June 24, 2005 - Entertainment Weekly
Last Crusade
by Paul Katz

Fans unite to save canceled TV shows -- Viewers of defunct shows like ''Carnivale,'' ''Eyes,'' ''Enterprise,'' and ''Joan of Arcadia,'' are trying to bring them back

Is there life after death in prime time? There was last season for Fox's once-defunct Family Guy. Now fans of several recently canceled series are trying to work similar resurrection magic. Who'll succeed? EW weighs in.

Carnivàle
THE CAMPAIGN Die-hard fans have deluged HBO with custom-made tarot cards demanding a revival and even got star Clancy Brown to publicize their efforts in the media. WILL IT WORK? This low-rated Carnivàle ride could be over for good, but once the bearded lady joins the cause, who can stop them? ODDS 10-1

Eyes
THE CAMPAIGN ABC remains blind to the 6,700 folks who've signed an online petition begging to see the private-eye series' remaining five episodes. WILL IT WORK? The network could easily air them this summer. Meanwhile, three fans are still on a hunger strike, waiting for a Wings reunion. ODDS 25-1

Enterprise
THE CAMPAIGN Trekkers raised almost $3 million toward production costs, but UPN didn't budge. Now fans are asking Sci Fi Channel to boldly go where UPN won't — season 5. WILL IT WORK? Paramount seems intent on giving the franchise a rest. As a Klingon might say, ''Paramount's such a Jagh!'' Odds 50-1

Joan of Arcadia
THE CAMPAIGN Arcadia's Army has given up saving Joan at CBS. Now they're mailing strings of yarn to other nets, hoping to find it a new home. WILL IT WORK? With the cast under contract only through the summer, it'll take a call from the Almighty to save Joan. Oh, put down the phone, Alanis. Odds 100-1

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