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TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,947	NBC bosses recall how “ER” and the “mediocre-testing” “Friends” started blowing up on http://www.vulture.com/2014/09/1994-...ranscript.html Execs weren’t sure whether to mess with its Thursday lineup of “Mad About You,” “Wings,” “Seinfeld” and “Frasier.” Plus, there was an opening at 10 pm with “L.A. Law” finished. PLUS: Tracking how “ER” made George Clooney famous, watch awkward network promos from 94-95, 94-95 had the ultimate “Law & Order” lineup. Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#SDx86xaGawyTk56U.99