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JamesG · 05-14-2013, 12:06 PM

Will ABC’s "Body of Proof" Find Cable Home?
by NELLIE ANDREEVA
Tuesday May 14, 2013

Despite improving its ratings in the second half of its recent midseason run and getting good marks creatively, crime drama "Body of Proof" couldn’t avoid the retool curse, getting a pass from ABC on Friday after three seasons, the latest series to get cancelled after being reworked.

But the show is not as cold as the corpses on Megan Hunt’s (Dana Delany) table yet. I’ve learned that producer ABC Studios is actively shopping the drama series. In addition to the usual suspects for such a character-driven procedural with a strong lead — TNT and USA Network — I hear also in the mix is Tribune’s WGN America, which is in building mode, looking to join the ranks of cable networks offering original programming.

With its average of 11 million viewers and 2.0/6 in 18-49 this season, "Body of Proof" would bring a sizable audience to a cable network. (It ranked as the third-most-watched ABC drama this season, behind only "Dancing with the Stars"-buoyed "Castle" and flagship "Grey’s Anatomy").

The prospect of WGN America is particularly intriguing as the network only signaled its intention to get in the original scripted game in March, and acquiring an existing show is the fastest way of doing that. On the superstation, "Body of Proof" would fit with the current off-network drama offerings, all crime procedurals, particularly the only contemporary hourlong series "Bones".

Cancelling "Body of Proof" at ABC was financially detrimental to sibling ABC Studios, which has incurred three seasons worth of deficits on the show and is making a lot of money off of it internationally. Additionally, "Body of Proof" won the California tax credit lottery, making keeping it going it even more appealing.

Last May, another broadcast procedural with a female lead, CBS’ "Unforgettable", found itself in a similar position when CBS cancelled it despite decent ratings. Like "Body of Proof", it explored a move to cable until CBS reversed its decision and renewed the show for a summer run.

I hear ABC Studios is trying to move quickly on "Body of Proof" so it doesn’t lose the writers who, given the situation, would have to start looking for new jobs.

http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/will...nd-cable-home/

ThomasE · 05-14-2013, 12:13 PM

Dang! I thought it was a good show. I hope that it can get another season out of it. It was a good show. I am also surprised that it is in a third season as well. Where have I been.

tlc38tlc38 · 05-19-2013, 11:00 AM

I really hope a cable network gets this show. I love Dana and hope it can go at least one or two more seasons.

JamesG · 05-23-2013, 05:07 PM

"Body of Proof" Over: ABC Series Not Moving to New Home
The Huffington Post | by Chris Harnick
05/23/2013

It's all over for "Body of Proof".

The Dana Delany series will not move to a new network despite previous reports. A rep for ABC Studios confirmed the news to The Huffington Post.

The series, which stars Delany as medical examiner Dr. Megan Hunt, is wrapping up its third seasons on ABC. Its numbers were relatively strong compared to other networks and a few ABC shows.

Dana Delany tweeted her response to the news:

"Thank you to all who campaigned for #BodyOfProof4. 3rd most watched drama @ABCNetwork thanks to you. I will miss Dr Megan Hunt & Co. RIP"

"All mysteries will be solved in the grand finale @BodyOfProofABC Tuesday 5/28 10pm. #Includingmeaningoflife"

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0..._3327552.html?

05-14-2013, 12:06 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,011	Update: ABC's "Body of Proof" is Officially Dead *Will ABC’s "Body of Proof" Find Cable Home?* by NELLIE ANDREEVA Tuesday May 14, 2013 Despite improving its ratings in the second half of its recent midseason run and getting good marks creatively, crime drama "Body of Proof" couldn’t avoid the retool curse, getting a pass from ABC on Friday after three seasons, the latest series to get cancelled after being reworked. But the show is not as cold as the corpses on Megan Hunt’s (Dana Delany) table yet. I’ve learned that producer ABC Studios is actively shopping the drama series. In addition to the usual suspects for such a character-driven procedural with a strong lead — TNT and USA Network — I hear also in the mix is Tribune’s WGN America, which is in building mode, looking to join the ranks of cable networks offering original programming. With its average of 11 million viewers and 2.0/6 in 18-49 this season, "Body of Proof" would bring a sizable audience to a cable network. (It ranked as the third-most-watched ABC drama this season, behind only "Dancing with the Stars"-buoyed "Castle" and flagship "Grey’s Anatomy"). The prospect of WGN America is particularly intriguing as the network only signaled its intention to get in the original scripted game in March, and acquiring an existing show is the fastest way of doing that. On the superstation, "Body of Proof" would fit with the current off-network drama offerings, all crime procedurals, particularly the only contemporary hourlong series "Bones". Cancelling "Body of Proof" at ABC was financially detrimental to sibling ABC Studios, which has incurred three seasons worth of deficits on the show and is making a lot of money off of it internationally. Additionally, "Body of Proof" won the California tax credit lottery, making keeping it going it even more appealing. Last May, another broadcast procedural with a female lead, CBS’ "Unforgettable", found itself in a similar position when CBS cancelled it despite decent ratings. Like "Body of Proof", it explored a move to cable until CBS reversed its decision and renewed the show for a summer run. I hear ABC Studios is trying to move quickly on "Body of Proof" so it doesn’t lose the writers who, given the situation, would have to start looking for new jobs. http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/will...nd-cable-home/
	Last edited by JamesG; 05-23-2013 at 05:03 PM.

05-14-2013, 12:13 PM	#2
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Dang! I thought it was a good show. I hope that it can get another season out of it. It was a good show. I am also surprised that it is in a third season as well. Where have I been.
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05-19-2013, 11:00 AM	#3
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,257	I really hope a cable network gets this show. I love Dana and hope it can go at least one or two more seasons.
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05-23-2013, 05:07 PM	#4
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,011	*"Body of Proof" Over: ABC Series Not Moving to New Home* The Huffington Post \| by Chris Harnick 05/23/2013 It's all over for "Body of Proof". The Dana Delany series will not move to a new network despite previous reports. A rep for ABC Studios confirmed the news to The Huffington Post. The series, which stars Delany as medical examiner Dr. Megan Hunt, is wrapping up its third seasons on ABC. Its numbers were relatively strong compared to other networks and a few ABC shows. Dana Delany tweeted her response to the news: "Thank you to all who campaigned for #BodyOfProof4. 3rd most watched drama @ABCNetwork thanks to you. I will miss Dr Megan Hunt & Co. RIP" "All mysteries will be solved in the grand finale @BodyOfProofABC Tuesday 5/28 10pm. #Includingmeaningoflife" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0..._3327552.html?