Save Me (American TV series)

Save Me
GenreSitcom
Created byJohn Scott Shepherd
Starring
Narrated byAnne Heche
ComposerDanny Lux
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13 (6 unaired)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Joanne Toll
  • Anne Heche
  • Andrea P. Stilgenbauer
Editors
  • Gregg Featherman
  • Elba Sanchez-Short
  • Tara Timpone
  • Dan Schalk (pilot only)
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseMay 23 (2013-05-23) –
June 13, 2013 (2013-06-13)

Save Me is an American sitcom television series starring Anne Heche as Beth Harper, a woman who, after nearly choking to death on a sandwich, becomes a direct pipeline to God. NBC placed a 13-episode series order in May 2012.[1] It debuted on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern/7:00 p.m. Central and ended on June 13, 2013, after the seventh episode.[2]

Cast

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
US viewers
(millions)
1"The Book of Beth"Scott WinantJohn Scott ShepherdMay 23, 2013 (2013-05-23)1003.18[3]
2"Take It Back"Scott WinantDarlene HuntMay 23, 2013 (2013-05-23)1072.93[3]
3"WWJD"Wendey StanzlerAndy BobrowMay 30, 2013 (2013-05-30)1082.66[4]
4"Heal Thee"Randy ZiskMark DriscollMay 30, 2013 (2013-05-30)1092.66[4]
5"Whatever the Weather"Jann TurnerNancy Fichman & Jennifer Hoppe-House & Anthony KingJune 6, 2013 (2013-06-06)1103.12[5]
6"Heavenly Hostess"Michael McDonaldSteve Baldikoski & Bryan BeharJune 6, 2013 (2013-06-06)1112.76[5]
7"Holier Than Thou"Scott WinantRaphael Bob-Waksberg & Joanna Calo & Julie DurkJune 13, 2013 (2013-06-13)1122.15[6]

Controversy

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Censorship advocacy group One Million Moms (part of the American Family Association) complained about Save Me's content in June 2013, accusing it of being anti-Christian, while focusing its complaints on the character of Beth. The group urged others to protest to NBC to cancel the show.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2012). "2ND UPDATE: '1600 Penn', 'Animal Practice', 'New Normal', 'Revolution' & 'Save Me' Picked Up To Series At NBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
  2. ^ Bibel, Sara (April 15, 2013). "NBC Sets Premiere Dates for Summer Series 'Save Me', 'Camp', 'American Ninja Warrior' & More". TV by the Numbers. Zap2it. Archived from the original on April 17, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Bibel, Sara (May 24, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Hell's Kitchen' & 'Motive' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013.
  4. ^ a b Bibel, Sara (May 31, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Mike & Molly', 'Hell's Kitchen' & 'Wipeout' Adjusted Up; 'Save Me' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013.
  5. ^ a b Kondolojy, Amanda (June 7, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Hell's Kitchen' Adjusted Up; 'Does Someone Have to Go?' Adjusted Down + Final NBA Numbers". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 10, 2013.
  6. ^ Bibel, Sara (June 14, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: Final NBA Numbers; No Adjustments to 'Hannibal' or 'Hell's Kitchen'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013.
  7. ^ "'Save Me' Disrespects Christianity". One Million Moms. American Family Association. Archived from the original on June 10, 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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