Saturday, May 12, 2007

Networks Face The Tough Decision To Renew Programs On The Bubble

MediaWeek's Mr. Television writes about the major networks tough decisions for renewing prime time programs that are currently on the bubble. Click here to read the article.

It appears all networks, including NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and CW will have to make the decision to renew or cancel several programs. Earlier this week we learned NBC will be ordering several dramas for the 2007-2008 television season. Will other networks head that way?

It appears CBS might be heading towards a comedy block which would play off Julia Louis-Dreyfus hit, "The New Adventures of Old Christine." NBC might decide to drop Scrubs, only to potentially lose it to ABC, who produces the show (ABCTV). ABC though might have the hardest decisions with long running programs "According to Jim" and "George Lopez." According to the article the two shows have enough episodes to run in syndication so it's possible a shift could be made to another channel, like TBS or CW.

Stay tuned for the next few weeks to find out what the networks decide upon.

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