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Pavan · 11-19-2002, 10:59 AM

In an unprecedented midseason switch, The WB Television Network is taking over Fox’s Grounded for Life after the February sweeps, a WB spokesman said Monday.

The WB will purchase six new episodes of the show and will also have the rights to 40 episodes created in the two years the Carsey-Werner-Mandabach show has been on Fox.

The network will also have the rights to some of the 13-episode run that Fox hasn’t aired.

So far, Fox only has aired two new episodes this season, and it is likely to air three more before giving up the rights.

The WB is likely to air Grounded for Life as part of its Friday-night comedy lineup, the WB spokesman said. Fox had been lukewarm about picking up the full 22-episode run all season, one source said.

Once a certain date lapsed without a pickup, C-W-M informed Fox that it was going to shop the show to other networks, and The WB was immediately interested.

As the contract demanded, C-W-M informed Fox of The WB’s offer, and Fox chose to let the show go, the source said.

The WB was also said to be deciding the fate of its Wednesday-night drama, Birds of Prey, Monday, but a spokesman said no decision had been made on that show at press time.

Christopher · 11-19-2002, 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by pavanbadal

The WB was also said to be deciding the fate of its Wednesday-night drama, Birds of Prey, Monday, but a spokesman said no decision had been made on that show at press time.

Birds of Prey was canceled. BOP online posted 3 articles confirming it. I read at WB message boards that Birds of Prey was going to be replace with Grounded For Life. But GFL is going to be on Fridays, is it going to replace Sabrina? I read that show was going to be canceled to.

Pavan · 11-19-2002, 11:16 AM

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Originally posted by Silver Daze
But GFL is going to be on Fridays, is it going to replace Sabrina? I read that show was going to be canceled to.

Sabrina was picked up for anohter 6 episodes this season, it will have 19 episodes this season.

gmfox8a@cox.net · 11-22-2002, 05:26 PM

I will try to watch Grounded For Life on The WB What's Night,

Aaron

SBTB Geek · 12-03-2002, 12:22 AM

The WB gives better treatment to its sitcoms, unlike FOX.

Last season they cancelled "Titus" even though it was going great.

LarryJ · 12-17-2002, 10:32 PM

The other 3 shows that moved to the WB are...

1). Brotherly Love (NBC)

2). Sabrina (ABC)

3). The Super (Fox)

Brian Damage · 12-19-2002, 03:11 PM

That is a surprising move. I think moving it to Fridays though is a bad idea. IMO

David · 02-04-2003, 08:30 PM

i dont really like this show....

Sitcomwriter · 02-22-2003, 05:44 PM

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Originally posted by LarryJ

3). The Super (Fox)

Better known as "The PJs".That was Eddie Murphy's show.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-23-2003, 01:29 PM

Yes this Friday at 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm central time on The WB check local listing for channel in your state.

Take Care and God Bless
Aaron

11-19-2002, 10:59 AM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,814	Moving to the WB In an unprecedented midseason switch, The WB Television Network is taking over Fox’s Grounded for Life after the February sweeps, a WB spokesman said Monday. The WB will purchase six new episodes of the show and will also have the rights to 40 episodes created in the two years the Carsey-Werner-Mandabach show has been on Fox. The network will also have the rights to some of the 13-episode run that Fox hasn’t aired. So far, Fox only has aired two new episodes this season, and it is likely to air three more before giving up the rights. The WB is likely to air Grounded for Life as part of its Friday-night comedy lineup, the WB spokesman said. Fox had been lukewarm about picking up the full 22-episode run all season, one source said. Once a certain date lapsed without a pickup, C-W-M informed Fox that it was going to shop the show to other networks, and The WB was immediately interested. As the contract demanded, C-W-M informed Fox of The WB’s offer, and Fox chose to let the show go, the source said. The WB was also said to be deciding the fate of its Wednesday-night drama, Birds of Prey, Monday, but a spokesman said no decision had been made on that show at press time.
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11-22-2002, 05:26 PM	#4
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12-17-2002, 10:32 PM	#6
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12-19-2002, 03:11 PM	#7
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02-23-2003, 01:29 PM	#10
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Re Moving to the WB Yes this Friday at 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm central time on The WB check local listing for channel in your state. Take Care and God Bless Aaron
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