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McGillicuddy · 06-19-2010, 02:42 PM

What Shows switched networks during their run?

Scrubs on NBC (2001-07) went to ABC (2009-10)
Diff'rent Strokes on NBC (1978-85) went to ABC (1985-86)
Taxi on ABC (1978-82) went to NBC (1982-83)
The Bionic Woman on ABC (1976-77) went to NBC (1977-78)
My Three Sons on ABC (1960-65) went to CBS (1965-72)

yankeesrj12 · 06-19-2010, 03:00 PM

Family Matters on ABC (1989-1997) went to CBS (1997-1998)
Step by Step on ABC (1991-1997) went to CBS (1997-1998)
Medium on NBC (2005-2009) went to CBS (2009-present)
Grounded for Life on FOX (2001-2002) went to The WB (2002-2005)
JAG on NBC (1995-1996) went to CBS (1996-2005) which later started the NCIS Franchise

JamesG · 06-19-2010, 04:01 PM

The current show "Southland":

NBC quickly canceled it after airing a few episodes and TNT picked it up. It recently got renewed for a third season due January 2011.

Du Mont · 06-19-2010, 04:55 PM

Here are some more:

‘Life is Worth Living’ on DUMONT (1952-55) went to ABC (1955-57)
‘The Goldbergs’ on CBS (1949-51) went to DUMONT (1952-53) then to NBC (1954)
‘Leave it to Beaver’ on CBS (1957-58) went to ABC (1958-63)
‘Mission: Impossible’ on CBS (1966-1973) went to ABC (1988-90)
‘Paradise Hotel’ on FOX (2003) went to MyNetworkTV (2008)
‘Wonder Woman’ on ABC (1975-77) went to CBS (1977-79)
‘Buffy, the Vampire Slayer’ on WB (1997-2001) went to UPN (2001-03)
‘Columbo’ on NBC (1968-1978) went to ABC (1989-2003)
‘Futurama’ on FOX (1999-2003) went to COMEDY CENTRAL (2008-ongoing)
‘Girlfriends’ on UPN/CW (2000-08) went to BET (2010-ongoing)
‘Magic’s Biggest Secrets Revealed’ on FOX (1997-2002) went to MyNetworkTV (2007-2009)
‘Masters of Illusion’ on PAX (2000) went to MyNetworkTV (2007-2009)
‘Disney’ anthology series under various titles aired first on ABC (1954-61), then moved to NBC (1961-1981) until finally moving over to CBS (1981-83), then back to ABC (1986-88), back to NBC (1988-1990), before Disney-owned ABC returned the brand to ABC as a movie-themed series for Disney family fare where it is still used on an occasional basis (mostly summertime on Saturdays)

McGillicuddy · 06-19-2010, 05:31 PM

Merlin priemered on NBC last year and now is on Sci-fy for its second season. (I just realized this)

JamesG · 06-19-2010, 06:35 PM

"Babylon 5":

It originally aired on Prime Time Entertainment Network (PTEN) from 1994-1997. PTEN also shut down in 1997.

TNT picked it up for the final 5th season in 1998.

Also to note that TNT then aired the short-lived one season spin-off, "Crusade", in 1999.

McGillicuddy · 06-19-2010, 06:53 PM

The Golden Girls on NBC (1985-92) went to CBS (1992-93) when it became The Golden Palace

steevo · 06-19-2010, 09:56 PM

Matlock aired on NBC from 1986-1992, then on ABC from 92-95.

T.J. Hooker aired on ABC from 1982-85, then on CBS (late night) from 85-87 (new episodes in 85-86, repeats after).

The Critic aired in 1994 on ABC and then on FOX in 1995.

Mr. Television · 06-19-2010, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Du Mont

Here are some more:

‘Life is Worth Living’ on DUMONT (1952-55) went to ABC (1955-57)
‘The Goldbergs’ on CBS (1949-51) went to DUMONT (1952-53) then to NBC (1954)
‘Leave it to Beaver’ on CBS (1957-58) went to ABC (1958-63)
‘Mission: Impossible’ on CBS (1966-1973) went to ABC (1988-90)
‘Paradise Hotel’ on FOX (2003) went to MyNetworkTV (2008)
‘Wonder Woman’ on ABC (1975-77) went to CBS (1977-79)
‘Buffy, the Vampire Slayer’ on WB (1997-2001) went to UPN (2001-03)
‘Columbo’ on NBC (1968-1978) went to ABC (1989-2003)
‘Futurama’ on FOX (1999-2003) went to COMEDY CENTRAL (2008-ongoing)
‘Girlfriends’ on UPN/CW (2000-08) went to BET (2010-ongoing)
‘Magic’s Biggest Secrets Revealed’ on FOX (1997-2002) went to MyNetworkTV (2007-2009)
‘Masters of Illusion’ on PAX (2000) went to MyNetworkTV (2007-2009)
‘Disney’ anthology series under various titles aired first on ABC (1954-61), then moved to NBC (1961-1981) until finally moving over to CBS (1981-83), then back to ABC (1986-88), back to NBC (1988-1990), before Disney-owned ABC returned the brand to ABC as a movie-themed series for Disney family fare where it is still used on an occasional basis (mostly summertime on Saturdays)

I think you're thinking of The Game which went from the CW to BET.

Rezny@gmail.com · 06-19-2010, 10:09 PM

"Alfred Hitchcock Presents"(1955-1960 CBS,and 1960-1962 NBC)"The Alfred Hitchcock Hour"(1962-1964 CBS,and 1964-1965 NBC),the ORIGINAL "The Price is Right"(1956-1963 NBC and 1963-1965 ABC)

old grouch · 06-20-2010, 12:02 AM

'Get Smart'-NBC to CBS in 1969

'Hazel'-NBC to CBS in 1965

'The Real McCoys'-ABC to CBS in 1962

'Father Knows Best'-CBS to NBC in 1955, then back to CBS in 1958 (reruns were shown later on ABC in 1962)

'Wagon Train'-NBC to ABC in 1962

JamesG · 06-20-2010, 12:56 AM

"Andromeda":

It originally was a Canadian show that aired on the Global TV Network, while airing in the US mainly on WGN syndicated.

The Sci-Fi Channel picked up the show during the middle of the fourth season and it continued for one more season.

"Andromeda" had a 5 season run from 2000-2005.

JamesG · 06-20-2010, 03:09 PM

"Clueless":

Originally was a part of ABC's TGIF for its first season in 1996.

It then moved to UPN for the last two seasons ending in 1999.

Goldilocks · 06-20-2010, 05:05 PM

"In the Heat of the Night" went from NBC to CBS

"Medium" went from NBC to CBS.

JamesG · 06-21-2010, 01:08 AM

"Sister, Sister":

Originally was on ABC for its first 2 seasons (1994-1995).

The WB then picked it up after ABC canned it and went on for 4 more seasons (1995-1999).

06-19-2010, 02:42 PM	#1
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	What shows switched networks during their run? What Shows switched networks during their run? Scrubs on NBC (2001-07) went to ABC (2009-10) Diff'rent Strokes on NBC (1978-85) went to ABC (1985-86) Taxi on ABC (1978-82) went to NBC (1982-83) The Bionic Woman on ABC (1976-77) went to NBC (1977-78) My Three Sons on ABC (1960-65) went to CBS (1965-72)

06-19-2010, 04:55 PM	#4
Du Mont Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 15, 2007 Posts: 331	Network Switchers Here are some more: ‘Life is Worth Living’ on DUMONT (1952-55) went to ABC (1955-57) ‘The Goldbergs’ on CBS (1949-51) went to DUMONT (1952-53) then to NBC (1954) ‘Leave it to Beaver’ on CBS (1957-58) went to ABC (1958-63) ‘Mission: Impossible’ on CBS (1966-1973) went to ABC (1988-90) ‘Paradise Hotel’ on FOX (2003) went to MyNetworkTV (2008) ‘Wonder Woman’ on ABC (1975-77) went to CBS (1977-79) ‘Buffy, the Vampire Slayer’ on WB (1997-2001) went to UPN (2001-03) ‘Columbo’ on NBC (1968-1978) went to ABC (1989-2003) ‘Futurama’ on FOX (1999-2003) went to COMEDY CENTRAL (2008-ongoing) ‘Girlfriends’ on UPN/CW (2000-08) went to BET (2010-ongoing) ‘Magic’s Biggest Secrets Revealed’ on FOX (1997-2002) went to MyNetworkTV (2007-2009) ‘Masters of Illusion’ on PAX (2000) went to MyNetworkTV (2007-2009) ‘Disney’ anthology series under various titles aired first on ABC (1954-61), then moved to NBC (1961-1981) until finally moving over to CBS (1981-83), then back to ABC (1986-88), back to NBC (1988-1990), before Disney-owned ABC returned the brand to ABC as a movie-themed series for Disney family fare where it is still used on an occasional basis (mostly summertime on Saturdays)

06-19-2010, 09:56 PM	#8
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06-19-2010, 03:00 PM	#2
yankeesrj12 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 09, 2008 Posts: 4,335	Family Matters on ABC (1989-1997) went to CBS (1997-1998) Step by Step on ABC (1991-1997) went to CBS (1997-1998) Medium on NBC (2005-2009) went to CBS (2009-present) Grounded for Life on FOX (2001-2002) went to The WB (2002-2005) JAG on NBC (1995-1996) went to CBS (1996-2005) which later started the NCIS Franchise

06-19-2010, 04:01 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	The current show "Southland": NBC quickly canceled it after airing a few episodes and TNT picked it up. It recently got renewed for a third season due January 2011.

06-19-2010, 05:31 PM	#5
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Merlin priemered on NBC last year and now is on Sci-fy for its second season. (I just realized this)

06-19-2010, 06:35 PM	#6
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	"Babylon 5": It originally aired on Prime Time Entertainment Network (PTEN) from 1994-1997. PTEN also shut down in 1997. TNT picked it up for the final 5th season in 1998. Also to note that TNT then aired the short-lived one season spin-off, "Crusade", in 1999.

06-19-2010, 06:53 PM	#7
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	The Golden Girls on NBC (1985-92) went to CBS (1992-93) when it became The Golden Palace

06-19-2010, 10:09 PM	#10
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	"Alfred Hitchcock Presents"(1955-1960 CBS,and 1960-1962 NBC)"The Alfred Hitchcock Hour"(1962-1964 CBS,and 1964-1965 NBC),the ORIGINAL "The Price is Right"(1956-1963 NBC and 1963-1965 ABC)

06-20-2010, 12:02 AM	#11
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	'Get Smart'-NBC to CBS in 1969 'Hazel'-NBC to CBS in 1965 'The Real McCoys'-ABC to CBS in 1962 'Father Knows Best'-CBS to NBC in 1955, then back to CBS in 1958 (reruns were shown later on ABC in 1962) 'Wagon Train'-NBC to ABC in 1962

06-20-2010, 12:56 AM	#12
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	"Andromeda": It originally was a Canadian show that aired on the Global TV Network, while airing in the US mainly on WGN syndicated. The Sci-Fi Channel picked up the show during the middle of the fourth season and it continued for one more season. "Andromeda" had a 5 season run from 2000-2005.

06-20-2010, 03:09 PM	#13
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	"Clueless": Originally was a part of ABC's TGIF for its first season in 1996. It then moved to UPN for the last two seasons ending in 1999.

06-20-2010, 05:05 PM	#14
Goldilocks Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 08, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 693	"In the Heat of the Night" went from NBC to CBS "Medium" went from NBC to CBS.

06-21-2010, 01:08 AM	#15
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	"Sister, Sister": Originally was on ABC for its first 2 seasons (1994-1995). The WB then picked it up after ABC canned it and went on for 4 more seasons (1995-1999).