I’ve never seen it, but CBS’s canceled nuclear war drama, Jericho, sure seems to have struck a nerve with some people because fans are going bananas trying to get the show back on the air.

CBS, deluged with calls, messages and shipments of nuts signifying viewer displeasure, is reconsidering its decision, a source close to the production said Tuesday.

The source spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to comment publicly. A decision on whether to bring the show back, probably for a midseason run, is imminent, the source said.

“We are tired of the networks (not just CBS) tossing aside quality programming,” was the message carried by jericholives.com, one of several Web sites protesting the cancellation. “Enough! We’re going to fight for this one.”

Clarke Ingram, a “Jericho” fan from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a spokesman for jericholives, said he was optimistic that CBS would find a way to revive the drama about a Kansas town isolated by a nuclear terrorist attack.

Is it me or is it somewhat amazing/sad that people feel more empowered to influence sweeping changes in privately held, multi-million dollar entertainment corporations than our own government?

Spread the word!