'Flash Forward' Shuts Down...For 6 Days?

Ausiello over at one of my favorite web stomping grounds, The Ausiello Files, is dishing on an exclusive that production on "Flash Forward" has been shut down. According to his sources the show will be shut down until Monday after a break of only 6 days. With all due respect to Ausiello is this really breaking news at all? It sounds like production is shutting down so the cast and crew can go gnaw on some turkey legs and inhale some mashed potatoes with their family and friends. Granted, as Ausiello points out, show runner Marc Guggenheim departed from the show about a month ago and this past week was the shows lowest rated show of the season. Still, how many other shows are taking this week off so they can give thanks?

I'm not blind though, obviously "Flash Forward" is in trouble. The ratings keep dipping after what was considered a stellar debut. I'm still a big fan of the show but it is what it is. Each week less people have tuned in and here we are. I'm hoping that the network sees this through to a point where the show can reach a healthy conclusion, whether that be this season or three seasons from now. Last weeks episode, although filled with emotion which I enjoyed, strayed away from what or whom caused the blackout and the shifted some of the momentum. From the looks of this weeks teaser, fans are going to be treated to a more action packed hour. I'm not sure how the writers are going to "fix" the show going forward, but I'm a big fan of sticking to the formula that made you successful in the first place.