JON'S BACK ON BOARD!
seaQuest Sets Sail For Another Season—And You Made It Happen!
16, 1995
Everybody said it couldn't be saved—that low ratings, cast quarreling and high costs had capsized the sub and totally sunk seaQuest. But Jon, Darwin and company will be returning this fall in a brand new time slot (Wednesday at 8:00 PM, ET) with brand new adventures and an even bigger role for the Brandis babe-all thanks to your encouragement and enthusiasm! Proving in a big way-never underestimate the power of love and letter writing!
BACK TO THE FUTURE!
Along with the new time slot, seaQuest will experience some other changes as well.
At the end of last season, the ship had been captured by a UFO, but this fall, the mighty sub will emerge safely, six years in the future. Roy Scheider, who portrays Captain Nathan Bridger, will only be around for a few episodes and, according to insiders, the show will be even more youth-oriented-and that (hope-fully) means tons more TV time for the object of your underwater affection, Jon (natch!)
WILL LUCAS GET THE GIRL?
Jon has very definite opinions about his character, Lucas. According to the blue-eyed babe who plays the brainiac, it's about time Lucas got some real responsibility—and a real girlfriend. "I'd like to see him grow up a little," says Jon. "I'd like to see him wear a uniform, maybe have a little more command—and get a girl for once."
Just as Lucas takes more responsibility on board, 19-year-old Jon is hoping to take more responsibility behind the scenes-writing and directing. "I was able to write and produce the ‘Siamese Dream’ episode last season," Jon tells. "And hopefully, if I write another one next year, they'll let me direct as well. Writing and directing are both really my first loves.”
And your letters to the powers-that-be at seaQuest proved, beyond a doubt, that Jon is your first love. Once they read about how much you loved the show, and couldn't live without your weekly dose of Jon, they couldn't possibly cancel it. So thanks to you, there'll be another season of undersea adventures and serious Brandis-watching. Full speed ahead!
Now that seaQuest is back in business, what better time to write a "Congrats!" note to Jon (or any of his castmates)?