CBS Likely to Renew 'Survivor' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 02-26-2009, 11:00 AM

CBS is close to ordering two more cycles of "Survivor," ensuring Mark Burnett's landmark reality series will be around to celebrate its 10-year anniversary next summer.

With the show continuing to bring in big numbers on Thursday nights, CBS is expected to give the go-ahead to the 19th and 20th cycles of Mr. Burnett's series, according to an industry source with knowledge of the situation. The two cycles would air during the 2009-10 season.

"Survivor" premiered on May 31, 2000, as a summer event. Following its phenomenal initial success, CBS has aired the series twice each year, with new cycles in the fall and the winter.

Defying the gravitational forces that usually pull down ratings for shows as they age, "Survivor" continues to show spunk in its ninth year in existence. Indeed, last week's second episode of the current "Survivor" season posted an increase over the previous week's 18th season premiere. It's the first time in at least five years that the show has experienced that sort of post-premiere jump.

Overall, last week's episode of "Survivor" averaged 13.59 million viewers, ranking as the No. 11 show overall and beating out younger series such as "Lost," "24" and "CSI: NY."

"Survivor" host Jeff Probst won an Emmy for reality show host in September.

http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/02/c...ight_survi.php

dakert · 02-26-2009, 04:11 PM

This is the only broadcast show I watch --so i am a happy camper

Pavan · 02-26-2009, 05:09 PM

We blogged about this already:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...y-reality.html

TripperFan · 02-26-2009, 05:28 PM

I sure hope so - I'm still enjoying it.

Pavan · 02-26-2009, 06:51 PM

TripperFan, CBS announced it today.

02-26-2009, 11:00 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	CBS Likely to Renew 'Survivor' CBS is close to ordering two more cycles of "Survivor," ensuring Mark Burnett's landmark reality series will be around to celebrate its 10-year anniversary next summer. With the show continuing to bring in big numbers on Thursday nights, CBS is expected to give the go-ahead to the 19th and 20th cycles of Mr. Burnett's series, according to an industry source with knowledge of the situation. The two cycles would air during the 2009-10 season. "Survivor" premiered on May 31, 2000, as a summer event. Following its phenomenal initial success, CBS has aired the series twice each year, with new cycles in the fall and the winter. Defying the gravitational forces that usually pull down ratings for shows as they age, "Survivor" continues to show spunk in its ninth year in existence. Indeed, last week's second episode of the current "Survivor" season posted an increase over the previous week's 18th season premiere. It's the first time in at least five years that the show has experienced that sort of post-premiere jump. Overall, last week's episode of "Survivor" averaged 13.59 million viewers, ranking as the No. 11 show overall and beating out younger series such as "Lost," "24" and "CSI: NY." "Survivor" host Jeff Probst won an Emmy for reality show host in September. http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/02/c...ight_survi.php
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02-26-2009, 06:51 PM	#5
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	TripperFan, CBS announced it today.