Stop with the Alias Madness! Since ABC announced Alias wouldn't be coming back until January, I've received a slew of emails either accusing ABC of sadistic evil-doing or expressing concern that the delay is "a sure sign of impending cancellation."
I assure you, tubers, nothing could be further from the truth.
My sources at the Alphabet Net assure me that the bigwigs (including new prez Steve McPherson) are very much behind the show and want it to find the audience it so desperately deserves. That, my friends is the impetus for creating a consecutive first-run season (which will be interrupted only for the Super Bowl and the Oscars).
As for the January launch, initially the network wanted to start the season in fall as usual, but because of Jennifer Garner's film commitments (which were booked around the previous Alias schedule), it was logistically impossible to shoot all 22 episodes in time for a fall start. So, the show was pushed to January.
If you don't believe me, believe Alias mastermind JJ Abrams: "We could not be happier that ABC has decided to give us a launch--and consecutive, no-repeat run--that can help us sustain and build momentum. Not to mention the added time it will give us to make the show as good as it can be. After a fairly dark year for Sydney, we're thrilled to be back at work. I'm more confident in the show--and network support--than ever."