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TVFactFan · 05-14-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

In the rough schedules, The Apprentice was slated for mid-season. In today's "official" announcement, no mention at all for The Apprentice at mid-season. But it could return, if they want it.

I think they need to put it on a Monday or Tuesday if it comes back. Sunday is not a good night at all

Brent88 · 05-14-2007, 01:06 PM

Hopefully The Apprentice will air in the summer, it doesn't deserve a slot during the regular season.

I'll be watching Journeyman and Chuck... and Lipstick Jungle in January(really disappointed this was delayed). I think it's going to have an upill battle though with 2 aging shows before it, and airing likely against WAT and Brothers and Sisters.

As far as Wednesday goes, definite disaster. Bionic Woman has no chance against Criminal Minds, likely Private Practice, and FOX's much hyped new sitcoms. I heard the pilot sucked too, so I'm not totally sure why this is on the Fall schedule.

Chelsea · 05-14-2007, 01:23 PM

30 episodes of The Office? Holy cow.

I haven't heard a production order like that for a sitcom since the late 60s

Mr. Monitor · 05-14-2007, 01:45 PM

Its obvious that NBC is a far cry from what it used to be. Boring schedule.

Pavan · 05-14-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

30 episodes of The Office? Holy cow.

I haven't heard a production order like that for a sitcom since the late 60s

8 Simple Rules, According to Jim, My Wife & Kids a few seasons back had close to 30 or more. As for dramas, 90210 and Melrose usually always had 30+ episodes a season.

EmoJoe · 05-14-2007, 02:45 PM

the only show i care about is 30 Rock and i like that it's on at 8:30. now it doesn't have to face off against Grey's Anatomy and CSI. good move. i hope they advertise it a lot during the summer so it can get better ratings.

Chillerfan · 05-14-2007, 02:46 PM

And 5 of the Office eps are one-hour so it's like having 35 episodes! 30 episodes of Heroes/Heroes: Origins too!

TJL · 05-14-2007, 02:52 PM

So I guess I can delete "Studio 60" from my DVR recording schedule?

Pavan · 05-14-2007, 03:15 PM

From what I understand...it is 25 actual episodes of The Office, of which 5 of those will be 1-hour shows...so that is how they come up with 30 (half-hour) episodes.

Wings#1ShowPeriod · 05-14-2007, 03:19 PM

The shows Ill be watching on NBC will be Journeyman and Chuck. Looking forward to 30 Rock: Season 2.

Corizzle · 05-14-2007, 05:18 PM

None of the new shows look that interesting from the descriptions but I'll give the pilots a look in July.

However I'm glad to see FNL returning, although it's as close to a death slot as it can be. I also watch Heroes and the entire Thursday night comedy lineup

TVFactFan · 05-14-2007, 05:23 PM

Well since the Apprentice is gone, I have no reason at all to turn to NBC, unless the Office grabs my attention in the summer

Cactus Jack · 05-14-2007, 05:59 PM

At leats the Thursday shows are the same

No I wanted The Office/30 Rock as the firdst hour of that.

The IT Crowed Im sure will be good, Joel McHale rules so it should too

Cactus Jack · 05-14-2007, 06:01 PM

Why is My name Is Earl always the first one on the Thrusday scheudle, doesnt The Office get more ratings?

benjamoon · 05-14-2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

Why is My name Is Earl always the first one on the Thrusday scheudle, doesnt The Office get more ratings?

I think the ratings are usually fairly similar, they need "The Office" to anchor an hour and I think it makes more sense at 9pm, but I'm worried it might get clobbered by "CSI" and "Grey's"

05-14-2007, 01:06 PM	#17
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05-14-2007, 01:45 PM	#19
Mr. Monitor Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 27, 2004 Posts: 402	Its obvious that NBC is a far cry from what it used to be. Boring schedule.

05-14-2007, 02:46 PM	#22
Chillerfan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 08, 2007 Location: LA Posts: 18	And 5 of the Office eps are one-hour so it's like having 35 episodes! 30 episodes of Heroes/Heroes: Origins too!

05-14-2007, 03:15 PM	#24
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: 26,821	From what I understand...it is 25 actual episodes of The Office, of which 5 of those will be 1-hour shows...so that is how they come up with 30 (half-hour) episodes.

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05-14-2007, 05:23 PM	#27
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05-14-2007, 06:01 PM	#29
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	Why is My name Is Earl always the first one on the Thrusday scheudle, doesnt The Office get more ratings?