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Steve M. · 05-22-2004, 09:24 PM

With ABC on the ropes, its ratings stuck in fourth place (behind FOX!), and a massive amount of cancellations at the end of the 2003-04 season, the obvious question remains - what do we do with the network and its affiliates? It's clear that it can't stay on the air much longer at this rate. Here are some suggestions for how to dispense with ABC:

Liquidate it. Sell its stations and and give its affliates to other networks. Have a fire sale.

Turn it into the Homeland Security Channel - give it to the DHS so Tom Ridge can have a soapbox and show off his utterly useless color chart for terror alerts!

Turn it into a home shopping channel - it's the only way ABC can make any money these days.

Make it into a broadcast Disney Channel - use to it show movies Disney bankrolled between 1966 and 1989. Tron, anyone?

Convert it into a BBC-style network - the American Broadcasting Corporation. You wouldn't have to change the initials!

Disney can sell it to the government, who can hire people to operate it and produce noncommerical shows. Nah, this will never happen!

Show dead air. It can't be any worse than "It's All Relative!"

I'm sorry - ABC canceled "I'm With Her," and this is my only way of getting back at the bastards!

BowWowsBreezy · 05-22-2004, 09:27 PM

hahaha theyll have more good shows soon...im with her isnt the end of the world

Dean Winchester · 05-22-2004, 11:13 PM

I am still shocked ABC cancelled I'm With Her and It's All Relative, they were scoring in the 30's in the ratings, right? This same network kept renewing George Lopez for seasons before it finally caught on. What's the difference except that Sandra Bullock was behind The George Lopez Show?

Steve M. · 05-22-2004, 11:19 PM

I don't know about "It's All Relative," but I have a sneaky suspicion that "I'm With Her" was canceled because it poked fun at Hollywood phoniness and Hollywood bigwigs have no sense of humor - they probably made ABC axe it!

Similarly, I think NBC canceled "Whoppi" because of the show's Bush-bashing.

Brent88 · 05-23-2004, 12:03 AM

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Originally posted by Steve M.
I don't know about "It's All Relative," but I have a sneaky suspicion that "I'm With Her" was canceled because it poked fun at Hollywood phoniness and Hollywood bigwigs have no sense of humor - they probably made ABC axe it! Similarly, I think NBC canceled "Whoppi" because of the show's Bush-bashing.

I think Whoopi was cancelled due to low ratings. It was getting ok ratings at best, but was frequently in 3rd or 4th place, which isn't "good". I doubt Bush-bashing had to do it, but that could have turned viewers off.

JT · 05-23-2004, 12:59 AM

ABC should just show classic episodes of their soaps in primetime 7 days a week. But sadly that'll never happen. I can dream cant I?

dawsongirl · 05-23-2004, 03:43 AM

They should fire everyone and let me and some of my TV loving SO buddies run it.

Mr. Television · 05-23-2004, 03:45 AM

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Originally posted by Steve M.
I don't know about "It's All Relative," but I have a sneaky suspicion that "I'm With Her" was canceled because it poked fun at Hollywood phoniness and Hollywood bigwigs have no sense of humor - they probably made ABC axe it! Similarly, I think NBC canceled "Whoppi" because of the show's Bush-bashing.

No it was all about ratings.

barwars · 05-23-2004, 09:51 AM

ABC has the best current comedies, IMO.
But they'll have some competition from CBS this fall.

Will and Grace Fanatic · 05-23-2004, 01:40 PM

I doubt they will do anything like that to ABC. When back in the early 80's and late 70's NBC was placing 3rd of 3 there was no such idea. And they eventualy did find ratings success again thanks to the Cosby Show.

spunkygirl · 05-23-2004, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by JT
ABC should just show classic episodes of their soaps in primetime 7 days a week. But sadly that'll never happen. I can dream cant I?

From your keyboard to their ears, OMG that would be a dream channel for alot of people!

James"Thunder"Early · 05-23-2004, 08:50 PM

ABC has always had problems. they have never had an era where they ruled the airwaves. CBS ruled the '70s and NBC ruled the '80s. ABC may be the first network to fall since DUM in the '50s.

Dean Winchester · 05-23-2004, 08:59 PM

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Originally posted by CoolCounty
ABC has always had problems. they have never had an era where they ruled the airwaves.

how about 1976-1979?

James"Thunder"Early · 05-23-2004, 09:07 PM

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Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
how about 1976-1979?

They did good there, but it was such a short period of time. thanks for pointing that out.

Mr. Television · 05-23-2004, 09:08 PM

ABC was #1 from 1976-1979 and a very strong #2 from 1980-1984. Disney destroyed this network. I don't think they've been this bad since the early 1950's.

05-22-2004, 09:24 PM	#1
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,197	Possible Uses For ABC With ABC on the ropes, its ratings stuck in fourth place (behind FOX!), and a massive amount of cancellations at the end of the 2003-04 season, the obvious question remains - what do we do with the network and its affiliates? It's clear that it can't stay on the air much longer at this rate. Here are some suggestions for how to dispense with ABC: Liquidate it. Sell its stations and and give its affliates to other networks. Have a fire sale. Turn it into the Homeland Security Channel - give it to the DHS so Tom Ridge can have a soapbox and show off his utterly useless color chart for terror alerts! Turn it into a home shopping channel - it's the only way ABC can make any money these days. Make it into a broadcast Disney Channel - use to it show movies Disney bankrolled between 1966 and 1989. Tron, anyone? Convert it into a BBC-style network - the American Broadcasting Corporation. You wouldn't have to change the initials! Disney can sell it to the government, who can hire people to operate it and produce noncommerical shows. Nah, this will never happen! Show dead air. It can't be any worse than "It's All Relative!" I'm sorry - ABC canceled "I'm With Her," and this is my only way of getting back at the bastards!
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05-23-2004, 12:59 AM	#6
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05-23-2004, 01:40 PM	#10
Will and Grace Fanatic be happy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,746	I doubt they will do anything like that to ABC. When back in the early 80's and late 70's NBC was placing 3rd of 3 there was no such idea. And they eventualy did find ratings success again thanks to the Cosby Show.
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05-22-2004, 09:27 PM	#2
BowWowsBreezy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Location: PA (to far from LA) Posts: 410	hahaha theyll have more good shows soon...im with her isnt the end of the world
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05-22-2004, 11:13 PM	#3
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I am still shocked ABC cancelled I'm With Her and It's All Relative, they were scoring in the 30's in the ratings, right? This same network kept renewing George Lopez for seasons before it finally caught on. What's the difference except that Sandra Bullock was behind The George Lopez Show?

05-22-2004, 11:19 PM	#4
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,197	I don't know about "It's All Relative," but I have a sneaky suspicion that "I'm With Her" was canceled because it poked fun at Hollywood phoniness and Hollywood bigwigs have no sense of humor - they probably made ABC axe it! Similarly, I think NBC canceled "Whoppi" because of the show's Bush-bashing.

05-23-2004, 03:43 AM	#7
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	They should fire everyone and let me and some of my TV loving SO buddies run it.

05-23-2004, 09:51 AM	#9
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	ABC has the best current comedies, IMO. But they'll have some competition from CBS this fall.

05-23-2004, 08:50 PM	#12
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,087	ABC has always had problems. they have never had an era where they ruled the airwaves. CBS ruled the '70s and NBC ruled the '80s. ABC may be the first network to fall since DUM in the '50s.

05-23-2004, 09:08 PM	#15
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	ABC was #1 from 1976-1979 and a very strong #2 from 1980-1984. Disney destroyed this network. I don't think they've been this bad since the early 1950's.