Alicia recently got me hooked on the show Better Off Ted, which is a half-hour comedy on ABC now in its second season. It’s a very funny show, surprisingly clever and edgy, and I’ve been wondering why it took me so long to get into it. The thing is, the marketing for this show has been virtually non-existent… and on top of that, the show name is terrible.

“Better Off Ted” sounds like a sitcom about some divorced guy trying to re-enter the dating world (oh wait, that’s Gary Unmarried). It reveals nothing about the show’s main premise, which is that it is a workplace comedy set in a wacky research and development firm called Veridian Dynamics. Fringe meets The Office is the description I’m sticking with, although it’s not in a mockumentary format. Basically it’s what I always hoped Eureka would be, and it’s something that fans of Futurama might dig as well. Series creator Victor Fresco started his career writing for ALF… need I say more?!!

Given how many geek-centric shows there are out there right now, you’d think ABC would want to capitalize on that demographic, but very few geeks seem to know that this show even exists. This week I read some rumours that the show is on the verge of cancellation (apparently not for the first time) and, of course, I’m not surprised. But I still wanted to do my part to get the word out on this show before it’s too late. So if you’re looking for a new half-hour comedy to add to your weekly schedule, give it a try! You can see full episodes and clips on the official site.

And if you’re already a fan, visit SaveBetterOffTed.com, and pre-emptively sign the petition. It probably won’t help, but it will make you feel better!