Fox already showing signs of trouble - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-27-2006, 02:25 PM

With most of its regular programming about to go on a leave-of-absence for playoff baseball, FOX isn't pressing the panic button, but there are signs of network concern.

First onto the shelf is the Thursday comedy "Happy Hour," which was scheduled to have its final pre-baseball airing this week (Sept. 28), but will instead be replaced by a second episode of "'Til Death," which is struggling slightly less.

FOX is taking great pains to emphasize that "Happy Hour" hasn't been cancelled.

Also in the uncancelled-but-pulled category is the Wednesday legal drama "Justice," which was set to have two more pre-baseball airings. Instead, the episode scheduled for Oct. 4 will move to this Wednesday and the Oct. 4 hour will be filled by a repeat of "House."

Sources at FOX say that the "Justice" move was simply to avoid using a new episode of the show against the season premiere of "Lost" and that "Justice" will still return in November as planned.

Coming from TV procedural titan Jerry Bruckheimer, "Justice" is more likely to get the benefit of the doubt than "Happy Hour," which received some of the fall's most savage reviews and has failed to find even minimal traction on Thursday nights.

But "Justice" and "Happy Hour" aren't the only shows undergoing changes.

Anemic viewership has led FOX to cut Friday's "Celebrity Duets" finale down to a single hour, dedicating the second hour to a reairing of the pilot of "Justice."

In addition, the industry trades are reporting that "Standoff" is shutting down production for 10 days. That extra time will allow new consulting producer Tim Minear ("Angel") to get up to speed ("You see, Tim, they're hostage negotiators and they're sleeping together. There. You're up to speed."). "Standoff" will have its last pre-baseball airing tonight.

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-27-2006, 02:31 PM

last Thursday FOX has been airing Till Death at 7:30 pm.

Brent88 · 09-27-2006, 02:31 PM

FOX is pretty much dead before Idol comes, and I'm going to tell you, when Idol dies(and it will someday), FOX will be in REALLY REALLY bad shape, much like WB/UPN were.

Ireneparalegal · 09-27-2006, 02:31 PM

Hi Brian!

I only watch Prison Break and Family Guy. I haven't seen the new Brad Garret show. Does anyone know if it's good? I can't understand why FOX got rid of some of the good sitcoms they had a few years back.

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-27-2006, 02:40 PM

For the month of October FOX will have The MLB playofss Baseball Game's in Prime Time

Dr. John Becker · 09-27-2006, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brent88

FOX is pretty much dead before Idol comes, and I'm going to tell you, when Idol dies(and it will someday), FOX will be in REALLY REALLY bad shape, much like WB/UPN were.

They won't be as bad as WB/UPN. At least Fox has sports to fall back on.

Mr. Television · 09-27-2006, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Hi Brian!

I only watch Prison Break and Family Guy. I haven't seen the new Brad Garret show. Does anyone know if it's good? I can't understand why FOX got rid of some of the good sitcoms they had a few years back.

The only shows I watch on FOX are Prison Break, 24 and Bones.

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-27-2006, 05:10 PM

The only Show I watch on FOX are

King Of Hill
The Simpsons
Amercial Dad
Family Guy.

TJL · 09-27-2006, 07:27 PM

I hate when FOX does this!

And yet, they wonder why people are ignoring the new shows. Maybe it's because you abandon them for a month to show baseball!

How are people supposed to get into a show if it's not on?

Brian Damage · 09-27-2006, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

I hate when FOX does this!

And yet, they wonder why people are ignoring the new shows. Maybe it's because you abandon them for a month to show baseball!

How are people supposed to get into a show if it's not on?

Very true, I guess that is why they try and start their season a little earlier than everybody else. That way, you can get hooked on a show and wait it out.

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-27-2006, 07:50 PM

I know the mintue you get hooked on a show you like They put it on Hiatus or cancel The Show

Buffyboy323 · 09-28-2006, 02:45 AM

The OC will save them!!!

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-28-2006, 10:50 AM

when is The OC returning to The FOX Network Schedule.

edoug · 09-28-2006, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agmfox8@yahoo.com

when is The OC returning to The FOX Network Schedule.

It starts on Nov. 2.
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showat...&view=listings

09-27-2006, 02:25 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Fox already showing signs of trouble With most of its regular programming about to go on a leave-of-absence for playoff baseball, FOX isn't pressing the panic button, but there are signs of network concern. First onto the shelf is the Thursday comedy "Happy Hour," which was scheduled to have its final pre-baseball airing this week (Sept. 28), but will instead be replaced by a second episode of "'Til Death," which is struggling slightly less. FOX is taking great pains to emphasize that "Happy Hour" hasn't been cancelled. Also in the uncancelled-but-pulled category is the Wednesday legal drama "Justice," which was set to have two more pre-baseball airings. Instead, the episode scheduled for Oct. 4 will move to this Wednesday and the Oct. 4 hour will be filled by a repeat of "House." Sources at FOX say that the "Justice" move was simply to avoid using a new episode of the show against the season premiere of "Lost" and that "Justice" will still return in November as planned. Coming from TV procedural titan Jerry Bruckheimer, "Justice" is more likely to get the benefit of the doubt than "Happy Hour," which received some of the fall's most savage reviews and has failed to find even minimal traction on Thursday nights. But "Justice" and "Happy Hour" aren't the only shows undergoing changes. Anemic viewership has led FOX to cut Friday's "Celebrity Duets" finale down to a single hour, dedicating the second hour to a reairing of the pilot of "Justice." In addition, the industry trades are reporting that "Standoff" is shutting down production for 10 days. That extra time will allow new consulting producer Tim Minear ("Angel") to get up to speed ("You see, Tim, they're hostage negotiators and they're sleeping together. There. You're up to speed."). "Standoff" will have its last pre-baseball airing tonight.
	__________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

09-27-2006, 02:31 PM	#2
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	FOX already showing Signs of trouble *last Thursday FOX has been airing Till Death at 7:30 pm.*
	__________________ Who Dat

09-27-2006, 02:31 PM	#3
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	FOX is pretty much dead before Idol comes, and I'm going to tell you, when Idol dies(and it will someday), FOX will be in REALLY REALLY bad shape, much like WB/UPN were.
	__________________ Brent

09-27-2006, 02:31 PM	#4
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Hi Brian! I only watch Prison Break and Family Guy. I haven't seen the new Brad Garret show. Does anyone know if it's good? I can't understand why FOX got rid of some of the good sitcoms they had a few years back.
	__________________ DALLAS COWBOYS ARE HERE AT TRAINING CAMP!!!

09-27-2006, 02:40 PM	#5
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	FOX already showing Signs of trouble *For the month of October FOX will have The MLB playofss Baseball Game's in Prime Time*

09-27-2006, 05:10 PM	#8
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	FOX already showing Signs of trouble *The only Show I watch on FOX are* *King Of Hill* *The Simpsons* *Amercial Dad* *Family Guy.*

09-27-2006, 07:27 PM	#9
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	I hate when FOX does this! And yet, they wonder why people are ignoring the new shows. Maybe it's because you abandon them for a month to show baseball! How are people supposed to get into a show if it's not on?
	__________________ "I think I'll stroll up to the front to see how the shooting's going..." - Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce Read my blogs! http://centralparkamisguide.com/ http://dvdcriticscorner.com Visit me on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=641138880 Hey, I do the tweet thing too! http://twitter.com/TomLevier My shop of handmade items! http://www.etsy.com/shop/ColdGarageCreations

09-27-2006, 07:50 PM	#11
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	FOX already showing Signs of trouble *I know the mintue you get hooked on a show you like They put it on Hiatus or cancel The Show*

09-28-2006, 02:45 AM	#12
Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,104	The OC will save them!!!

09-28-2006, 10:50 AM	#13
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	FOX already showing Signs of trouble *when is The OC returning to The FOX Network Schedule.*