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JamesG · 09-30-2011, 02:45 PM

NBC Not Cancelling "Free Agents" (Yet)
by Catherine Lawson
posted Sep 30th 2011

According to Deadline, NBC boss Robert Greenblatt has decided to allow the new comedy "Free Agents" a get a little more time to find its feet and its audience before he makes any big decisions about their future.

This is in stark contrast to the 2010 fall season, when networks culled shows like "Lone Star" straight out of the starting gate.

Greenblatt started off in cable TV, where shows are given a whole season before being axed or renewed, and he's rumored to be sending a message to the creative community that their shows will be given a chance to thrive at NBC.

However, keeping under-performing shows on the air is an expensive business, so don't expect the newbies to survive if their ratings don't pick up soon.

"Free Agents", which stars Hank Azaria, is a remake of a successful British sitcom, but hasn't caught fire with audiences.

It hit a new low this week so the prospects look bleak.

http://www.aoltv.com/2011/09/30/nbc-...ee-agents-yet/

robyrob · 09-30-2011, 04:17 PM

its not like they have a lot of hits waiting to fill the empty spaces...

i've been watching the show every week, its not very good but I keep wanting Hank Azaria to finally have a sucessful (live action) sitcom - I think NBC will give it 3 more episodes tops.

TVFactFan · 09-30-2011, 09:15 PM

They could have a better looking girl to play the part-lol

09-30-2011, 02:45 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,043	NBC Says It Won't Cancel "Free Agents"... yet *NBC Not Cancelling "Free Agents" (Yet)* by Catherine Lawson posted Sep 30th 2011 According to Deadline, NBC boss Robert Greenblatt has decided to allow the new comedy "Free Agents" a get a little more time to find its feet and its audience before he makes any big decisions about their future. This is in stark contrast to the 2010 fall season, when networks culled shows like "Lone Star" straight out of the starting gate. Greenblatt started off in cable TV, where shows are given a whole season before being axed or renewed, and he's rumored to be sending a message to the creative community that their shows will be given a chance to thrive at NBC. However, keeping under-performing shows on the air is an expensive business, so don't expect the newbies to survive if their ratings don't pick up soon. "Free Agents", which stars Hank Azaria, is a remake of a successful British sitcom, but hasn't caught fire with audiences. It hit a new low this week so the prospects look bleak. http://www.aoltv.com/2011/09/30/nbc-...ee-agents-yet/ Attached Images

09-30-2011, 04:17 PM	#2
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,179	its not like they have a lot of hits waiting to fill the empty spaces... i've been watching the show every week, its not very good but I keep wanting Hank Azaria to finally have a sucessful (live action) sitcom - I think NBC will give it 3 more episodes tops.
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09-30-2011, 09:15 PM	#3
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,021	They could have a better looking girl to play the part-lol