Conversations With Dead People

“Is this hell?”   We begin our 22 Stages of Season 6 Grief with the two-part season premiere “Bargaining.” Professor, author, and undeniable Season 6 expert Elizabeth Rambo makes her triumphant return to the Conversations graveyard to help us all get through these difficult times. We talk about the new Giles-less title credits, the amazing performance (again!) of Sarah Michelle Gellar, the clear difference in broadcast standards and practices between the WB and UPN, and how 9/11 may have played a role in the response some fans have had to this season.   Also, I wave the flag and light the fireworks to officially declare this and everything going forward Spike’s Time(™) at last!   Next: first time guest Faith Currant joins me to discuss episodes 603, “After Life” and 604, “Flooded.”   THE BREAKDOWN Run Time: 01:21:15 00:00:55 - Intro / Guest 00:05:30 - Main Topic 01:18:10 - Outro / Next   THE LIBRARY Television Finales: From Howdy Doody to Girls, edited by Douglas L. Howard and David Bianculli