Ted Ain't Dead! 'Better off Ted' Renewed!

[Brian Damage]

It looks like “V” will live again on TV.

Sources said ABC is close to a series order for the Warner Bros. TV-produced reimagining of the 1980s mini-series.

Also in negotiations for a midseason order is 20th TV’s dramedy “The Associates.”

Meanwhile, ABC on Friday night also renewed the 20th-produced midseason comedy “Better Off Ted.”

There was speculation that “V” might get a short midseason order, but indication on Friday night was that the pickup would probably be for 13 episodes.

“Associates,” which was redeveloped after being originally ordered to pilot last development season, is in the running for a six-episode pickup.

Because of the short order, 20th TV had not accepted it but was heavy in negotiations with ABC Friday night and indication was a deal would be reached.

The down-to-the-wire negotiations underscore the level of intense bargaining this season where the networks put a lot of pressure on the studios, especially outside suppliers, to lower license fees/orders.

As for “Ted,” the quirky single-camera comedy didn’t pop but showed solid retention from its lead-in “Scrubs.”

The two shows are also rumored to continue as a pair next season, now that both were renewed Friday night.

Remaining in contention for a pickup at ABC are drama pilots “Eastwick” and “The Forgotten” and comedies “The Middle,” “Romantically Challenged,” “Hank” (formerly untitled Kelsey Grammer project) and “The Law.”

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[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

It looks like “V” will live again on TV.

Sources said ABC is close to a series order for the Warner Bros. TV-produced reimagining of the 1980s mini-series.

Also in negotiations for a midseason order is 20th TV’s dramedy “The Associates.”

Meanwhile, ABC on Friday night also renewed the 20th-produced midseason comedy “Better Off Ted.”

There was speculation that “V” might get a short midseason order, but indication on Friday night was that the pickup would probably be for 13 episodes.

“Associates,” which was redeveloped after being originally ordered to pilot last development season, is in the running for a six-episode pickup.

Because of the short order, 20th TV had not accepted it but was heavy in negotiations with ABC Friday night and indication was a deal would be reached.

The down-to-the-wire negotiations underscore the level of intense bargaining this season where the networks put a lot of pressure on the studios, especially outside suppliers, to lower license fees/orders.

As for “Ted,” the quirky single-camera comedy didn’t pop but showed solid retention from its lead-in “Scrubs.”

The two shows are also rumored to continue as a pair next season, now that both were renewed Friday night.

Remaining in contention for a pickup at ABC are drama pilots “Eastwick” and “The Forgotten” and comedies “The Middle,” “Romantically Challenged,” “Hank” (formerly untitled Kelsey Grammer project) and “The Law.”

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Not good news for anyone who likes the show. The fact that we have to wait until 2010 to see the show again means it will lose a large portion of it's fan base

[Pavan]

We might get it in the fall now. Will find out Tuesday!

[Scoobiedoo30]

this sure is going to be a fun week when we will fine out The Network's Fall Line up.

[R.jsheedy]

I'm glad and surprised that ABC renewed ted, but i'm glad that i get to see more of the show!

[Chocolate Moose]

I tape this season but refused to begin it until i knew it had a future. Yay !!!

[ryan423]

This was my favorite new sitcom of the season! Hopefully, it gets a full season order this time around! ABC is really looking like it'll be the quality network for comedy next year. Between ABC and CBS Monday's, next year is looking like it'll be sitcom heavy!