ABC Still Bringing Back "Better Off Ted," Despite So So Summer Ratings - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-23-2009, 10:43 AM

Despite a so-so summer showing, ABC is sticking to its decision to bring back "Better Off Ted," reports Tim Goodman of the San Francisco Chronicle.

ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson acknowledged that the network had run new episodes of "Better Off Ted" this summer with the hopes of cultivating an audience.

Unfortunately, the ratings were poor. "We would have definitely liked a better performance, but I do think we're going to put on really good [episodes] in the fall, and that's going to determine whether the show works or not."

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...type=printable

R.jsheedy · 08-23-2009, 09:36 PM

I was just geting into the show. I think it's great. Glad to see it comeing back for Season 2.

ryan423 · 08-23-2009, 09:36 PM

I'm just glad ABC is giving it a chance to grow.

It gives me hope that they'll give the new Wednesday comedies a chance to find themselves and grow!

An 80s Guy · 09-07-2009, 08:26 PM

I also really enjoyed this show and was really worried it wasn't coming back. glad to see it's returning.

Marvo301 · 09-07-2009, 08:30 PM

How rare and refreshing to see a network give a sitcom an opportunity to grow and build an audience. It's nice to see.

TVFactFan · 09-30-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

How rare and refreshing to see a network give a sitcom an opportunity to grow and build an audience. It's nice to see.

But it sucks that they are waiting until January to bring it back. I probably will be HEAVY into the Office by that time nd that can only mean one thing.

08-23-2009, 10:43 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	ABC Still Bringing Back "Better Off Ted," Despite So So Summer Ratings Despite a so-so summer showing, ABC is sticking to its decision to bring back "Better Off Ted," reports Tim Goodman of the San Francisco Chronicle. ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson acknowledged that the network had run new episodes of "Better Off Ted" this summer with the hopes of cultivating an audience. Unfortunately, the ratings were poor. "We would have definitely liked a better performance, but I do think we're going to put on really good [episodes] in the fall, and that's going to determine whether the show works or not." http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...type=printable
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09-07-2009, 08:30 PM	#5
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	How rare and refreshing to see a network give a sitcom an opportunity to grow and build an audience. It's nice to see.
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08-23-2009, 09:36 PM	#2
R.jsheedy Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 06, 2008 Posts: 1,035	I was just geting into the show. I think it's great. Glad to see it comeing back for Season 2.

08-23-2009, 09:36 PM	#3
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	I'm just glad ABC is giving it a chance to grow. It gives me hope that they'll give the new Wednesday comedies a chance to find themselves and grow!

09-07-2009, 08:26 PM	#4
An 80s Guy legen-wait for it-dary! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 1,870	I also really enjoyed this show and was really worried it wasn't coming back. glad to see it's returning.