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Pavan · 03-27-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

My guess would be Wednesdays 8pm-10pm, Thursday at 8pm for comedies next season. DWTS will probably stay 2 hours for awhile, and maybe launch a new comedy there later in the season. I bet Ugly Betty will go to Tuesdays at 8pm. Not sure about the other slots, but my guess would be Brothers and Sisters moving maybe to Tuesdays at 10pm, with a new drama airing out of DH.

The premiere for SS will definitely be big. Who doesn't like Bob Saget?-LOL. I was laughing at the previews. Whether the pilot is good or not, this is definitely traditional, and I'm REALLY looking forward to it.

DWTS is two-hours only the first 3-4 weeks. So they can launch their best single camera comedy then, which to me is The Middle. Betty could go to Tuesdays at 8, you're right. But it could also go to Fridays and be paired with Supernanny. If they go to that route, ABC should pair Bridget Show/Samantha Who on Tuesdays, In the Motherhood/Cougar Club on Thursdays...and the Wednesday four-camera block of Suburbia, Threesome (with Milano, etc), Canned, and Pryors. With Heaton's The Middle following DWTS.

JulieSomoski · 03-27-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

DWTS is two-hours only the first 3-4 weeks. So they can launch their best single camera comedy then, which to me is The Middle. Betty could go to Tuesdays at 8, you're right. But it could also go to Fridays and be paired with Supernanny. If they go to that route, ABC should pair Bridget Show/Samantha Who on Tuesdays, In the Motherhood/Cougar Club on Thursdays...and the Wednesday four-camera block of Suburbia, Threesome (with Milano, etc), Canned, and Pryors. With Heaton's The Middle following DWTS.

The Middle is right after Surviving Suburbia on my list of shows to see. The Middle sounds like it'll be a good show, and DWTS could be a good spot after it. And if ABC does indeed want 4.5 hours of sitcoms next season, they should go for it, because that'll definitely be something.

Ugly Betty on Fridays, though, would probably be the nail in the coffin for that show. Since ABC really wants it for syndication purposes, next season will probably no doubt be the last.

TVFactFan · 03-27-2009, 06:26 PM

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So far caught Better Off Ted and In the Motherhood - I thought ITM was much better. BOT is just really bland to me, a shadower of The Office. It's not going to make it to next season. ITM was okay, and against Idol, it's ratings really weren't that bad for the premiere (it managed to outrate Samantha Who?, which could have trouble next season).

I've seen the previews for Surviving Suburbia - I thought the show looked hilarious. Bob Saget seems like he knows how to bring back comedy to ABC, and the show itself has the classic sitcom feel that's much needed. I'm really going to be pulling for this show once it premieres.

Yeah Better Off Ted was good, hopefully ABC gives me a chance to get into it. Phil is a Riot-lol

catlover79 · 03-27-2009, 08:24 PM

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Well, when that theme song started "ah ah ah," I was saying "ahhhh!"

Me too!!

ryan423 · 03-30-2009, 12:14 AM

I'm glad top hear Kelsey's sitcom has a title

I'm really pulling for ABC. I know Better off Ted has cancellation all over it, but I'm enjoying it. And I love Scrubs, as bad as these two are doing!

Surviving Suburbia, The Middle, Pryors, Canned and Cougar Town all look promising to me!

browneyes106 · 03-30-2009, 09:39 AM

I hope Better Off Ted does ok. I think ABC made a huge mistake last year by canceling Miss Guided.

ThomasE · 03-30-2009, 10:07 AM

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That is what they need. Traditional sitcoms. Enough with these waste of time single camera junk. The most successful sitcoms on TV are still multi camera. ABC needs to learn by this.

Tell it! That is so true. They should bring back George Lopez. It is still ripe enough for a return.

JulieSomoski · 03-30-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan423

I'm glad top hear Kelsey's sitcom has a title

I'm really pulling for ABC. I know Better off Ted has cancellation all over it, but I'm enjoying it. And I love Scrubs, as bad as these two are doing!

Surviving Suburbia, The Middle, Pryors, Canned and Cougar Town all look promising to me!

I've watched a few episodes of Scrubs this season, and it's actually good, better than from what I remember it being in recent years. It's almost too bad it's the final season. Ratings really aren't that terrible either - at least the show still brings in a good demo.

I wonder if Better Off Ted will be able to rebound this week without airing against Idol.

TVFactFan · 03-30-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

I've watched a few episodes of Scrubs this season, and it's actually good, better than from what I remember it being in recent years. It's almost too bad it's the final season. Ratings really aren't that terrible either - at least the show still brings in a good demo.

I wonder if Better Off Ted will be able to rebound this week without airing against Idol.

It too me a while to realize that sexy blonde in the show starred on the spinoff Joey-lo

03-30-2009, 12:14 AM	#20
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	I'm glad top hear Kelsey's sitcom has a title I'm really pulling for ABC. I know Better off Ted has cancellation all over it, but I'm enjoying it. And I love Scrubs, as bad as these two are doing! Surviving Suburbia, The Middle, Pryors, Canned and Cougar Town all look promising to me!

03-30-2009, 09:39 AM	#21
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,097	I hope Better Off Ted does ok. I think ABC made a huge mistake last year by canceling Miss Guided.