Is it premature to say goodbye to the CW? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

James · 05-20-2008, 03:32 AM

Check out this article: http://pantagraph.com/articles/2008/...8455432339.txt (The Pantagraph is a newspaper in Bloomington, Illinois, in the central part of the state; I had seen a similar article from the Wall Street Journal but couldn't find it, but this was the first link that popped up after I did a Yahoo! news search.)

Are the CW's days numbered?

comedyfreak · 05-20-2008, 05:53 AM

Na na, na na na na, hey hey goodbye....I always thought there were way too many networks anyway. The only shows I like are Smallville, the only new show I'm curious about is 90210. Other than that I don't watch CW.

robyrob · 05-20-2008, 08:20 AM

it seems like the CW is doing their level best to go out quietly and we should respect their efforts to do so and honor them by doing our part and not watching their shows.

tv star collector · 05-20-2008, 08:20 AM

I hope not (for a while, anyway); Smallville and Supernatural are
two of my favorite shows. But that might explain why so many stars are
leaving the former (are they deserting a sinking ship?).

TeeVeeCloset · 05-20-2008, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tv star collector

I hope not (for a while, anyway); Smallville and Supernatural are
two of my favorite shows. But that might explain why so many stars are
leaving the former (are they deserting a sinking ship?).

Not going to happen anytime soon.....Gossip Girls gets them alot of press, the new 90210, etc.......if anything the whole "My Network TV" primetime will hopefully be turned back to the local affliates.....that is the thing that needs to go.....anyone remember the novellas?

James · 05-21-2008, 12:47 PM

Here's another article: http://www.yahoo.com/s/885069. Not good.

catlover79 · 05-21-2008, 01:40 PM

Didn't we say all along that merging UPN & WB wasn't a good idea??

JulieSomoski · 05-21-2008, 04:16 PM

Yeah, I think 4 networks is enough. The CW was pulling in good ratings in its initial season, but lately, every show on there has been a dud.

tbswatcher · 05-21-2008, 06:52 PM

Maybe if The CW folds The WB could come back since they are going to be airing on the web soon. I could see The WB pulling it off if they act more like a cable net and air repeats of shows and a few new ones. I can also see Viacom dropping their old UPN shows and The WB could take them gaining only ratings hits like Everybody Hates Chris and maybe revive Veronica Mars which was a bad decision to cancel.

Possible Schedule: (5 nights a week 8-11)

Mondays (New Episodes)
8:00pm Gossip Girl
9:00pm 90210
10:00pm One Tree Hill

Tuesdays (New Episodes)
8:00pm Smallville
9:00pm Supernatural
10:00pm Reaper

Wednesdays (Repeats)
8:00pm 7th Heaven
9:00pm Dawson's Creek
10:00pm Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Thursdays (Comedy Shows)
8:00pm Everybody Hates Chris (New Episodes)
8:30pm Smart Guy
9:00pm Sister, Sister
9:30pm Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
10:00pm Reba
10:30pm The Game (New Episodes)

Fridays (Dramas)
8:00pm Veronica Mars (New Episodes)
9:00pm Gilmore Girls
10:00pm The O.C.

What does everyone think?

Mr. Television · 05-21-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeeVeeCloset

Not going to happen anytime soon.....Gossip Girls gets them alot of press, the new 90210, etc.......if anything the whole "My Network TV" primetime will hopefully be turned back to the local affliates.....that is the thing that needs to go.....anyone remember the novellas?

Gossip Girl gets a lot of Press but the ratings are awful . I read an article just last week about it. The show is not a hit, even though the network's trying to make it one. If 90210 doesn't break out next year I think the network's dead. The only reason Smallville came back was because it's their top script show and it will probably be ending after nect year too.

Jude The Obscure · 05-21-2008, 07:42 PM

I saw a promo for 90210....looks like one big snoozefest.

I see CBS/Warner pulling the plug on this after next season.

Mr. Television · 05-21-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

I saw a promo for 90210....looks like one big snoozefest.

I see CBS/Warner pulling the plug on this after next season.

They're bringing Kelly back....she was my least favorite character. I want Brenda. They need Shannen because one way or another she'll keep them in the news.

Jude The Obscure · 05-21-2008, 11:52 PM

and they can run promos for 90210 with Shannen sashaying into town to the tune of Elton John's "The Bi*** is Back!"

noveel · 05-22-2008, 07:30 AM

If the CW goes off the air, could there be a return of prime time syndication and true independent stations? I think the death of CW will be gradual.

Jude The Obscure · 05-22-2008, 12:12 PM

If the CW dies, either watch the stations go back to true independent status or hook up with ION, or RTN.

05-20-2008, 03:32 AM	#1
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	Is it premature to say goodbye to the CW? Check out this article: http://pantagraph.com/articles/2008/...8455432339.txt (The Pantagraph is a newspaper in Bloomington, Illinois, in the central part of the state; I had seen a similar article from the Wall Street Journal but couldn't find it, but this was the first link that popped up after I did a Yahoo! news search.) Are the CW's days numbered?

05-20-2008, 05:53 AM	#2
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,060	Na na, na na na na, hey hey goodbye....I always thought there were way too many networks anyway. The only shows I like are Smallville, the only new show I'm curious about is 90210. Other than that I don't watch CW.
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05-21-2008, 01:40 PM	#7
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05-21-2008, 04:16 PM	#8
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05-20-2008, 08:20 AM	#4
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	I hope not (for a while, anyway); Smallville and Supernatural are two of my favorite shows. But that might explain why so many stars are leaving the former (are they deserting a sinking ship?).

05-21-2008, 12:47 PM	#6
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	Here's another article: http://www.yahoo.com/s/885069. Not good.

05-21-2008, 07:42 PM	#11
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	I saw a promo for 90210....looks like one big snoozefest. I see CBS/Warner pulling the plug on this after next season.

05-21-2008, 11:52 PM	#13
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	and they can run promos for 90210 with Shannen sashaying into town to the tune of Elton John's "The Bi*** is Back!"

05-22-2008, 07:30 AM	#14
noveel Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 13, 2005 Posts: 534	If the CW goes off the air, could there be a return of prime time syndication and true independent stations? I think the death of CW will be gradual.

05-22-2008, 12:12 PM	#15
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	If the CW dies, either watch the stations go back to true independent status or hook up with ION, or RTN.