seem to want to make trouble. That damages the memory of MS and the SDJ site. It started as a good idea. It's got out of hand.

This post will probably get flamed or removed. That's what happens to post's in surport of you. If people chose to want to watch Season 6,thats up to them. People on this site DO NOT speak for ALL FANS. Even though some claim to. I will probably be told I'M NOT A FAN OF SG1 for writting this post. I AM! I WILL ALWAYS BE A FAN OF SG1! I accept that the people on this site are as well. But if they don't like the way the series has gone thats fine with me.

ENGLAND is playing in the world cup. I don't care if they win or lose. It's not important to me. Being Welsh I get anoyed when some people refer to ENGLAND as the whole of Britain. But that is my PERSONEL OPINION. So is this post. So are all the posts on this site. No one can read minds. They can't say what is the thought and opinion of another.

As I said many times thank you for SG1. And thank you for giving us people like Jack,Daniel,Sam,Teal'c etc. I wont include Jonas yet. I'll form my OWN opinion of him. Though what i've seen so far I like him.

Thank you for your time MARY ANN LATHAM

MARY ANN
STAFFORD, UK - Monday, June 3, 2002, 5:55 AM

daniel jackson was the star roal of the movie and a leading role in the t.v. series we here in this bottom of the world country havn't seen the demise of daniel yet but are very sad to see the guy with the languages and heaps of knowledge get kicked and replaced by some alien guy. putting it simply it shouldn't have happened and if the producers have any brains they'll put him back into the picture. so what that hedoes the same face expression over and over when he doesn't know what to do or when he is thinking hard or when he is really sad because the team is about to face another problem that may be the end of them all. he is still daniel jackson, the guy with the glasses.

b hough
tamworth, australia - Monday, June 3, 2002, 4:05 AM

Dear Mr. Cohen,

As the many before me this letter is being sent in protest to Daniel Jackson (michael Shanks) being written off Stargate SG-1. At first I was hoping it was to be a part 1 of 2 in which Daniel would return.

There are millions of fans in disarray over the situation. Going back to the original movie and the pilot film Children of the Gods, there would be no Stargate SG-1 if not for the character of Daniel Jackson. For you to state that Jackson is no longer an important character shows your ignorance of just how important he is.

It is my belief that chaning networks in addition to the loss of Daniel Jackson combined with the "rare" appearance of Richard Dean Anderson could be a suicide for the show. Just to save Daniel Jackson could show your commitment to the show and most importantly the fans. Tell us that the show is for the fans and not for the money. Tell us this is a huge scam to bring attention to the show and that Daniel is really not leaving the show.

At this point don't let the concern of having Daniel come back in soap opera fashion be a problem for the show. To have Daniel back in the fans' minds is the most important thing. Can Stargate SG-1 really live with the loss of fans that the loss of Daniel has, not will, create? I really hope you will not take that chance

Debbie Ewert
Gilbert, AZ, USA - Monday, June 3, 2002, 3:25 AM

To those at MGM and the Sci-Fi channel that are willing to understand the true importance of the original characters of the series Stargate SG-1 to this shows continued successful existance.

After the number of seasons which this show has graced your viewers lives, you would think that those that control the show would, by now, know exactly what their viewers liked and disliked about the show.

I could make this a long and detailed letter regarding those exact items; but at this very moment I feel it is important that I simply summarize a few things, while pointing out (bluntly) what those loyal viewing fans (those same fans which are directly responsible for the shows high ratings which in-turn directly effect your ability to produce advertising profits thru sponsors of your show {ie.. commercials}).

SG-1 would have a hard time in continuing it's success without two of the four "core characters". Daniel and Jack are those two vital elements. And as much as I like the character of Sam and Teal'c, I truly believe that as long as Sam was replaced with another inteligent, human female and Teal'c with another Jaffa with similar character traits, that SG-1 would survive. However, replacing and or removing Daniel or Jack would most likely be the beginning of the show's demise.

The character of Daniel has obviously been seen less and less (or used so little with episodes) over the past couple of seasons; yet Daniel is a "core" element of Stargate. Instead of dwindling the use of his character, it should be increased. The balance between his character and Capt. O'Neill is vital. Without Daniel, many (I included) are deeply afraid that the show's scripts and overall feel will become more "let's just blow things up" rather than "let's explore the options before we 'just blow things up'".

Just take a look at the Scifi channel's website for SG-1. Now for the new season you offer Jonas Quinn, a humanoid (not from earth) that is shown with a weapon in his hand and we are told at the website that "Jonas has a metahuman capacity for absorbing knowledge". Another alien that's been rejected by his race. At least you could have tried to fill Daniel's spot with another human that specialized in archeology or related field; maybe someone that Daniel had studied with. But it doesn't matter, whater the replacement; it would not bring enough balance to the crew nor is it imaginable that another actor will be able to carry the burden that will be inherient.

PLEASE take a serious look at the beginning of the "demise" of the many other recent sci-fi related shows that had changes in characters. You will find that SG-1 is following that same path.

Tom Ezell
Metairie, Louisiana, USA - Monday, June 3, 2002, 3:23 AM

Dear Sirs,

We all feel you have taken one of our family memebers away from us. For the past 5 years this team have come into our homes and given us much joy. Now because you are unwilling to give, we are loosing a very valued member of the team. The members left will be working at an disadvantage now that Daniel is no longer there to stimulate the minds and attitudes of the remaining members. Gentlemen, you now have a three wheeled car and bad shocks. please withall the gifts of grace you have...BRING DANIEL BACK........

Bobbi Cooper
El Cajon, CA, USA - Monday, June 3, 2002, 3:22 AM

Living in Australia, we have not yet reaced the episodes after Daniel J's death. I will love watching up until this point, and then I will not watch SG-1 again. It was not a plot-based show, it was a team-based show. I say "was" becuase surely it is now as dead as the character of Daniel. I have a massive group of friends and together we watch SG-1. Not 1 of us will waste our time watching SG-1 Season 6, I think we'll see whats on the other networks.

Stephen
Melbourne, Australia - Monday, June 3, 2002, 3:19 AM

I have been a fan and collector of Stargate and Stargate: SG-1 since the beginning and still am, however my attitude has begun to change over the course of the most recent seasons. Now with the departure of actor Michael Shanks and is amazing portrayal of the original Stargate team member, Dr. Daniel Jackson, I fear that the original concept of this show will soon depart as well.

Dr. Jackson was the reason that the Stargate Program was able to exist. To no longer have him as a member of the Stargate Program is ridiculous.

Perhaps what saddens me most is the fact that, although the fans could clearly see his importance, the producers of this show could not. Although you have stated that the arc for Daniel is over therefore there is no longer a need for Daniel, you couldn’t be further from the truth. Any creative person can tell you that the story for Daniel has really just begun. To drop him at this point is a true mistake, not to mention a ratings hazard.

I feel for those of you who believe bringing on a big name with a nice smile will fill the void of the humorous and complex character that was Dr. Daniel Jackson, because the true fans have already realized this folly and are quickly tuning out.

I strongly urge you to bring back actor Michael Shanks as Dr. Daniel Jackson as the equally important SG-1 team member he has always been. His character is just too important to let go and forget.

Stephanie Jett
Bakersfield, CA, USA - Monday, June 3, 2002, 3:18 AM

Bring back Daniel Jackson! He started out as part of the show. He should continue to "be" part of the show. He is part of the "team". Bring Daniel Jackson back!

Christine M. Gioscia
Baiting Hollow, New York, USA - Monday, June 3, 2002, 3:16 AM

My Name is Jonathan Kendall and I am concerned that Michael Shanks Character Daniel Jackson On Stargate Sg-1 is being taken off . Did Michael Shanks decide to leave or did you guys force him to leave ? I am real sad that Daniel Jackson isn't on Stargate Sg-1 ANY MORE !!!!!!!! Please bring his character back next season . I would say that Millions of others feel the same way , and that tons of other people will miss him too . SINCERELY , Jonathan Kendall P.s - If so , may you please bring him back ! You might lose alot of viewers if you don't keep Daniel Jackson ! ( Michael Shanks )

Jonathan Kendall
Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA - Monday, June 3, 2002, 3:16 AM

To me, I really think that it was a big mistake. Daniel was there from day one, season one. Michael Shanks helped to give the show an educated edge, while giving some insight to his opinion. Stargate SG-1 will never be the same without Daniel. My family and I have been watching the show every since it started and we haven't missed a show yet. All of the actors make it important and it should be known (MGM) that he should be in the show. Losing Daniel is like losing Tilk or Major Carter or even O'Neal himself. They are a team and without one another, they don't function correctly. Please bring him back.

Maria Guzman <TearsFrmAnAngel@aol.com>
Fountain, CO - Monday, June 3, 2002, 12:22 AM

I have been watching Stargate SG-1 since it started. It is the best program of my week and I am always looking for reruns to watch in between. I was shocked when I watched Daniel dying and realizing he would not be on the show anymore.

Having read about the details leading to his dismissal from the show, I feel it is important to voice my opinion regarding his leaving the show. He is an important part of the team. Each team member is unique and complement each other.

I can honestly saw that his acting talent and strong presence in the story line, in combination with the potential story lines a creative writing team can direct, based upon his character, make him such an important part of the show that without him, the show will likely fail.

I have seen each and every episode of the show since its inception and am completely prepared to stop watching if he is not included and to encourage those friends of mine who feel the same as I do to do the same.

Please bring Michael Shanks back as Daniel Jackson. In the age of senseless reality shows and intelligence insulting sitcoms, this show is a breath a fresh air that will be missed terribly when it leaves the air, which is surely will if the perfectly conceived cast is broken apart.

Laura Little
San Francisco, CA, USA - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 5:17 PM

With all due respect to the Cast of SG-1 - a loss of any of them is intolerable!

I am so very upset about this MGM debacle. How can they write out this crucial character? PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO MGM. I have been a faithful fan since the Original Movie. THE CHARACTER OF DANIEL JACKSON IS PIVOTAL not just to the movie but the SERIES as well. I know all of this has been said before, however if just one more voice can help you have mine. My children do not control my remote, I do! I buy the products! I watch the senseless commercials, and I spend the money! I ALSO SWITCH THE CHANNELS WHEN I'M NOT HAPPY!

PLEASE DO NOT AIR-BRUSH DANIEL JACKSON OUT OF EPISODES. DO NOT WRITE THE CHARACTER OUT OF THE SERIES AND DO NOT LET SHANKS GET AWAY! HE IS A FINE ACTOR AND A LOSS LIKE THIS IS DEVASTATING.

Christine A. Dycio
Wilmington, DE, USA - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 5:14 PM

MGM

Estoy muy enojada!!!! muy enojada porque no solo han dejado que Michael Shanks dejara el show. Sino que ahora al ingresar a la pagina oficial de stargate directamente daniel jackson ya no existe para ustedes!!

Yo vivo en ARgentina, mi familia y yo seguimos Stargate desde la pelicula.

Y esto ya es demasiado! No solo hicieron a Daniel a un lado ( siendo él uno de los dos principales personajes desde la pelicula) dejaron a los fans sin respuesta ahora hasta lo sacan de la web site.

Es tan dificil entender que a muchos de nosotros nos importa un DAniel JAckson? acaso no somos nosotros quienes aumentamos sus audiencias o las bajamos?

como puede no importarles??????

Translation:

MGM

I'm very angry, very angry because you not only let Michael Shanks go, now whenever you go to your website, Daniel Jackson doesn't exist for you anymore.

I live in Argentina, my family and I follow Stargate since the movie.

And this is enough.

You not only sidelined Daniel (when he was one of the main characters since the movie) you also leave the fans without answer until now, when you remove him from the website.

It is so difficult to understand that to many people Daniel Jackson is so important? Perhaps it isn't us the ones who raise your ratings or make them descend?

How can you not care?

Betina Solari
Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 3:44 PM

To The Powers That Be,

It is truly a shame what happend to the character of Daniel Jackson. He should have never have been written out of the show, because he was the show. I have watched Stargate SG-1 avidly since the premier of Children of the Gods. In doing SG1 you gave the fans a chance to see their favorite characters from the movie (Jack and Daniel) and new characters Sam and Teal'c evolve into a team. A wonderful team that was connected at the very core. There is no team without one of them, especially without Daniel.

He was the heart and soul of the team. There was a bond there that could not be broken. You can't just replace Daniel and expect it to be fixed. There was a dynamic between the four of them that won't exist with anyone, even Jonas.

I have the sci fi channel, but there is no way that I will watch stargate sg1 without Daniel Jackson. I'll get my weekly Stargate fix from the syndicated episodes. For me Stargate ended when Daniel Ascended!!! You have lost a viewer.

Tara McClure
Henderson, Nevada, USA - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 3:23 PM

I think the one word that stands out in the recent additions to this site is the word "Hilarious".

I laugh every time I catch a glimpse of that "Poster" that SciFi came up with.

I have to chuckle every time I read that Daniel's "Arc" was over. Someone who can inspire so many to write letters, make phone calls, post comments on SDJ, and put advertisements in magazines and newspaper definitely has a pretty healthy "Arc" going. And as a viewer I never considered Daniel finding his wife as the main reason for him being there.

I have a good belly laugh everytime I hear about the "new viewers". Let me see, we are talking about new viewers who like science fiction. So that eliminates viewers who don't. The ones that like SciFi who have been around for at least five years must have caught Stargate on any of a number of channels, even if they don't get or pay for Showtime. So those viewers over a period of five years would have decided if this was a show they just had to see every week. Then you eliminate all the viewers that TPTB have insulted, ignored and irritated who will not be tuning in except to see "Abyss". After elimination your left with new viewers, who like SciFi, exclusively watch the SciFi channel, who are into adolescent cartoon like entertainment, who have been hidding away somewhere for five years, and who do not have a irritated, insulted, female or male Stargate fan in control of the remote. Why do I snicker when I think that can't be very many new viewers?

I can't help smiling and shaking my head in disbelief when the actor who supposely has such a high profile name is mentioned. I never heard of the person playing Jonass before and after watching his simpering excuse for acting, I find him easy to forget. I don't think he has over 40 websites dedicated to him like Michael Shanks does.

The only thing that does not make me laugh in any way is the lack of support shown by the rest of the team. Looks like they are already paying for not sticking up for MS. The traitors name is listed before thiers. All TPTB have to do is give Jonass super powers and make him a Jaffa then they could make Sam and Teal'c wallpaper too. I find Sam annoying but even I have to sympathize with someone who has to try to be "Romantic" with Jonass. If she can pull that off thats a performance worthy of a award.

MJFOSTER <MJFOSTER_53@yahoo.com>
Sturgeon Bay, WI - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 1:33 PM

In my 56 years I've seen great sports teams dismantal their personnel and become lossers. I think the same can be said for a t.v. series. I think Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks) has been a has been a very big part of the series, and I can't see another taking his place on the team. I also can't see SG1 moving from Showtime,that's also a blunder as far as I'm concerned. When I found out I had Showtime removed from my cable,and I'm sure there are others that feel the same way. Tom Magalhaes

Tom Magalhaes <emagalhaes1@comcast.net>
Bloomfield,, N.J. U.S. - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 11:56 AM

I expect you've received thousands of E-mails, letters and phone calls regarding this, but I wonder how many you've actually read? How many you've taken notice of?

You see, WE are the people who took Daniel and the rest of SG-1 to our hearts in Series 1, and followed them through, episode by episode, until the fateful Meridian, when some blind fool decided that the show needed "a little change of direction" then proceeded to kick off the pivotal character of the show.

Daniel IS Stargate - it was he that first translated the symbols that got the Stargate going. He is the voice and conscience behind the Team (Daniel, Jack, Sam and Tealc') that took us to far off galaxies and interacted with those they met. He is the person who we took to our hearts right from the start, and now - what have you done? Taken that person away and replaced him with a Daniel clone.

We don't want any clone - we want Daniel back, and I'm very much afraid that without him Stargate will die the death and a great series will fade away into the murky background of ruined series because some so-called brilliant writer had an "idea".

No. Mr Wright, and others. We will watch Episode 6 "Abyss" because Daniel will be in it, but as far as many thousands of others are concerned, that will be it unless Michael Shanks is given a scipt he can get his teeth into and once again give Stargate the magic it used to have.

Please, just listen to the people who made Stargate the series it was. The viewers. The fans who watched the TV, bought the videos and got together in their thousands to discuss the best science fiction series that has been on for years - bar none. Listen to us - and talk to Michael. Get him back, so once again we can watch the magic that he gives to the role of Daniel Jackson.

PLEASE - don't give up on us.

Anne
UK - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 11:23 AM

Dear Mr Cohen,

I am a 17 year old fan of Star Gate in England. At my livejournal you can see how distressed I am about the ascension of the charcater Daniel.

Reading the website www.savedanieljackson.com I can see that it appears the actor Michael Shanks is more than willing to return to his (rightful) full-time status as a member of SG1.

Don't get me wrong sir, I love the character Daniel Jackson, but it is not necessarily his departure that distresses me so. It is the the new character Jonas that really grates against me.

How can you replace Daniel and all his great qualities; compassion, intelligence, love and wonder for life, ect with Jonas, a coward who effected Daniel's death??

Not only are you going to loss numerous viewers who feel strongly about Daniel, you are also going to lose viewres like myself for your inclusion of the character Jonas.

You cannot seriously expect us, the viewers, to bond and relate to this man?

I am most distressed about how the other characters, O'Neil, Carter and Teal'c are going to interact with Jonas.

The show is going to go SEVERELY down hill if you think you can get away with Jack and Sam warming to this man. It will ruin what we as fans have come to believe of these characters. They will not be the same, and the show will not be the same.

I am a huge fan of the first movie and the series up until now. Please please reconsider the removal of Daniel Jackson and even more so the inclusion of Jonas.

It is perfectly plausible that Daniel could descend as other characters have, e.g. Sam's friend Orin. All you have to do is to give him a good enough reason to descend, e.g. perhaps he must in order to save his old team, I have even read a fan script (also located on savedanieljackson.com) which suggests that Daniel helps to have the SGC from Jonas who is an evil spy.

I hate to say it but I will discontinue watching the show if you, and the writers, insist on replacing the beloved character Daniel with Jonas. Even my mother loves Daniel and she too will stop watching, of course with the exception of the episode 'Abyss'.

Thank you for taking the time to read this fan mail. I am a huge fan of the show and through writing this only wish to stress my concern for the ratings and quality of my favourite program of all time. SAVE DANIEL JACKSON!

Jo Manhire
UK - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 10:57 AM

I have been watching Stargate SG-1 since it started. It is the best program of my week and I am always looking for reruns to watch in between. I was shocked when I watched Daniel dying and realizing he would not be on the show anymore. He is an important part of the team. Each team member is unique and complement each other. The show would be lacking if they are not all together. Bring Michael Shanks back as Daniel Jackson.

Caroline Grzejka
Manchester, New Jersey, USA - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 10:53 AM

hi MGM,

Sorry but you've dropped a big one writing out Daniel Jackson. Come on, get real. Michael Shanks needs to return. Why don't you listen to the fans, the people that make your series so highly rated all over the world, Is it too much to ask ?

The people don't really need this kind of sh-t coming out of a great company like MGM, why not show them that MGM DOES HAVE A HEART AND INTEREST IN WHAT THE FANS FEEL. ,GIVE A LITTLE DON'T LET US DOWN.

I write for the many from the U.K.

Dylan Oxer
South Yorkshire, UK - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 10:05 AM

Hello everybody, I'm a french fan of Stargate SG-1, I live in Corsica. My opinion about this case:

Daniel Jackson is as important as Jack, Sam or Teal'c. IN France, Stargate has a big success on TV, but the day when DaNiel will disappear, I'm afraid that the series fall!!! (The fifth season appears now in France) So please, keep Daniel Jackson into SG-1. He's a important part of this fantastic team, I believe in the original spirit of SG-1 so keep it alive. PS:Sorry for my bad english

Luc Duteil
Corsica - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 10:04 AM

To MGM AND THE PRODUCERS OF STARGATE How could you kill him off .It was such a shock .Bring Daniel back may be he could come out the shower and it was all a dream.!!!!!! His Scottish fans think the show will not be the same with out him.

Alan Stronach
Scotland - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 10:03 AM

Because of my learning commitments and the delay in the way Stargate is shown in the Uk, it is only today that the sad news reached me. I was saddened by the loss of Dr. Daniel Jackson alias Michel Shanks and feel surprised that MGM have ditched this charismatic character. Personally, they must be off they're trolley. Get with the program people. If some bright spark suggested that Michel Shanks is not one of the best assets that this show has then why have I been moved to write this article. I don't know why MGM gave Michel Shanks the sack but what I do know is that this will program will suffer from the loss of one of its brightest stars. I only hope that Michel Shanks reads this so that he can see that we (THE FANS) are in full support for your unconditional return. And if MGM cant find a way to bring Dr. Jackson back full time then I suggest that they ask the fans to suggest ways of doing so. Please find a way of making this happen MGM.

Alun Paget
UK - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 10:02 AM

My family are crazy stargate fans. Everyday at 7, and on Sat, well that is a whole different story. My sister and I have turned down dates, and invites with friends to stay home and watch 3 hours back to back episodes. Please, if anything Daniel Jackson is the reason for this. It is one of the amazing series I have ever come across in my 26 years. If you remove any of the cast it will not be the same, so consider you decision wisely, because removing Daniel will not only break the show, but also our hearts.

Victoria Evans
Sunday, June 2, 2002, 10:00 AM

Bonjour.

Je ne sais pas si ma lettre sera prise en compte étant donné que je la rédige en français, mais j'aurais ma conscience traquille en exprimant mon refus de voir le personnage de Daniel Jackson remplacé par un autre. Pourquoi une telle décision? Croyez-vous réellement nous surprendre positivement, nous fans? Croyez-vous que cela avantagera l'avenir de la série en supprimant un personnage tel que Daniel? Ou encore, croyez-vous que nous accepterons cet état de fait à la longue puisque vous nous l'imposez, et cela sans réagir? Pourquoi démentelez-vous une équipe qui marche et qui est sans nulle doute la clef de la réussite de la série? Nombreux sont les fans qui comme moi désapprouvent ouvertement votre comportement que je qualifierais d'irrespectueux. En effet, cette décision de faire mourir Daniel est un acte que je juge comme étant arbitraire et qui plus est, ne présente aucune raison valable. Ainsi, vous offensez sans scrupule tous les fans, tous ceux qui vous ont suivi depuis la première heure, tous ceux qui ont inlassablement tout fait pour assister aux conventions. Alors pourqupoi nous trahir de la sorte? Car c'est bien de trahison qu'il s'agit ici et cela autant envers nous qu'envers Monsieur Shanks. Je respecte son jeu talentueux; il a su donner au personnage de Daniel de nombreuses facettes et il a réussi à lui conférer une psychologie qui fait de Daniel une personne à part entière. Et c'est cela que vous voulez nous enlever? Pire, vous voulez le remplacer par un autre personnage, un vulgaire "bouche-trou"? Nous prenez-vous pour des imbéciles??? Personnellement, j'habite l'île de la Réunion dans l'océan Indien, et je n'ai ni les moyens ni la chance d'assister aux conventions. Je sais que je n'aurai jamais cette possibilité. Toutefois, je regarde assidûment la série et je n'ai jamais manqué un épisode. La mort de Daniel et par conséquent le départ de Mickaël Shanks m'a écoeuré, c'est ignoble de votre part de priver des fans de la seule et unique possibilité de voir un acteur qu'on aime et qu'on admire tant. Enfin, pour terminer, j'ajouterais que les fans ne réclament rien d'autre que le retour et la réintégration totale du personnage de Daniel à l'équipe SG-1 et non pas de brèves et furtives apparitions dans le reste de la série, ce qui serait vraiment une injure à nos yeux. Sachez que nous n'avons personnellement rien contre vous et que bien au contraire, nous admirons votre travail sur la série; mais comprenez bien que nous ne pouvons accepter le départ d'un acteur tel que Mickaël Shanks, un départ qui nous a été présenter comme un coup de couteau dans le dos. J'espère vivement le retour de Daniel Jackson dans la série et franchement le départ de celui qui doit soit disant le remplacer. Quoiqu'il en soit, et sans ironie de ma part, je vous souhaite une bonne continuation et beaucoup de courage. Angélique.

Translation:

Hello. I am not sure my letter will be taken into consideration since I am writing in French, but I still want to speak my mind and express my aversion to seeing Daniel Jackson's character replaced by another one. Why such a decision? Do you really think you are doing us fans a favour? Do you believe that suppressing a character such as Daniel will help the series' future? And do you believe that in the long term we will accept this change just because you're imposing it on us, and we won't react? Why are you breaking up a successful team, a team that's doubtlessly the key of the series' success? There are a lot of fans like me who openly disapprove of your behaviour, a behaviour I think disrespectful. In fact, I believe your decision to kill Daniel is completely arbitrary, and that moreover doesn't really have any valid reason. This way you are callously abusing all fans, all those people that followed you since the beginning, all those that tirelessly did all they could to attend conventions. So, why are you betraying us? Yes, it's really treason that we're dealing with here, both towards us and Mr. Shanks. I respect his talented acting work; he's given his character Daniel many nuances and endowed him with a realistic psychologyt that makes Daniel a real, multifaceted person. Is this what you want to take away from us? Worse, you want to replace him with another character, a mere "stopgap"? Do you think we're idiots? Personally, I live in the Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean and I don't have means or opportunity to go to conventions. I know I'll never be able to. However, I have assiduously regarded the series and I never missed an episode. Daniel's death and consequently Mickaël Shanks's leaving have broken my heart; it's abominable that you deprive fans of their one and only chance to see an actor that they so much love and admire. Finally, I want to say that fans want none less than the return and and the total reintegration of Daniel's character in the SG-1 cast, not just some short and furtive apparitions in the rest of the series -- this would be really a blow and an insult to us. Please know that we don't have anything against you personally, and that on the contrary we admire your work in the series: but you have to understand that we cannot accept the departure of an actor such as Mickaël Shanks, which has been to us like a knife in the back. I hope fervently that Daniel Jackson will be back to the series and that his so-called replacement will leave. Whatever will happen, and without irony on my part, I wish you the best for the series' continuation. Angélique.

Grondin Angélique
Ile de la Réunion, France - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 9:57 AM

Dear Sirs, I was shocked and dismayed when I heard about the axing of Daniel from the series. The character of Daniel is and has always been and intregal part of the show. While Jack has the comedy angle Daniel / Samantha have the more serious side to the show and explains what is or who are the Goa'uld Lords etc.

Splitting the team will be the beginning of the end for a splendid series.

Ronald Scharff
Sydney, Australia - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 9:53 AM

Bring Daniel Back He contributed to the make up of SG and was as valued as the other three. It's not the same without him. AND DON'T GET A LOOK A LIKE Anne MacGregor One angry fan

Anne MacGregor
Motherwell, Scotland - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 9:52 AM

When I first heard that Micheal Shanks' character Daniel Jackson was leaving Stargatesg-1 it depressed me. It was hard to watch the rest of the season on Showtime. I know it seems silly since it's only a fictional person, but after five years you get involved in a character and his life. I have a lot of respect for the entire cast but the main attraction of the show is the relationship between Daniel and Jack! I was on vacation when Meridian (and the two episodes before it) aired. I taped them. I saw the look on Jack's face at the end of Meridian before I completely rewound the tape . Just from that look I knew they had killed Daniel off. SHOCK! I watched that episode and was a little relieved that he had ascended. I couldn't watch the other two episodes for about a week because of Meridian. I only subscribed to Showtime because I wanted to watch Stargatesg-1. Now I'm dropping it. I WILL NOT WATCH Stargatesg-1 on SCI-FI channel because Micheal Shanks has been excluded! It's not fair to us, and it's not fair to him. Their is no stargatesg-1 without Daniel Jackson. There is no reason Micheal Shanks' character cannot return to the show. I will only watch it when he is back!!! Good-bye.

Debbie Scales
San Diego, CA, USA - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 9:51 AM

Mr Cohen,

I was shocked to hear, while I was surfing the net, that Michael Shanks aka Dr Daniel Jackson has left Stargate SG1, which was not his wish. This is a mistake for MGM. Daniel Jackson has been one of the most important characters in the show since the movie alomost seven years ago. He is the most normal, humble, and sensitive chracter. He is the only SG1 team member that does not answer to the military, therefore he is the closest that the general public can relate to.

We have watched his chracter grow and develop from a dorky archeologist with allergies, too being the most valuable asset to the SG1 team. I have been told that it was not Michael Shanks wish to see Daniel's path go down the same carbon copy that it has been leading. He is right. In the first few seasons, Daniel's life was unearthed, to fantastic results.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring back Michael Shanks. We know what happened in X-Files when David Duchvony left; absolute disaster. It's not even shown in Australia anymore because of this. Don't let the same thing happen to Stargate SG1. With so many people pleading for the return of Daniel Jackson, please try taking this seriously. I am sure, just like X-Files, you will lose your fan base, and people will believe that the best of Stargate SG1 has come and gone. What then will be the point of watching!!?

Kendall Ward
Beenleigh, Queensland, Australia - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 9:50 AM

It is the Four who make the Show!!!!! THE FUNNY LINES THEY ALL SAY, AS YOU KNOW WHEN YOU HAVE STARS IN A show for a long period of time and write them out the rateings go down.

Who could ever replace Jackson? NOBODY!!!! Your fans We are the ones who keep the show going why do this to us? We have been Faithful fans From day 1!!!

DONT LET JACKSON GO YOU WILL BE SORRY!!!!!!!!!!!! Please for Us Bring him Back. Please don't let us down. How will stargat be the same without him!!

A vet Stargate SG-1 Watcher!!!

Tracy Spooner
Apopka, Florida, USA - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 9:49 AM

I have decided it's not worth my time to continue watching Stargate SG-1. I, too, have noticed the decline in the quality of the show. The characters have changed drastically from the original premise. The one reason I stayed up to watch the show was to catch a glimpse of "Daniel Jackson". I will watch the 1 episode in the new season in which he appears, but will continue to boycott the show until his return. Needless to say, if his character does not return for the movie, then that won't be worth my time either. By the way, wouldn't it be a great idea to make "Daniel's" return part of the movie? Anyway, you won't hear from me again unless it is to congratulate you on your good sense to bring back the character of "Daniel".

Janie Saldivar
San Benito, Texas, USA - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 9:48 AM

I don't know who is responsible for the disaster that is now Stargate--MGM? SciFi? Brad Wright?

Whoever you are you better start thinking hard about damage control. How dare you get rid of an axcellent actor like Michael Shanks, kill off a beloved character like Daniel Jackson, and replace him with a reprehensible character like JOnas Quinn and an actor who can't act?

You've ruined the show completely and I'm not going to watch it anymore. I can't believe what you've done.

Ray Timpe
North Canton, Ohio, USA - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 9:47 AM

Dear MGM,

As a fan of Stargate SG-1, I am appalled at the news that the character of Dr. Daniel Jackson has been killed off, and that the wonderful Michael Shanks has left the show. While I watch Stargate in syndication and have not yet seen his exit for myself, word has gotten around.

Stargate: The Movie was well received because of the intriguing premise, storyline, and characters: Jack O’Neill and Daniel Jackson primarily. While Kurt Russel and James Spader did an excellent job at breathing life into these characters, Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks have taken them and made them their own. Killing off Daniel Jackson is like killing off Jack O’Neill! It is detrimental to the show and will continue to be detrimental to viewership.

Please, I beg of you, bring back Michael Shanks and Daniel Jackson. I trust in the creativity of the writers to find a way to bring him back from the dead. Daniel has already proved to have more lives than the proverbial cat, so it shouldn’t be all that difficult.

Thank you for your attention in this matter. And thank you in advance for taking our concerns to heart.

Josie Elam
Austin, Texas, USA - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 9:45 AM

Jonas Quinn is a putz. He's lower than a snake's belly. He's a scum-sucking leech with less personality than an amoeba. His presence is going to drag your "franchise" down through a black hole; it will be sad to see Stargate end with a pathetic whimper.

There's absolutely nothing the sixth season writers can do that will change my opinion of this character, formed by his first appearance. Robert C. Cooper did too good a job for that. I think your executive producer forgot to tell him that the fans were supposed to appreciate the little scum-suc...er, person.

BRING BACK DANIEL JACKSON! He's the only thing that will get you out of this self-made grave you've dug for yourselves.

Kels
USA - Sunday, June 2, 2002, 9:44 AM

Daniel Jackson is the heart and soul of the Stargate team, he makes the show special and keeps it from being just another military show. Stargate sg-1 will never be as successful without him and I for one will seriously reconsider my allegiance to the show if he is not part of it. Please bring him back.

RenTech
Saturday, June 1, 2002, 10:03 PM

I've only just heard that Daniel Jackson's character has been written out. I've watched this show from the start and have collected all the videos as they've become available - I can't believe my collection is going to be hacked by the loss of such an important character. I don't even know that it's worth continuing with it. A shows success is as dependent on the personalities in the characterisations as from the story-lines - I think you're making a very, very big mistake! And probably a costly one.

Ashley Rainer <ashrain@acay.com.au>
Central Coast, Australia - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 9:36 PM

Please keep Daniel - I thought it was a cliff hanger when I saw the last episode - I don't want to imagine SG1 without "the team" SG1 will never be the same and if like some of my other favorite programs, i.e. Andromeda - the changes have moved the program from favorite to one of my favorites. Daniel is a very interesting character and he is NEEDED to offset the character RDA plays. (btw I've always watched anything RDA was in...it takes cool guys like the Daniel character to keep this an interesting and intertaining program.

Livvy <DazMeUsee@aol.com>
Lexington, Kentucky - USA - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 9:28 PM

I have watched Stargate since the movie and have purchase stargate sg-1 item in the past, but will no longer do either due to the write off of Michael Shanks. His charactor was never given time to expand and now is gone. NO MORE STARGATE FOR ME, no more money for you. I am sure I am not the only one as I live with two others that loved the show and will no longer view it.

Lockland Salter
Longwood, Florida, USA - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 8:36 PM

MY HUSBAND HAS WATCHED SG-1 SINCE THE BEGINNING. I STARTED WATCHING WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL FOR CHEMO AND A STEM-CELL TRANSPLANT. NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY WE ALWAYS HAD TO ARRANGE OUR PLANS FOR THE EVENING AROUND SG-1. PLEASE KEEP, BRING BACK DANIEL ,THE TEAM IS NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT HIM...I REALLY HOPE YOU READ ALL THESE E-MAILS, IT SHOWS YOU HAVE A GREAT SHOW AND EVERYONE LIKES IT JUST THE WAY IT IS!!!

gary and carolyn longo <thegifter01@aol.com>
lancaster, pa. usa - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 8:35 PM

To The Ones Making The Decision!!

I have to admit, I waited too long to do something about the crap that's happening. I also have to admit that I thought that the PTB are WAY smarter than they obviously are. Daniel Jackson is THE most important member of SG-1. If it wasn't for him, you wouldn't have made the money as you have.

To be honest, I hadn't made up my mind yet as to whether or not to watch the sixth season. I won't. It's basicly useless. Why would I want to watch to Stargate SG-1 without its conscience, without THE ONE person making it worth watching.

I might be persuaded to continue watching, if Daniel Jackson comes back, completely and for the rest of the show.

Your sincerely,

a very VERY disappointed and angry former fan.

Anne Melchior
Merschwitz, Saxony, Germany - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 8:31 PM

I have seen this tv show since it began here, and I like all the characters, but specially I like Sam and of course Daniel Jackson. I know he won't be since the end of the fifth season until one chapter of the sixth one, if he is not going back to the show in this time, he should go back in the last time of the sixth season in order to take part in the second film. I have read he will be in the film, and I hope it, he is one of the main characters and the reason of many things that happen in the story.

Jose Maria <Tomoyo_daidoji32@hotmail.com>
Barcelona, Spain - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 8:11 PM

*(spoilers)

*

* Mr. Hank Cohen and Mr. Brad Wright:

""I was just reading Friday, June 7th's highlights in TV Magazine: The series gets a new home as it starts its sixth season, relocating from Showtime to Sci-Fi Channel with the story "Redemption". Corin Nemec ("Parker Lewis Can't Lose") joins the regular cast as a genius whose knowledge of all things intergalactic comes in handy for O'Neill and the SG-1 Team. They're trying to prevent the malfunctioning Stargate from eliminating all life on Earth."" ********

"a genius whose knowledge of all things intergalactic" Ha! It's amazing the rest of the SG-1 team is even needed anymore if Saint Jonas knows all! I think the "genius" thing is getting old on this show. You had a brilliant scientist with multi phd's, who could speak 23 different languages, and basically had a photographic memory of every ancient text ever printed. You have a brilliant astro-physist, who basically has knowledge of everything science related.

Sorry Jonas, you will just have to stand in the background you're already an old idea. Copycats of an original idea is pretty routine by these writers.

Look! It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a. . .FISH?

Tom Mahoney
Saturday, June 1, 2002, 8:05 PM

Dear Mr. Cohen

I should have expected it. This is not the first time you let someone that brought your show a group of audience go in such a crappy (for lack of a better word) way.

Admitted most people won´t know who I´m talking about, him having been in only three episodes (that crappy cgi in his 4th "appearance" doesn´t count). Also admitted his influence on the number of people in your audience probably wasn´t all that big, but i don´t believe he didn´t bring at least a couple of new viewers. And that was only just a guest star. Who cares about those anyway, right? Wrong!

And it´s even worse seeing you do it with one of the main charcters of the show.

The character that made the whole concept of using the Stargate possible in the first place!! (Admitted that was in the movie but where would you be without it?)

But noooo who needs Daniel Jackson.

And peaceful (more or less after all there´s those goaúld out there to fight against)exploration is booooring anyway, right? Wrong again!!!

Stargate SG-1 used to be about a TEAM and about going to new planets, meeting interesting new people.

From what I read, it isn´t going to be anymore.

Isn´t it nice to discover there is an interesting show only to find it gets bad and worse the further along you are? I doubt I´m going to watch more of season six once it arrives over here than one episode: Abyss. The reason I became interested more than, oh that show is okay for having it run in the background while doing other things, won´t be there after Meridian. And to top things you´re going to replace him with one of the people responsible for his demise.

Please reconsider. And get Daniel Jackson back on the team and Michael Shanks back on the show. And let him be more than what many here have called a wallpaper. If I want cardboard-cutouts I´ll go watch a soap. But I don´t want that!

I, and many others, want the Stargate Team to be the way it used to be. Great characters portrayed by great actors. All of them are! And interesting stories.

It would be really nice to see you actually care about what the viewers truly like, not about what you are being told and/ or think they should like.

C. Guhr <snowdrop@4horsemen.de>
Dresden, Germany - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 5:48 PM

Mr. Hank Cohen,

Upon reading the shocking news of Daniel Jackson's departure my wife and I felt compelled to respond to this devastating news. He is an important part of the SG-1 team and we would be very sad to see him gone. He is important to the overall chemistry of the show and one of the reasons we tune in. Please reconsider the decision to remove him from the show.

Ken and Cindy Vance
West Jordan, Utah, USA - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 2:14 PM

I have watched the Stargate program for a number of years and the show is not quite the same with "Daniel Jackson". He added another demension to the characters on the show. They all "need" each other to balance. Let him back in.

Micki <micklarr1@aol.com>
sorrento, fl - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 1:24 PM

Good-bye Stargate. It's been a fun ride for the last five years, but I've had enough. Daniel is gone--the best character, the best actor--and someone has seen fit to change the show so much I no longer recognise it.

MGM, you can take your guns and wars and Super Sam, Dumb Jack and that creature Jonas Quinn and camp out on a deserted island. That's the only place you'll be able to find anyone stupid enough to watch the new season.

Michael Shanks is well out of it. As much as I miss Daniel, Mr. Shanks is far too good an actor to settle for being almost invisable in a show of this low calibre.

What a mess you've created. It's not a good idea to alienate the fans--we're the ones who actually pay your salary. Without us, nobody would need you.

Barbara and Richard King
Napa, CA, USA - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 1:17 PM

To the really important people at the top,

REF: STARGATE SG-1

I've just been listening to a distraught fan who watches Stargate SG-1 on NBC on Saturday afternoons, who has just been told by another friend that Daniel has been written out of the show. There are thousands of fans in the UK watching Stargate on terrestrial tv (Channel 4) who also have no idea what is coming because they are just getting to see Season 4, and similarly there must be many, many fans all around the world who have not caught up with the end of Season 5 yet.

Surely by now somebody important enough to be able to do something about the situation must be getting concerned about the impact the loss of Daniel Jackson from the show is having on the fans, and ultimately the show itself? I love Stargate SG-1, the best thing for a long, long time. I've been loyal, loved the original Stargate movie, watched every episode of SG-1, more than once, but like thousands of fans, for me the show has finished now. It finished when Daniel "ascended".

I'm not saying I won't watch Season 6, there is at least one episode that I will watch, and I am truly hoping that there will be more, but I will never accept a replacement character for just one season, especially a character who was responsible for Daniel's death. Just fiction, I know, but you would not have made the show if you didn't want the fans to get caught up in it.

I am looking to you to try to make me a happy fan once more, you have the ultimate power to bring Daniel back into the show. Please speak to us, the fans. Please don't dismiss our opinions and concerns as unimportant in your view, the fact that we express our opinions and concerns in the first place shows just how much we appreciate Stargate SG-1.

Please restore the show to its former glory, with the whole team of Jack, Daniel, Sam and Tealc together.

Make me want to spend my hard earned money on buying the DVDs and going to see the Movie. I may even get addicted to a spin-off series that comes about. I hope so.

PLEASE DON'T WIPE OUT 5 YEARS OF BRILLIANCE. LEAVE US WANTING MORE, NOT WANTING IT TO END.

Yours faithfully Christine M Rowe

True Stargate-SG1 fan, middle-aged, professional career person, not a groupie of any sort, just want the WHOLE team back.

Christine M Rowe
Camborne, Cornwall, UK - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 1:15 PM

Dear Mr. Cohen,

As an avid Stargate fan I was shocked and appalled by your decision to eliminate the character of Daniel Jackson. Having read all of the Stargate novels, watched the movie and the television series faithfully I am very confused by your decision.

The character is both a unique and integral part of the sg-1 team, even more so than Carter or Teal'C in my opinion considering he has been with the story from the beginning and if it weren't for his character's contributions there would be no storyline at all.

I am so upset by this decision that I have no plans at this time to watch season 6, I will just be content to watch reruns of seasons 1-5.

Please listen to your viewers and bring Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks) back to the Stargate team for he is truely irreplacable as a character and as Shanks the actor.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter...hopefully I will soon once again be an avid Stargate watcher.

Tammy Wilson
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 1:01 PM

Well MGM, you have truly done it now!! I am beyond angry!!!!!

I have been going through a host of emotions, none of them very pleasant, since last November when I found out that Michael Shanks was leaving Stargate SG-1 and Daniel was being written out. I grieved, I hurt, I was sad and depressed. I was shocked that the loss of a fictional character could cause such deep and enduring emotional pain for me.

Then we all found out why Daniel was written out of the show and Michael Shanks was "encouraged" to leave. I got angry and resentful. I wrote, I called, I talked to all my family, co-workers and friends who also wrote and called hoping to be heard and make a difference. I have been reviewing the reactions of MGM, and TPTB on Stargate SG-1 and trying to figure out why they are working so hard to trash the Stargate fan base and their own show. I am still amazed and cannot fathom why each action taken by those in power on this show seem calculated to wring the very last bit of anger out of each and every person who was gullible enough to become an emotionally invested loyal fan of Stargate SG-1.

Now MGM, you are preparing for Season 6, according to Brad Wright and other spokespersons for MGM and Stargate, the "best season ever". You have introduced your new character so distastefully that the majority of the show’s loyal fans hate him already. Then you negate our feelings and distress about the changes in season 4 and 5 and the departure of a main character vital to the story’s main premise and ongoing history. You dismiss us as radical fans of the actor that you pushed out of your show. You try to force your "new product" on us and tell us that we should "just accept it AND like it" if we are "true" fans of Stargate. You have tried to wipe Stargate and Stargate SG-1 history almost completely clean of any reference to Daniel or his significant role in the creation and history of Stargate.

Your treatment of Michael Shanks was deplorable. Your lack of respect for the fans that made your show successful from the start is puzzling and totally unacceptable. Now you have the audacity to aim your disrespect at two of the other wonderful actors, although miss-used, on your show. HOW COULD YOU POSSILBY JUSTIFY THE BILIING OF CORIN NEMEC ABOVE AMANDA TAPPING AND CHRISTOPHER JUDGE!!!!

I am horrified at this latest development. What a slap in the face to the actors who brought your characters to life so skillfully since the beginning. First Michael Shanks, now Amanda Tapping and Christopher Judge!

If I had any intention of watching Stargate SG-1 in its "new" incarnation, or any of the spin-off products that you seem to want to see come to fruition…..YOU CAN FORGET IT! What I WILL be watching for is any mention of MGM, or any of TPTB who have been involved in this fiasco, listed as associated with any project in the future. When I see such references I will find something better to do with my time and my money.

Sharon Wood <sharyn@shadowmyst.com>
Centereach, NY, USA - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 7:52 AM

please bring daniel jackson back to the show. he is a vital part of the stargate team. i had no clue that this was going to be the last season for stargate. my family and i watch this show everyfriday night. the show just isnt the same without him. he and major carter are perfect opposites of col. jackson. they have the brains and he has the perfect smartalick remarks that make the show work. without him they are missing a very important part of the team. if this is really the last season for this show, all of the characters need to ba a part of it. so that if their is any kind of movies later on all of the characters can be in it. if i may put this in a funny way, this show is like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. it takes all four parts to male a good sandwich. if one part is missing then the damn thing isnt worth a crap!!!! PLEASE BRING DANIEL JACKSON BACK AND KEEP THE FOUR OF THEM TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!

Tammy
Crofton, KY, USA - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 4:48 AM

Pls do what you can to get "Daniel Jackson" back to SG-1.

Thank you,

Bob
Woodinville, WA, USA - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 4:45 AM

I was devastated when I watched the episode. I was hoping it was one of those in the future things that they prevent. The show will not be the same. I was thrilled when I found out it was going to the Sci Fi channel. Without Daniel, I do not think I want watch. Richard Dean Anderson has been my all time favorite since MCGyver. I never missed a show. He must know the importance of chemistry. Since he is a producer of the show, I would think he would have a say.

Thank you for letting me vent.

Suzanne M. Fero-Hutton
Roseville, MI, USA - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 4:43 AM

DANIEL JACKSON is te center of Stargate, because Stargate started with him... Don't leave us, DAniel...(michael Shanks) Abraham

Abraham Neddermann Martinez <anmlovecraft@hotmail.com>
BArcelona, Spain - Thursday, June 6, 2002, 9:01 PM

Micheal Shanks who supports the role of Daniel Jackson is an very important role in the TV Series Stargate SG-1 and over the last two years of the series it has been a great show with Micheal Shanks so if he goes i don`t think the series will be the same and people will not be watching the series as much as they use to.

I think Micheal Shanks should stay because i don`t think you get a better person to fill in the role of Daniel Jackson than Micheal Shanks, The whole SG-1 team fits together in the script.

Chris Sobcenko
Telford, Shropshire, UK - Thursday, June 6, 2002, 3:14 PM

I have been a fan of Stargate ever since I first saw the movie. I was thrilled when I learned that it was to be made into a series and have been a faithful viewer since its first airing. I find it hard to believe that the producers and "powers that be" of the show could even contemplate the series continuing without the character of Daniel Jackson. Without Daniel Jackson, the storyline is left flat, dull, and pointless. Without Daniel Jackson, Stargate SG1 is nothing more than another militaristic drama, without soul, without heart. How can you elimate the main character, and if you've ever seen the movie you cannot deny that Daniel Jackson IS the main character, of the show and expect the plot to work? How can you expect the fans to continue to appreciate the series to its fullest? To put it simply, you can't. Richard Dean Anderson and the rest of the Stargate cast are all wonderful actors and I would be equally horrified to see any of them leave the show as well. However, Daniel Jackson is irreplaceable to the Stargate cast, just like you can't change the lead singer of a band, you can't write out the one character that makes Stargate actually work as a concept. Michael Shanks portrays Daniel Jackson with natural ease and talent, like his character he is irreplaceable. The show risks the loss and anger of many fans with their decision to eliminate his role on Stargate SG1. I, for one, believe that this move is pure folly. Let's put this in perspective for a moment here and compare Stargate SG1 to another run away Sci-Fi hit, Star Trek. Was Spock written out of the show, was Captain Kirk? No. Why? Because these main characters were essential to the continuation of the series. Main characters, sound familiar? It should. Daniel Jackson, despite how the writers of the show have tried to contain the character, is THE main character of Staragate SG1.

Preserve the show's integrity. Preserve the fans' admiration. Doesn't cut if for you? How about this...perserve the size of your salaries. I garauntee you, Stargate SG1 will not be the money maker you've grown accustomed to if you don't write the character Daniel Jackson back into the show. One phrase explains it all...you don't mess with a good thing.

Sincerely in support of Michael Shanks and the character of Daniel Jackson,

Jennifer Ashley
Livermore, CA, USA - Thursday, June 6, 2002, 3:12 PM

now i know i am only one person but i believe that Daniel is a very important part in the sgc he was the one that discovered how to use the gate and just as it is getting interesting you go and kill him why is it the fact that you preppie pricks only care about money and i feal that if you go and cut him like this that you will ground the show into the ground

anonymous age 12

anonymous <anonymous>
Ft Myers, Florida U.S.A - Thursday, June 6, 2002, 11:49 AM

I have written before and make no apology for that but recently, after visiting many other sites I feel that fans such as myself who want Daniel Jackson re-instated are being dismisssed as some kind of cranky minority. Well I may be in a minority (although I'm not convinced about that) but I am definitly not a crank. I have never become involved in a campaign such as this before but feel very strongly on this occasion. I have been a fan of Stargate eversince the movie so when the TV show came along I was there from episode one. The reason I was such a big fan was the character of Daniel Jackson as played by James Spader. When I saw Michael Shanks as Daniel I was impressed by him immediatly. He played Daniel's wide eyed wonder and innocent enthusiasm to perfection. We saw him develope Daniel and bring a slightly harder edge to him which would be natural as time went by. Then in season 4 & 5 there was a gradual side-lining of Daniel and the friendship which had been developing between him and Jack began to go sour for no apparent reason. I found this both distressing and disturbing as this was no longer my Stargate. The team of 4 had become a team of 3 plus Daniel evermore on the edge.

Michael Shanks then expressed dissatisfaction with the direction of both the show and his character. Instead of finding a way to address these very real concerns the answer seems to have been 'if you don't like it there's the door' which, unfortunatly for us, he used. The writting out of Daniel was very hurried and wasn't the two parter which both he and his fans deserved. To bring in his replacement as he lay dieing in the most horrific way possible was insensitive to say the least. There was 'our' Daniel dieing and there in corridor was Jonas Quinn betraying his own people all with a smarmy grin on his face. Way to go!!

As for the guest appearances we were promised with only one definitly scheduled it now seems to have been a sop thrown to Daniel's die-hard fans just to shut us up. Well sorry it won't work. It would be nice to think that a compromise could be reached and that Daniel could appear in at least the last two episodes of the season and then be able to take part in this spin off movie that seems to be on the drawing board. Daniel could easily 'descend' (as proved by Orlin in Ascension) and re-join the team thereby bringing our 'family' back together. As it is I feel very let down by both the producers and the writters with their attitude towards a section of the fans and there treatment of 'Daniel' and Michael Shanks. At this moment in time only Abyss is in my schedule for season 6 viewing. I'm sorry but first impressions do count for a lot and Jonas came across as a trecherous, grinning coward. I notice he didn't make any attempt to save his own people whilst Daniel made the supreme saccrifice for people he hardly knew (typical of the kind of man he was - uniquely irreplaceable). Please think again bring back Daniel and save our team. Stargate without Daniel is not Stargate. After all he did set the ball rolling by opening the Gate to start with.

Sue Post
Croydon, Surrey, UK - Wednesday, June 5, 2002, 6:16 PM

Hi there, 20 minutes ago I watched the latest episode shown here in germany and I must confess to feel sad about "losing" Doc Jackson - I don't know the english name of today's episode but it was the one with SG1 together with the Russians try to rescue another russian team. I think without Daniel Jackson's translations this episode would not function because the temple would be destroyed by opening the gate with C4. And of course the whole plot will lose a lot of atmosphere and mysticals without a possibility to explain foreign cultures and planets. I don't think a simple action concept can replace "our" Stargate.

Best wishes from Germany Marcus

Marcus
Krefeld, Germany - Wednesday, June 5, 2002, 3:49 PM

Mr. Hank Cohen:

I am writing in regards to Michael Shanks' character Daniel Jackson of Stargate SG1. I sincerely think that "killing off" Daniel was a bad idea. The writers did a wonderful job of leaving the door open for his return and I trully think that NO viewer would be dissapointed to see him back on the show permanently. Between Jack O'Neil's annoyingly ignorant comments, Teal'c's nods, and Carter's endless scientific babble - Daniel has offered a necessary humanistic approach. Although I do enjoy all of the characters, I trully believe that the absence of Daniel Jackson will influence my choice of television on Friday nights. It is in the show's best interest to actively encourage Michael Shanks to return the show.

I hope season six doesn't flop without him.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Heilman

PS In my dissapointment with Daniel Jackson's "death" I have decided NOT to buy the Stargate SG1 Season 1 (and 2)DVD box set. It's too painful. It's like watching a dead man.

Jeremy Heilman
University Heights, Ohio, USA - Wednesday, June 5, 2002, 2:13 PM

Formerviewer writes***Since Mr. Mallozzi is one of the producers and ought to know best, we must assume that everything the MGM and Stargate PR department is currently putting out about any additional episodes is a complete and bald-faced lie to placate the fans, timed toward the debut of Season 6. This is devious, vile and pretty much confirms the lack of integrity we've been led to suspect on the part of the studio in the entire matter. Thank you for enlightening us to the truth, Mr. Mallozzi.****

Yes and thank you Joe Mallozzi for letting us know what rumormongers and liars Brad Wright, Amanda Tapping and Michael Shanks are for all three saying in separate, fully documented(archived on gateworld no less) interviews that Jonas Quinn was on a trial basis for viewer reaction and not yet decided upon as a regular character.

You are such a boon to SG1 fandom to have the courage to out your colleagues and former coworkers for telling what you have comfirmed and debunked as such outrageous lies to the fans for them to trust in as the truth.

Oh and bless you for getting the *faithful* to thank you for calling Brad, Amanda and Michael liars and rumor mongers even when fully documented (and archived on gateworld no less) comments from them say otherwise. I'm sure they are grateful to you for that!

Or maybe the real truth is you owe Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping and Brad Wright a public apology for being so blatantly uninformed about the very real and well documented (at gateworld no less)FACTS about anything you were blathering about that you don't even realize whom it is you are really hurting when you shoot off your mouth at the key board.

Another Former Viewer

Another FormerViewer
Wednesday, June 5, 2002, 11:29 AM

I am so tired of the inevitable destruction of every show that I grow fond of. Usually I get a few more years out of them than I have out of Stargate. Please bring back Jackson, and bring back the the great chemistry that this show had. Don't let it die a slow, tortured, pathetically overdone death that we get to see with every other show on the tube!

stacy <sjastram@surewest.net>
Roseville, CA - Saturday, June 1, 2002, 9:00 PM

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