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hackthis_archive) wrote2007-05-14 09:25 am
hackthis_archive) wrote2007-05-14 09:25 am
It's that special time of year again: UPFRONTS!
This week is upfronts. For the people who don't know, upfronts are when the American broadcast networks announce their schedules for the following season, in this case autumn 2007-2008.
Today, NBC announced its schedule, and since it's the only broadcast net with shows I actually watch, this will be the only one I talk about.
The Good: Friday Nights Lights, our most beloved show, is coming back.
The Bad: They're moving it to Friday nights. At 10pm.
Consensus: They could have just stabbed it and saved us all the pain of a slow death.
The Good: Heroes will be back in the same time slot next year.
The Bad: Dude, we have to wait until September. That's, like, a long way away.
Consensus: In conclusion? NATHAN!
The Good: There is going to be a Heroes spin-off called 'Heroes: Origins'.
The Bad: There will be none of the original characters. Actually, this may not be a bad thing at all. Maybe we can get some Daddy Petrelli!
Consensus: I got nothing. That's now 30 hours of Heroes.
In conclusion? NATHAN.
Today, NBC announced its schedule, and since it's the only broadcast net with shows I actually watch, this will be the only one I talk about.
The Good: Friday Nights Lights, our most beloved show, is coming back.
The Bad: They're moving it to Friday nights. At 10pm.
Consensus: They could have just stabbed it and saved us all the pain of a slow death.
The Good: Heroes will be back in the same time slot next year.
The Bad: Dude, we have to wait until September. That's, like, a long way away.
Consensus: In conclusion? NATHAN!
The Good: There is going to be a Heroes spin-off called 'Heroes: Origins'.
The Bad: There will be none of the original characters. Actually, this may not be a bad thing at all. Maybe we can get some Daddy Petrelli!
Consensus: I got nothing. That's now 30 hours of Heroes.
In conclusion? NATHAN.
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1. Friday is the second-lowest viewed night of primetime; with lower numbers of people watching network TV, NBC may be happier with a smaller number of viewers. Homicide: Life on the Street eked out an extra 3-4 seasons because it aired on Friday, IMHO.
2. It doesn't have to lead off an evening of programming, which is good.
3. From a marketing standpoint, it makes sense to have FNL actually airing on Fridays. I read tons of comments on various boards and forums this year wondering why a show with "Friday" in the title was airing on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. I quote... somebody: "Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people."
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I admit I was there too on the marketing thing. Also? Homicide is one of the best TV shows EVAR so if it worked for them I am on board.