CBS Orders 2 More Eps of "The McCarthys"

[JamesG]

"The McCarthys" Gets Order for 2 More Episodes at CBS
by Nellie Andreeva
December 1, 2014


CBS has picked up two more episodes of freshman comedy series "The McCarthys" for a total of 15.

The multi-camera, multi-generational family comedy, from Sony Pictures TV and CBS TV Studios, has been struggling in the Thursday 9:30 PM slot, most recently logging a 1.1 on Thanksgiving.

Still, CBS brass were encouraged enough by its lead-in retention (most recently 73%) to give it a little more time with a handful of extra episodes.





Additionally, CBS’ needs on Thursday are not as great as most of the network’s lineup launched late because of Thursday Night Football. The network has midseason comedy "The Odd Couple" likely earmarked for the night.

The back order for "The McCarthys" comes on the heels of CBS’ cancellation of its other multi-camera, multi-generational ensemble comedy, sophomore "The Millers".





"The McCarthys", about a sports-obsessed Boston clan, became only the second new comedy series this fall to receive a partial back order, joining NBC’s "Marry Me", also from Sony TV.

Two half-hour series, ABC’s "black-ish" and "Cristela", got full-season pickups; all others have been cancelled.

http://deadline.com/2014/12/the-mcca...bs-1201304754/

[Chocolate Moose]

I'm glad the show is getting a chance to thrive; it's very cute and funny!