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Chocoholic · 10-21-2004, 03:31 PM

I think these shows will still be on the air ten years from now.

Dean Winchester · 10-21-2004, 03:38 PM

ER is the one I see an end to soonest, especially with Wyle's exit.

Why doesn't NBC just axe it now? I mean, they are way too leanient on their dramas. The way NBC's going, they should've kept Friends on despite the cast leaving (unless a few would've stayed an 11th year) and replace the departed with new actors. IMO, ER without Clooney, Edwards and Wyle is like Friends without Aniston, Cox and Perry.

snl75 · 10-21-2004, 03:58 PM

er i still enjoy it but its not what it once was

barwars · 10-21-2004, 05:05 PM

I think L&O will be on forever, the revolving cast works for what the show, because the main characters aren't all that important.

ER will most likely be gone the soonest.

As for The Simpsons, I've heard 2009 as a possible final year.
That would be nice, 20 seasons even, although I think it could go for 25.

PZelda · 10-21-2004, 10:12 PM

I foresee ER ending the soonest.

It'd be pretty damn cool if The Simpsons went on for 20 years.

snl75 · 10-21-2004, 11:13 PM

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Originally posted by Riff
The Simpsons.

No matter how many viewers she manages to drive away, Gail Berman always seems to avoid the chopping block, so as soon as she runs out of things to cancel, she'll turn her attention to America's no-longer-favorite cartoon family.

All it takes is one look at the ratings of stuff like "LAX" and "American Dreck" to see just how much NBC still needs "Law & Order" and "ER."

"ER" will go before "L&O," though. They own "L&O" now, thanks to the Universal merger, and "ER's" license fee is astronomical.

i like your name for american dreams thats what i think of that show too im a dick clark fan from wayback but this show stinks and as far as accuracy goes the flintstones was more accurate than american dreams i dont usally bash shows here but since you dont like it ether i just thought i would rant

James · 10-22-2004, 02:01 AM

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Originally posted by Riff
All it takes is one look at the ratings of stuff like "LAX" and "American Dreck" to see just how much NBC still needs "Law & Order" and "ER."

Riff, what's "American Dreck"?

db108108 · 10-22-2004, 04:10 AM

American Dreams.

I see "ER" gone within the next two seasons. It's setting nearly weekly series lows now and is losing its timeslot for the first time ever. That wouldn't be so bad were the show not costing NBC $7 million dollars an episode. Last week, the show drew 16.8mil viewers, a far cry from the 20-23 million is was drawing just two years ago, and less than half of what it used to draw. I don't think NBC will turn a profit this year anyway, especially with the loss of Thursdays and "Law & Order" taking a beating. The network is in third place on the season in adults- a demo which is owned just a year ago. Over the next two years I see NBC doing some major restructuring, just like ABC has done over the past few years. It needs to come up with something fresh if it is to win viewers back. Basically, it needs to find some scripted shows that don't have the words "Law" or "Order" in the title.

On that note, it has renewed "Medical Investigation" for a full season, which is doing surprzingly well on Fridays. The other new shows though, are not doing so well. "LAX" is likely to be gone by December, and "Father" probably won't live to season a second season. "Hawaii" has been cancelled, while "Joey" has been renewed, but a second season is a lot more iffy than it was just a month ago. This year will also likely see the end of "American Dreams" (series low last week) and "Third Watch." Oh well, I guess NBC can always expand out on Dateline again...

tvfan0101 · 10-22-2004, 09:55 AM

Even though I love ER I think it will be gone within a few seasons as well. NBC is losing viewers left and right. Despite the fact that I really hate how pathetic The Simpsons has become I cannot see it ending any time soon. And Law & Order seems to have some sort of pact with the devil to never be cancelled.

db108108 · 10-22-2004, 12:27 PM

Last night, NBC averaged just 13.8 million viewers- "ER" hit another series low (16.2mil) and "Joey" drew just 11.4mil. NBC really needs to do something drastic on this night- what it has obviously isn't working.

spunkygirl · 10-22-2004, 12:32 PM

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Originally posted by Riff
The Simpsons.

No matter how many viewers she manages to drive away, Gail Berman always seems to avoid the chopping block, so as soon as she runs out of things to cancel, she'll turn her attention to America's no-longer-favorite cartoon family.

All it takes is one look at the ratings of stuff like "LAX" and "American Dreck" to see just how much NBC still needs "Law & Order" and "ER."

"ER" will go before "L&O," though. They own "L&O" now, thanks to the Universal merger, and "ER's" license fee is astronomical.

In every post, why must you bash shows? Geesh, it gets annoying, if you don't like them fine, but you don't need to bash them with every single post

Anywho, I think ER will be gone this year or next, for some reason, I have a feeling this is ER's last season, we just won't find out till early next year though, but don't quote me on that

Dean Winchester · 10-22-2004, 12:53 PM

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Originally posted by Angela Micelli
In every post, why must you bash shows? Geesh, it gets annoying, if you don't like them fine, but you don't need to bash them with every single post

I agree, just because a show is low-rated doesn't mean it's a bad show. By Riff's logic (saying that Scrubs and Arrested Development suck because they aren't pulling in 20 million viewers a week), American Idol is the greatest show on television

db108108 · 10-22-2004, 01:43 PM

About the ER thing, that would be a big surprise, but by May NBC will probably be looking for a series to send off just for the short term ratings gauin

dawsongirl · 10-23-2004, 01:24 AM

I like that last choice. I voted ER though.

JT · 10-23-2004, 02:07 AM

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Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
I agree, just because a show is low-rated doesn't mean it's a bad show. By Riff's logic (saying that Scrubs and Arrested Development suck because they aren't pulling in 20 million viewers a week), American Idol is the greatest show on television

Actually "Desperate Housewives" would be, but then again, it really is the greatest show on television.

View Poll Results: Which show will end first?
ER	21	70.00%
Law & Order	2	6.67%
The Simpsons	4	13.33%
They'll still be on the air long after we're all dead.	3	10.00%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

10-21-2004, 03:31 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Which of these shows will likely end its run first? I think these shows will still be on the air ten years from now.

10-21-2004, 03:38 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	ER is the one I see an end to soonest, especially with Wyle's exit. Why doesn't NBC just axe it now? I mean, they are way too leanient on their dramas. The way NBC's going, they should've kept Friends on despite the cast leaving (unless a few would've stayed an 11th year) and replace the departed with new actors. IMO, ER without Clooney, Edwards and Wyle is like Friends without Aniston, Cox and Perry.

10-21-2004, 03:58 PM	#3
snl75 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Location: in the formen basement watching snl Posts: 1,377	er i still enjoy it but its not what it once was

10-21-2004, 05:05 PM	#4
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I think L&O will be on forever, the revolving cast works for what the show, because the main characters aren't all that important. ER will most likely be gone the soonest. As for The Simpsons, I've heard 2009 as a possible final year. That would be nice, 20 seasons even, although I think it could go for 25.

10-21-2004, 10:12 PM	#5
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	I foresee ER ending the soonest. It'd be pretty damn cool if The Simpsons went on for 20 years.

10-22-2004, 04:10 AM	#8
db108108 Teacher (for now) Senior Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2003 Location: 2 hours north of Detroit, 2 hours south of Toronto Posts: 1,023	American Dreams. I see "ER" gone within the next two seasons. It's setting nearly weekly series lows now and is losing its timeslot for the first time ever. That wouldn't be so bad were the show not costing NBC $7 million dollars an episode. Last week, the show drew 16.8mil viewers, a far cry from the 20-23 million is was drawing just two years ago, and less than half of what it used to draw. I don't think NBC will turn a profit this year anyway, especially with the loss of Thursdays and "Law & Order" taking a beating. The network is in third place on the season in adults- a demo which is owned just a year ago. Over the next two years I see NBC doing some major restructuring, just like ABC has done over the past few years. It needs to come up with something fresh if it is to win viewers back. Basically, it needs to find some scripted shows that don't have the words "Law" or "Order" in the title. On that note, it has renewed "Medical Investigation" for a full season, which is doing surprzingly well on Fridays. The other new shows though, are not doing so well. "LAX" is likely to be gone by December, and "Father" probably won't live to season a second season. "Hawaii" has been cancelled, while "Joey" has been renewed, but a second season is a lot more iffy than it was just a month ago. This year will also likely see the end of "American Dreams" (series low last week) and "Third Watch." Oh well, I guess NBC can always expand out on Dateline again...

10-22-2004, 09:55 AM	#9
tvfan0101 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 29, 2003 Posts: 961	Even though I love ER I think it will be gone within a few seasons as well. NBC is losing viewers left and right. Despite the fact that I really hate how pathetic The Simpsons has become I cannot see it ending any time soon. And Law & Order seems to have some sort of pact with the devil to never be cancelled.

10-22-2004, 12:27 PM	#10
db108108 Teacher (for now) Senior Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2003 Location: 2 hours north of Detroit, 2 hours south of Toronto Posts: 1,023	Last night, NBC averaged just 13.8 million viewers- "ER" hit another series low (16.2mil) and "Joey" drew just 11.4mil. NBC really needs to do something drastic on this night- what it has obviously isn't working.

10-22-2004, 01:43 PM	#13
db108108 Teacher (for now) Senior Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2003 Location: 2 hours north of Detroit, 2 hours south of Toronto Posts: 1,023	About the ER thing, that would be a big surprise, but by May NBC will probably be looking for a series to send off just for the short term ratings gauin

10-23-2004, 01:24 AM	#14
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I like that last choice. I voted ER though.