Underdog status

AS a huge fan of “Friday Night Lights,” I was thrilled to see the article about the show [“May ‘Lights’ Shine Bright,” Dec. 3]. I heard it wasn’t doing well in the ratings and fear its cancellation.

I hope the producers can find their audience. At this point I only know one other person besides my family who watches it.

Sadly, not even my 50-year-old sister and her football-coaching husband, nor their 17-year-old football-playing son, watch it. They were huge fans of the movie. When I asked them why they don’t watch it, they just shrugged. Must be the marketing.

I hope they will replay the pilot with their ad campaign and give people another shot. It is the best show on television.

JOANIE RIETKERK

Anaheim Hills

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I’M as passionate about “Friday Night Lights” as Mimi Avins is. I write weekly recaps of each new “FNL” episode for www.fandomtalk.com. I never dreamed I’d become as attached to the characters as I have. It’s hard for me to remember they’re not real.

I appreciate your using your column inches to promote the show. It deserves a wider, deeper audience than it has found so far, and articles like yours can only help!

RAN CANSLEY

Memphis