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Created by Laura Leone on October 15, 2004, 6:22 pm

We the fans of George Eads of CSI are disgusted with the way his character has been shelved -- sidelined -- take your pick. We are also unhappy with the lack of character development, character storylines and character involvement.

We think it is high-time for the producers to take note and take us seriously.

We want to see our Nick Stokes back in all his glory each week and in every episode, and not just to be Grissom's personal punching bag either.
      


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212 28 Oct 2004 - 3:23    Felicia : George is so sexy. I've been a fan since he was in Savanna, a few years ago. Love him. Yes, he is the reason to watch CSI. How about a behind the scenes hot romance.
211 28 Oct 2004 - 0:47    Jaclyn : Love the show, but lately too much Catherine and Warrick. How about a little bit more Nick?
210 28 Oct 2004 - 0:26    ms hellfire : come on already!!! csi is in its fifth season, and nick STILL isnt in it enough. im not saying make the whole show about him, just give him more time to work his magic.
209 27 Oct 2004 - 17:15    Katy : Get More George/Nick
208 27 Oct 2004 - 5:43    Lisa Collier : Thanks for a great show, but I'm missing Nick.
207 27 Oct 2004 - 1:39    Missy : Please Give Nick Some More Screen Time He's The Reason I Watch CSI, Not Just For The Crimes Scene Investigations.
206 26 Oct 2004 - 19:05    sara : I like NIck , he's a good CSI want him to have more screentime but I have to add Sara deserves the chance to move up she's just as good a CSI as Nick so why the bitterness that she is getting the chance to shine , Nick got that last year. I also think less Cath , she takes up too much time if want someone to blame for his less screentime blame the fact on that the show is becoming the Cath show with rotating Lab tech this is what is ****ing up Nicks time .
205 26 Oct 2004 - 9:56    dominica givens :
204 26 Oct 2004 - 9:56    Kristy Bruner :
203 26 Oct 2004 - 9:55    Melissa Curich :
202 26 Oct 2004 - 7:56    Mary Crystal : Just wanted to say I hope to see more of George in upcoming episodes-Nick Stokes is a great character and I hate to see him underused in the series-there is so much potential for storylines given Nick's past on the series and George's talent-the skies the limit.I hope the writer's and producers realize this and continue to develop this character and challenge George's talent in portraying him.
201 25 Oct 2004 - 8:52    MAK : George is a great actor and what you are doing to him is unfair and cheap. There are only two explanations for this treatment: 1. You guys are just plain mean, and don't want to spend money on your actors...or 2. You are going to have a really big, improtant episode, centered around Nick, and then all the episodes after that will be like the previous seasons, where everyone was involved and talked to each other(and had more than 3 seconds on air). I truely hope you guys have choosen the second one. Please don't disappoint us. :-( We LOVE Nicky!!!
200 25 Oct 2004 - 3:06    Suzanne Schellenberg : Ensemble casts are just that. While individual stories may well feature one or the other character in a given week, overall, balance is everything. Bring the CSIs back into balance, please!
199 25 Oct 2004 - 1:33    Kerry Louise : I've only become a fan of CSI over the last year or so (what can I say I'm slow on the uptake) and one of the things I absolutely adore about the show is the wonderful chemistry between the cast. Now don't get me wrong, I adore all the cast, but Nick Stokes seems to have a kinda special chemistry with all of the other characters - the mentor thing with Gil, the buddies thing with Warrick, the cute friendly flirtation with Catherine - it's wonderful to watch on screen, and I just think it's such a shame that he's been so underused in the new season. I understand that trying to bring Greg in as a CSI (and incidentally I much preferred him in the lab but not the point) in the new season obviously off-balances things a little, but that's really no excuse for wildly under-using a well loved character, and a well loved and respected actor. I really would love to see more of that old magic back on screen between the five principles – Gil, Catherine, Warrick, Sara, and of course Nick... as much as I adore Brass, Greg and Doc Robbins, those main five are the centre of the show, and I one of the main reasons (along side of course the excellent story lines) myself, and I don't think I'd be out of line in saying a lot of others, watch the show. Please, please bring Nick back into the fold where he belongs and give us all back the chemistry and familiarity we love with the characters, and actors we adore.
198 25 Oct 2004 - 0:42    Alex Zanier : I love CSI, but the show just isn't be the same without Nick. Give him more screen time.
197 24 Oct 2004 - 23:13    Lilian Tan : I watch CSI mainly because of Nick Stokes/George Eads and because watching the characters interact with each other before was fun. I think adding Greg on the field is crowding the old cast. Get him back to the lab where he is best. He's funny and gives a lot of humor when giving out lab results and i really want the old team back on the field and with no one missing. I think there's too much Catherine storyline already, give a chance to the other cast members for a change. Give more air time for Nick - doesn't have to be a romantic story. Please no Catherine-Nick pairings. Thanks for reading.
196 24 Oct 2004 - 13:02    Kris Eshleman : I am a huge fan of CSI, and was heartily saddened by the news that George Eads' screen time has been drastically cut. I absolutely adore the Nicholas Stokes character, and believe he is an integral part of the CSI team. While I am delighted at the increase of screen time for the quirky Greg Sanders, I feel there would be a great benefit for the show with Greg and Nick becoming close friends. The signs were there, with the one episode where the rock star was murdered by his son's mother. Greg and Nick exchanged the classic hard rock "I Love You" signs with huge grins, and made me realize that the two actors had wonderful on-screen chemistry. Please work out whatever differences you and George Eads might have, as his character is part of the heart and soul of CSI. Thank you, and I continue to watch every new episode with the hope that Nick Stokes and the rest of the CSI crew continue to build on their personal relationships and stories. Sincerely, Kris Eshleman
195 24 Oct 2004 - 12:56    Lauren Hannestad : I have been an avid CSI fan since the first season, and one of the things I appreciated most was, besides its never-ending pot of intriguing storylines, the way that each character contributed something to the show that made it special. Each person had a past, a life outside their job, that was at least touched upon and that was a brilliant way to make them seem more real. When I saw the cast of CSI on the cover of the October 1st issue of Entertainment Weekly at the grocery store, I immediately grabbed it simply because of CSI. What bothered me was reading the following passage: “…offer a fresh perspective on forensics through techie-turned CSI Greg Sanders while nodding to some ongoing themes: Gil’s tendency to be a hard-ass with his team, Warrick’s past problem with gambling, Sara’s battle with booze, and Catherine’s former life as a stripper.” Well, I think that’s truly wonderful but it’s missing someone that is without a doubt an integral part of the cast. Seeing that only reinforced something that I’d been thinking for a while: what about Nick? Why does he seem to be fading away when he is just as important to the show as anyone else—and, if I may say so, easily the most enjoyable character present? Nick’s character contributes an essential element, and the show’s ratings may very well suffer unless this role is one that gets the attention and development it deserves soon.
194 24 Oct 2004 - 11:16    kaley :
193 24 Oct 2004 - 6:51    Maria : Ughhhhhhhh!!! I absolutely hate "change." I found out about this wonderful show called CSI over the summer. Maybe you've heard of it. The first episode I watched was "Chaos Theory." That episode is the only one I can find with somewhat equal screen time. WHAT HAPPENED!!! Then I watched "Overload", and Nick became my favorite character. I also began to love the idea of Nick/Catherine romance. Thank you MaryEllen R.(#211 on this petition, or somewhere around there) for agreeing with me. Anyway, I kept watching this show and over the past couple months this is what has happened. Nick and Sara have been fired, then rehired a week later. Catherine's problems have been broadcasted on every bulletin board and road sign in the world. Sara has started mentoring Greg, the CSI wannabe, when Nick should be doing that, because he got the promotion. In my opinion, Grissom's part has gotten smaller, too, not that I care. Greg thinks he's all that, but has really lame lines. I missed the episode on Friday, "Crow's feet", but from what I can tell Warrick was shelved, so Greg could be out in the field. All this stuff is negative unless you are a Greg fan. Negative is not what the #1 drama show should be(I think you got a little overly dramatic with Catherine's part). I'm very disappointed. There isn't any fun any more either. It's all work, work, work. They used to crack jokes all the time. This show is going downhill. I think all you Nick fans will agree that more screen time for George will mean more fun and jokes. Ok, CSI needs some romance, too. And I mean real romance. Gil and Sara never had anything. War and Sara started out real bad. Greg and Sara, NO!!! Nick and Sara, maybe. Cath and Gil, please no. Cath and War, maybe. Cath and Nick, YEAH!!! Cath and Greg, absolutely not!!! Maybe some marriage. Oh, Yeah!!! Anyway you guys have cut Nick of his well deserved screen time, and that is just plain mean. Ge
192 24 Oct 2004 - 6:14    Phyllis : I have to say that 'Nick' is one of the only reasons that I have continued to watch the show. I love the character and the humor and sensitivity that he exhibits. I am so glad that he is back and hope that they continue to use his talents and expand his role.
191 24 Oct 2004 - 5:54    Elisabeth :
190 23 Oct 2004 - 7:54    Clara Moore : I would like to see more of George Eads as Nick Stokes on CSI weekly.
189 23 Oct 2004 - 4:39    Emily : george eads hasnt ben geting enough screen time. lately i noticed along wiht most of us that george is just another character, but he isnt being treated as important as all the others. he isnt the fun guy anymore also, all of them are all work no little jokes or little talk that makes you laugh. i want the old Nick back.
188 23 Oct 2004 - 1:10    Sarah : I love George! He deserves much more time on the show! They make it seem like he's an unimportant character when he is so much more important!
187 22 Oct 2004 - 22:43    fred : If Nick was recommended for the promotion, why isn't he mentoring Greg?.Why is Sara doing the job?It's already enough with Catherine and Sara personal issues!.I want Nick/Greg scenes.Why do they keep them apart?.
186 22 Oct 2004 - 13:58    jordan williams : Hopefully this petition will get everyones attention over there in CBS. CSI is my favorite show, but lately there has been to many characters, and my fave character has slowly been declining off screen. What happened to sticking with the 5 original cast members? sure Brass, Greg, and the coroners are good, but we need more character development and also need much more Nick. And what about Sarah's problem? Are we ever going to find out about that? CSI is still my fave show, and I will continue to watch it, but we the viewers need more character development and equal screen time among the cast members. Grissom, Catherine, Nick, Sara, and Warick are all great actors and they are apart of the number one show on television, so that should be a clue that it is not a one person show, and the show is not in the dark. Nick needs more screentime, and we need more interactions between him and Gris, and Nick and Sara. So I have said my two cents worth....and good luck George Eads!!!
185 22 Oct 2004 - 11:35    melissa : where's the love? please show more of Nick Stokes on the show.
184 22 Oct 2004 - 11:33    Melissa Singletary : I do Love CSI and I Love all the Cast and I to would love to see more story lines with Nick he is intelligent and caring and I find it captivating when we see all cast really working as a team and in their own spot light, it brings the show to a personnel level and I get more caught up with each investigation as each cast member gets their time to use their talents to portray the CSI.
183 22 Oct 2004 - 10:47    smnangle : Here's the deal. There are lots of great characters on CSI. If you would stop watching because of one character, then you're not a real fan. Get over yourselves. I LOVE CSI, but I love it for the whole show, not just one character.
182 22 Oct 2004 - 8:17    Leshia Doucet :
181 22 Oct 2004 - 7:10    Joanna : What drives this show is the cast. It's what seperates it from all the other "wannabe" shows. They will never mesure up because they don't share that same chemistry, and frankly, never will. This is an ENSEMBLE show and it's been that way since the beginning, with everyone sharring equal screen time. Lately i've felt that this "equality" of screen time has diminished, significantly. Now I realize that there is a difference between a lead and supporting character, I get that. But how much more can we learn about Catherine's exotic past where she met her husband turned ex who was murdered by some drug dealer and left to take care of her hitchiking daughter while having an affair with a club owner . I don't know if I can take much more. Can we explore some other characters please. I mean how much do we really know about these supporting characters? It seems at least we're learning something new about Sara this year. GOOD. Greg is getting out in the field and his character seems to be developing. GOOD. So what about Nick? There is so much potential for this character and yet we have yet to learn a thing since Season 2 when we learned he was abused as a child. George Eads is such a talented actor and I don't feel that he's been given a decent challenge in the past couple years. Please give him the screen time he deserves, and perhaps a storyline while we're at it. Thanks for listening.
180 22 Oct 2004 - 6:52    ludovica : i want to support Nick because he is the best character of the show
179 22 Oct 2004 - 6:42    Marybeth Huse :
178 22 Oct 2004 - 6:38    Nora :
177 22 Oct 2004 - 6:31    Sara Elizabeth : Please give all the actor equal (or near)time!
176 22 Oct 2004 - 6:24    Terri : I watch CSI because of George Eads. If he is not going to get much air time. I will have to find something else to watch.
175 22 Oct 2004 - 5:32    Jeanna : Nick? Nick who? Oh, yeah! He was that great character I really liked on CSI. Whatever happened to him anyway? Seriously, quit forgetting you have such a compelling character at your disposal. We've seen so many bizarro things happen to Catherine, Catherine, Catherine lately, I'm beginning to wonder if this show is a soap opera, not a crime drama.
174 22 Oct 2004 - 5:19    Megan : He's a great actor why don't you give him more screen time!!!
173 22 Oct 2004 - 3:26    Natasha :
172 22 Oct 2004 - 2:55    Jennifer : CSI has been my fave FOREVER! Every Thursday night, I am glued to the TV. The biggest reason the show has been such a huge success is the ensemble cast and the fact that the writers of the show haven't fallen into the pitfall of adding more and more "core" characters. The beginning of the end for any high rated show is the addition of more characters. These additional characters always pale in comparison to the established ones. Last season, I believe, signaled the beginning of the end. With the "promotion" of the Greg Sanders character, I knew that the writers were now beginning the descent into character overload. The chemistry of the core group has now changed, quite frankly, for the worst. I noticed the signs back in season three, when Nick Stokes was becomming more and more of a "background" fixture and less and less of the "centerpiece" he should be. Each character has his/her designated "slot" to fill in the ensemble. When one character is forced back in the shadows, the chemistry is thrown off. Why in the world did this happen? Was George Eads too demanding as an actor? Was his disdane for the spinoffs too much?Are they punishing him by shelving an integral character? If this is the case, the writers and producers need to realize that they are punishing a loyal audience. The Stokes/Brown connection, something that has been one of the highlights of the show, has now been quashed. The possibilities with a show like CSI are endless. Instead of introducing new characters, they should focus on the ones who we as viewers have grown to love. Let's see some more of their personal lives. Let's see what Grissom really does when he leaves the lab. Let's see where Nick Stokes as a character can go. I can't remember the last time he had a showcase episode. All of us who have commented wouldn't have done so if we didn't care about the integrity of the show and its fu
171 22 Oct 2004 - 0:52    laura : Laura, thanks for making this petition. George Eads AKA Nick Stokes is one of my favorite characters on CSI along with Jorja Fox AKA Sara Sidle and Eric Szmanda AKA Greg Sanders. And when the people at CBS decide not to put one of my favorite characters in an episode or have then in it for barley any time at all i get mad. So please, the people at CBS, please please please allow Nick and Sara some more air time. I know they are not the 2 main characters as Gil and Catherine are but please, consider it. We need Sara and Nick involved in the episodes more often. They do not get enough air time. And if you want to, since the whole G/S ship is hopefully over...start making a N/S ship....get them to flirt more and maybe go out ALONE once in a while...have some fun with those two...they're awesome and we need them!! And a Nick/Sara ship is a whole lot better than trying to stick Sara and Grissom in a relationship...can i just say "Eww gross!!!' but with Nick and Sara it's much better...but back to the subject of Nick...we need him!!! so give him as much air time as possible! for the fans.
170 22 Oct 2004 - 0:37    JZW : just want to say I was a bit disappointed when I watch season 3. Really disappointed when I watch season 4. Now from what I heard about season 5, I'm not sure will watch it(maybe just "Viva Las Vegas") I miss Nick on the screen. I miss Nick in the team(or maybe I should say in the field). I miss Nick work with Warrick. I miss Nick & Sara flirt with each other(yup, I love this two, they're cute,look perfect together. If there is some romance in CSI, I hope is this two. )even this never gonna happen, no more G/S hint please~~~~~ I miss Greg in the lab(yes, IN THE LAB.he's the best lab tech,but I just want 5 CSI: Grissom, Catherine, NICK, Warrick, Sara.) I miss they eat breakfast together(they like a family, that's the reason CSI so succeed). Give Nick more screen time,give George more work. Give Nick 'deserve to be lead CSI' Stokes more respect,give George 'the talent actor' more credit.
169 21 Oct 2004 - 21:13    Dee : Im more of a CSIM and Greg fan, but have a soft spot for Nick. I dont think CSI would be the same without him???
168 21 Oct 2004 - 19:05    Ashley Ostendorf : SEE MORE NICK!!!!
167 21 Oct 2004 - 12:41    Holly : We, the fans, everyone, LOVE George Eads/Nick. His great acting talents and his ---hott----- looks draw everyone both young and old! Seeing more into Nicks personal life would be great. You seem to be wasting such great talent by not exploring the character! -GEORGE IF YOUR READING THIS I LOVE YOU!-
166 21 Oct 2004 - 12:35    Jenna : I love Nick, and everyone else for that matter, but more of him would make us soooo happy!
165 21 Oct 2004 - 2:15    jess : Laura thanks for all the effort you have put into this. What can I say that hasn't already been said? Not a lot. But I will say that I am deeply upset ( yes I am sad enough to be upset by TV) at the treatment that George Eads has been getting at the hands of the TPTB over at CSI. You should all be ashamed of yourselves. GE is a great actor and by all accounts an extremely nice down to earth guy. Perhaps the old saying is true after all, nice guys really do finish last, well at CSI anyway. As far as I can tell unless you throw a tantrum worthy of a 2 year old you get nowhere. I am now at the stage where I think GE might be better off going somewhere else where he would get the chance to shine like all of his fans know he can. George if you do get to read this, take heart from the fact that all of your fans are behind you no matter what, and that a lot of CSI fans are also horrified at the treatment Nick has gotten and what it has done to a once must see tv show.
164 20 Oct 2004 - 23:13    Maggie : We the fans need more Nick...End of story.
163 20 Oct 2004 - 19:57    Sam : Season 5 started out great - but the last 2 episodes have been absolutely boring - why? Almost no Nick Stokes - my favorite character on CSI. Just more and more Greg being shoved down my throat If the episodes this season stay like this, I will be switching my TV to The Apprentice and watching the first 2 seasons of CSI on Spike TV.
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