Ghost Whisperer

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Ghost Whisperer
Image:Ghost Whisperer.jpg
Ghost Whisperer title card
Format Supernatural thriller - drama - fantasy
Created by John Gray
Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt
David Conrad
Aisha Tyler
(2005-2006)
Camryn Manheim (2006-)
Jay Mohr (2006-)
Country of origin Image:Flag of the United States.svg United States
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 54 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) John Gray, Ian Sander, Kim Moses, James Van Praagh (Co-executive producer)
Producer(s) Joe Dishner, Jennifer Love Hewitt[1]
Running time 60 minutes (with commercials)
Broadcast
Original channel CBS
Picture format 480i (SDTV),
1080i (HDTV)
Original run September 23, 2005 – present
External links
Official website
IMDb profile
TV.com summary

Ghost Whisperer is an American television drama-fantasy-thriller that premiered on CBS September 23, 2005.[2] The show was created by John Gray. It currently stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Camryn Manheim, and Jay Mohr. Formerly Aisha Tyler was part of the cast. Ghost Whisperer airs Friday nights at 8/7c.

The show's title is a reference to main character Melinda Gordon (portrayed by Jennifer Love Hewitt) who lives in the fictional town of Grandview with her husband Jim and has the ability to see and communicate with the dead. The show is also one of several fantasy television programs about young women with gifts for supernatural communication such as the canceled shows Joan of Arcadia, Tru Calling, and the NBC show Medium.[citation needed]

Season two of Ghost Whisperer premiered on September 22, 2006 and ended on May 11, 2007, again airing Friday nights on CBS during the same timeslot.[3] CBS officially renewed the show for a third season placing it in its regular Friday 8 p.m. (Eastern US Time) timeslot to act as a lead-in for the vampire drama Moonlight. The third season premiered September 28, 2007.

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[edit] Plot Synopsis

Ghost Whisperer is a highly episodic series that follows the fictional Melinda Gordon and her experiences with the dead as a result of her power. Each episode deals with one or more ghosts seeking Melinda's help in relaying a message or completing a task that will put the spirit to rest, and allow them to "cross over" into The Light, a metaphor presented by the show as its conception of Heaven.

Despite the episodic structure of the show, plot lines that span two or three episodes (normally during season openers and finishers) develop and progress in a slow manner throughout the rest of the season. The first season arc introduced the show's first antagonist, Romano, a negative entity in a black hat, who attempted to do the exact opposite of Melinda and gather earthbound souls and bring them to the Dark Side. The story climaxed in the season finale when a plane crashed in Grandview, and Melinda and Romano both attempted to sway the souls to the Light, and staying on earth, respectively. Her Best Friend Andrea Marino was killed in the plane crash and, in a story that would carry over to the second season, was being swayed by Romano to stay earthbound.

In the second season, two new characters (Delia Banks and Professor Rick Payne) are introduced, both of whom, by season's end, come to learn of Melinda's power and become survivors that ghosts want messages passed to through Melinda. The second season arc revolves around the thinning "veil" between the living and the dead, evident in certain situations in second season episodes. By the end of the season, a second Ghost Whisperer was introduced. His arrival in Grandview sets the final events of a disastrous prophecy in motion, and the strengthening of the dark side over the Light.

The beginning of each episode normally revolves around Melinda first encountering the ghost(s) that will be crossed over in the episode. In their normally brief appearances, Melinda collects clues she later researches. After gaining a significant piece of information that drives the episode's plot further, the ghost(s) normally open up to her, and tell her how it is she can help them find peace. Often, the messages the ghosts want Melinda to pass are confusing and as a result, she is normally met with questions and skepticism by those she is trying to give the message to- the families, friends and lovers of the ghosts. By the end of each episode, Melinda is usually able to complete her task and cross the ghost(s) from the respective episode over.

[edit] Episodes

Main article: List of Ghost Whisperer episodes
US Seasonal rankings (based on average total viewers per episode)
# Eps Timeslot (EDT) Season Premiere Season Finale Rank Viewers
(in millions)
Season 1 22 Friday 8:00 PM September 23, 2005 May 5, 2006 #47 10.2 [4]
Season 2 22 Friday 8:00 PM September 22, 2006 May 11, 2007 #44 9.9 [5]
Season 3 22 Friday 8:00 PM September 28, 2007 May 16, 2008

[edit] Production notes

The series is based on the work of "Spirit Communicator" James Van Praagh,[6] who is co-executive producer[7] and constantly updates a blog about the show through CBS.[8] The stories are also said to be based in part on the work of "Spirit Communicator" Mary Ann Winkowski.[9]. Development of the show dates back to at least two years before its premiere.[10] As of March 2007, the show is produced by Sander/Moses Productions in association with ABC Television Studio & CBS Paramount Television.

The show is filmed on the Universal Studios back lot in Hollywood.[11] One area on the lot is Courthouse Square from the Back to the Future trilogy, though it has been drastically modified to portray Grandview. For example, the clock tower present in Back to the Future has been completely covered up. Cast and crew members also believe that the set gets visits from real spirits.[12]

Sound effects are completed at Smart Post Sound[13] and special effects at Flash Film Works.[14]

After the season one finale, John Gray, the show's creator, signed a two-year contract with CBS, which would all but guarantee a third season.[15] Season three is also supposed to bring about new executive producer P.K. Simonds.[16]

Ghost Whisperer is produced by Saunder-Moses Productions in association with CBS Productions (season 1) which is now CBS-Paramount Television (Fall 2006-present), and Touchstone Television, which is now ABC Studios (Fall 2007-present).

[edit] Afterlife in Ghost Whisperer

There are two places in afterlife: The Light and the Dark Side. These two places are one of the main points of the show.

[edit] The Light

When Melinda helps ghosts cross over, they see a bright light. The Light is identified with Heaven. The Light is invisible to viewers and shown only a few times such as in episodes; The Vanishing, The One, Giving up the Ghost, (briefly) and The Gathering. Almost all the spirits in the show cross over into the light.

[edit] The Dark Side

Not all spirits cross over into the Light. Some cross over to the Dark Side. The Dark Side is identified with Hell. Spirits who are trapped in this Limbo are exposed to hate and anger such as Professor Payne's dead wife.

[edit] Awards and nominations

[edit] Won

Saturn Awards
Best Actress in a Television Program or Series for Jennifer Love Hewitt, 2007[17]

[edit] Nominated

Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Main Title Awards, 2006[18]
Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (original Dramatic Score), 2007[19]
People's Choice Awards
Favorite Female TV Star for Jennifer Love Hewitt, 2006[20] and 2007[21]
Teen Choice Awards
TV- Choice Breakout Show, 2006[22]
Kids' Choice Awards
Favorite Television Actress for Jennifer Love Hewitt, 2006[23]
Saturn Awards
Best Actress on Television for Jennifer Love Hewitt, 2006[24]
SyFy Genre Awards
Best Actress-Television for Jennifer Love Hewitt, 2006[25]

[edit] Internet promotion

[edit] The Other Side

A series of webisodes entitled Ghost Whisperer: The Other Side have been released on the Ghost Whisperer website.[26] A total of eight webisodes were produced and extras (such as trailers and behind the scenes) are available for viewing. The story follows Zach (played by Mark Hapka), a young delivery boy who dies while delivering a package. He soon learns how to do things in the spirit world, and gets revenge on Danny, the man he thinks killed him, and his former best friend. Melinda from the television series doesn't appear in the internet series as it takes place entirely in the spirit world. However, ghosts from the television series have appeared in some webisodes.

In the second season finale of Ghost Whisperer, one of the characters from The Other Side, Mark, made an appearance while trying to get help from Melinda before being taken into the Dark Side leaving the internet series in its own cliffhanger.

It is unknown whether or not more webisodes will be produced or when they will air.

[edit] andshamethedevil.net

It has been recently discovered that andshamethedevil.net[27] is a site linked to Ghost Whisperer. The site is mentioned in the Season 3 Premiere. If you visit the site and click on the word bloody, it leads to another site rubloodymary.com

Also, recently discovered: If you click on the star in the upper right hand corner, the site appears to crack into pieces. Those pieces can be removed by dragging, revealing this message:

"Meet Me In The Underworld"

Also in really tiny letters at the bottom read the words: "bloody mary. bloody marry. bloody mary."

[edit] rubloodymary.com

Another site discovered to be a part of Ghost Whisperer. rubloodymary.com is mentioned in episode 302 - "Don't Try This At Home" - which prominently features the Bloody Mary Urban Legend. When visiting[28] if you click and hold down anywhere on the main page and scrub you can erase the image, revealing another image underneath that reads "...until she is trapped underground." Above that there is a countdown timer that, doing the math, counts down to Friday, October 26, 2007, episode 305 of Ghost Whisperer airs that night.

Other features: There is a stories link that takes you to a book with a Bloody Mary tale in it. The very last line reads "I hope she doesn't go in the church."

Finally, there is an email address to connect to, and several links, some to the Ghost Whisperer Myspace page and ghostwhisperer.com and one that links back to[29] which is another secret Ghost Whisperer site.

[edit] DVD Releases

Season Specifications Special Features Release dates
1[30][31]
  • 22 episodes
  • 6 discs
  • Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Aspect Ratio
  • Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
  • No subtitles
  • Audio Commentaries
  • Blooper Reel
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Two featurettes
  • Virtual tour: Grandview
  • Ghost Whisperer Mythology
  • Scare Tactics
Region 1
October 31, 2006
Region 2
May 23, 2007
Region 3
January 2007
Region 4
May 23, 2007
2[32]
  • 22 episodes
  • 6 discs
  • Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Aspect Ratio
  • Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
  • Close captioned
  • Audio Commentaries
  • Behind-the-scenes featurettes
  • Webisodes
  • Tarot Cards
  • Music Video
Region 1
September 18, 2007
Region 2
February 20, 2008
Region 4
March 5, 2008
3[33]
  • 22 episodes
  • 6 discs
  • Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Aspect Ratio
  • Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
  • Close captioned
  • Audio Commentaries
  • Behind-the-scenes featurettes
Region 1
N/A

[edit] Season 2 DVD

Ghost Whisperer Season 2 DVD was released on September 18 in the US. Along with such Special Features as the Ghost Whisperer Crystal Ball, Melinda's Closet, Ghostly Visions, The Other side Webseries, Jennifer Love Hewitt Speed Painting Video, the DVD also came with Limited Edition Tarot Cards. These physical Tarot Cards have a hidden message on them when placed next to each other in a certain order. The message reads "GhostWhispererTarot.com". When typed in a web browser, GhostWhispererTarot.com leads you to a virtual Tarot Card Online Game. At the end of this game, Ghost Whisperer fans are given a secret.

It reads: On disc one in the Ghost Whisperer Season 2 DVD box set, go to the main menu and keep your eye on the bee resting atop the Ghost Whisperer title. Press RIGHT twice on your DVD player remote control. Watch as the bee lights up with a secret from the Spirit World. Now, press ENTER to unlock it!

This unlocks a secret music video featuring Jennifer Love Hewitt.

[edit] U.S. Broadcast History


[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001140222
  2. ^ http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/ghost-whisperer/192254
  3. ^ http://www.tv.com/ghost-whisperer/show/33483/episode_guide.html?season=2&tag=season_dropdown;dropdown;1
  4. ^ "2005-06 primetime wrap", May 26, 2006. 
  5. ^ "Hollywood Reporter: 2006-07 primetime wrap", May 25 2007. 
  6. ^ http://www.etonline.com/tv/35533/index.html
  7. ^ http://www.vanpraagh.com/Ghost_CBS.cfm
  8. ^ http://www.cbs.com/primetime/ghost_whisperer/blog.php
  9. ^ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8423881/
  10. ^ http://www.cbs.com/primetime/ghost_whisperer/archive_blog.php
  11. ^ http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/vi_news.html
  12. ^ http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=1&id=40876
  13. ^ http://mixonline.com/post/features/audio_ghost_whisperer/
  14. ^ http://www.flashfilmworks.com/d-ghost.htm
  15. ^ http://scifi.about.com/blhail340.htm
  16. ^ http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=1&id=41131
  17. ^ http://www.geekmonthly.com/news/2007/05/11/superman-heroes-dominate-saturn-awards/
  18. ^ http://www.emmys.org/downloads/images/2006emmys/PrimetimeNoms.php
  19. ^ http://www.emmys.org/awards/2007pt/59thnominations.php
  20. ^ http://www.etonline.com/celebrities/35689/index.html
  21. ^ http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2006/11/33rd-annual-peoples-choice-awards.html
  22. ^ http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2006/06/teen_choice_awa.html
  23. ^ http://www.tv.com/drake-and-josh/show/11005/story/3687.html
  24. ^ http://www.mania.com/50679.html
  25. ^ http://www.syfyportal.com/news422701.html
  26. ^ http://www.cbs.com/ghost
  27. ^ http://www.andshamethedevil.net
  28. ^ rubloodymary.com
  29. ^ andshamethedevil.net
  30. ^ http://tvshowsondvd.com/releaseinfo.cfm?ReleaseID=5945
  31. ^ http://www.sanity.com.au/product/product.asp?sku=2091262
  32. ^ http://tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7393
  33. ^ http://tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7393

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