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Sharon writes...

I'd just like to make a quick comment about the show. Sadly, my only exposure to Gargoyles comes from Toon Disney. Consequently, I have never seen the episode where Elisa gets shot. Therefore, I appreciated your rambling on the episode.

Finally, someone else asked if you would like the chance to air a more "adult" Gargoyles on stations like HBO. I am an adult, and I love the show as it is (was). Indeed, I think the show is geared to people of all ages. The stories were intelligent and interesting. Although I admit I would like to see the original unedited version of Gargoyles, I would hate to see a change in the basic spirit of the show. Gargoyles (in my humble opinion) is not Spawn. It doesn't need (nor should it contain) the same level of violence, sex or cursing that was evident on that show. I have nothing against Spawn (heck, I watched it when I could), I just like the ... I guess ... innocence of Gargoyles. I believe that a more violent or sexually charged show would cheapen it. Although I agree that the more liberal atmosphere offered by cable would be great, I would hate to see it change the tone of the show. Or, to fall back on an old cliche, if it ain't broke don't fix it.
(So ends a ramble of my own).

Greg responds...

I agree with you. I liked the tone. It's what we wanted to make. I'd love the freedom to be able to do something along the lines of "Deadly Force" or "Future Tense" without having to worry about S&P. But though those episodes are darker, they still -- as far as I'm concerned -- fit the overall tone of the series.

I'll admit I have a FEW ideas that are more adult in their nature. But I wouldn't want to artificially make the show more purient overall, just for the sake of being able to try out a few things to amuse myself.

Response recorded on August 02, 2000