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Pavan · 07-23-2006, 11:28 PM

Deal drama sends 'Grey's' to Lifetime

The eleventh-hour collapse of a pact steering syndicated rights for "Grey's Anatomy" to Oxygen and Turner Broadcasting has relocated the hit ABC series to Lifetime.

The female-targeted network snatched away "Grey's," sources said, when a last-minute disagreement over final deal points scuttled an arrangement that would have sent episodes to Turner's TNT in before 6 p.m. and Oxygen in the evenings and a repurposed window.

Turner and Oxygen declined comment.

That sent Buena Vista Television back to Lifetime, which had been in the bidding war in the beginning. Sources said the cable network is believed to be forking over $1.2 million per episode, an expensive deal considering Lifetime is contractually required to pick up the tab for as many as 200 episodes, should "Grey's" stay on the air that long.

Lifetime can begin stripping the series in fall 2009 in any daypart. In addition, the network will begin airing episodes from Season 1 once a week starting in January.

Leslie Glenn-Chesloff, senior vp planning, scheduling and acquisitions at Lifetime Entertainment Services, said the network had received word Thursday night that the channel had won the rights to "Grey's." She noted that the show is a good fit with "Desperate Housewives," another recent acquisition from BVT.

"The two shows belong together," she said. "They are the No. 1 and No. 2 scripted shows on television for women 18-49. Our audience loves these shows, and we're excited to have (both of them)."

Added Jed Cohen, executive vp and general sales manager at BVT: "With its strong writing and diverse ensemble cast, 'Grey's' attracts the highest ratings and concentration of young female viewers of any show in primetime television. It will do extremely well in Lifetime's lineup."

Lifetime has been spending big money for off-net properties recently. In addition to "Housewives," which joins the schedule Aug. 5, it acquired "Medium" in the fall for a reported $1.3 million per episode.

"Anatomy," from Touchstone Television, is heading into its third year on ABC in the fall. The show is created and executive produced by Shonda Rhimes. Mark Gordon, Betsy Beers and Peter Horton also executive produce.

Buffyboy323 · 07-28-2006, 12:04 AM

This is good news, but god! Lifetime just couldn't wait huh?

Scoobiedoo30 · 08-01-2006, 11:00 AM

This is Awdome News about Grey's Anatomy

nlearfan · 08-13-2006, 02:31 PM

Wow, if they want, Lifetime will be able to duplicate ABC's Sunday Night lineup for the past two years. They can air Desperate Housewives at Sundays at 9 and then Grey's Anatomy at 10. (Of course, now that I see that, they'd have to wait until Desperate Housewives goes off the air or moves to another night, because they aren't going to air the reruns at the same time DH airs.)

Buffyboy323 · 08-17-2006, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by nlearfan

Wow, if they want, Lifetime will be able to duplicate ABC's Sunday Night lineup for the past two years. They can air Desperate Housewives at Sundays at 9 and then Grey's Anatomy at 10. (Of course, now that I see that, they'd have to wait until Desperate Housewives goes off the air or moves to another night, because they aren't going to air the reruns at the same time DH airs.)

That's what they are probably gonna do (Except air them on Saturdays), once Grey's get's there. Maybe Saturday nights from 10:00pm-12:00am.

puertaazul · 08-21-2006, 04:16 PM

fantastic news!!!
they are lining up some pretty major shows on lifetime!! good for them!!

Fenwick · 08-22-2006, 05:17 PM

Our network has changed it to Thursday nights.

Sunday was great,cause it started the week out good.

Can't get enough of this show. It keeps me on the edge of my seat. Haven't gotten into a series,since THIRTYSOMETHING.

Peter Horton(Gary of Thirtysomething)is one of the producers. Didn't realize that right away. That's not why I watch. But, it does explain why the show interest me,so. Different show and cast,it's the style. Keeps OUR interest.

07-23-2006, 11:28 PM	#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: 26,821	Reruns to Lifetime in Fall 2009; Weekly Episodes in January 2007 Deal drama sends 'Grey's' to Lifetime The eleventh-hour collapse of a pact steering syndicated rights for "Grey's Anatomy" to Oxygen and Turner Broadcasting has relocated the hit ABC series to Lifetime. The female-targeted network snatched away "Grey's," sources said, when a last-minute disagreement over final deal points scuttled an arrangement that would have sent episodes to Turner's TNT in before 6 p.m. and Oxygen in the evenings and a repurposed window. Turner and Oxygen declined comment. That sent Buena Vista Television back to Lifetime, which had been in the bidding war in the beginning. Sources said the cable network is believed to be forking over $1.2 million per episode, an expensive deal considering Lifetime is contractually required to pick up the tab for as many as 200 episodes, should "Grey's" stay on the air that long. Lifetime can begin stripping the series in fall 2009 in any daypart. In addition, the network will begin airing episodes from Season 1 once a week starting in January. Leslie Glenn-Chesloff, senior vp planning, scheduling and acquisitions at Lifetime Entertainment Services, said the network had received word Thursday night that the channel had won the rights to "Grey's." She noted that the show is a good fit with "Desperate Housewives," another recent acquisition from BVT. "The two shows belong together," she said. "They are the No. 1 and No. 2 scripted shows on television for women 18-49. Our audience loves these shows, and we're excited to have (both of them)." Added Jed Cohen, executive vp and general sales manager at BVT: "With its strong writing and diverse ensemble cast, 'Grey's' attracts the highest ratings and concentration of young female viewers of any show in primetime television. It will do extremely well in Lifetime's lineup." Lifetime has been spending big money for off-net properties recently. In addition to "Housewives," which joins the schedule Aug. 5, it acquired "Medium" in the fall for a reported $1.3 million per episode. "Anatomy," from Touchstone Television, is heading into its third year on ABC in the fall. The show is created and executive produced by Shonda Rhimes. Mark Gordon, Betsy Beers and Peter Horton also executive produce.
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08-01-2006, 11:00 AM	#3
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08-13-2006, 02:31 PM	#4
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08-22-2006, 05:17 PM	#7
Fenwick Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 21, 2006 Location: Pa. Posts: 23	Our network has changed it to Thursday nights. Sunday was great,cause it started the week out good. Can't get enough of this show. It keeps me on the edge of my seat. Haven't gotten into a series,since THIRTYSOMETHING. Peter Horton(Gary of Thirtysomething)is one of the producers. Didn't realize that right away. That's not why I watch. But, it does explain why the show interest me,so. Different show and cast,it's the style. Keeps OUR interest.
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07-28-2006, 12:04 AM	#2
Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,102	This is good news, but god! Lifetime just couldn't wait huh?

08-21-2006, 04:16 PM	#6
puertaazul Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 264	fantastic news!!! they are lining up some pretty major shows on lifetime!! good for them!!