Becker now on CBS's Fall 2003 Schedule, but will leave mid-season - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 07-03-2003, 12:19 AM

"Becker" is back on CBS' fall schedule, while "The Stones" are rolling to a midseason launch.

CBS confirmed Wednesday that it will give the returning Ted Danson sitcom "Becker" the Wednesday 9:30 p.m. slot in the fall. "The Stones" had previously been slated to air in that time period behind "The King of Queens," which is making its own move next season from Monday 8 p.m. to Wednesday 9 p.m.

CBS entertainment president Nancy Tellem said the shift was made to bolster CBS' effort to shift gears into comedies on Wednesday -- the Wednesday 9-10 p.m. hour has been home to newsmagazine "60 Minutes II" in recent seasons -- by launching the season with two established sitcoms.

"By pairing 'Becker' with 'The King of Queens,' we are opening a new comedy block on Wednesday with two proven and successful series," Tellem said. "By saving 'The Stones' for midseason, we will be able to devote much more of CBS' promotional resources to its launch than we could have in the fall. This is a smart, funny series from a great producing team, and we want to do everything possible to ensure its successful launch."

Moreover, "Becker" will ensure that CBS' new Wednesday 10 p.m. drama from David E. Kelley, "The Brotherhood of Poland, N.H.," will have an established show as its lead-in.

"Becker" faced an uphill climb last season when it moved from its longtime Monday 9:30 p.m. slot to Sunday 8 p.m. The series, starring Danson as an irascible inner-city doctor, had not been renewed for a sixth season at the time CBS unveiled its 2003-04 season schedule in May, but the network gave it a 13-episode pickup last month.

"The Stones" stars Jay Baruchel and Lindsay Sloane as a brother and sister who are still living in their childhood home with their parents and Judith Light), who are in the process of divorcing but are still on good terms.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

JenniferlovesBecker · 07-05-2003, 10:02 PM

Thats cool.
I read somewhere on the net that actually CBS is going to order 11 more eposides, just in case "The Stones" is a flop.

Looking at my calender, I think Becker will premier October 1, 2003.

Heres my new chat site for "Becker" info/messageboard:
http://web.icq.com/groups/group_details?gid=12010279

dlemond · 07-07-2003, 03:08 PM

So it looks like they will get in a full season of Becker somehow this year.

It's great that Becker gets to start off the season because I feel that the ratings will be good enough that CBS will be afraid to take it out. So there might not be a lapse, going straight through the 24 episodes (instead of say 13 episodes and coming back in like April for the rest).

We shall see.

JenniferlovesBecker · 07-16-2003, 11:41 PM

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Originally posted by JenniferlovesBecker
Thats cool.
I read somewhere on the net that actually CBS is going to order 11 more eposides, just in case "The Stones" is a flop.

Looking at my calender, I think Becker will premier October 1, 2003.

Heres my new chat site for "Becker" info/messageboard:
http://web.icq.com/groups/group_details?gid=12010279

I don't remeber the website I read this off of, so now I'm begining to wonder if its not true....if anybody is willing to call paramount or cbs to see if it is confirmed...please do...theirs no way I can call, I'm busy working 30 hrs a week, babysiting, and mowing yards, I barely get enough time on the internet or watching TV. I apolgize if I was wrong...
who ever called paramount last time, please call again!
Thanks!, and then PM me!

07-03-2003, 12:19 AM	#1
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: 26,821	Becker now on CBS's Fall 2003 Schedule, but will leave mid-season "Becker" is back on CBS' fall schedule, while "The Stones" are rolling to a midseason launch. CBS confirmed Wednesday that it will give the returning Ted Danson sitcom "Becker" the Wednesday 9:30 p.m. slot in the fall. "The Stones" had previously been slated to air in that time period behind "The King of Queens," which is making its own move next season from Monday 8 p.m. to Wednesday 9 p.m. CBS entertainment president Nancy Tellem said the shift was made to bolster CBS' effort to shift gears into comedies on Wednesday -- the Wednesday 9-10 p.m. hour has been home to newsmagazine "60 Minutes II" in recent seasons -- by launching the season with two established sitcoms. "By pairing 'Becker' with 'The King of Queens,' we are opening a new comedy block on Wednesday with two proven and successful series," Tellem said. "By saving 'The Stones' for midseason, we will be able to devote much more of CBS' promotional resources to its launch than we could have in the fall. This is a smart, funny series from a great producing team, and we want to do everything possible to ensure its successful launch." Moreover, "Becker" will ensure that CBS' new Wednesday 10 p.m. drama from David E. Kelley, "The Brotherhood of Poland, N.H.," will have an established show as its lead-in. "Becker" faced an uphill climb last season when it moved from its longtime Monday 9:30 p.m. slot to Sunday 8 p.m. The series, starring Danson as an irascible inner-city doctor, had not been renewed for a sixth season at the time CBS unveiled its 2003-04 season schedule in May, but the network gave it a 13-episode pickup last month. "The Stones" stars Jay Baruchel and Lindsay Sloane as a brother and sister who are still living in their childhood home with their parents and Judith Light), who are in the process of divorcing but are still on good terms. Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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07-05-2003, 10:02 PM	#2
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07-07-2003, 03:08 PM	#3
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	So it looks like they will get in a full season of Becker somehow this year. It's great that Becker gets to start off the season because I feel that the ratings will be good enough that CBS will be afraid to take it out. So there might not be a lapse, going straight through the 24 episodes (instead of say 13 episodes and coming back in like April for the rest). We shall see.
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