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Superbowl · 12-23-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

Personally, I'd like to see Gary go to Mondays, with a Christine/Rules of Engagement pairing on Wednesdays. ROE has always done well on Mondays, with 11-12 million viewers regularly. I think it has a chance on Wednesdays, and it seems like being paired up with Christine is only natural, since both shows have been fighting for the Monday 9:30 slot for 2 seasons now.

ROE did do well at Mondays at 9:30, but it is totally untested on its own just like Christine. Look how Christine has done, so I kind of think ROE will do about the same. Also, they will be up against AI. Christine has only been able to get decent ratings on "no competition" weeks. With AI in the time slot I think they both get killed. I don't think OC or ROE are must see TV for most people, so with AI competition I think they both do not do well.

JulieSomoski · 12-23-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Superbowl

ROE did do well at Mondays at 9:30, but it is totally untested on its own just like Christine. Look how Christine has done, so I kind of think ROE will do about the same. Also, they will be up against AI. Christine has only been able to get decent ratings on "no competition" weeks. With AI in the time slot I think they both get killed. I don't think OC or ROE are must see TV for most people, so with AI competition I think they both do not do well.

I have to agree with you on that. I think ROE is a little stronger ratings-wise than Christine, though. It would likely get better ratings than Christine on Wednesdays, but with AI opposite for awhile, both will get killed.

Jude The Obscure · 12-23-2008, 04:47 PM

Maybe we're overestimating AI this year...this could be the season viewers get bored with AI and the ratings begin to drop seriously.

I think ABC will pick up OC for next season because AtoJ is definitely death warmed over and it is unlikely Scrubs will rebound enough for ABC to want another season out of it. With OC, ABC will have instant name recognition and something audiences will already know about. ABC really has nothing to lose with going after established shows that CBS has no use for.

JulieSomoski · 12-23-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

Maybe we're overestimating AI this year...this could be the season viewers get bored with AI and the ratings begin to drop seriously.

I think ABC will pick up OC for next season because AtoJ is definitely death warmed over and it is unlikely Scrubs will rebound enough for ABC to want another season out of it. With OC, ABC will have instant name recognition and something audiences will already know about. ABC really has nothing to lose with going after established shows that CBS has no use for.

I think AI will make a slight rebound this season in the ratings, especially with the new judge coming in. But, you never know. It could sink further in the ratings.

Exaclty my point - I think Christine is safe either way. ABC already said they were interested in it last season, so I'm sure they'd pick it up right away if CBS were to cancel it. And since this will most likely be Jim's last season, and if Scrubs is renewed past this season (which is likely), they'll need another recognizable comedy on their schedule.

Jude The Obscure · 12-23-2008, 05:07 PM

it'll be interesting to see if Scrubs actually gains in ratings over what it did at NBC.

icecream · 12-23-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

And since this will most likely be Jim's last season

that's what everyone has said for the last four seasons, ATJ never dies

Brent88 · 12-23-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by catsrule

that's what everyone has said for the last four seasons, ATJ never dies

LOL, yeah, ABC will pick up Old Christine without a second thought. It and Samantha Who? would be perfect together.

I think Idol is going to fall more this year... the new changes sound lame. Now watch, 50 million will watch the premiere.

JulieSomoski · 12-24-2008, 01:21 PM

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LOL, yeah, ABC will pick up Old Christine without a second thought. It and Samantha Who? would be perfect together.

I think Idol is going to fall more this year... the new changes sound lame. Now watch, 50 million will watch the premiere.

Exactly - the AI premiere will be huge, because of curiosity. After that, I see it dropping to last season levels.

Hasn't ABC already announced this as Jim's last season though? They never did that in previous years. Plus, its ratings have been pretty low this season, without much competition.

Old Christine would go great with Samantha Who?. All ABC needs to do is cut DWTS down to an hour instead of an hour and a half. It would be interesting to see Old Christine air on Mondays on ABC next season.

JulieSomoski · 12-24-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

it'll be interesting to see if Scrubs actually gains in ratings over what it did at NBC.

I think it'll do similar ratings it did on NBC. ABC already seems to be treating it much better - a comfortable slot on the schedule, but it will be going up against Idol for the first few weeks.

Pavan · 12-24-2008, 03:54 PM

According to Jim taped its series finale last month or so. Lots of guest stars came on. No chance of a 9th season. The set is now gone.

Pavan · 01-06-2009, 04:11 PM

Sunday updates:

Sunday, January 11, 2009
4:00-8:00PM ET (1:00-5:00PM PT) - AFC Divisional Playoff Game
8:00- 9:00PM ET/PT - 60 MINUTES (special time, all-new)
9:00-10:00PM ET/PT - COLD CASE (all-new)
10:00-11:00PM ET/PT – THE UNIT (all-new)
NOTE: Million Dollar Password will be preempted.

On Sunday, January 18, the AFC Divisional Championship Game will be scheduled 6:00-10:00PM ET/3:00-7:00PM PT.
THE MENTALIST (original episode) will be scheduled immediately following the conclusion of the AFC Championship game for all time zones.

Eastern/Central Time:
Mountain Time:
6:00-10:00PM ET/5:00-9:00PM CT - AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (live)
10:00-11:00PM ET/9:00-10:00PM CT - THE MENTALIST (special night/time, all-new)

Mountain Time:
4:00-8:00PM MT - AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (live)
8:00-9:00PM MT - THE MENTALIST (all-new)
9:00-10:00PM MT – THE UNIT (R)

Pacific Time:
3:00-7:00PM PT - AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (live)
7:00-8:00PM PT - THE MENTALIST (all-new)
8:00-9:00PM PT - THE UNIT (R)
9:00-11:00PM PT - Local Programming

Sunday, January 25
8:00-9:00PM ET/PT Cold Case (special time, all-new)
NOTE: Million Dollar will be preempted again. Cold Case will lead into the Hallmark Movie from 9-11pm.

Other notes:

Thursday, January 22
8:00-9:00pm ET/PT NCIS (Repeat)

Mondays, effective Monday, March 2
9:30PM-10:00PM ET/PT Rules of Engagement

JulieSomoski · 01-06-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

Sunday updates:

Sunday, January 11, 2009
4:00-8:00PM ET (1:00-5:00PM PT) - AFC Divisional Playoff Game
8:00- 9:00PM ET/PT - 60 MINUTES (special time, all-new)
9:00-10:00PM ET/PT - COLD CASE (all-new)
10:00-11:00PM ET/PT – THE UNIT (all-new)
NOTE: Million Dollar Password will be preempted.

On Sunday, January 18, the AFC Divisional Championship Game will be scheduled 6:00-10:00PM ET/3:00-7:00PM PT.
THE MENTALIST (original episode) will be scheduled immediately following the conclusion of the AFC Championship game for all time zones.

Eastern/Central Time:
Mountain Time:
6:00-10:00PM ET/5:00-9:00PM CT - AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (live)
10:00-11:00PM ET/9:00-10:00PM CT - THE MENTALIST (special night/time, all-new)

Mountain Time:
4:00-8:00PM MT - AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (live)
8:00-9:00PM MT - THE MENTALIST (all-new)
9:00-10:00PM MT – THE UNIT (R)

Pacific Time:
3:00-7:00PM PT - AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (live)
7:00-8:00PM PT - THE MENTALIST (all-new)
8:00-9:00PM PT - THE UNIT (R)
9:00-11:00PM PT - Local Programming

Thursday, January 22
8:00-9:00pm ET/PT NCIS (Repeat)

There's been some talk that The Mentalist should move to Sundays next season. Now, I think CBS is finally giving that a try - they're obviously testing it to see how well it can do on a new night at a new time, and if it does well, they can move TM to Sundays, and use Tuesdays at 9pm to launch a new show out of NCIS (which is a huge powerhouse all of a sudden).

Unfortunately, I'd rather see The Mentalist stay in the same slot for awhile. I think NCIS/The Mentalist is CBS's greatest duo, both shows huge ratings hits. I am interested in seeing how it does on Sunday, though.

Pavan · 01-06-2009, 06:07 PM

I don't get the fascination for The Mentalist. It does great in total viewers, yet I know no one personally who watch it (same for NCIS). I know a lot of people too, lol. It skews old though.

I think the AFC Championship game airing is just so that it can draw even more (preferably younger) viewers to its Tuesday slot.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-06-2009, 06:20 PM

KFMB-8 is airing Paid Programming at 9:00 pm and 9:30 pm PT Time and Cold Case at 10:00 pm PT Time.

Pavan · 01-06-2009, 06:41 PM

Aaron, what are you talking about?

12-24-2008, 03:54 PM	#115
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12-23-2008, 04:47 PM	#108
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	Maybe we're overestimating AI this year...this could be the season viewers get bored with AI and the ratings begin to drop seriously. I think ABC will pick up OC for next season because AtoJ is definitely death warmed over and it is unlikely Scrubs will rebound enough for ABC to want another season out of it. With OC, ABC will have instant name recognition and something audiences will already know about. ABC really has nothing to lose with going after established shows that CBS has no use for.

12-23-2008, 05:07 PM	#110
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	it'll be interesting to see if Scrubs actually gains in ratings over what it did at NBC.

01-06-2009, 06:07 PM	#118
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	I don't get the fascination for The Mentalist. It does great in total viewers, yet I know no one personally who watch it (same for NCIS). I know a lot of people too, lol. It skews old though. I think the AFC Championship game airing is just so that it can draw even more (preferably younger) viewers to its Tuesday slot.

01-06-2009, 06:41 PM	#120
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	Aaron, what are you talking about?