Way too early for this, I think...but NBC has decided to announce this 6 weeks earlier than normal:


NBC REVEALS COMPLETE 52-WEEK PROGRAM STRATEGY, EARLIER THAN EVER, THAT GIVES ADVERTISERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE UNIQUE MARKETING SOLUTIONS

STAGGERED LAUNCHES AND PREMIERES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
NBC REVEALS COMPLETE 52-WEEK PROGRAM STRATEGY, EARLIER THAN EVER, THAT GIVES ADVERTISERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE UNIQUE MARKETING SOLUTIONS

STAGGERED LAUNCHES AND PREMIERES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF NBC'S 'SUPER SEASON' OF EVENTS INCLUDING THE 2008 BEIJING OLYMPIC GAMES AND
SUPER BOWL XLIII

WITH ITS EXPANDING COMMITMENT TO YEAR-ROUND ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING, NBC DELIVERS ALMOST TWICE AS MUCH FIRST-RUN ENTERTAINMENT AS THE NETWORK BROADCAST 10 YEARS AGO

FALL, WINTER AND SUMMER SCHEDULES FEATURE NEWCOMERS
'THE OFFICE' SPINOFF,'MY OWN WORST ENEMY,' 'KATH & KIM,''KNIGHT RIDER', 'CRUSOE', 'KINGS,' 'THE PHILANTHROPIST,' 'MERLIN,''THE LISTENER,' 'SHARK TAGGERS,' 'AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS,' 'CHOPPING BLOCK'AND MINISERIES 'THE LAST TEMPLAR' AND 'XIII'

RETURNING SERIES FOR NBC'S 2008-09 TELEVISION SEASON INCLUDE THE ACCLAIMED DRAMAS 'ER' -- IN ITS 15TH AND FINAL SEASON --'FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS,' 'LIPSTICK JUNGLE', 'MEDIUM,' 'LAW & ORDER' AND 'LAW & ORDER: SVU'


NEW YORK -- April 2, 2008 -- NBC today unveiled its new Fall lineup for the 2008-09 television season, introducing a schedule earlier than ever that combines some of the most acclaimed and popular returning series on television with four new programs that will join the schedule in the opening weeks of the season, including "Kath & Kim," "Knight Rider," "My Own Worst Enemy" and "Crusoe."

Among the critically hailed series returning to the NBC schedule next season will be "ER," the most-nominated series in Emmy Award history, returning for its 15th and final season (see separate release) on NBC's Thursday night lineup, and the acclaimed "Friday Night Lights," slated to re-join the Friday schedule in February as part of a unique broadcast partnership between NBC and DIRECTV (see separate release).

Additionally, the most highly anticipated comedy of the upcoming season, "The Office" spinoff, from Executive Producer Greg Daniels, will get the highly coveted premiere timeslot post Super Bowl XLIII following a special original telecast of "The Office" (see separate release).

In the first of a series of presentations to key advertisers today at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City, NBC also unveiled Winter and Summer schedules for the 2008-09 broadcast year, allowing the advertisers to plan their media strategies for the upcoming year based on a 52-week schedule. Presentations will continue in New York this week and continue in Chicago and Los Angeles through the coming weeks.

The result is that NBC will deliver almost twice as much original entertainment in 2008-09 than it did 10 years ago. There will be year-round original programming on five nights a week at 10-11 p.m. (ET). In addition, NBC has allowed for a better scheduling flow with family shows at 8 p.m., blockbusters at 9 and dramas or mature-themed programs at 10 p.m.

In response to an evolving media marketplace and the changing needs of its advertisers, NBC Universal has created a more innovative, client-centric approach to its traditional Upfront presentation. It will include the announcement of a year-round programming schedule in April; a series of one-on-one client meetings in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago; and a spotlight event on May 12 that will showcase the full scale of the NBCU offerings in a unique, multi-media, interactive environment that will allow advertisers to experience the broad spectrum of marketing opportunities available within the company. The new Upfront process allows NBCU to continue its "customer-first" approach, while working to create new advertising models, define more effective metrics and provide a better return on its clients' investments.

"NBC has established itself as the place to go for the hottest, highest quality programs on television, and now we're ready to take it to the next level," said Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios. "With many of the very biggest events of the 2008-09 television season on the NBC schedule, like the Beijing Olympic Games, Super Bowl Forty Three, the Golden Globes and a full season of 'Sunday Night Football,' all the elements are in place to make this an unforgettable year for NBC, its affiliates, its advertisers and its viewers."

"Normally the broadcast networks unveil their fall lineups in mid-May, but we've got so many terrific plans already in place, there was no reason to wait," said Marc Graboff, Co-Chairman NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios. "The business is changing rapidly and our clients expect us to stay a step ahead of that change, so we're giving them the chance now to partner with us, start integrating with our shows from the very beginning and map out their strategies a full year into the future. It's an innovative way to introduce an innovative schedule."

The roll-out of NBC's 52-week lineup begins in the Fall, as the debuting drama series "My Own Worst Enemy," starring Christian Slater, joins "Chuck" and "Heroes" on NBC's Monday lineup; "Kath & Kim," a new comedy starring Molly Shannon and Selma Blair, based on the hit Australian series, teams with "The Biggest Loser: Families" on Tuesdays; and on Wednesdays, "Knight Rider" goes to series, building on the success of last February's "Knight Rider" movie, the highest-rated movie telecast on any network in three years in adults 18-49. The mid-season dramedy "Lipstick Jungle" will return in the Fall, also on Wednesdays. Drama series "Crusoe," the hit game show "Deal or No Deal" and "Life" are scheduled to join NBC's Fall Friday lineup. In addition, NBC will introduce "SNL Thursday Night Live," which will share time on Thursdays with "The Office" at 9:30-10 p.m. (ET).

Through the winter months, NBC plans to add to its Sunday lineup "Kings," (starring Golden Globe winner Ian McShane) the ambitious new drama from the producer of "Heroes," along with the returning drama "Medium" and the exciting fantasy series "Merlin." On Mondays, NBC adds "The Philanthropist," a drama concerning a renegade billionaire who uses his wealth to help people. Tuesdays introduces a brand new cycle of "The Biggest Loser: Couples." "Law & Order" returns to Wednesdays for the series unparalleled 19th season. On Thursdays, comedy reigns with the addition of a new series spinning off the NBC hit "The Office." "The Celebrity Apprentice" returns in its popular new format on Thursdays. Sundays will be highlighted by special events, including the "66th Annual Golden Globe Awards," the four-hour miniseries "The Last Templar" (starring Oscar winner Mira Sorvino) and "XIII" (starring Val Kilmer and Stephen Dorff).

Key launches and series events will be timed to make maximum promotional use of the big events coming up on the NBC primetime schedule, including the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in August, "NBC Sunday Night Football" throughout the fall, the "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" in November, NFL Wild-Card playoff games and the "66th Annual Golden Globe Awards" in January as well as the Super Bowl XLIII in February 2009.

In Summer 2009, NBC is slated to introduce "The Listener," a new Thursday drama, as well as two new reality series from executive producer Thom Beers ("Ice Road Truckers") -- "America's Toughest Jobs," an action-reality series on Mondays and "Shark Taggers," an action-adventure reality series on Wednesdays. "Chopping Block" will premiere on Fridays to complement a strong slate of original summer programming. Returning shows that Summer will include "American Gladiators," "America's Got Talent," "Last Comic Standing," "Monk" and "Nashville Star."

Sophomore dramas "Chuck," "Life," and "Lipstick Jungle" will benefit from an aggressive re-launch in the Fall, and the hit "Heroes" will come back with a bang owing to a major event in the Fall.

Joining the cast of "Life" is Donal Logue ("Grounded for Life") as Captain Brian Tidwell, Crews' (Damian Lewis) and Reese's (Sarah Shahi) new boss. Tidwell is a seen-it-all New York cop whose weaknesses include the track and the ladies. He isn't going to fit in Los Angeles, and he could care less.

Specific dates for most season and series premieres and other schedule changes will be announced at a later date. In addition, NBC Digital Entertainment today announced its full slate of content for the Summer and Fall seasons (see separate release).


NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2008-09

*New programs in UPPER CASE (with the exception of "ER")

MONDAY
8-9 p.m. "Chuck"
9-10 p.m. "Heroes"
10-11 p.m. "MY OWN WORST ENEMY"

TUESDAY
8- 9:30 p.m. "The Biggest Loser: Families"
9:30-10 p.m. "KATH & KIM"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"

WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. "KNIGHT RIDER"
9-10 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
10-11 p.m. "Lipstick Jungle"

THURSDAY
8- 8:30 p.m. "My Name Is Earl"
8:30-9 p.m. "30 Rock"
9- 9:30 p.m. "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. "The Office"/ "SNL THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE"
10-11 p.m. "ER"

FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. "CRUSOE"
9-10 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
10-11 p.m. "Life"

SATURDAY
8-9 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
9-10 p.m. "KNIGHT RIDER" (Encores)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Encores)

SUNDAY
7- 8:20 p.m. "Football Night in America"
8:20-11 p.m. "NBC Sunday Night Football"


NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR WINTER 2009

*New programs in UPPER CASE (with the exception of "ER")

MONDAY
8- 9 p.m. "Chuck"
9-10 p.m. "Heroes"
10-11 p.m. "THE PHILANTHROPIST"

TUESDAY
8- 9:30 p.m. "The Biggest Loser: Couples"
9:30-10 p.m. "KATH & KIM"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"

WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. "KNIGHT RIDER"
9-10 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order"

THURSDAY
8- 8:30 p.m. "My Name Is Earl"
8:30-9 p.m. "30 Rock"
9- 9:30 p.m. "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. "THE OFFICE" SPINOFF
10-11 p.m. "ER"/"The Celebrity Apprentice"

FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
9-10 p.m. "Friday Night Lights"
10-11 p.m. "Life"

SATURDAY
8-9 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
9-10 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Encores)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order" (Encores)

SUNDAY
7-8 p.m. Specials/"Dateline NBC"
8-9 p.m. Specials/"MERLIN"
9-10 p.m. Specials/"Medium"
10-11 p.m. Specials/"KINGS"


NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2009

*New programs in UPPER CASE

MONDAY
8-9 p.m. "American Gladiators"
9-10 p.m. "AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS"
10-11 p.m. "Dateline NBC"

TUESDAY
8-9 p.m. "Most Outrageous Moments"
9-10 p.m. "America's Got Talent"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Encores)

WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. "SHARK TAGGERS"
9-10 p.m. "America's Got Talent" (Results Show)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order" (Encores)

THURSDAY
8- 8:30 p.m. "The Office" (Encores)
8:30- 9 p.m. "THE OFFICE" SPINOFF (Encores)
9-10 p.m. "Last Comic Standing"
10-11 p.m. "THE LISTENER"

FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. "CHOPPING BLOCK"
9-11 p.m. "Dateline NBC"

SATURDAY
8-9 p.m. Drama Encores
9-10 p.m. Drama Encores
10-11 p.m. Drama Encores

SUNDAY
7-8 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
8-9 p.m. "Monk"
9-10 p.m. "Nashville Star"
10-11 p.m. "KINGS" (Encores)


2008-09 NEW SERIES DESCRIPTIONS:

NEW DRAMAS

MY OWN WORST ENEMY - Henry Spivey (Christian Slater, "Bobby") is a middle-class efficiency expert living a humdrum life in the suburbs with a wife, two kids, a dog, and a minivan. Edward Albright is an operative who speaks 13 languages, runs a four-minute mile, and is trained to kill with his teeth. Henry and Edward are polar opposites who share only one thing in common -- the same body. When the carefully constructed wall between them breaks down, Henry and Edward are thrust into unfamiliar territory where each man is dangerously out of his element. "My Own Worst Enemy" explores the duality of a man who is literally pitted against himself. And it raises the question: who can you trust when you can't trust yourself? The series is produced by Universal Media Studios. Jason Smilovic ("Kidnapped") is the executive producer; David Semel (director of the "American Dreams," "Heroes" and "Life" pilots) is the director and executive producer.

KNIGHT RIDER -On the heels of NBC's hit movie, the iconic 1980s television classic comes roaring back to life as an updated drama series showcasing the new customized KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand) Ford Mustang. As the sequel resumes, KITT is absolutely the coolest car ever created: its supercomputer capable of hacking almost any system; its weapons systems efficient; and its body -- thanks to its creator's work and nanotechnology -- is capable of actually shifting shape and color. It is the ultimate car -- and someone will be willing to do anything to obtain it. "Knight Rider" stars Justin Bruening ("Cold Case"), Deanna Russo ("NCIS"), Sydney Tamiia Poitier ("Veronica Mars") and Bruce Davison ("Breach"). David Bartis ("Heist," "The O.C."), Doug Liman ("Mr. and Mrs. Smith," "The Bourne Identity") and Gary Scott Thompson ("Las Vegas," "The Fast and The Furious") are executive producers and David Andron serves as supervising producer and writer. Based on characters created by Glen Larson, "Knight Rider" is from Universal Media Studios and Dutch Oven Productions.

CRUSOE - Based on the legendary novel by Daniel Defoe, this is the tale of Robinson Crusoe. A young man leaves his true love to embark on an adventure -- only to end up shipwrecked on a remote tropical island for 28 years, completely detached from the life he once knew. His desire to return to his wife and his strong and unlikely friendship with Friday are the only things that keep him sane. While stranded, Crusoe encounters enemies and braves the elements. Equal parts "MacGyver," "Castaway" and "Pirates of the Caribbean," this series is an inspirational tale of survival rife with action and comedy. Power Entertainment produces "Crusoe."

KINGS -- "Kings" is an inspiring exploration of the timeless David vs. Goliath struggle. The show is set in a modern metropolis under siege where the fighting has gone on for too long and cost far too many lives. When David Shepherd (Christopher Egan, "Resident Evil: Extinction"), a brave young soldier, rescues the king's (Golden Globe winner Ian McShane, "Deadwood") son from enemy territory, he sets events in motion that will finally bring peace. Suddenly, David is thrust into the limelight, earning the affections of women -- including the king's daughter. When he's promoted to captain, he becomes the reluctant poster boy for hope. But for David, the line between his allies and enemies will blur as the power players in the kingdom go to great lengths to see him fall. From the director (Francis Lawrence) of the blockbuster movie "I Am Legend" comes the ultimate story of David vs. Goliath, and there's no telling who will win. Sebastian Stan ("Gossip Girl") also stars. "Kings" is a production of Universal Media Studios; Michael Green (NBC's "Heroes") is the executive producer. Francis Lawrence ("I Am Legend") is the director and executive producer and Erwin Stoff ("I Am Legend") also is executive producer.

MERLIN - "Merlin" brings to life a new legend for a modern audience. "Merlin" is an exciting, hour-long fantasy series set in the mythic city of Camelot -- but inspired by 21st Century storytelling. Before Merlin (Colin Morgan, "Doctor Who") and Arthur (Bradley James, "Lewis") became legends, they were ambitious young men looking for adventure, hoping to live up to their family's expectations, discovering love and finding their own true destiny, making mistakes along the way. The innovative, action-packed drama has cross-generational appeal and paints a picture of Merlin and Arthur's early life that audiences have never witnessed before. Anthony Head ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), Richard Wilson ("A Passage to India"), Angel Coulby ("Magicians") and Katie McGrath ("The Tudors") also star. A FremantleMedia Enterprises distribution of a Shine production for BBC.

THE PHILANTHROPIST -- This one-hour drama is about a rebel with a cause. Teddy Rist loves women, money and power. After the tragic death of his only child, Teddy has an awakening and becomes the world's first vigilante philanthropist -- a renegade billionaire who uses his wealth, connections and power to help people in need. He'll do anything to achieve his goals -- bargain with the self-righteous, trade with the nefarious and even tell the truth. Instead of spending $25,000 a plate at a fundraiser, he's dodging bullets in third-world countries to hand-deliver vaccine. It's a global adventure that will take viewers to the ends of the Earth and will inspire them as well. "The Philanthropist" is produced by Universal Media Studios, Original Media and the Levinson/Fontana Company. Tom Fontana ("Homicide: Life on the Street"), Barry Levinson ("Homicide: Life on the Street") and Charlie Corwin ("L.A. Ink") are the executive producers; Jim Juvonen is a co-executive producer.

THE LISTENER -- In this one-hour drama, Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik, "The Runaway") is a 24-year-old paramedic living with a secret: he can read people's minds. This telepathic procedural takes viewers into the heart of a tortured hero who struggles to solve crimes with his unique gift. Week-to-week, "The Listener" balances high-stakes drama with irreverent humor and sends Toby on an intellectual and emotional adventure. Ennis Esmer ("The Path to 9/11") also stars. "The Listener" is a production of Program Partners and Shaftesbury Films. The executive producers are Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Michael Amo, Russ Cochrane, Glen Davis and Bill Laurin.


NEW COMEDIES

THE OFFICE SPINOFF - From Greg Daniels, the executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning American version of NBC's "The Office," comes the most highly anticipated comedy of the season in "The Office" spinoff. Audiences will follow another comic journey, complete with new faces and new locations, but with the same unique sense of humor and brand of quality from Daniels and his creative team. It's the next chapter of what viewers have come to know and love about "The Office."

KATH & KIM -- They're the most dysfunctional duo in suburbia. Kath Day (Molly Shannon, NBC's "Saturday Night Live") is the mom, a foxy, 40-something divorcée who finally has time for herself and her valiant search for love. Kim Day (Selma Blair, "Hellboy," "Hellboy II") is the daughter, a self-absorbed princess recently separated from her husband who finds consolation in stuffing her face. When Kim decides to move back home, Kath reluctantly agrees -- but to Kim's chagrin, Kath is not about to cater to her every whim as she has in the past. Based on the most successful comedy in Australia of the same name, Kath and Kim are two brassy women who prefer the finer things in life like acrylic nails, big hair and faux diamond chips. The series is produced by Universal Media Studios and Reveille. The executive producer/writer is Michelle Nader ("The King of Queens") and the executive producer/director is Paul Feig ("Freaks and Geeks," "The Office"). Gina Riley, Jane Turner and Rick McKenna also are executive producers.

SNL THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE - Dubbed "TV's funniest and most influential political player" by Entertainment Weekly, "SNL" expands its "Weekend Update" coverage to Thursdays in primetime for three live half-hour shows beginning October 16. With all of the excitement and attention around "Saturday Night Live" during the presidential primaries, the anticipation for the show's take on this Fall's election will be at a fever pitch, "SNL Thursday Night Live" will keep the momentum -- and the laughs -- going. The program is a production of Broadway Video in association with SNL Studios. Lorne Michaels is the executive producer.


NEW ALTERNATIVE

CHOPPING BLOCK -- It's time to sharpen your knives! It's not just about the meal, it's about the business of food. From the producers of "Hell's Kitchen," original rock-star chef Marco Pierre White comes to America to host the ultimate food fight on NBC -- a new reality competition set in the high-drama, high-stakes world of New York City restaurants. The cooks are given a grilling over the course of the series. The teams, which are made up of couples, will be tested in challenges that vary from having less than a week to design and revamp a restaurant space to planning a menu and creating a signature dish. The winning couple will get a chance to have their dreams come true -- opening their very own restaurant in Manhattan. The series is produced by Granada America.

AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS - From creator/executive producer Thom Beers ("Deadliest Catch," "Ice Road Truckers") and executive producers Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun, "America's Toughest Jobs" is a new extreme competition series that will test 12 people who venture out of their safe, comfortable careers and are injected into some of the most challenging, dangerous and demanding jobs on earth. From logging high in the Oregon Forest to oil drilling on the Texas range, or from driving icy roads to extreme fishing -- each job requires guts and stamina, and they'll have to live up to the same standards as the pros. In the end, their new boss and co-workers will determine success or failure, and those who don't make the grade get sent home. Upping the ante, the annual salary of each job will be thrown into the pot until the finale, where one rookie will take home the well-earned cash. "America's Toughest Jobs" is created by executive producer Beers and is produced by Original Productions and BermanBraun.

SHARK TAGGERS -- From creator/executive producer Thom Beers ("Deadliest Catch," "Ice Road Truckers") and executive producers Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun, "Shark Taggers" is a one-hour reality series that follows daring marine biologists as they track down the ocean's top predators and hand-tag them with cutting-edge satellite transmitters or investigate bull sharks' sudden attacks on surfers. The series is produced by Original Productions and BermanBraun.

MOST OUTRAGEOUS MOMENTS -- This half-hour show proves that anything can happen when the cameras keep rolling. Audiences can enjoy hilarious outtakes from some of NBC's most popular shows, as well as outrageous moments from home videos, newscasts, game shows and commercials from around the globe. "Most Outrageous Moments" is produced by Universal Media Studios and Scott Satin Productions. Scott Satin ("Who Wants to Be a Superhero?") serves as executive producer.


NEW EVENTS/MINISERIES/MOVIES

THE LAST TEMPLAR -- In this four-hour miniseries, Oscar winner Mira Sorvino ("Mighty Aphrodite") stars in an epic action-adventure tale about the greatest mystery of our time. At the New york Metropolitan Museum, four horsemen dressed as 12th century knights storm the gala opening of an exhibition of Vatican treasures and steal an arcane medieval decoder. For archaeologist Tess Chaykin (Sorvino) and FBI agent Sean Daly (Scott Foley, "The Unit"), this is just the start of a suspenseful game of cat and mouse as they race across three continents in search of the enemy -- and the lost secret of the Knights Templar. The miniseries is produced by MUSE Entertainment Enterprises. Victor Garber ("Alias") and Omar Sharif ("Doctor Zhivago") also star. Emmy Award-winning television impresario Robert Halmi Sr. ("Tin Man," "Gulliver's Travels"), Robert Halmi, Jr. ("The Poseidon Adventure," "The Christmas Card"), and Michael Prupas ("Human Trafficking") will executive-produce the miniseries.

XIII - "XIII" is a high-stakes cat-and-mouse thriller starring Val Kilmer ("The Doors") and Stephen Dorff ("World Trade Center"). This adrenaline-charged miniseries begins dramatically as the first female U.S. President is shot dead by a sniper during her Veteran's Day speech. Three months later, a wounded man is found tattered in a forest with no memory of his identity. The only clue is a tattoo on his neck, "XIII." Could his lightning-fast reflexes and killer instincts betray him as the presidential assassin that the U.S. is desperately searching for? Submerged in a far-reaching conspiracy, which threatens to overthrow the entire government, XIII's identity becomes the key to unraveling a complex and dangerous secret that will shock and excite. From the first bullet, this gripping action-thriller will leave audiences gasping for more. "XIII" is produced by Prodigy Pictures and Cipango.

NBC SHOWCASES GREG DANIELS' "THE OFFICE"
AND HIS NEW "OFFICE" SPINOFF
IN COVETED POST SUPER BOWL TIMESLOT


NEW YORK – April 2, 2008 --NBC announced today that the most coveted time period of the coming season, the post Super Bowl slot, will be used to launch a spinoff of the network's hit comedy series, "The Office." Immediately following NBC Sports' coverage of Super Bowl XLIII, the network will first present an original episode of "The Office," followed by the debut of the new Greg Daniels comedy. The Super Bowl has been perennially the biggest television event of the broadcast season and was watched this year by a total audience of more than 148 million viewers. Giving this new series that coveted premiere slot will afford the show tremendous sampling from all demographic groups.

Greg Daniels, Executive Producer of "The Office," said, "Who would have ever thought that Americans would be subjected to a mock-documentary after the Superbowl? What has happened to this country?"

From Greg Daniels, the Executive Producer of the Emmy Award-winning American version of NBC's "The Office," comes the most highly anticipated comedy of the season in "The Office" spinoff. Audiences will follow another comic journey, complete with new faces and new locations, but with the same unique sense of humor and brand of quality from Daniels and his creative team. It's the next chapter of what viewers have come to know and love about "The Office."

In response to an evolving media marketplace and the changing needs of its advertisers, NBC Universal has created a more innovative, client-centric approach to its traditional Upfront presentation. It will include the announcement of a year-round programming schedule in April; a series of one-on-one client meetings in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago; and a spotlight event on May 12 that will showcase the full scale of the NBCU offerings in a unique, multi-media, interactive environment that will allow advertisers to experience the broad spectrum of marketing opportunities available within the company. The new Upfront process allows NBCU to continue its "customer-first" approach, while working to create new advertising models, define more effective metrics and provide a better return on its clients' investments.

NBC, UNIVERSAL MEDIA STUDIOS AND DIRECTV FORM BOLD PARTNERSHIP TO RENEW 'FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS' FOR A THIRD SEASON

NBC Will Begin Broadcasting Season 3 of Drama on Fridays (9-10 p.m. ET) Starting Soon After the Network's Telecast of the Super Bowl in 2009; New Episodes of Critically Acclaimed Drama Will Be Broadcast on DIRECTV Beginning in October


NEW YORK - April 2, 2008 - NBC, Universal Media Studios and DIRECTV -- the nation's leading satellite television provider -- have formed a bold, multi-platform partnership to launch a third season of the critically acclaimed drama series, "Friday Night Lights," to be broadcast initially on DIRECTV and subsequently telecast on NBC later in the 2008-09 season.

NBC would begin broadcasting the Season 3 episodes of the Peabody Award-winning drama on Fridays (9-10 p.m. ET), starting soon after NBC's telecast of the Super Bowl in 2009. DIRECTV would have exclusive rights to the season's 13 new episodes beginning Wednesday, October 1 on DIRECTV's entertainment channel "The 101."

The announcements were made by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios, and Marc Graboff, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios, and Eric Shanks, Executive Vice President of Entertainment for DIRECTV, at NBC's advertiser meetings in New York today.








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NBC PICKS UP CLASSIC, EMMY AWARD-WINNING 'ER' FOR 15TH AND FINAL SEASON

NEW YORK - April 2, 2008 -- NBC announced that it will pick up the classic and Emmy Award-winning medical drama "ER" (Thursdays, 10-11 p.m. ET) for a 15th and final season. The announcement was made today by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios.

"'ER' is one of the greatest shows of all time and we can't wait to deliver to the audience the fantastic stories the series is known for," said Silverman. "We will introduce new characters to the great ensemble."

Currently in its 14th season, "ER" has averaged a 3.8 rating, 10 share in adults 18-49 and 9.5 million viewers, keeping NBC in a virtual tie for the Thursday 10 p.m. lead in 18-49 despite big lead-in advantages for the time period's ABC and CBS competition from "Grey's Anatomy" and "CSI" respectively. "ER" is the #3 series on the NBC primetime schedule this season among women 18-49 and the network's #2 series among women 25-54.

well I am glad to see Knight Rider that is going to be on my season Pass Show's

Why are they announcing this so early? This is way too early to announce a lineup for the fall, when this is season is still far from over.

I really didn't see any new shows that looked outstanding to me. Some don't look that bad. I will admit, they lost quite a bit of reality. They went from almost an entire lineup of reality shows to a good mix of reality, drama, and sitcom. I'm glad to see ER and Law and Order is coming back - I'll still watch that occasionally. I'm surprised to see Lipstick Jungle and Life are coming back, but you never know, they might do well in the fall. I'm also glad to see Celebrity Apprentice back, but why can't they just do a normal season instead of celebrity? They shouldn't have moved it to 10pm, though, in my opinion. They tried airing it at 10pm twice before, and that's when ratings started to fall.

This will be awesome, and Ill check out Kath and kim, Molly Shannon rules.

Not to much of NBC's lineup interests me. I'm glad that Chuck is back though. I'm not even getting excited about the next season until I see if their's going to be an actors strike. I took most of this season off.

Meh. This doesn't feel right announcing the first week in April. Heck, a lot of shows aren't even back from the writers strike yet. :rolleyes:

I don't really like this schedule, it's very odd. There's a couple of shows that I'll watch but overall, not good.

Of course, knowing NBC, they'll change it 50 times before September anyway. :p

Good Schedule but would like to see shows on Saturday's that have new Expisodes.
A Friday Family Comedy Block.

Yes more chuck can't wait. Of course I might watch Knight Rider on Wednesdays
since I've never seen the original. Could anyone here tell me what the original Knight Rider was like?

So is L&O CI moving back to USA or is it cancelled for good?

So is L&O CI moving back to USA or is it cancelled for good?i was wondering the same thing

Law & Order: CI is a USA Network show. All NBC did this year was air repeats from USA Network...and as of now, no plans to air those repeats next season.

Law & Order: CI's new season begins in June I believe on USA.

Dang, I was foolishly hoping that Chuck would get the highly coveted post-superbowl slot. Next year, The Office will be in its, what, 4th season? If more people wanted to watch it, they would've by now!

woo 30 Rock!

**** NBC. They want "Friday Night Lights" to die. The last time they put one of their shows on that DirectTV crap, what happened? Oh yeah, "Passions" taped its last episode last week and now it's gone forever.

FNL should have been moved to USA. End of story.

And once again, **** NBC.

woo 30 Rock!i said the same thing when i saw the 30 rock had been renewed

Meh. This doesn't feel right announcing the first week in April. Heck, a lot of shows aren't even back from the writers strike yet. :rolleyes:

I don't really like this schedule, it's very odd. There's a couple of shows that I'll watch but overall, not good.

Of course, knowing NBC, they'll change it 50 times before September anyway. :p
I expect them to change a few things once the other networks start announcing their schedules. I don't even know why they bother announcing a winter schedule. Fox has done this for some years now and they never keep to it because you never know how the ratings are going to do in the fall anyway.

I was shock when DirecTV Dropped Passions

NBC REVEALS FALL SERIES PREMIERE DATES

HIT DRAMA SERIES 'HEROES' RETURNS FOR AN ENTIRE NIGHT ON SEPTEMBER 22

'KATH & KIM' JOINS THE THURSDAY NIGHT COMEDY BLOCK (9:30-10 P.M. ET) BEGINNING OCTOBER 9

THE NEW EXTREME COMPETITION SERIES 'AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS' FROM CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER THOM BEERS ("ICE ROAD TRUCKERS") AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS GAIL BERMAN AND LLOYD BRAUN, PREMIERES THIS FALL BEGINNING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

NEW DRAMA SERIES PREMIERES INCLUDE 'KNIGHT RIDER' (SEPTEMBER 24), 'MY OWN WORST ENEMY' (SEPTEMBER 29) AND 'CRUSOE' (OCTOBER 17)

BURBANK -- May 23, 2008 -- NBC unveils the Fall 2008 series premiere dates for new programs and returning favorites including a three hour launch of the hit drama "Heroes" on Monday, September 22, the Thursday night debut of the new comedy "Kath & Kim" (9:30-10 p.m. ET) on October 9. "America's Toughest Jobs," the new extreme competition series, will debut with a two-hour premiere this Fall on September 12 (8-10 p.m. ET). In addition, the new drama series premieres include "Knight Rider" on September 24 (8-9 p.m. ET), "My Own Worst Enemy" on September 29 (10-11 p.m. ET) and "Crusoe" on October 17 (8-10 p.m. ET).

The announcements were made by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios.

On April 2, NBC previously announced Fall, Winter and Summer nightly schedules for the 2008-09 broadcast year, allowing the advertisers to plan their media strategies for the 52-week schedule.

The eagerly anticipated return of "Heroes" launches with three hours in primetime on Monday, September 22 (8-9 p.m. ET) with an hour-long compilation show that will lead into a spectacular all new, two-hour premiere (9-11 p.m. ET). Second-year drama "Chuck," starring Zachary Levi as an unlikely security risk, returns on Monday, September 29 (8-9 p.m. ET) preceding the series premiere of the new drama "My Own Worst Enemy" (10-11 p.m. ET), starring Christian Slater as a seemingly simple man with a radically split personality.

The new comedy "Kath & Kim," starring Molly Shannon and Selma Blair, joins the comedy block on Thursdays, beginning October 9 (9:30-10 p.m. ET). The series is based on the most successful comedy in Australia of the same name. An expanded two-hour edition of "The Biggest Loser: Families" (8-10 p.m. ET) will air on Tuesdays, after "America's Got Talent" concludes its run.

Also new to the Fall schedule is "America's Toughest Jobs" (previously announced for Summer 2009), a new extreme competition series from creator/executive producer Thom Beers ("Ice Road Truckers") and executive producers Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun. The series will debut with a two-hour episode on Friday, September 12 (8-10 p.m. ET) and return the next week at 8-9 p.m. (ET) for five weeks before resuming from 9-10 p.m. (ET) beginning October 24.

"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (10-11 p.m. ET) will round out the night with its 10th season premiere beginning September 23.

The new drama "Knight Rider" (8-9 p.m. ET) will kick off Wednesdays starting September 24 followed by the dramedy "Lipstick Jungle," starring Brooke Shields, Kim Raver and Lindsay Price, which returns for its second season on the same night (10-11 p.m. ET). NBC's hit game show "Deal or No Deal" also returns with fresh episodes on Wednesdays after "America's Got Talent" concludes.

Thursday night comedy favorites return with a one-hour premiere of the fourth season of "My Name Is Earl" on September 25 (8-9 p.m. ET) followed by the one-hour season premiere of the Emmy Award-winning "The Office" (9-10 p.m. ET). "ER" begins its 15th and final season on Thursday, September 25 (10-11 p.m. ET). The new comedy "Kath & Kim," starring Molly Shannon and Selma Blair premieres Thursday, October 9 (9:30-10 p.m. ET) and the Emmy-winning "30 Rock," starring Tina Fey ("Baby Mama") and Emmy winner Alec Baldwin, begins its third season on Thursday, October 30 (8:30-9 p.m. ET).

Preceding the premiere of "30 Rock" will be three consecutive weekly "Saturday Night Live" special election editions of "SNL Thursday Night Live" (8:30-9 p.m. ET) on Thursday, October 9, 16 and 23.

"Life" resumes its second season on Friday, October 3 (10-11 p.m. ET) in the drama starring Damian Lewis as a wrongly imprisoned police detective who returns to the force searching for justice. "Crusoe," the action-adventure, contemporary re-telling of the classic Daniel Defoe novel "Robinson Crusoe," will debut on in a special two-hour premiere on Friday, October 17 (8-10 p.m. ET). "America's Toughest Jobs" will air in its regularly scheduled timeslot (8-9 p.m. ET) on Fridays leading up to the premiere of "Crusoe."

Following is NBC's Fall 2008-09 premiere schedule (all times ET):

*New programs in UPPER CASE (with the exception of "ER")

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

"AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS" Series premiere (8-10 p.m.) Returns on September 19 (8-9 p.m.) for five weeks; then resumes from 9-10 p.m. on October 24

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

"Heroes" clip show (8-9 p.m.) Season premiere (9-11 p.m.)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (10-11 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

"KNIGHT RIDER" (8-9 p.m.)

"Lipstick Jungle (10-11 p.m.)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

"My Name Is Earl" -- one-hour premiere (8-9 p.m.)

"The Office" -- one-hour premiere (9-10 p.m.)

"ER" (10-11 p.m.)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

"Chuck" -- (8-9 p.m.)

"MY OWN WORST ENEMY" -- (10-11 p.m.)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

"Life" -- (10-11 p.m.)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

"KATH & KIM" (9:30-10 p.m.)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

"CRUSOE" -- two-hour premiere (8-10 p.m.)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30

"30 Rock" -- (8:30-9 p.m.)

Couple of notes on the NBC premiere dates for the Fall:

- America's Got Talent will spill into the fall for a few weeks, delaying the premieres of The Biggest Loser: Families on Tuesdays (8-10pm) and Deal or No Deal Wednesday (9pm).
- Kath & Kim, the new sitcom, will now be Thursdays at 9:30pm instead of Tuesdays at 9:30pm.
- SNL Thursday Night Live will now be Thursdays at 8:30pm for three weeks in October rather than 9:30pm
- Reality series America's Toughest Jobs will now be a fall series instead of summer, and will air Fridays at 8 then move to 9pm starting Oct. 24
- Deal or No Deal will only be Fridays at 9pm (Sept. 19-Oct. 10) until its Wednesdays at 9 airings return.

More details:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/05/wgn-brings-back-70s-classics-for-retro.html

Some upcoming special programming (subject to change):

Sunday, October 26 (no NFL, due to World Series)
8:00PM-11:00PM NBC SUNDAY MOVIE OF THE WEEK: THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN

Wednesday, October 29
8:00PM OBAMA PAID POLITICAL AD
8:30-10:00PM Deal or No Deal

Monday, November 3
8:00PM Deal or No Deal (90 min)
9:30PM SNL Presidential Bash (90 min)

Tuesday, November 4
7:00PM-2:00AM NBCNews Decision '08: Election Night Coverage

Wednesday, November 26
8:00PM Rosie's Variety Show LIVE
9:00PM Deal or No Deal
10:00PM Deal or No Deal

Thursday, November 27
8:00PM NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK: THE INCREDIBLES
10:30PM The Office (R)

Friday, November 28
8:00PM NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK: THE INCREDIBLES
10:30PM The Office (R)

Saturday, November 29
8:00PM-10:00PM NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK: ALONG CAME POLLY

Wednesday, December 3
8:00PM-9:00PM CHRISTMAS AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER

Friday, December 5
8:00PM-9:00PM TV'S MERRIEST CHRISTMAS MOMENTS

Wednesday, December 10
8:00PM-9:00PM LITTLE SPIRIT: A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS

Friday, December 12
8:00PM-9:00PM TV'S ALL TIME CHRISTMAS SONGS

Saturday, December 13
8:00PM-11:00PM NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Tuesday, December 16
10:00PM MOMMA'S BOYS (Special premiere)

Wednesday, December 17
8:00PM-9:00PM LETTERS TO SANTA: A MUPPETS CHRISTMAS

Thursday, December 18
10:00PM 30 ROCK (R)
10:30PM THE OFFICE (R)

Friday, December 19
8:00PM MOMMA'S BOYS (encore)
9:00-11:00PM DATELINE

Saturday, December 20
9:00PM-10:00PM SATURDAY NIGHT MAIN EVENT

Monday, December 22
8:00PM TODAY LOOKS BACK AT 2008
9:00-11:00PM MOMMA'S BOYS (TIME PERIOD PREMIERE)

Tuesday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 30
8:00PM LAW & ORDER (R)
9:00PM LAW & ORDER SVU (R)

Wednesday, December 24
8:00PM-11:00PM NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Thursday, December 25
8:00PM-10:00PM Deal or No Deal
10:00PM THE OFFICE
10:30PM THE OFFICE

Friday, December 26
8:00PM TOP CHEF
9:00-11:00PM DATELINE

Saturday, December 27
8:00-10:00PM THE BEIJING OLYMPIC CEREMONY: THE TV EVENT OF THE YEAR

Monday, December 29
8:00PM GREATEST HOLIDAY MOMENTS (R)
9:00PM DEAL OR NO DEAL

Wednesday, December 31
8:00PM KNIGHT RIDER (R)
9:00PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R)
10:00PM-11:00PM NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH CARSON DALY

Thursday, January 1
8:00-10:00PM DEAL OR NO DEAL
10-11:00PM THE OFFICE (r)
Friday, December 26
8:00PM-10:00PM CRUSOE (R)

Saturday, January 3
4:00PM & 8:00PM NFL PLAYOFF WILD CARD GAMES

what will happen to Knight Rider

Thankfully the terrible new Knight Rider will be off the line-up for over a month after its November 19 airing. Repeats will air on select Saturdays in December at 8:00PM still when special programming is not airing.

wait do you like or do you not like The New Knight Rider

I said terrible already, what don't you understand? It is terrible. Has nothing to do with the original story. Waste of time. Original series is way better.

and I Belive they order 4 more episodes of The new Knight Rider

No they did not. They ordered scripts.

i like it its differnt does this mean it is going be cancelled this sucks hope it comes back

I also like The New Knight Rider I watch every wednesday night at 10:35 pm CT Time

Their special Christmas programming looks intriguing, especially the program TV's Merriest Christmas Moments, that's a sort of clip show from TV shows of the past and movies, right?

Thursday, November 27
8:00PM NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK: THE INCREDIBLES
10:30PM The Office (R)

Friday, November 28
8:00PM NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK: THE INCREDIBLES
10:30PM The Office (R)

Wednesday, December 10
8:00PM-9:00PM LITTLE SPIRIT: A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS

Saturday, December 20
8:00PM-9:00PM LITTLE SPIRIT: A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS (R)

Wednesday, December 31
8:00PM-9:00PM LITTLE SPIRIT: A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS (R)


WOW. Poor NBC.

What's the point in preempting Knight Rider like that? I don't like it either, but it's only a way to lose the viewers it already had. I don't think NBC knows what the hell they're doing half the time.

And they're back to taking advantage of Deal or no Deal. Why would they air it at 10pm? That's the worst slot for a show like that. Rosie's Variety Show I do plan on checking out, though. It could either be really good or really bad.

n what worse their replacing it with rosies variety hour of all people they think people rather watch rosie o donnell then knight rider their out of their minds.

n what worse their replacing it with rosies variety hour of all people they think people rather watch rosie o donnell then knight rider their out of their minds.

Rosie can be funny at times, though. She's a good entertainer (minus The View-LOL). Her special should no doubt beat an original Knight Rider airing.

What's the point in preempting Knight Rider like that? I don't like it either, but it's only a way to lose the viewers it already had. I don't think NBC knows what the hell they're doing half the time.


Looks like they'd learn after seeing what happened to Chuck and Heroes, and to ABC Wednesday, but I guess not. NBC sucks lately.

Rosie can be funny at times, though. She's a good entertainer (minus The View-LOL). Her special should no doubt beat an original Knight Rider airing.
I agree. The View is only thing that she's done that's really turned me off.

I actually like The View. It's fun to watch people fight when I'm not involved in it :lol:.

Looks like they'd learn after seeing what happened to Chuck and Heroes, and to ABC Wednesday, but I guess not. NBC sucks lately.

Exactly what I was thinking. Putting a show on a long hiatus only loses and viewers, and this is even worse since its a brand new show.

It's already happened this season with Chuck and Heroes - I guess its just another show they're trying to kill.

I agree. The View is only thing that she's done that's really turned me off.

Yeah, I didn't like Rosie at all on the View. But, I used to watch her talkshow daily back in the 1990's (definitely her best thing to date), and she can really be funny most of the time. I wouldn't be surprised to see her variety show do really good ratings.

Couple of changes:

Saturday, October 25
9:00PM SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (REPEAT)
10:30PM SNL WEEKEND UPDATE: THURSDAY (REPEAT)

Wednesday, October 29
8:30-10:00PM DEAL OR NO DEAL

Great a 90 Mintue Deal or No Deal

Couple of changes:

Saturday, October 25
9:00PM SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (REPEAT)
10:30PM SNL WEEKEND UPDATE: THURSDAY (REPEAT)

Wednesday, October 29
8:30-10:00PM DEAL OR NO DEAL

The SNL Saturday should probably do well for them - do you know what episodes will be repeated?

They need to put Deal on Wednesdays permanently (either that, or Mondays at 8pm, and move Chuck to Wednesdays), and get Lipstick Jungle out of there. Their wasting Deal on Fridays.

Deal or No Deal has already dropped big time (and it is not a show that picks up in DVR). I don't know what SNL will be repeated, but likely tonight's will air next Saturday at 9.

Deal or No Deal has already dropped big time (and it is not a show that picks up in DVR). I don't know what SNL will be repeated, but likely tonight's will air next Saturday at 9.

Deal has definitely dropped hugely, but it could do much better Mondays at 8pm, where it always was the highest rated, than on Fridays. It would definitely do better than Chuck, but since that already has a full season order, they have to put it somewhere.

The Thursday SNL shows are hilarious - too bad they could be a permanent part of their Thursday night lineup. NBC should make a montage show of all the election skits they've done - that's really what people are watching for.

Need you forgot though Deal dropped big time on Mondays at 8 when facing Dancing with the Stars last year. Obviously it will do better than Chuck, but will it in 18-49? Chuck would probably do better or tie it in 18-49.

It would definitely outdo Chuck in total viewers, and most likely tie or beat it in the demo. And, Chuck would also outdo Lipstick Jungle if it were to be placed on Wednesdays in it slot. If NBC would do that, it could get ratings up in 2 slots.

But, Lipstick Jungle really needs to go. I don't why they brought it back in the first place.

The only thing is, I don't think Chuck is a 10pm type show. NBC tried it I believe on a Thursday at 8 and 10, and it didn't do well. About 6-6.5 million, but the 18-49 was decent in the mid 2s. It was between Apprentice though which did in the high 3s.

The only thing is, I don't think Chuck is a 10pm type show. NBC tried it I believe on a Thursday at 8 and 10, and it didn't do well. About 6-6.5 million, but the 18-49 was decent in the mid 2s. It was between Apprentice though which did in the high 3s.

That's true. They could always try it, though. How much more badly could it do than Lipstick Jungle in the slot?

The Apprentice is a very realiable show for NBC, even with the Celebrity Editions now. It does a great demo, and still very stable in total viewers. Moving it to 10pm this season may hurt it, though. Too bad they couldn't just cancel Earl and Kath and Kim by midseason, and put Apprentice back at 9pm with ER at 10pm.

More NBC changes:

Fridays effective October 31
10:00PM Lipstick Jungle (new night)

Wednesdays effective November 5
9:00PM Life (new night and time)
10:00PM Law & Order

Tuesday, December 16
10:00PM Momma's Boys (special premiere)

Mondays effective December 22
9:00PM Momma's Boys (regular night and time)

Notes: Deal or No Deal Wednesday has been pulled. It'll air Fridays at 8 only. Heroes ends its fall run on Dec. 15. Biggest Loser fall run ends on Dec. 16. This is the third time the premiere of Momma's Boys has been delayed...it looks to be a disaster as it is launching on Christmas week.

I knew L&O would be back on Wednesdays pretty fast. lol

That is the only move here that makes sense. Good move NBC. But Life is not a show that can be aired in the middle of the line-up & carry the night and Lipstick Jungle will be even worse on Fridays. Maybe lower than 4 million? Momma's Boys...well that is going to be a big dud.

mama's boys will air after THe BIggest Loser finale. That's a smart way to launch it. They've also effectiveky taken The Bachelor's timeslot before it comes back and it's a new twist on the relationship genre, so it might work and blunt ABC.

Momma's Boys is only 6 weeks and is launching in its Monday slot in a terrible week. December 22? Come on. Who on earth is watching then and the week of December 29, too. People are on vacation then. It'll be over after its Jan. 19 airing. As of now, The Bachelor is airing at 10PM starting Jan. 5 or 12, not 9PM.

Third time NBC has moved the premiere date. Not a good sign.

Momma's Boy seems just like a renamed Beauty and the Geek type of show. I'll check it out and see if it's any good.

How long has Law and Order been off the Wednesday Night Schedule.

I knew L&O would be back quicker than planned. NBC continues to be a disaster season after season. Luckily, L&O can still deliver for them.

I was guessing all along that NBC would switch Life's and Liptick's slots. It only makes sense - between the 2, Life is the one that still shows a sign of life. Lipstick Jungle is definitely the Swingtown of the fall. But who knows - maybe both shows will benefit.

I still think its stupid how NBC cuts Heroes off like that. It needs to run a continuous season - and they wonder why ratings are dropping.

I nevery heard of Momma's Boy.

Some holiday specials were moved around:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4037753&postcount=22

'30 Rock' returns to series high

http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/10/30-rock-returns.html

Mocking Sarah Palin paid off.

Following Fey's devastating impression of the Alaska governor and last month's slew of Emmy wins, the return of NBC's "30 Rock" was given a serious drum roll this fall.

Thankfully for the network, the comedy burst back into the spotlight strong: Thursday's "Rock" premiere hit series-high numbers. The comedy was seen by 8.5 million viewers and earned a 4.1 preliminary adults 18-49 rating -- up 21% from its debut last year. The show was also aided by the primetime edition of "Saturday Night Live" warming up its time period the past few weeks.

"Rock" wasn't able to maintain its lead-in from "The Office" (9.3 million, 4.7), however, which was up 12% this week.

The "Rock" performance finally gives NBC a glowing premiere-rating headline for its scripted programming this season. And with next week's episode featuring a guest appearance by Oprah Winfrey, the show stands a firm shot at maintaining its record high for another round.

As for the rest of NBC's lineup, "My Name Is Earl" (6.2 million, 24) was down a tenth, and "Kath & Kim" grew a notch (5.5 million, 2.3). At 10 p.m., "ER" climbed slightly this week (9.1 million, 3.4) to once again win its time period against its freshman competitors. As for NBC ordering three more scripts to extend the season to a full 22 episodes, sources say the network decided against the idea.

NBC came in third place overall. CBS was first once again, yet had ratings declines on its three key shows. "Survivor" slipped 7% (13.1 million, 4.1), "CSI" was down 17% (18.6 million, 4.7) and "Eleventh Hour" was down 6% (11.5 million, 2.9).

In second place, ABC demonstrated ratings gains in two hours. "Grey's Anatomy" (15.1 million, 5.5) was up a notch from last week and ranked as the highest-rated show of the night. "Life on Mars" (8.4 million, 2.7) went up 13%, though was still in last place at 10 p.m. "Ugly Betty" slipped slightly (8.6 million, 2.5).

In fourth, Fox had the return of "Kitchen Nightmares" to originals (4 million, 1.7), with a "Nightmares" repeat as lead-in. Fox has been running sports and specials in this slot since September, and "Nightmares" was down 19% from its last airing.

The CW aired an on par "Smallville" (4.2 million, 1.7) and a 15%-boosted "Supernatural" (3.5 million, 1.5) that ranked as the show's best performance since its season premiere.

see? people shouldn't knock 30 Rock. It had a bad timeslot and with the Emmys and Tina Fey's popularity as Palin on SNL, people are finally tuning in. So much for being a poor ER leadin, eh?

see? people shouldn't knock 30 Rock. It had a bad timeslot and with the Emmys and Tina Fey's popularity as Palin on SNL, people are finally tuning in. So much for being a poor ER leadin, eh?
Exactly! I wonder if 30 Rock will be able to pull in similar numbers next week, with the arrival of Oprah! And I'm very happy to see that ER once again won its time period against its freshman competitors.

Momma's Boy will air 9-11pm on its Monday premiere on Monday, December 22.

The following is tentative...

Post-NFL Sunday line-up starting January 4:
7:00PM Dateline
8:00PM Merlin
9:00PM Medium
10:00PM Kings
(The Golden Globes will air Sunday, January 11 from 8-11pm (Red Carpet special from 7-8pm))

Also, I'm not sure if this is even accurate but one source is saying The Office Spin-Off is launching Thursday, January 1 at 9:30pm ET/PT. Probably from the old plan as the spin-off has been shelved.

If I were ABC I would not waste a new DH up against Golden Globes and 24

So NBC will premiere a lineup then pre-empt it the next week? Dumb. Why not premiere it the 18th(max promotion during the Globes) and just air a special or a movie on the 4th.

Maybe NBC is thinking they can promote the heck out of the new Sunday lineup on Jan. 3's NFL playoff game. Still the January stuff for NBC is tentative.

Putting Medium on Sundays will not work. Desperate Housewives and Cold Case will leave it in the dark. NBC really needs to put it back in its old Monday at 10pm slot - My Own Worst Enemy needs to be cancelled. But I don't know what they'd do for Sundays.

Putting Medium on Sundays will not work. Desperate Housewives and Cold Case will leave it in the dark. NBC really needs to put it back in its old Monday at 10pm slot - My Own Worst Enemy needs to be cancelled. But I don't know what they'd do for Sundays.

My Own Worst Enemy and Lipstick Jungle both canceled, but both will finish out all their remaining episodes. :crazy: NBC is in the worst shape it's ever been in. SIXTH in Adults 18-34 last night, even losing to Univision and The CW.

ABC 3.9/11
FOX 2.7/8
CBS 1.9/6
CW 1.7/5
UNI 1.6/4
NBC 1.5/4

:lol:

How many more episodes of Lipstrick Junjul has so far.

NBC has moved the Rosie Live special back to 8PM on Thanksgiving Eve. 9PM is TBD as of now. See http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4037753&postcount=22 for continued December/holiday updates.

How many more episodes of Lipstrick Junjul has so far.

It's aired 7 out of 13. If they air all the rest of the season out then 6 are left to air.

so they got like 6 episodes left.

My Own Worst Enemy and Lipstick Jungle both canceled, but both will finish out all their remaining episodes. :crazy: NBC is in the worst shape it's ever been in. SIXTH in Adults 18-34 last night, even losing to Univision and The CW.

ABC 3.9/11
FOX 2.7/8
CBS 1.9/6
CW 1.7/5
UNI 1.6/4
NBC 1.5/4

:lol:

At least they finally admitted that these shows were doing badly-LOL. Too bad Kath and Kim couldn't have gone with them.

They really are in bad shape. They don't have one hit show on their schedule right now, and they really need one as soon as possible.

At least they finally admitted that these shows were doing badly-LOL. Too bad Kath and Kim couldn't have gone with them.

They really are in bad shape. They don't have one hit show on their schedule right now, and they really need one as soon as possible.its kind of odd that saturday night live a show in its 34th season is the only nbc show genarating any water cooler buzz right now

its kind of odd that saturday night live a show in its 34th season is the only nbc show genarating any water cooler buzz right now

:lol: Never really thought about that, but you're right. Not only that, but it airs at 11:30 on a Saturday night, yet it's been just about the only NBC this season to break 10 million viewers-LOL. There only real hit show in the last couple years, Heroes, is fading like crazy. And one of their top shows, ER, is ending after this season. Who knows what they're going to be like next season.

NBC ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 2009 WITH PREMIERES OF NEW SERIES, ORIGINAL MOVIE EVENT, RETURN OF SERIES FAVORITES

Lineup Features Premieres of "Superstars of Dance" on January 4, "Howie Do It" (January 9) and "The Biggest Loser: Couples" (January 6); "Friday Night Lights" Returns for NBC Season Premiere (January 16)

NBC Offers Original Movie Event "The Last Templar" on January 25-26


UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - November 25, 2008 - NBC announced today the January 2009 schedule that features the series premieres of "Superstars of Dance" (debuting January 4) and "Howie Do It" (January 9), the returns of "The Biggest Loser: Couples" (January 6) and "Friday Night Lights" (January 16).

Likewise, NBC will broadcast the original movie event "The Last Templar" Sunday and Monday, January 25-26, 9-11 p.m. ET both nights).

NBC also showcases the new specials "Saturday Night Live Sports Extra" on Sunday, January 4 (7-9 p.m. ET) and "Saturday Night Live Film Festival" on Sunday, January 18 (9-11 p.m. ET). "Dateline NBC" also will broadcast a Presidential Inauguration Day Special on Tuesday, January 20 (10-11 p.m. ET).
Among the new night-by-night lineup changes are:

The two-hour premiere of "Superstars of Dance" - from the producers of "So You Think You Can Dance?" -- will be broadcast on Sunday, January 4 (9-11 p.m. ET) before the series resumes in its regular day and time on Monday, January 5 through January 19 (8-10 p.m. ET). The new competition series -- showcasing the world's best and most varied dancers -- will be followed on Mondays by "Momma's Boys" (10-11 p.m. ET), the new alternative series from executive producer Ryan Seacrest.

The season finale of "Superstars of Dance" will wrap on Monday, January 26 (8-9 p.m. ET).

On Tuesdays -- from January 6 -- NBC will telecast "The Biggest Loser: Couples" (8-10 p.m. ET) followed by "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (10-11 p.m. ET).

Fridays will see the debut of "Howie Do It" -- starring Howie Mandel of NBC's "Deal or No Deal" (8-9 p.m. ET) -- beginning January 9.

The critically acclaimed "Friday Night Lights" will then return to NBC's Friday-night lineup on January 16 (9-10 p.m. ET).


The new January program schedule grid follows (all times ET); new series are capitalized:

MONDAYS (beginning January 5)
8-10 p.m. -- "SUPERSTARS OF DANCE"; premieres Sunday, January 4 (9-11 p.m.); season finale Monday, January 26 (8-9 p.m.)
10-11 p.m. - "MOMMA'S BOYS"
("Chuck" and "Heroes" return in February)

TUESDAYS (beginning January 6)
8-10 p.m. - "The Biggest Loser: Couples"
10-11 p.m. -- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
TUESDAY (January 20)
10-11 p.m. - "Dateline NBC": Presidential Inauguration Special (10-11 p.m. ET)

WEDNESDAYS (beginning January 7)
8-9 p.m. -- "Knight Rider"
9-10 p.m. - "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" encores ("Life" returns in February)
10-11 p.m. -- "Law & Order"

THURSDAYS (beginning January 8)
8-8:30 p.m. - "My Name Is Earl"
8:30-9 p.m. -- "Kath & Kim"
9:00-9:31 p.m. -- "The Office"
9:31-10 p.m. -- "30 Rock"
10-11 p.m. - "ER"

FRIDAYS
8-9 p.m. -- "HOWIE DO IT" (series premiere January 9)
9-10 p.m. - "Friday Night Lights" (beginning January 16)
10-11 p.m. -- "Dateline NBC" (beginning December 5)

SATURDAYS (beginning January 10)
8-11 - "Law & Order" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" encores

SUNDAYS (January 4)
7-9 p.m. - "Saturday Night Live Sports Extra"
9-11 p.m. - "SUPERSTARS OF DANCE" (premiere)

"Sunday -- Event Specials"
8-11 p.m. - "THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS" (January 11)
9-11 p.m. - "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE FILM FESTIVAL" (January 18)
9-11 p.m. -- THE LAST TEMPLAR -- (January 25 and Monday, January 26)
6:15-10 p.m. -- SUPER BOWL XLIII (February 1)

Blah schedule. The new reality all sounds terrible... Howie Do It? :rolleyes: Monday looks beyond awful in January. Momma's Boys should be burned off in December. Tuesday will probably be NBC's best night though by no means spectacular. L&O repeats will probably beat Life originals on Wednesdays, but Knight Rider is going to get destroyed against Idol(it's already struggling and it faces virtually no competition). Thursday looks OK, but Kath and Kim is a big hole in the schedule. Fridays looks like crap... FNL will be lucky to match Crusoe's numbers. The Sunday specials look kind of mixed... the Globes will be huge assuming there's no strike, the other stuff could either hit or bomb. SNL post-election isn't doing nearly as well, so who knows there.

Does NBC even know what a midseason schedule is? This looks worse than their summer schedule, IMO. There are so many holes, so many preemptions, and so many series missing that you can barely call this a schedule. I really don't understand why they're giving up Mondays for the month of January - same goes with Sundays. And all the reality shows make things 10 times worse.

I was looking forward to Medium in January - I'm guessing that'll be in February now? Also missing are new shows Kings and Merlin, Deal or no Deal (in place of Howie Do It? :rolleyes: ), and Celebrity Apprentice.

Momma's Boy's should strictly be aired in December, especially if it bombs. If it is a disaster, maybe we can expect Medium back on Mondays sooner than expected?

TUESDAYS
10-11 p.m. -- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"

WEDNESDAYS
9-10 p.m. - "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" encores

SATURDAYS
8-11 - "Law & Order" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" encores
Oh...my god. :eek:

im soo sick n tired of law n ordor all 3 shows becoming annoying isnt one enough just my 2 cents

Does NBC even know what a midseason schedule is? This looks worse than their summer schedule, IMO. There are so many holes, so many preemptions, and so many series missing that you can barely call this a schedule. I really don't understand why they're giving up Mondays for the month of January - same goes with Sundays. And all the reality shows make things 10 times worse.

I was looking forward to Medium in January - I'm guessing that'll be in February now? Also missing are new shows Kings and Merlin, Deal or no Deal (in place of Howie Do It? :rolleyes: ), and Celebrity Apprentice.

Momma's Boy's should strictly be aired in December, especially if it bombs. If it is a disaster, maybe we can expect Medium back on Mondays sooner than expected?nbc as a whole might know and understand what a midseason schedule is but nbc head honcho/dumbhead ben silverman dosent

nbc as a whole might know and understand what a midseason schedule is but nbc head honcho/dumbhead ben silverman dosent

That's true - Silverman seems focuses on getting what he thinks are "quality" shows, or cult-favorites - why else would shows like Life, Knight Rider, and Kath and Kim still be on the schedule?

Can't wait to see what February has instore for us :rolleyes:

When is Celebrity Apprentice supposed to appear?

Putting KR after the Superbowl makes sense to me if they want it to take off and the audience might hook on if the show opens with some fancy car changing racing scene.

Putting FNL after the Superbowl would also make sense but NBC already handed that show off to DirecTV so I don't think they'd do that now. I have to wonder what FNL's ratings will be like when it returns to the NBC schedule. How many people without DirecTV just downloaded the episode weekly instead of waiting months for it to be on NBC?

Yes if they put Knight Rider After The Super Bowl it should get Supoer Ratings even if it airs at 9:30 pm CT Time

Jeez, what am I gonna do without Chuck?!

If there's a SAG strike, which looks probable, Chuck will be back soon considering they have about 20 episodes in the can so far this season. I believe Heroes is far ahead as well.

What exactly is Howie Do it? Is it a show following his day-to-day life or something?!

And Momma's Boys sounds about as good as the new original ABC family movie starring Patrick Swayze and Carmen Electra:P

NBC KICKS-OFF A POST-SUPER BOWL PRIMETIME SCHEDULE WITH NEW MID-SEASON SERIES PREMIERES, POPULAR SERIES RETURNS, THE 'ER' SERIES FINALE AND AN ORIGINAL MOVIE EVENT

"Super Bowl XLIII" on February 1 -- Followed by an Hour-long Original Episode of "The Office" -- Will Serve as Launching Platform for Returning Series, Including New Volume of "Heroes" and a Special "3-D" Episode of "Chuck" both on February 2

New Lineup Showcases Premiere of New Drama "Kings" with Two-hour Event on March 19 in Addition to the Returns of "Medium" (February 2) and Two-hour "Celebrity Apprentice" (March 1), as well as Original Episodes of "Heroes" (February 2), "Chuck" (February 2) and "Life" (February 4)

Two-hour Series Finale of "ER" Slated for March 12

NBC Offers Original Movie Event "XIII" on February 8 and 15

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - December 3, 2008 -- NBC unveiled today a wide spectrum of its post-January mid-season schedule that features the series premieres of the new drama "Kings" (March 19) with a two-hour event, plus the season debuts of "Medium" (February 2) and a two-hour "Celebrity Apprentice" (March 1) -- as well as original episode returns for "Chuck" (returning with a special "3-D" episode February 2), "Heroes" (which begins "Fugitives," a new volume on February 2) and "Life" (February 4) -- and the movie event "XIII" (February 8 & 15). All the series and movie events will be given a huge promotional boost during "Super Bowl XLIII" on February 1.

Immediately following "Super Bowl XLIII" on February 1, NBC will broadcast an original, hour-long episode of "The Office" (10:30-11:30 p.m. ET; simultaneously to all time zones). Noteworthy announcements regarding this special episode are forthcoming.

In addition, NBC has scheduled the two-hour series finale of "ER" for Thursday, March 12 (9-11 p.m. ET).

The original movie event "XIII," starring Val Kilmer and Stephen Dorff, will air on Sunday, February 8 and 15 (9-11 p.m. ET both nights).

Premieres for additional mid-season shows -- "The Untitled Amy Poehler Project" and "The Philanthropist" - will be announced at a future date.

The announcements were made by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios.

"February and March are going to be exciting months on NBC and the Super Bowl is just the beginning," said Silverman. "The biggest event on television will provide the perfect promotional platform as we launch some of the most eagerly anticipated new and returning shows on any schedule."

Beginning February 2, Monday nights will feature original episodes of "Chuck" (8-9 p.m. ET), the latest volume of "Heroes" (9-10 p.m. ET) and the return of "Medium" (10-11 p.m. ET).

The new post-January mid-season additions to NBC's program schedule grid follows (all times ET); new series are capitalized except for "ER":


MONDAYS (beginning February 2)
8-9 p.m. -- "Chuck" (returns with "3-D" episode)
9-10 p.m. -- "Heroes" (new volume "Fugitives" begins)
10-11 p.m. -"Medium"

WEDNESDAYS
8-9 p.m. -- "Knight Rider" (season finale February 25; new show beginning March 4 to be announced soon)
9-10 p.m. - "Life" (beginning February 4)

THURSDAY (March 12)
9-11 p.m. - "ER" Series Finale

THURSDAY
9-11 p.m. - "KINGS" (two-hour series premiere March 19)
10-11 p.m. - "KINGS" (regular day and time beginning March 26)

SUNDAYS (February 8 and 15)
9-11 p.m. -- "XIII" (original movie event)

SUNDAYS (beginning March 1)
9-11 p.m. -- "Celebrity Apprentice" (special two-hour episodes)

SUNDAY EVENT SPECIALS
6:15-10:30 p.m. - "SUPER BOWL XLIII" (February 1)
10:30-11:30 p.m. (ET) - "The Office" (February 1; broadcast simultaneous to all time zones)
9-11 p.m. - "XIII" (February 8 and 15)

From executive producer Michael Green (NBC's "Heroes") comes "Kings," a riveting new drama about a modern-day monarchy. "Kings" is a contemporary retelling of the timeless tale of David and Goliath. This series is an epic story of greed and power, war and romance, forbidden loves and secret alliances -- and a young hero who rises to power in a modern-day kingdom. King Silas Benjamin (Ian McShane, "Deadwood") is the well-entrenched king of Gilboa, with its capital in Shiloh, a clean new city that is unspoiled by time or litter. Silas must deal with the tensions rising between Gilboa and neighboring nation Gath. When several prisoners of war are taken, a young soldier, David Shepard (Chris Egan, "Eragon"), defies orders and crosses enemy lines to save them. Unknown to David, the soldier he saves is Jack Benjamin (Sebastian Stan, "The Covenant"), the son of the king. From that day forth, David's life will never be the same.

Also starring are Susanna Thompson ("Once & Again"), Allison Miller ("Lucy's Piano"), Wes Studi ("Comanche Moon," "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee"), Eamonn Walker ("Oz") and Dylan Baker ("Spiderman 2"). The series is from Universal Media Studios. "Kings" is executive-produced by Green, Erwin Stoff ("I Am Legend") and Francis Lawrence ("I Am Legend"), who also directed the pilot.

"XIII" is a high-stakes cat-and-mouse thriller starring Val Kilmer ("The Doors"), Stephen Dorff ("World Trade Center"), Stephen McHattie ("Watchmen") and Jessalyn Gilsig (NBC's "Heroes"). The adrenaline-charged miniseries begins dramatically as the first female U.S. president is shot dead by a sniper during her Veterans Day speech. Three months later, a wounded man is found tattered in a forest with no memory of his identity. The only clue is a tattoo on his neck -- "XIII." Could his lightning-fast reflexes and killer instincts betray him as the presidential assassin that the U.S. is desperately searching for? Submerged in a far-reaching conspiracy, which threatens to overthrow the entire government, XIII's identity becomes the key to unraveling a complex and dangerous secret that will shock and excite. From the first bullet, this gripping action-thriller will leave audiences gasping for more. Ted Atherton ("Max Payne"), John Bourgeois ("Burn Up"), Greg Bryk ("ReGenesis"), Lucinda Davis ("Wargames: The Dead Code"), and Caterina Murino ("Casino Royale") also star. "XIII" is an official Canada/France co-production, developed and produced by Prodigy Pictures and Cipango in association with Power. Prodigy Pictures' Jay Firestone, Cipango's Edouard Vesinne and Thomas Anargyros and Power's Justin Bodle will serve as executive producers. Directed by Duane Clark ("CSI," "Meadowlands), "XIII" is written by David Wolkove ("La Femme Nikita," "Relic Hunter") and Philippe Lyon ("The Trail," "Alive").

"The Celebrity Apprentice" and host Donald Trump will return with two-hour episodes and a dynamic cast of brilliant celebrity business minds. Last season saw Piers Morgan defeat Trace Adkins to become the first Celebrity Apprentice. This season, 16 new celebrities will be vying for the coveted title, using all their business savvy as they fight for causes close to their hearts. Celebrities will be subjected to long hours, grueling mental challenges, personality clashes, and intense scrutiny -- all without the help of their regular support system of agents, managers, and personal assistants. Ultimately, they will face the judgment of Donald Trump and his advisors in the boardroom, which will include his children (and colleagues), Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr.

I'm looking forward to the post-Superbowl episode of The Office. Hopefully there will be many surprises that night. As much as I don't want it all to be over, I absolutely cannot wait for the ER series finale. And it's about time that Friday Night Lights came back to NBC. I might check out the Golden Globes and the Saturday Night Live specials too.

Putting FNL after the Superbowl would also make sense but NBC already handed that show off to DirecTV so I don't think they'd do that now. I have to wonder what FNL's ratings will be like when it returns to the NBC schedule. How many people without DirecTV just downloaded the episode weekly instead of waiting months for it to be on NBC?
Friday Night Lights really should be the post-Superbowl show.

Friday Night Lights? They have aired all 13 on DirecTV already and are not making anymore. NBC is just reairing the 13 on Fridays. After these 13, it looks like the show is done. I would have went with Kings after the Super Bowl. Heroes also would have made sense. I don't think The Office needs that slot...it will probably not go much up, if at all, on Thursdays.

Here is the blog story on NBC's Feb/March schedule: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/12/wgn-americas-2008-holiday-programming.html

I will be glad to see Knight Rider back on The Wednesday Night Line up.

Knight Rider has been cut down to 17 episodes and will end on Feb. 25 and is NOT likely returning for a second season.

so you think Knight Rider will be Cancelled.

Knowing NBC - it probably will be back next season-LOL. But, unless it can magically rise in the ratings come January (which is still possibly), it's looking unlikely.

Very glad to see Medium back in its old slot - this show should singlehandedly save the night for NBC. It's such an underrated show, yet is always a reliable performer for the network. But, I'm wondering why NBC is putting Celebrity Apprentice on Sundays, for 2 hours? That makes no sense to me at all - every episode is going to be 2 hours long? IMO, the show was revived last season after the horrendous LA seasons, but this could be the nail in the coffin. With 2 hours every Sunday, viewers will grow old of it fast.

Friday Night Lights? They have aired all 13 on DirecTV already and are not making anymore. NBC is just reairing the 13 on Fridays. After these 13, it looks like the show is done. I would have went with Kings after the Super Bowl. Heroes also would have made sense. I don't think The Office needs that slot...it will probably not go much up, if at all, on Thursdays.

Here is the blog story on NBC's Feb/March schedule: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2008/12/wgn-americas-2008-holiday-programming.html
Says you? I never heard anything about Friday Night Lights being officially canceled. I think it should air right after the Superbowl because it's a show that actually involves a football team. It's a perfect fit. Heroes would have made sense too, since a lot of guys watching the game would probably be into a superhero/action type of show.

They are only making 13 this year and the future looks bleak. Did I say it was "officially canceled?" The only thing official is that they are only producing 13 episodes this year and they would have aired on DirecTV before encoring on NBC for Jan-March. Actors from the show have already started to move on and that should give an indication. Aimee Teegarden is joining the cast of 90210.

Yes, of course it makes sense FNL after the Super Bowl. It is a perfect fit. But why on earth would NBC even do that? They gave up the show to DirecTV, just like they did for the daytime drama Passions. They have no interest of airing it on NBC other than encores.

Official announcement is coming soon, but NBC has announced starting next fall (most likely) they will NOT program in the 10pm hour, instead they will keep Jay Leno and air him weeknights at 10pm ET/PT. Looks like NBC Entertainment is losing money and this would be cost saving for them...but Leno in primetime 5-days a week? Will it work against CBS and ABC dramas? Here is some details:

Jay Leno Taking Over 10 P.M. On NBC
Jeff Zucker keeps Leno and O'Brien with Leno strip

In a surprise move, Jay Leno is taking over the 10 p.m. slot on weeknights on the network.

The move is a huge coup for NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker, who has long said he wanted to keep both Leno and his replacement, Conan O’Brien, in the NBC family.

The move would be a cost-effective manner in which to essentially cut down the amount of hours it must program with fare from the entertainment division. Jeff Zucker foreshadowed the move at a UBS media conference Monday, saying that NBC has to look at options including programming less primetime hours.

It would be a much-needed victory for struggling NBC in the wake of a massive round of layoffs and a re-organization of the entire way the network and studio are structured as the network continues to languish in fourth place.

The move would also bring to an end a potentially messy transition in the coming year that had industry speculation centered on Leno potentially moving to ABC, which would set up a three-way brawl for the dwindling late-night dollars between Leno, O’Brien and CBS’s David Letterman.

Leno’s start date is undecided, but expected to be by next fall.

WOW. NBC is DEAD!!!!!!!! What an awful excuse for the Big Three.

JAY LENO COMES TO PRIMETIME ON NBC

The Jay Leno Show Will Air Five Nights a Week at 10/9 CT

First-Ever Primetime Stripped Entertainment Program On Broadcast Network Television

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., December 9, 2008 - Jay Leno will host a new comedy/talk show on NBC five nights a week in primetime, beginning in the fall of 2009. The show will originate from Burbank, Calif., and will air Monday through Friday, 10-11 p.m./9-10 p.m. CT. The announcement was made today by Ben Silverman and Marc Graboff, Co-Chairmen, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios. This show will be the first-ever entertainment program to be stripped across primetime on broadcast network television.

"As broadcast television continues to change, success demands a new paradigm," said Jeff Zucker, President and CEO, NBC Universal. "For the past few years, we've been very vocal about two things: Transforming broadcast television for today's media landscape, and keeping Jay at NBC. In this one announcement we have done both. It's great for NBC, for our viewers, and for our advertisers."

"Jay has played a major role in defining NBC's brand of high-quality entertainment," said Silverman. "The 10 o'clock hour will bring Jay a whole new audience and provide a great lead-in both for our local affiliates and for Conan O'Brien, the next great host of The Tonight Show."

"Clearly, today's viewers have an appetite for live, topical programming, and that's what we're bringing to primetime," said Graboff. "This innovative deal plays to NBC's strengths as the late-night leader for more than 14 years. The network will be home to three of the biggest names in TV: Jay, Conan and Jimmy."

"This is the greatest all-star comedy lineup in the history of television," said Rick Ludwin, Executive Vice President, Late Night and Primetime Series, NBC Entertainment. "And it happened because topical comedy is in the DNA of NBC and has been for decades."

Leno will sign off as host of The Tonight Show on May 29, 2009. His new show will showcase many of the features that have made Leno America's late-night leader for more than a dozen years. Signature elements will include his opening monologue and well-known comedy segments "Headlines," "Jaywalking" and "Battle of the Jaywalking All-Stars."

As previously announced, Conan O'Brien will take over The Tonight Show hosting duties on June 1, 2009, broadcasting from the state-of-the-art studio currently under construction on the Universal lot. O'Brien will continue an unmatched late-night legacy that includes Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, and, for the last 16 years, Jay Leno. Jimmy Fallon will assume the role of host of Late Night on March 2, 2009.

Since becoming host of The Tonight Show on May 25, 1992, Leno has experienced numerous highlights, including winning the 1995 Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy, Variety or Music Series. Most recently, Leno was nominated for an Emmy in 2008 for his popular internet show "Jay Leno's Garage," which allows fans a peak into his famous garage by logging on to http://www.jaylenosgarage.com. Prior to becoming host of Tonight, Jay had been the exclusive guest host on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson since September 1987. He first appeared as a guest on the show March 2, 1977, and he made numerous additional appearances on Tonight as well as on NBC's former program Late Night with David Letterman.

One of the country's premier comedians, Jay has performed thousands of comedy shows around the United States for the past 20 years. He remains passionate about performing in front of live audiences and appears regularly in Las Vegas, on college campuses around the United States, and in other venues.

Jay has authored two New York Times best-selling children's books and has published four versions of Headlines, the compilation of books and desk calendars featuring his favorite funny newspaper headlines, and Police Blotter, a book with more humorous newspaper clips involving police stories (book proceeds go to various charities).

Jay was represented by his long-time attorney, Ken Ziffren. The show will be produced by Big Dog Productions in association with Universal Media Studios. Debbie Vickers will serve as executive producer.

Good Bye Drams

I really think this could mark the end of NBC. I honestly give them 1 more season - if they can't get out of deadleast next season, how in the world will they survive as a broadcast network beyond that?

I have mixed feelings - I love Jay Leno, and I know I'll be watching his show near daily when it premieres, this is disastrous for NBC. Like you said Pavan, many, many series will be cut - comedy-wise, I see every one going except The Office (maybe 30 Rock for midseason, because of the emmys it racks up). I think this could also be the end for Heroes - its been bad this season, and its one of the highest costing shows on television. Law and Order could also be in trouble - while it still does good, its old, and its expensive.

I think Medium will definitely be back - it still one of their top shows, and it would probably do better at 9pm anyways. Chuck could go either way - its ratings have been okay this season, but it can't be too expensive.

NBC really should have tried harder with a more aggressive schedule. If they could find a few new shows to do well, they wouldn't be in that bad of a shape. But, no wonder Silverman's keeping shows like Kath and Kim, Knight Rider, and Life on the air - they have just about no future after this season.

I really think this could mark the end of NBC. I honestly give them 1 more season - if they can't get out of deadleast next season, how in the world will they survive as a broadcast network beyond that?

I have mixed feelings - I love Jay Leno, and I know I'll be watching his show near daily when it premieres, this is disastrous for NBC. Like you said Pavan, many, many series will be cut - comedy-wise, I see every one going except The Office (maybe 30 Rock for midseason, because of the emmys it racks up). I think this could also be the end for Heroes - its been bad this season, and its one of the highest costing shows on television. Law and Order could also be in trouble - while it still does good, its old, and its expensive.

I think Medium will definitely be back - it still one of their top shows, and it would probably do better at 9pm anyways. Chuck could go either way - its ratings have been okay this season, but it can't be too expensive.

NBC really should have tried harder with a more aggressive schedule. If they could find a few new shows to do well, they wouldn't be in that bad of a shape. But, no wonder Silverman's keeping shows like Kath and Kim, Knight Rider, and Life on the air - they have just about no future after this season.

I agree. I think this is the beginning of the end of NBC. What an embarrassment. How in the hell does Jeff Zucker still have a job? When he took over NBC, they were at the top of the world, absolutely destroying the competition, and now they are in a distant last place. What gives? I don't get it. Leno is going to do awful for primetime(4 million is great for late night but CW numbers in primetime). ABC and CBS need to take advantage of this and I'm sure they will.

What if Kings hit? Will it then move to Thursdays at 9 to get destroyed by CSI and Grey's? Will BL and The Apprentice remain two hours? Sad. I can't even remember the last primetime program I watched in it's entirety on NBC. ohno:

I agree. I think this is the beginning of the end of NBC. What an embarrassment. How in the hell does Jeff Zucker still have a job? When he took over NBC, they were at the top of the world, absolutely destroying the competition, and now they are in a distant last place. What gives? I don't get it. Leno is going to do awful for primetime(4 million is great for late night but CW numbers in primetime). ABC and CBS need to take advantage of this and I'm sure they will.

What if Kings hit? Will it then move to Thursdays at 9 to get destroyed by CSI and Grey's? Will BL and The Apprentice remain two hours? Sad. I can't even remember the last primetime program I watched in it's entirety on NBC. ohno:

This is definitely the beginning of the end for NBC. Instead of trying to create a successful, well-balanced schedule, they continue to air ratings-disasters like Knight Rider and Kath and Kim, only to let go 5 hours of programming to Jay Leno. Like you said, 4-5 million is good in latenight, but that's about the equivalent of no more than 6 million in primetime.

The only show I've watched regularly on NBC is Medium, and even that show has gotten shafted numerously its 4 seasons on the air. The Apprentice can still be good, but not good enough to fill 2 hours of programming anymore - same goes for Biggest Loser.

I have no doubt ABC and CBS will dominate in 10pm. This could mean good news for shows like Private Practice and Life on Mars, which have already struggled this season.

As long as Medium comes back I'll be happy. THe only other NBC show I watch is Earl and I think that's on it's last legs. Of course there's always the remote possiblity CBS could pick up Medium if NBC dumps it (which would be incredibly stupid in my opinion).

Shows I see gone aftet this season;
Friday Night Lights
Deal or No Deal (Primetime)
Heroes (Too Expensive)
Knight Rider (Goodbye!)
The Apprentice
Kath & Kim
My Name is Earl

That's 6 hours of programmin cut. I don't think they'll cut Chuck. I'm not saying that as a fan, but as bad as Silverman is, he gave the show of full season in August cause frankly, its a great show. Creatively, although done many times before, is acted very well and this second season has been outstanding! I see Chuck, The Office and 30 Rock on in Thursdays next year:)

Shows I see gone aftet this season;
Friday Night Lights
Deal or No Deal (Primetime)
Heroes (Too Expensive)
Knight Rider (Goodbye!)
The Apprentice
Kath & Kim
My Name is Earl

That's 6 hours of programmin cut. I don't think they'll cut Chuck. I'm not saying that as a fan, but as bad as Silverman is, he gave the show of full season in August cause frankly, its a great show. Creatively, although done many times before, is acted very well and this second season has been outstanding! I see Chuck, The Office and 30 Rock on in Thursdays next year:)

The Office, 30 Rock, and Chuck is very likely for next season.

I agree with all shows you listed - all of them are either on thier last legs are frankly a waste of time and money. You can also add Life to the list, and probably Law and Order (which continues to do horribly on Wednesdays this season). The Apprentice could be back, though, depending on how it does on Sundays. Medium is likely for a return next season I think.

Shows I see gone aftet this season;
Friday Night Lights
Deal or No Deal (Primetime)
Heroes (Too Expensive)
Knight Rider (Goodbye!)
The Apprentice
Kath & Kim
My Name is Earl

Friday Night Lights - Sadly, America just doesn't seem to appreciate great television like this. It was saved last year in part to the deal with Direct TV, an impressively loyal fanbase, and because the critics can't get enough of it. FNL's luck might run out if they can't draw a bigger audience this season.

Deal or No Deal (Primetime) - It was doing well for a while, but now it's losing steam. I'm not a fan of these types of shows, so I hope they do get rid of it. Plus, the show is on during the daytime. How much Deal or No Deal can people really take?

Heroes - Even though it is expensive, and the show has been suffering from a ratings and critical backlash this past year, I don't see NBC getting rid of this show anytime soon.

Knight Rider - I haven't watched a single episode, nor do I have any desire to in the future. I think it was a big mistake to pick the show up in the first place, and an even bigger mistake to give it a full season. I doubt it will return next season.

The Apprentice - I think the "celebrity" edition put the show back on the map, but still, it needs to end. And I think it will after this season. There's only so much you can do with this premise. The freshness of the show is gone.

Kath & Kim - Personally, I didn't like the show. I stuck around for a few episodes, hoping it would get better, but it didn't. The ratings are really bad too. I think NBC picked it up for a full season because they didn't have anything else to offer in the comedy department last fall. And with Scrubs gone, they probably would have aired a rerun of something in the 8:30pm timeslot. I wouldn't mind two episodes of 30 Rock a week, but that's just me. I think Kath & Kim is done after this season.

My Name Is Earl - This one is tricky. I think there's a 50% chance of it being canceled, and a 50% chance of it returning next season.

wait you think this is the last season for Deal or No Deal on NBC

Friday Night Lights - Sadly, America just doesn't seem to appreciate great television like this. It was saved last year in part to the deal with Direct TV, an impressively loyal fanbase, and because the critics can't get enough of it. FNL's luck might run out if they can't draw a bigger audience this season.

Deal or No Deal (Primetime) - It was doing well for a while, but now it's losing steam. I'm not a fan of these types of shows, so I hope they do get rid of it. Plus, the show is on during the daytime. How much Deal or No Deal can people really take?

Heroes - Even though it is expensive, and the show has been suffering from a ratings and critical backlash this past year, I don't see NBC getting rid of this show anytime soon.

Knight Rider - I haven't watched a single episode, nor do I have any desire to in the future. I think it was a big mistake to pick the show up in the first place, and an even bigger mistake to give it a full season. I doubt it will return next season.

The Apprentice - I think the "celebrity" edition put the show back on the map, but still, it needs to end. And I think it will after this season. There's only so much you can do with this premise. The freshness of the show is gone.

Kath & Kim - Personally, I didn't like the show. I stuck around for a few episodes, hoping it would get better, but it didn't. The ratings are really bad too. I think NBC picked it up for a full season because they didn't have anything else to offer in the comedy department last fall. And with Scrubs gone, they probably would have aired a rerun of something in the 8:30pm timeslot. I wouldn't mind two episodes of 30 Rock a week, but that's just me. I think Kath & Kim is done after this season.

My Name Is Earl - This one is tricky. I think there's a 50% chance of it being canceled, and a 50% chance of it returning next season.

Very interesting, BuffyBoy. Deal or no Deal definitely needs a rest - people just don't care to watch it in primetime anymore, unfortunately. I think all the little gimmcks they do during the show killed it. Friday Night Lights has a very minimal chance - while its a fantastic show, it just hasn't clicked with audiences (why isn't NBC airing this after the superbowl???)

I still love The Apprentice, and Celebrity Apprentice definitely revived the format last season. Not only that, but it got ratings back up - didn't it get like 13 million for its finale? That was the highest numbers it got for a finale in 4 seasons. If it does well on Sundays (it could go either way), I see it sticking around for awhile longer.

Heroes is losing steam EXTREMELY fast. And the chances it will go down even further next season is high. I don't even see how NBC can afford a show like this, especially with all these budget cuts. BAnd Knight Rider will never make the cut. Same goes for Kath and Kim (I don't even know its still on the air).

With My Name is Earl, it's gone down the drain. Ratings are terrible this season - NBC should give it a proper ending this season and be done with it. What they need to do is stop the nonsense single-cam shows, and go back to what was always successful for them, which is the multi-camera sitcom. Maybe keep The Office and 30 Rock, and add 1 or 2 new multi-cam sitcoms.

Changes:

Friday, December 19
8:00PM MOMMA'S BOYS (encore)
9:00-11:00PM DATELINE

Monday, December 22
8:00PM TODAY LOOKS BACK AT 2008

Thursday, December 25
10:00PM THE OFFICE (r)
10:30PM THE OFFICE (r)

Friday, December 26
8:00PM TOP CHEF
9:00-11:00PM DATELINE

Saturday, December 27
8:00-10:00PM THE BEIJING OLYMPIC CEREMONY: THE TV EVENT OF THE YEAR

Monday, December 29
8:00PM GREATEST HOLIDAY MOMENTS (R)

Thursday, January 1
8:00-10:00PM DEAL OR NO DEAL
10-11:00PM THE OFFICE (r)


complete updates: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4037753&postcount=22

Looks like Momma's Boys was a huge disappointment last night - although Biggest Loser had a great season finale, even against tough competition from CBS, Momma's Boys could manage only 6 million viewers.

IMO, Medium will be returning earlier than expected in January rather than Febraury. There's no way NBC can leave MB on Mondays in January.

According to TheFutonCritic, "Knight Rider" is NEW on Wednesday 31st !

I know I have missed Knight Rider during it's Hiatus.

According to TheFutonCritic, "Knight Rider" is NEW on Wednesday 31st !
Because people are going to ring in the new year with an all new episode of Knight Rider.... :rolleyes:

NBC has changed a couple of things for their spring lineup. Kings is now Sundays at 8, while new cop show from John Wells will air Thursdays at 10 following the end of ER:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/01/tca-winter-2009-press-tour-nbc.html

If NBC wanted more ER that badly, why did they annnouce this as the last season?

That new cooking show of theirs sounds like an exact ripoff of Hell's Kitchen. I mean, the description given is the exact one that could be given to HK. I doubt this will do much better than Knight Rider was doing.

I'm not sure how well Kings will do Sundays at 8pm - it could go modestly, or it could flop. NBC should have moved Celebrity Apprentice, which will probably do good numbers, 8pm-10pm, with Kings at 10pm.

NBC updates:

Schedule changes
Mondays effective April 20 through May 25 (6 episodes):
8:00pm WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
A new one-hour alternative series from producer Lisa Kudrow based on the popular BBC documentary series. Each episode will follow one of America's best known celebrities, including Lisa Kudrow, Sarah Jessica Parker and Susan Sarandon, on their emotional and sometimes surprising personal journey to explore their family history.

Fridays, effective April 17 through May 29
9:00-11:00pm Dateline (expanded)

Season Finales/Special Airings:
MONDAY
Chuck (Monday, April 27, 8PM)
Heroes (Monday, April 27, 9PM)
Medium (Monday, May 18, 9-11PM)

TUESDAY
The Biggest Loser: Couples (Monday, May 12, 8-10PM)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Monday, May 19, 10PM)
(TBD May 19 from 8-10PM)

WEDNESDAY
Chopping Block (Wednesday, April 29, 8PM)
Life (Wednesday, April 8, 9PM)
Law & Order (Wednesday, May 20 10PM)
(Deal or No Deal on May 6 and 13 at 8PM; TBD April 15-May 20 at 9PM)

THURSDAY
My Name Is Earl (Thursday, May 14, 8PM)
Kath & Kim (Thursday, March 12, 8:30PM)
Public Service (wt) (Thursday, May 14, 8:30PM)
The Office (Thursday, May 14, 9-10PM)
30 Rock (Thursday, May 7 9:31PM)
ER (Thursday, April 2, 9-11PM, series finale)
Southland (Thursday, May 21, 10PM)

FRIDAY
Howdie Do It (Friday, April 24, 8PM & 8:30PM)
Friday Night Lights (Friday, April 10, 9PM)
Dateline (Friday, May 29, 9-11PM)
(TBD from May 1-29 at 8PM)

SATURDAY
(Celebrity Apprentice encores from 8-10pm on March 7, 14 and 21)

SUNDAY
Dateline (TBD, 7PM)
Kings (TBD, 8PM)
Celebrity Apprentice (Sunday, May 17, 9-11PM)
(Saturday Night Live Mother's Day special from 8-10PM on May 10)

New theory comes to mind;

instead of cancelling 5+ hours of programming next year for Leno, can't NBC just do 13-episode seasons of shows and fill their schedule with new programming all throughout the year? I mean, they have been trying to become a network in which always has something new to air, even its a reality series in the summer, instead of showing repeat airings.

Personally, I'd rather have a show I love get 13 episodes a year, then get canned for Leno 2.0. For example, Chuck may be a modest hit, but it does have a chance of cancellation, as much as NBC loves it. I personally, would rather have 13-18 episodes a year instead of a full 22-24 episode season, then have it cancelled. Even if it aired in the summer, I'd rather hold out for it, cause personally, this show only got better after being off the air for 9 months during and after the strike.

New theory comes to mind;

instead of cancelling 5+ hours of programming next year for Leno, can't NBC just do 13-episode seasons of shows and fill their schedule with new programming all throughout the year? I mean, they have been trying to become a network in which always has something new to air, even its a reality series in the summer, instead of showing repeat airings.

Personally, I'd rather have a show I love get 13 episodes a year, then get canned for Leno 2.0. For example, Chuck may be a modest hit, but it does have a chance of cancellation, as much as NBC loves it. I personally, would rather have 13-18 episodes a year instead of a full 22-24 episode season, then have it cancelled. Even if it aired in the summer, I'd rather hold out for it, cause personally, this show only got better after being off the air for 9 months during and after the strike.

That's not a bad idea - maybe start seasons in September, end them in December, then start up new/returning series in January, end in May.

I don't get why NBC would rather end Chuck and Heroes in April rather than May sweeps - do they really think "Who do you think they are?" will hit?? :crazy: Same goes for Life - why is it ending so early in the season, and what will take its place?

I take it Medium will be airing its season straight through without repeats, right? That would give it somewhere around 16 episodes, right? I'd like to see it build on Heroes numbers at 10pm - that would be a kick in the face to Heroes.

That's not a bad idea - maybe start seasons in September, end them in December, then start up new/returning series in January, end in May.

I don't get why NBC would rather end Chuck and Heroes in April rather than May sweeps - do they really think "Who do you think they are?" will hit?? :crazy: Same goes for Life - why is it ending so early in the season, and what will take its place?

I take it Medium will be airing its season straight through without repeats, right? That would give it somewhere around 16 episodes, right? I'd like to see it build on Heroes numbers at 10pm - that would be a kick in the face to Heroes.

Are the 3 ending in April a bad sign?

According to TheFutonCritic, there is 26 episodes for "Heroes" this season.
(13 for "Villains", 13 for "Fugitives")

Right Yobb, so Feb. 2-April 27 is 13 weeks.

Are the 3 ending in April a bad sign?

I don't know - it could just be that NBC has very odd ways of scheduling their shows by not really giving them the traditional "full" season.

More NBC changes:

Mondays 8:00pm WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? has been pulled. It was slated for Mondays at 8 starting April 20. New date and time is TBD.

Monday, February 9
8:00PM NBC News "Presidential News Conference" (preempting Chuck)

Tuesday, February 24
8:00PM The Biggest Loser (1-hour)
9:00-10:00PM NBC News "Presidential Address to Congress"

Wednesday, February 25
8:00PM The Biggest Loser (special night, 1-hour)

Thursday, April 9
8:00PM The Office (special time leading into Parks & Recreation and still will be all-new at 9PM)

Monday, April 20 and April 27
8:00PM Chuck

Monday, May 4, 11, and 18
8:00PM Deal or No Deal
9:00-11:00PM Medium

Wednesday, May 6, 13, and 20
8:00PM Law & Order: Criminal Intent (Repeat)

Thursday, May 14
9:00PM The Office (Season Finale)
9:31PM 30 Rock (Season Finale)

Tuesday, May 19
8:00-8:30 Most Outrageous Moments (Repeat)
8:30-9:00 Most Outrageous Moments (Repeat)
9:00PM TBD

Please read the blog story for the latest happenings on the schedule regarding the Obama addresses:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/02/hallmark-channel-reduces-i-love-lucy-in.html

So wait, Chuck was suppose to air through the 13th of April before we discovered it would be pre-empted for the President this Monday. If beginning the 16th, it airs straight through the end of the season, wouldn't it end on April 20th? Are we going to see one more pre-empted spot before the end of the season?

Probably or a repeat inserted.

New addition:

Tuesday, Feb. 10
10:00PM DATELINE SPECIAL: OCTUPLET MOM

No SVU?!

No SVU?!

I bet Dateline will do great though. This octuplet mom has been in the news for the weeks - I've had more than enough of it myself.

What's with Heroes and Medium's ratings falling each week? It may be premature to talk about Medium this season, but Heroes ratings always seem to drop from week to week, after its season or midseason premiere. I don't see how much longer this show can go on.

Obama programming updates for Feb. 24:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/02/tbs-launches-my-boys-season-3-on-march.html

NBC Summer programming updates:

Mondays
* May 25 - 8-10PM DATELINE NBC and 10PM MEDIUM
* June 1 - 8-10PM I'M A CELEBRITY: GET ME OUT OF HERE! (series premiere) and 10PM MEDIUM (season finale)
* Effective June 8 - 8PM I'M A CELEBRITY: GET ME OUT OF HERE (Monday finale June 22), 9PM LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, 10PM DATELINE NBC
* Effective June 29 - 8PM MEDIUM (R), 9PM LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, 10PM DATELINE NBC

Tuesdays
* May 26 - 8-10PM A PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA SPECIAL: BEST CATCH PHRASES and 10PM LAW & ORDER: SVU
* June 2, 9, 16 - 8PM I'M A CELEBRITY: GET ME OUT OF HERE, 9PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R), 10PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R, season finale June 2)
* June 23 - 8PM I'M A CELEBRITY: GET ME OUT OF HERE (Tuesday finale), 9-11PM AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (SEASON PREMIERE)
* June 30 - 8PM SNL: AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (R), 9PM AMERICA'S GOT TALENT and 10PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R)
* Effective July 7 - 8PM GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP, 9PM AMERICA'S GOT TALENT and 10PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R)
* Effective August 4 - 8-10PM AMERICA'S GOT TALENT and 10PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R)
* September 1 - 8PM AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (R), 9PM AMERICA'S GOT TALENT and 10PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R)
* September 8 - 8PM AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (R), 9-11PM AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (Tuesday finale)

Wednesdays
* May 27 - 8PM LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, 9PM LAW & ORDER SVU (R), 10PM LAW & ORDER
* June 3 - 8PM I'M A CELEBRITY: GET ME OUT OF HERE, 9PM LAW & ORDER SVU (R), 10PM LAW & ORDER (season finale)
* June 10 & 17 - 8PM I'M A CELEBRITY: GET ME OUT OF HERE, 9PM LAW & ORDER (R), 10PM LAW & ORDER (R)
* June 24 - 8PM I'M A CELEBRITY: GET ME OUT OF HERE (season & Wednesday finale), 9PM AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, 10PM THE PHILANTHROPIST (season premiere)
* Effective July 1 - 8PM AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (R), 9PM AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, 10PM THE PHILANTHROPIST
* Effective August 5 - 8PM SNL SPECIALS (R), 9PM AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, 10PM THE PHILANTHROPIST (season finale Aug. 19)
* Aug. 26 - 8PM & 8:30PM MOST OUTRAGEOUS MOMENTS SPECIALS (R) and 9-11PM AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (season finale Sept. 9)

Thursdays
* May 21 - 8PM MY NAME IS EARL (R), 8:30PM 30 ROCK (R), 9PM THE OFFICE, (R), 9:30PM 30 ROCK (R), 10PM SOUTHLAND (season finale)
* May 28 - 8PM MY NAME IS EARL (R), 8:30PM 30 ROCK (R), 9PM THE OFFICE, (R), 9:30PM 30 ROCK (R), 10-11PM THE OFFICE (R)
* Effective June 4 - 8PM I'M A CELEBRITY: GET ME OUT OF HERE (Thursday finale June 18), 9PM THE OFFICE (R), 9:30PM 30 ROCK (R), 10PM THE LISTENER (series premiere)
* Effective June 25 - 8PM 30 ROCK (R), 8:30PM THE OFFICE (R), 9PM THE OFFICE (R), 9:30PM 30 ROCK (R), 10PM THE LISTENER
* Effective July 30 - 8PM 30 ROCK (R), 8:30PM PARKS AND RECREATION (R), 9PM THE OFFICE (R), 9:30PM 30 ROCK (R), 10PM THE LISTENER (season finale Aug. 27)

Fridays
* Effective May 22 - 8-9PM HOWDIE DO IT and 9-11PM DATELINE NBC
* Effective June 19 - 8PM CHOPPING BLOCK and 9-11PM DATELINE NBC
* Effective July 24 - 8-9PM SOUTHLAND (R) and 9-11PM DATELINE NBC

Saturdays
* Effective May 30 - 8PM LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT (R), 9PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R), 10PM LAW & ORDER (R)
* June 6 - 8-11PM NHL STANLEY CUP GAME #1
* Effective June 13 - 8PM KINGS, 9PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R), 10PM LAW & ORDER (R)
* July 4 - 8PM KINGS, 9PM THE MACY'S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, 10PM LAW & ORDER (R)
* Effective July 11 - 8PM KINGS, 9PM LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT (R), 10PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R)
* August 1 - 8PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R), 9PM FACE THE ACE, 10PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R)
* August 8 - 8PM LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT (R), 9PM TBD, 10PM LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT (R)
* August 15 - 8-10PM VISA GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS and 10PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R)

Sundays
* May 24 and June 7 - 7-9PM DATELINE NBC and 9-11PM THE LAST TEMPLAR (R)
* May 31 - 7-8PM DATELINE NBC and 8-11PM NHL STANLEY CUP GAME #1
* June 14 - 7-9PM DATELINE NBC and 9-11PM 10.5 APOCALYPSE (R)
* June 21 and 28 - 7PM US OPEN OVERRUN (6/21)/DATELINE NBC, 8-10PM MERLIN (series premiere), 10PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R)
* Effective July 5 - 7PM THE GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP (R), 8PM MERLIN, 9-11PM MOVIES/MINISERIES (7/5 - THE BOURNE SUPREMACY, 7/12 & 7/19 - METEOR and 7/26 & 8/2 THE STORM)
* August 9 and 23 - 7PM THE GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP (R), 8PM MERLIN (finale Aug. 23), 9-11PM TBD
* August 16 - 7PM THE GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP (R), 8-10PM MERLIN, 10PM LAW & ORDER: SVU (R)

Pavan, how many episodes does Medium have this season? Since it'll be airing until early June, and with all the 2 hour blocks in May, it sounds like it could have a 20-22 episode season.

With Medium airing repeats at 8pm for the summer, sounds like NBC could be testing it to see how it does (although fall skeds will be out by then, so I guess it really doesn't matter).

There are 19 episodes of Medium. So one week will be a repeat now, probably in April.

There are 19 episodes of Medium. So one week will be a repeat now, probably in April.

Thanks. There's a repeat of the show this Monday (along with the rest of the NBC Monday lineup), from season 4.

The only summer shows I will give a shot are The Listener and The Philanthropist. All of the others sound awful. The promo I saw for Merlin looked the worst. NBC has been a joke for a few years now, and will continue to be this summer.

*The mini-series, The Storm, also sounds good since I like that stuff.

That's going to be hard to see in terms of ratings. Imagine how bad Heroes will repeat. Can it get out of the 2's in HH?

That's going to be hard to see in terms of ratings. Imagine how bad Heroes will repeat. Can it get out of the 2's in HH?

That's what I was thinking. I don't understand why they're being repeated at all, accept to end as scheduled. Chuck and Heroes will be disasters, while Medium could go either way. Since it's a repeat from last season, it could do as bad as Chuck or better than Heroes.

I have to laugh how NBC is premiering 3 scripted shows this summer. They'll all probably do better than half their regular season lineup, that's the sad thing. Philanthropist looks okay, but I probably won't be watching any of them.

I don't watch much original tv shows in the summer....Nothing much on NBC to watch anyway.

Nothing much on NBC to watch anyway.

That should be their tagline :lol:

I just thought of this - what about Celebrity Family Feud? It did decent against Wipeout last summer, I thought it would for sure have been back this summer.

That should be their tagline :lol:

I'm trying to remember the last thing I really watched on NBC. :eek:

Not having much luck. :lol:

I just read the press release from NBC this morning. I cannot wait for The Storm! John Larroquette is BACK, baby!

Ugh, I hate Obama. He's on TV too much already. :rolleyes:

President Obama is speaking next Tuesday, March 24th from 8-9PM ET live across the country.

The following will be booked:
The NBC NEWS SPECIAL: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ADDRESS TO THE NATION airs on Tuesday, March 24th from 8:00-9:00pm.

THE Biggest Loser (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/the-biggest-loser/EP00696201) will air from 9:00-11:00pm on Tuesday, March 24th, pre-empting LAW & ORDER: Special Victims Unit (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/law-and-order-special-victims-unit/EP00316978) on this night only.

Tuesday, March 24
Eastern/Central Time Zones
8:00-9:00 ET/7:00-8:00 CT NBC NEWS SPECIAL: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ADDRESS TO THE NATION (Original)
9:00-11:00 ET/8:00-10:00 CT THE Biggest Loser (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/the-biggest-loser/EP00696201) "712" (Original)

Mountain Time Zone
6:00-7:00 NBC NEWS SPECIAL: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ADDRESS TO THE NATION (Original)
7:00-8:00 Dateline NBC
8:00-10:00 THE Biggest Loser (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/the-biggest-loser/EP00696201) "712" (Original)

Pacific Time Zone
5:00-6:00 NBC NEWS SPECIAL: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ADDRESS TO THE NATION (Original)
6:00-8:00 Local Programming / NBC Nightly News
8:00-9:00 Dateline NBC
9:00-11:00 THE Biggest Loser (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/the-biggest-loser/EP00696201) "712" (Original)

This is the first I Am hering about The President Address to The Nation on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 7:00 pm CT Time is CBS FOX and ABC going to have The President Address as well

Ugh, I hate Obama. He's on TV too much already. :rolleyes:

President Obama is speaking next Tuesday, March 24th from 8-9PM ET live across the country.



The following will be booked:
The NBC NEWS SPECIAL: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ADDRESS TO THE NATION airs on Tuesday, March 24th from 8:00-9:00pm.

THE Biggest Loser (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/the-biggest-loser/EP00696201) will air from 9:00-11:00pm on Tuesday, March 24th, pre-empting LAW & ORDER: Special Victims Unit (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/law-and-order-special-victims-unit/EP00316978) on this night only.

Tuesday, March 24th
8:00-9:00 NBC NEWS SPECIAL: PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ADDRESS TO THE NATION (Original)
9:00-11:00 THE Biggest Loser (http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/the-biggest-loser/EP00696201) "712" (Original)



What's he supposed to talk about now? I've never seen a President love the camera as much as this guy. We've just had a month of reruns on Tuesdays and we're now supposed to have a few weeks of original shows and now this. Maybe they should just give him an hour show a week so people will know where to find him and he can quit interupting everything else. :rolleyes:

BTW he's going to be on the Tonight Show on Thursday night too.

This is the first I Am hering about The President Address to The Nation on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 7:00 pm CT Time is CBS FOX and ABC going to have The President Address as well

It's not confirmed yet but I'm sure they will. It will likely force Idol to Wednesday(2 Hours) and Thursday. ABC can't be happy because that's when the new comedies premiere, not to mention Wednesday is Scrubs/Ted 2nd week. What a mess.

Thanks a lot Obama. :rolleyes:

and he is talking during Sweeps Month what is he talking about.

What's he supposed to talk about now? I've never seen a President love the camera as much as this guy. We've just had a month of reruns on Tuesdays and we're now supposed to have a few weeks of original shows and now this. Maybe they should just give him an hour show a week so people will know where to find him and he can quit interupting everything else. :rolleyes:

BTW he's going to be on the Tonight Show on Thursday night too.
Word is, Obama's in discussion with FOX for his own reality show, called The New American Idol.

Word is, Obama's in discussion with FOX for his own reality show, called The New American Idol.
That wouldn't surprise me. :lol:

that wouuldn't Surprise me as well

Law & Order: CI repeats have been pulled from Wednesdays at 8:

Effective Wednesday, April 8
8:00PM Law & Order (repeats)

Effective Wednesday, April 15
9:00PM Law & Order: SVU (repeats)

So NBC is airing repeats in April and May from 8-10pm on Wednesdays?

Law & Order: CI repeats have been pulled from Wednesdays at 8:

Effective Wednesday, April 8
8:00PM Law & Order (repeats)

Effective Wednesday, April 15
9:00PM Law & Order: SVU (repeats)

So NBC is airing repeats in April and May from 8-10pm on Wednesdays?

Wow, a whole 3 hours of Law & Order every Wednesday night? Maybe the repeats from 8-10pm are a sign of what we may be seeing next season, though.

Programming update, effecive immediately:

Effective Sunday, April 12
7:00-9:00PM Dateline (expanded)

Effective Saturday, April 18
8:00-9:00PM Kings (new night)

Programming update, effecive immediately:

Effective Sunday, April 12
7:00-9:00PM Dateline (expanded)

Effective Saturday, April 18
8:00-9:00PM Kings (new night)
This is good news for Celebrity Apprentice as it now has a stronger lead in.

I predict Kings will have VERY LOW ratings.

This is good news for Celebrity Apprentice as it now has a stronger lead in.

I predict Kings will have VERY LOW ratings.

It already does. :p

Not surprised at all, it was bringing down Sundays, but honestly, look at NBC in general, especially Heroes last night. A 3.8?! :eek:

It already does. :p

Not surprised at all, it was bringing down Sundays, but honestly, look at NBC in general, especially Heroes last night. A 3.8?! :eek:

What's even worse for Heroes is the 2.6 demo it had last night - is that terrible or what? This show was once a demo powerhouse, what happened? And, it got relatively the same ratings as Chuck, which is even worse. One good thing about it, though, is how good it makes Medium look.

Dateline should be a better lead-in to Celebrity Apprentice. CA gets killed in that first half hour, which brings its total ratings down every week. Hopefully now that'll change with a better lead-in.

NBC doesn't have much at all anymore. Does anyone think Southland is going to get good ratings on NBC? It's getting great reviews but it seems like any show that premieres on NBC is an instant flop. Chuck is the only show I love on NBC. I like SVU but it's a shadow of it's former self and if Benson and Stabler leave then so will I. I can picture myself not watching one single show on NBC next year.

It doesn't matter if Southland is a great show - it's on NBC, and it's going to do bad, most likely. SVU would be getting 14 million on CBS. Medium would get 10 million on ABC. Southland would be a breakout hit on CBS. But, no one wants to watch NBC, and therefore, no matter what they air, it isn't going to hit.

I feel bad for Southland, because it sounds like an amazing show. I'm really pulling for it, because it deserves good ratings. I plan on watching it this Thursday, and DVRing Harper's Island on CBS this Thursday (possibly the other way around).

Not every show on NBC is a failure, just look at The Biggest Loser and The Office.

Not every show on NBC is a failure, just look at The Biggest Loser and The Office.

Those are NBC's strongest shows but compare it to ABC/CBS/FOX's biggest shows, DWTS, CSI, Idol, DH, Grey's, NCIS, Mentalist all in the 15-20 million range, NBC's top shows are closer to 10 million. About 10 years ago NBC used to get 25-30 million viewers on Thursday Night. To me that was when NBC went downhill, when Apprentice moved to Thursdays destroying Must See TV, and when Friends ended.

Those are NBC's strongest shows but compare it to ABC/CBS/FOX's biggest shows, DWTS, CSI, Idol, DH, Grey's, NCIS, Mentalist all in the 15-20 million range, NBC's top shows are closer to 10 million. About 10 years ago NBC used to get 25-30 million viewers on Thursday Night. To me that was when NBC went downhill, when Apprentice moved to Thursdays destroying Must See TV, and when Friends ended.
and NBC is so weak that they have to air The Biggest Loser for 2 hours on Tuesdays. Wednesdays is going to turn into a L&O repeat night. They have nothing really. BL, The Office, 30 Rock....back in the '80's when NBC was supreme, all of those shows would be lucky to even survive.

Kinds is getting pulled and moved to Saturday night, according to Ausiello.

Kinds is getting pulled and moved to Saturday night, according to Ausiello.

Really? ;) :)

Few changes to summer added on our summer post:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4147880&postcount=131

Also before that, Southland is now encoring every Saturday at 10pm starting April 25 through May 23 (Kings at 8, SVU encore at 9).

Kings has been pulled totally effective immediately. Law and Order repeats(yes more of those) will air in the slot.

and a judge has said no to former Governor Blagojevich going to Costa Rica for this summer's "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here" show.

Various summer updates were made for NBC summer, including Great American Road Trip now on Tuesdays at 8 and Law & Order repeats Wednesdays at 8 starting in July:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=4147880&postcount=131

NBC will air the Presidential News Conference at 8PM ET this Wednesday (April 29). A Law & Order repeat was scheduled, and will air as scheduled in Mountain and Pacific time zones, but will be preempted in E/C zones.

sorry to here that Kings did not do that well.

When NBC will reveal its 2009 2010 line up ?
Next Monday or Next Tuesday ??

Monday

I cant wait to see what is coming to NBC in September.

as long as Chuck is renewed I'll be happy.

as long as Chuck is renewed I'll be happy.

Agree completely!

Tragedy struck NBC's pilot "Parenthood" on Wednesday night when NBC drama executive Nora O'Brien died unexpectedly on the Berkeley set of the pilot starring Peter Krause, Maura Tierney and Erika Christensen.

According to sources, O'Brien, a six-year NBC Uni veteran, died of a brain aneurysm. She was 42.

"Our hearts go out to the family and friends of our beloved colleague Nora, who was respected and cherished by so many people in the entertainment community," NBC Uni said in a statement. "She'll truly be missed by all of us."

In light of her passing, NBC canceled its pilot screenings scheduled for Thursday. Production on "Parenthood" has been shut down for two days.

O'Briencame to NBC in January 2008 when she was named vp drama programming at Universal Media Studios, which merged with the network in December.

At the studio, she worked on upcoming NBC drama series "The Philanthropist" among other projects.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3if97771c40e8606056509d029f2bd21aa

Here is our NBC "infront" predictions:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/05/sitcomsonline-2009-2010-nbc-infront.html

We will create a 2009-2010 NBC upfront thread during upfront week. NBC is not announcing a schedule on Monday during their "infront." They will only announce what they have picked-up. Read more on the blog: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/05/sitcomsonline-2009-2010-nbc-infront.html

I agree with you almost completely, Pavan. I think Law & Order and Medium will be the on the bubble shows returning, while Earl and Chuck get the axe. I would like to see both of these shows make up Friday nights in the fall, as L&O at 8pm and Medium at 9pm could get high ratings airing together. If not, Medium could always return to Mondays in midseason like always.

If NBC really wants to hold onto Chuck awhile, it should be for midseason. And Heroes should go to Sundays at 8pm, leading into Celebrity Apprentice from 9-11pm starting in January for a final 18 episodes or so. I doubt Earl will be back. NBC just doesn't have room for it.

Pavan, seems like Parks & Recreation has also been renewed for next season:

http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/nbc-picks-up-southland-for-13-episodes/

No surprise, even though the ratings stink. NBC will just go for one new comedy then in the fall likely.

No surprise, even though the ratings stink. NBC will just go for one new comedy then in the fall likely.

It'll probably pair up with Community, since with the so-far high profile of Community, I'm sure NBC will be expecting it to do well. With Parks & Rec back, though, this is pretty much the end of Earl on NBC.

It's ratings really are terrible. But NBC seems set in giving shows with bad ratings a chance - they're probably hoping P&R will take the route of The Office and 30 Rock by growing overtime, and eventually becoming a hit in their sense.

I really wish Chuck would stay. It's the only thing on NBC I watch....

Any hope if it's not renewed it would move to USA? Probably not, just hoping...

If Chuck and Earl are gone I probably won't even watch NBC at all especially if Benson and Stabler leave SVU.

NBC is not going to renew everything, so Chuck has to be the odd one out. It makes no sense anyway for them to bring it back. It has not grown at all in two full seasons (and special airings on Thursday wasn't any better). With Leno coming, the schedule will already be packed. NBC says it might not make a decision on Chuck until actual upfront week, which to me is a bad sign and so they can hide fan reaction another two weeks. I think NBC is more trying to save Southand and Parks & Recreation than Chuck. Medium and Law & Order will probably be brought back in midseason to fill any holes. Earl and Chuck will have to suffer because they don't do the ratings of those two.

Hopefully this is true.

http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/nbc-renews-chuck-medium-law-order/

Just saw that. Hope its true!

What I see, though, is NBC giving most of their shows shortened seasons. Since these are the last-minute renewals at NBC, I'm guessing all will be benched for midseason. I could see Medium and Law & Order possibly making the fall schedule, or returning early if any of their pilots bomb. Who knows what they have in mind for Chuck, though. Their schedule will definitely be jampacked next season.

I guess this means things don't look too good for My Name is Earl, then, as that seems to be the only bubble show to get cancelled right now.

Just saw that. Hope its true!

What I see, though, is NBC giving most of their shows shortened seasons. Since these are the last-minute renewals at NBC, I'm guessing all will be benched for midseason. I could see Medium and Law & Order possibly making the fall schedule, or returning early if any of their pilots bomb. Who knows what they have in mind for Chuck, though. Their schedule will definitely be jampacked next season.

I guess this means things don't look too good for My Name is Earl, then, as that seems to be the only bubble show to get cancelled right now.
I think MNIE has a good shot of going to Fox. They need comedies over there and they produce the show so they need as many episodes as possible for it to have a healthy syndicated life. I hear they have been shopping it over there too. It has come back creatively after last season which I didn't like at all. It seems like a lot of viewers never came back though.

This proves NBC is a strange network. They are cost cutting and yet they want to pick-up everything that is on the bubble? Zucker and Ben are doing a terrible job and NBC could be bankrupt at this rate very soon. What is the point of cost cutting when they are spending a lot still? They are planning for Leno to fail I guess.

I think MNIE has a good shot of going to Fox. They need comedies over there and they produce the show so they need as many episodes as possible for it to have a healthy syndicated life. I hear they have been shopping it over there too. It has come back creatively after last season which I didn't like at all. It seems like a lot of viewers never came back though.

Yeah, that option still remains open for Earl. I think it's sad that FOX has 0 comedies on their lineup right now, and Earl could change that. But from a ratings standpoint, it would be like ABC taking Scrubs. Ratings will probably just sink further for Earl if it goes to FOX.

This proves NBC is a strange network. They are cost cutting and yet they want to pick-up everything that is on the bubble? Zucker and Ben are doing a terrible job and NBC could be bankrupt at this rate very soon. What is the point of cost cutting when they are spending a lot still? They are planning for Leno to fail I guess.

I can't wait to see what NBC's schedules will look like-LOL. Right now, I think we can expect them to be an utter mess. I really didn't think NBC would renew Chuck - I mean, where is it even going to go? Back to Mondays? Fridays? Saturdays?

Medium I could see, although it's probably one of their more expensive shows to produce. Maybe they reached a cost-cutting deal for it? If there's any light over at NBC, they'll air it in the fall. But if not, at least we got a renewal. And Law & Order - that was probably a given for them.

If Chuck is renewed, I will be on cloud 9.

As for Earl....I never liked that show. Actually I have never liked any of NBC's sitcoms in recent years (Office, 30 Rock, Earl of course, etc) -- CBS's are better but I rarely watch them. ABC's current ones do nothing for me (well Scrubs is gone now and Jim is finally leaving).

If Chuck is renewed, I will be on cloud 9.

As for Earl....I never liked that show. Actually I have never liked any of NBC's sitcoms in recent years (Office, 30 Rock, Earl of course, etc) -- CBS's are better but I rarely watch them. ABC's current ones do nothing for me (well Scrubs is gone now and Jim is finally leaving).
30 Rock has grown on me a little bit. I still can't stand the Office though.

30 Rock has grown on me a little bit. I still can't stand the Office though.

I wish NBC would stop with these single-cam "mockumentaries" they seem to love so much. I can't stand them

I wish NBC would stop with these single-cam "mockumentaries" they seem to love so much. I can't stand them
I agree. I won't sob if Earl leaves. A lot of their shows are downright weird. Chuck and Medium are all I care for.

They sure are on a spending binge.

The more I think about it, the more confused I get. What are they thinking? They will have a 2 hour schedule to cram all of these shows in. Biggest Loser will take an entire night's worth of programming up (excluding Leno)!


This proves NBC is a strange network. They are cost cutting and yet they want to pick-up everything that is on the bubble? Zucker and Ben are doing a terrible job and NBC could be bankrupt at this rate very soon. What is the point of cost cutting when they are spending a lot still? They are planning for Leno to fail I guess.


I agree. They are really weird. This is by no means cost cutting.

The more I think about it, the more confused I get. What are they thinking? They will have a 2 hour schedule to cram all of these shows in. Biggest Loser will take an entire night's worth of programming up (excluding Leno)!



I agree. They are really weird. This is by no means cost cutting.
NBC has been talking about going year round for years. Maybe they're finally going to do it. Probably most of these shows won't even get a 22 episode pickup. There really isn't much on NBC that I care to watch. I love Chuck. I watch SVU but that show isn't as good as it used to be and if they lose the stars then I'm done with it. I like Earl but I don't watch it all the time. That's about it. I used to watch Heroes but it got bad.

I thought NBC was in last place and failing ? How in the world can they just renew all of their failing shows, and let them bomb through another season ? Where are they going to put new shows on if they simply renew everything ? NBC is just the worst run network on TV. Here they need change more than any other network, and it looks like they are going with the same pile of crap that got them into last place. What an idiot network.

I thought NBC was in last place and failing ? How in the world can they just renew all of their failing shows, and let them bomb through another season ? Where are they going to put new shows on if they simply renew everything ? NBC is just the worst run network on TV. Here they need change more than any other network, and it looks like they are going with the same pile of crap that got them into last place. What an idiot network.
Remember that Silverman and Zucker said that being in 1st place is overrated. Maybe they like being in 4th place. :lol:

Remember that Silverman and Zucker said that being in 1st place is overrated. Maybe they like being in 4th place. :lol:

But seriously, that's about the only excuse there is. They enjoy the rush of being dead last, and want to keep it that way :rolleyes:

It is very strange though. This is not only going to cost them bundles of money to keep all these shows around, but their schedule will be jam packed. The only shows that'll be getting full seasons are SVU, The Office, and 30 Rock. Besides that, shows like Medium, Heroes, and Law & Order will probably get 18 episodes, and shows like Chuck, Southland, and all of their new shows will only get 13 episodes. That's the way they obviously want to play it.

But seriously, that's about the only excuse there is. They enjoy the rush of being dead last, and want to keep it that way :rolleyes:

It is very strange though. This is not only going to cost them bundles of money to keep all these shows around, but their schedule will be jam packed. The only shows that'll be getting full seasons are SVU, The Office, and 30 Rock. Besides that, shows like Medium, Heroes, and Law & Order will probably get 18 episodes, and shows like Chuck, Southland, and all of their new shows will only get 13 episodes. That's the way they obviously want to play it.

Yeah. I wish Chuck could get 18 episodes but I'll be happy if it just comes back at all. I hate those sitcoms are coming back, but what works, works I guess :(

Any news about whether they're keeping My Name Is Earl.

Any news about whether they're keeping My Name Is Earl.
The last I heard they were still negotiating.

Any news about whether they're keeping My Name Is Earl.

We'll know tomorrow . . .

All this "speculation" is really just that. Don't believe anything until tomorrow. I've seen wrong things posted more than right things over the years.

All this "speculation" is really just that. Don't believe anything until tomorrow. I've seen wrong things posted more than right things over the years.
That's very true. I've had shows that I've liked that were reported to have been renewed and at the last minute the network changed it's mind. It can be very nerve racking. lol

Great American Road Trip is being moved to Mondays at 8pm replacing Law & Order repeats starting Monday (July 13). Got Talent encore will now air Tues at 8.

Great American Road Trip is being moved to Mondays at 8pm replacing Law & Order repeats starting Monday (July 13). Got Talent encore will now air Tues at 8.

That was fast... :eek: But it did really hurt AGT last night IMO. I'm not sure why it was moved to Mondays though, it doesn't make much sense.

The Wanted has been moved to 9pm this Monday (July 27) replacing Criminal Intent. Now Dateline will air at 10pm replacing Wanted at 10pm on Monday.

The Wanted has been moved to 9pm this Monday (July 27) replacing Criminal Intent. Now Dateline will air at 10pm replacing Wanted at 10pm on Monday.

The Wanted would be better off airing on Saturdays. The Criminal Intent repeat was doing okay at 9pm.

The Wanted has been moved to 9pm this Monday (July 27) replacing Criminal Intent. Now Dateline will air at 10pm replacing Wanted at 10pm on Monday.

Oh I'm sure that'll do wonders for it's hideous embarrassing 0.8 demo it got this week :rolleyes:

NBC is lucky they have the #1 summer show AGT, because the rest of the schedule is nothing but a complete and total catastrophe.