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JamesG · 11-22-2009, 01:41 PM

NBC Picks Up Ratings Troubled Trauma
By Nikki Finke | Thursday November 19, 2009

On its first airing, the Peter Berg-produced Trauma drew just 6.9 million viewers and a 2.3 rating in the key 18-49 category.

On the bright side, Trauma did build on its lackluster Heroes lead-in. Also, the reviews were disappointing, a backlash came from the Emergency Medical Services community, and a hefty pricetag made it one of NBC's most expensive new fall series.

It's been so much on the bubble since its debut that it was declared DOA by blogs (who claimed NBC had decided not to order any more episodes of the medical drama to make room for the return of Chuck to Monday nights next year.)

But I've learned that NBC has told the show this week the network not only will produce all 13 episodes from its current order but also order more.

What helped to earn a pickup? A recent ratings rise.

http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/nb...oubled-trauma/

TV Knowledge Fan · 04-27-2010, 05:58 PM

Considering the fact that NBC doesn't have much to "build" on in the way of hour-long dramas at the moment, they made a wise decision.

Pavan · 04-27-2010, 07:52 PM

This is an old article. It is not coming back next season.

11-22-2009, 01:41 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,961	NBC Picks Up Ratings Troubled "Trauma" NBC Picks Up Ratings Troubled Trauma By Nikki Finke \| Thursday November 19, 2009 On its first airing, the Peter Berg-produced Trauma drew just 6.9 million viewers and a 2.3 rating in the key 18-49 category. On the bright side, Trauma did build on its lackluster Heroes lead-in. Also, the reviews were disappointing, a backlash came from the Emergency Medical Services community, and a hefty pricetag made it one of NBC's most expensive new fall series. It's been so much on the bubble since its debut that it was declared DOA by blogs (who claimed NBC had decided not to order any more episodes of the medical drama to make room for the return of Chuck to Monday nights next year.) But I've learned that NBC has told the show this week the network not only will produce all 13 episodes from its current order but also order more. What helped to earn a pickup? A recent ratings rise. http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/nb...oubled-trauma/

04-27-2010, 07:52 PM	#3
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: 26,814	This is an old article. It is not coming back next season.
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04-27-2010, 05:58 PM	#2
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	Considering the fact that NBC doesn't have much to "build" on in the way of hour-long dramas at the moment, they made a wise decision.