Comments on: Might Law & Order: SVU, 30 Rock & The Office Be NBC's Only Scripted Survivors? http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:23:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dan http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-6/#comment-171129 Dan Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:15:38 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-171129 Aznfratboy - Mercy will likely get pummeled by Idol, however the series could be expendable depending on how midseason series like Chuck, Parenthood and Persons Unknown perform. Id say Trauma is the only series on the schedule that I can say with 100% likelyness wont return 2010-2011. Heres my guess for other series. Definitely Returning L&O SVU The Office 30 Rock Biggest Loser The Jay Leno Show Celebrity Apprentice* *CA Hasnt premiered yet, however I still think NBC can continue using it for midseason sundays 50/50 (Going down from most liekly to least likely) Community Parks & Recreation Law & Order Heroes Mercy Trauma The 50/50 list can be split into 3 groups. The first group is the newer comedies, which NBC is more likely to keep. The second group is the veteran dramas which NBC can either let go or renew depending on their preference. The third group is the freshman dramas which look unlikely to continue past this season. Aznfratboy – Mercy will likely get pummeled by Idol, however the series could be expendable depending on how midseason series like Chuck, Parenthood and Persons Unknown perform.

Id say Trauma is the only series on the schedule that I can say with 100% likelyness wont return 2010-2011. Heres my guess for other series.

Definitely Returning
L&O SVU
The Office
30 Rock
Biggest Loser
The Jay Leno Show
Celebrity Apprentice*

*CA Hasnt premiered yet, however I still think NBC can continue using it for midseason sundays

50/50 (Going down from most liekly to least likely)
Community
Parks & Recreation
Law & Order
Heroes
Mercy
Trauma

The 50/50 list can be split into 3 groups. The first group is the newer comedies, which NBC is more likely to keep. The second group is the veteran dramas which NBC can either let go or renew depending on their preference. The third group is the freshman dramas which look unlikely to continue past this season.

]]> By: 728huey http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-6/#comment-170271 728huey Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:17:34 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-170271 Everyone seems to have some type of magic formula to bring NBC back from the depths of TV broadcast hell, yet most of them involve either rearranging existing programs or jettisoning nearly the entire prime time schedule without having anything viable to replace it. I think that the original idea of promoting Jay Leno as a comedy block was a decent idea in itself; however, it shouldn't have happened five nights a week at 10:00 pm. Actually, ABC is doing the smart thing in trying to create a new night of comedy on Wednesdays. It's really the first time in several years that any of the broadcast networks is trying to expand their comedy offerings. (By that, I mean actually trying to create a new comedy block of programming. CBS has mostly relegated and tried to reinforce its Monday night comedy block, while NBC has tried to reinforce its Thursday night comedy block, and FOX has focused on its Sunday animation block.) What I don't understand is why the networks aren't trying to create this generation's Cosby Show or Home Improvement. Part of the reason those comedies were so huge was because they appealed to families. While Seinfeld, Frasier, Friends, and Everybody Loves Raymond became huge hits, the big four networks spent so much time trying to clone those shows that they eventually failed. Yes, The Big Bang Theory, The Office, and 30 Rock are great comedies, but they have too much of an adult focus, and because of that, they have a smaller following than the classic family sitcoms. I think the time is long overdue for a hit family sitcom on the big four networks. One the biggest mistakes on TV was CBS not picking up Everybody Hates Chris for its own network instead of relegating it to the CW. It was a decent (and actually funny) family sitcom that too few people saw. Everyone seems to have some type of magic formula to bring NBC back from the depths of TV broadcast hell, yet most of them involve either rearranging existing programs or jettisoning nearly the entire prime time schedule without having anything viable to replace it.

I think that the original idea of promoting Jay Leno as a comedy block was a decent idea in itself; however, it shouldn’t have happened five nights a week at 10:00 pm. Actually, ABC is doing the smart thing in trying to create a new night of comedy on Wednesdays. It’s really the first time in several years that any of the broadcast networks is trying to expand their comedy offerings. (By that, I mean actually trying to create a new comedy block of programming. CBS has mostly relegated and tried to reinforce its Monday night comedy block, while NBC has tried to reinforce its Thursday night comedy block, and FOX has focused on its Sunday animation block.)

What I don’t understand is why the networks aren’t trying to create this generation’s Cosby Show or Home Improvement. Part of the reason those comedies were so huge was because they appealed to families. While Seinfeld, Frasier, Friends, and Everybody Loves Raymond became huge hits, the big four networks spent so much time trying to clone those shows that they eventually failed. Yes, The Big Bang Theory, The Office, and 30 Rock are great comedies, but they have too much of an adult focus, and because of that, they have a smaller following than the classic family sitcoms.

I think the time is long overdue for a hit family sitcom on the big four networks. One the biggest mistakes on TV was CBS not picking up Everybody Hates Chris for its own network instead of relegating it to the CW. It was a decent (and actually funny) family sitcom that too few people saw.

]]> By: aznfratboy http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-6/#comment-169842 aznfratboy Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:01:31 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169842 Mercy might just stay, it's not like NBC has a vault full of potential shows to make up the hours.... The decline started when NBC got competition on Sunday in the form os Survivor and CSI, because the two years or so between Seinfeld finale and Thursday night Survivor, NBC still had semi-decent comedies on Thursday, like Sudden;y SUsan, Veronica's Clost, Just Shoot Me etc.... which all built off their Friends lead-in and at least were still competitive. What NBC needs is to dominate one night, or at least be fairly competitive, and then promote other nights from that existing night, similiar to what they did when they rules thursday, way back when. Perhaps they could use football night and promote their shows heavily from there, and see whether they can at least be competitve outside of football, Office and Biggest Loser... Mercy might just stay, it’s not like NBC has a vault full of potential shows to make up the hours….

The decline started when NBC got competition on Sunday in the form os Survivor and CSI, because the two years or so between Seinfeld finale and Thursday night Survivor, NBC still had semi-decent comedies on Thursday, like Sudden;y SUsan, Veronica’s Clost, Just Shoot Me etc…. which all built off their Friends lead-in and at least were still competitive.

What NBC needs is to dominate one night, or at least be fairly competitive, and then promote other nights from that existing night, similiar to what they did when they rules thursday, way back when. Perhaps they could use football night and promote their shows heavily from there, and see whether they can at least be competitve outside of football, Office and Biggest Loser…

]]> By: Parenthood http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-6/#comment-169835 Parenthood Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:10:50 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169835 NBC needs to bring America's Got Talent into the fall as use that as a leadin. Chuck is going to much better this season. Why? Better promotion during Football and the Olympics. Sure, NBC promoted Chuck during the Super Bowl, but the ads and the 3D episode were so badly done that it may have turned people off. Also, they 're emphasizing Yvonne Strahovski in her bikini outfit. The difference is that NBC seems to be doing much more of a viral marketing campaign for Chuck, advertising it during almost every commercial break during Football. The ads for Chuck are better and there are more of them. I think NBC's strategy will work for Chuck. NBC needs to bring America’s Got Talent into the fall as use that as a leadin. Chuck is going to much better this season. Why? Better promotion during Football and the Olympics. Sure, NBC promoted Chuck during the Super Bowl, but the ads and the 3D episode were so badly done that it may have turned people off. Also, they ‘re emphasizing Yvonne Strahovski in her bikini outfit. The difference is that NBC seems to be doing much more of a viral marketing campaign for Chuck, advertising it during almost every commercial break during Football. The ads for Chuck are better and there are more of them. I think NBC’s strategy will work for Chuck.

]]> By: linda http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-6/#comment-169803 linda Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:13:40 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169803 i want chuck, all law & orders, community, the office and 30 rock to stay. also Conan and jimmy fallon and the biggest loser and america's got talent and the apprentice. those are the only shows i even watch on any of the 5 networks beside gossip girl. and sometimes house and american idol. keep the sunday football also. used to watch heroes but that has gone downhill since the first season. i also watch he Olympics on nbc. they can get reid of the rest for all i care. i want chuck, all law & orders, community, the office and 30 rock to stay. also Conan and jimmy fallon and the biggest loser and america’s got talent and the apprentice. those are the only shows i even watch on any of the 5 networks beside gossip girl. and sometimes house and american idol. keep the sunday football also. used to watch heroes but that has gone downhill since the first season. i also watch he Olympics on nbc. they can get reid of the rest for all i care.

]]> By: Mumbo http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169695 Mumbo Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:43:49 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169695 While I don't think it will make a huge difference, I think Heroes' eventual move to 9:00 on Mondays will give it the extra tick or two it needs to survive. Really, looking at NBC's lineup, that extra tick is all it needs. Chuck fans should rejoice, the bar is so low for that show's performance that its chances for a Season 4 have gotten a lot better. Community fans (myself included) may also be able to take a breath with the ratings carnage, since it and Parks are the most likely to keep of the weaker performers. While I don’t think it will make a huge difference, I think Heroes’ eventual move to 9:00 on Mondays will give it the extra tick or two it needs to survive. Really, looking at NBC’s lineup, that extra tick is all it needs.

Chuck fans should rejoice, the bar is so low for that show’s performance that its chances for a Season 4 have gotten a lot better.

Community fans (myself included) may also be able to take a breath with the ratings carnage, since it and Parks are the most likely to keep of the weaker performers.

]]> By: Mae http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169692 Mae Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:40:57 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169692 I have a feeling this could be Heroes' last season and even if P&R has lower ratings, they'd still keep it for next fall. But I'm thinking with an NBC mindset, I dont know how Comcast thinks. I have a feeling this could be Heroes’ last season and even if P&R has lower ratings, they’d still keep it for next fall. But I’m thinking with an NBC mindset, I dont know how Comcast thinks.

]]> By: DryedMangoez http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169688 DryedMangoez Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:37:02 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169688 I'm hearing good news about Heroes ending this season! Yay! I’m hearing good news about Heroes ending this season! Yay!

]]> By: Dan http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169596 Dan Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:44:28 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169596 Tommy - I doubt NBC will return Trauma to 9pm where its doing horribly. I agree with you about Day One, but remember NBC still has Parenthood and Persons Unknown. Either of which can air by March. My guess is NBC airs Persons Unknown after Chuck on mondays, possibly airs Parenthood sundays or wednesdays as a timeshare with Mercy, and burns off Trauma on fridays. Begnning March the schedule could turn out like this. Sundays 7:00 Dateline NBC 8:00 Parenthood 9:00 The Celebrity Apprentice Mondays 8:00 Chuck 9:00 Persons Unknown Tuesdays 8:00 The Biggest Loser 9:30 100 Questions Wednesdays 8:00 Mercy 9:00 L&O SVU Thursdays 8:00 Community 8:30 Parks and Recreation 9:00 The Office 9:30 30 Rock Fridays 8:00 The Marriage Ref 9:00 Trauma NBC currently has Marriage Ref on Sundays but its likely that they use that for 8:00 fridays after L&O finishes up. Tommy – I doubt NBC will return Trauma to 9pm where its doing horribly. I agree with you about Day One, but remember NBC still has Parenthood and Persons Unknown. Either of which can air by March. My guess is NBC airs Persons Unknown after Chuck on mondays, possibly airs Parenthood sundays or wednesdays as a timeshare with Mercy, and burns off Trauma on fridays. Begnning March the schedule could turn out like this.

Sundays
7:00 Dateline NBC
8:00 Parenthood
9:00 The Celebrity Apprentice

Mondays
8:00 Chuck
9:00 Persons Unknown

Tuesdays
8:00 The Biggest Loser
9:30 100 Questions

Wednesdays
8:00 Mercy
9:00 L&O SVU

Thursdays
8:00 Community
8:30 Parks and Recreation
9:00 The Office
9:30 30 Rock

Fridays
8:00 The Marriage Ref
9:00 Trauma

NBC currently has Marriage Ref on Sundays but its likely that they use that for 8:00 fridays after L&O finishes up.

]]> By: Tony http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169584 Tony Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:18:45 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169584 Oh and I think NBC needs to try and put together a Friends reunion or something huge that will be a television event. They could advertise for their new shows and stuff and a reunion like Friends or Fraiser or something would GUARANTEE HUGEEE ratings. although that would most likely never happen!, but I do dream of a Friends reunion one day. lol Oh and I think NBC needs to try and put together a Friends reunion or something huge that will be a television event. They could advertise for their new shows and stuff and a reunion like Friends or Fraiser or something would GUARANTEE HUGEEE ratings.

although that would most likely never happen!, but I do dream of a Friends reunion one day. lol

]]> By: Tony http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169581 Tony Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:11:29 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169581 NBC needs to clean house! badly. They need to dump Leno at 10 and get some really good shows for next season. NBC has so many issues that everytime I think about NBC my head hurts. NBC should keep community. I haven't watched it because of the time slot but I've seen the pilot and it is a good show. They should keep Mercy just because it isn't doing TERRIBLE. Make Heroes come back mid-season with NO breaks. Make Chuck return in the fall with a great time slot. If NBC were to get rid of Leno, I think they should renew Trauma for maybe a short second season and see what it does in ER's old timeslot Thursdays at 10. I'm interested to see how Chuck does when it returns. To sum it all up NBC needs help BADLY. NBC needs to clean house! badly. They need to dump Leno at 10 and get some really good shows for next season. NBC has so many issues that everytime I think about NBC my head hurts.

NBC should keep community. I haven’t watched it because of the time slot but I’ve seen the pilot and it is a good show. They should keep Mercy just because it isn’t doing TERRIBLE. Make Heroes come back mid-season with NO breaks. Make Chuck return in the fall with a great time slot. If NBC were to get rid of Leno, I think they should renew Trauma for maybe a short second season and see what it does in ER’s old timeslot Thursdays at 10.

I’m interested to see how Chuck does when it returns.

To sum it all up NBC needs help BADLY.

]]> By: Burg http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169558 Burg Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:32:51 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169558 NBC's comedy block have pretty big followings online (as they should, NBC's Thursday is, quality-wise, one of the best line-ups they've ever had) so I think they will stick around as well as SVU. Everything else, except for maybe Biggest Loser and Sunday Night Football of course, is a goner though. I expect a big ole reset next season. NBC’s comedy block have pretty big followings online (as they should, NBC’s Thursday is, quality-wise, one of the best line-ups they’ve ever had) so I think they will stick around as well as SVU.

Everything else, except for maybe Biggest Loser and Sunday Night Football of course, is a goner though. I expect a big ole reset next season.

]]> By: Tommy http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169502 Tommy Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:48:38 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169502 Dan, Trauma may timeshare the 9PM slot on Mondays when Heroes wraps up. Heroes should be finished before the Olympics. Day One will only be 4 hours and may end up being something like a 2 part weekend movie that airs on Saturdays. Dan, Trauma may timeshare the 9PM slot on Mondays when Heroes wraps up. Heroes should be finished before the Olympics. Day One will only be 4 hours and may end up being something like a 2 part weekend movie that airs on Saturdays.

]]> By: Zajuc8 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169497 Zajuc8 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:41:14 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169497 Not a chance Mercy will be canceled. This is an up show. They've got better things to cancel than Mercy. Trauma will likely return too. If Trauma was actually not going to return then it would've been gotten canceled. Not a chance Mercy will be canceled. This is an up show. They’ve got better things to cancel than Mercy. Trauma will likely return too. If Trauma was actually not going to return then it would’ve been gotten canceled.

]]> By: Dan http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169430 Dan Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:06:45 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169430 Traumagrl - With limited slots, if anything Trauma is liekly to return, fridays. Every other slot looks pretty filled for the time being, and I dont think NBC would try to save Trauma on another night. Traumagrl – With limited slots, if anything Trauma is liekly to return, fridays. Every other slot looks pretty filled for the time being, and I dont think NBC would try to save Trauma on another night.

]]> By: 5506/Orange5506 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169336 5506/Orange5506 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:01:11 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169336 I think i know how it might have started (with the ratings and all) on NBC. It first started back in 2004 when 2 veteran comedies (Friends, and Frasier) ended their run of the series. Once both were gone NBC tried to fill in their slots with comedies (don't know the names) but the 2 soon went into cancellation, and so on and on and on... now 2009, there are only 3 good shows left for renewal. Unless it changes LATER!!! :mad: It's like a black hole that was small in 2004, now in 2009 it's HUGE. :shock: I'm just saying. :grin: I think i know how it might have started (with the ratings and all) on NBC. It first started back in 2004 when 2 veteran comedies (Friends, and Frasier) ended their run of the series. Once both were gone NBC tried to fill in their slots with comedies (don’t know the names) but the 2 soon went into cancellation, and so on and on and on… now 2009, there are only 3 good shows left for renewal. Unless it changes LATER!!! :mad:

It’s like a black hole that was small in 2004, now in 2009 it’s HUGE. :shock:

I’m just saying. :grin:

]]> By: Traumagrl http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169321 Traumagrl Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:50:50 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169321 I might be biased since i do like the show, but i do think Hot Pocket is right, it's not that Trauma is a bad show, and alot of the naysayers haven't even watched it. But it's had stiff competition, going up against established shows like DWTS & Two and a half men. I'll be the first to admit i wasn't wowed by the previews, and after the first episode i still was unimpressed, i'm not sure why i continued to watch, but i think its gotten better every week, and they have good actors and good character development, and that has gotten better as they've cut down on the special effects and focused on the characters. I've tried watching Mercy and i don't want to hate on anybody else's show, but i don't feel that way about Mercy. Hopefully in 2010 when it comes back for it's final 6 episodes, it will get placed on a better night, and can bring up the numbers. I really believe too it needs to find it's fanbase. I hope that i'm right. It's been a long time since i've been particularly inspired to watch comedies...and i just don't find NBC's current comedy line up appealing. No Leno, no Fallon, no Office, Earl, Parks & Recreation, Community or SNL. I do like Big Bang Theory on CBS, but can't really say comedy's have moved me one way or another in a while. I'm actually surprised that The Good Wife is on the bubble i think it's another good new show. But from watching my younger sister i realize that the MTV generation, which the networks are interested in, have been raised on reality TV, which i at 29 Abhor. *sigh* I might be biased since i do like the show, but i do think Hot Pocket is right, it’s not that Trauma is a bad show, and alot of the naysayers haven’t even watched it.

But it’s had stiff competition, going up against established shows like DWTS & Two and a half men.

I’ll be the first to admit i wasn’t wowed by the previews, and after the first episode i still was unimpressed, i’m not sure why i continued to watch, but i think its gotten better every week, and they have good actors and good character development, and that has gotten better as they’ve cut down on the special effects and focused on the characters.

I’ve tried watching Mercy and i don’t want to hate on anybody else’s show, but i don’t feel that way about Mercy.

Hopefully in 2010 when it comes back for it’s final 6 episodes, it will get placed on a better night, and can bring up the numbers. I really believe too it needs to find it’s fanbase. I hope that i’m right.

It’s been a long time since i’ve been particularly inspired to watch comedies…and i just don’t find NBC’s current comedy line up appealing. No Leno, no Fallon, no Office, Earl, Parks & Recreation, Community or SNL. I do like Big Bang Theory on CBS, but can’t really say comedy’s have moved me one way or another in a while. I’m actually surprised that The Good Wife is on the bubble i think it’s another good new show. But from watching my younger sister i realize that the MTV generation, which the networks are interested in, have been raised on reality TV, which i at 29 Abhor. *sigh*

]]> By: tw http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169219 tw Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:49:15 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169219 NBC will take chuck and jj abrahams on monday. This creates a spy monday with the lighter funnier chuck as lead in to the more serious (jj abrahams) spy drama. One of the commedys will go, maybe even both (parks and community) and nbc will try something new, in the hope of another hit. L&O will stay, because its good network syndication money (heroes is to far from the magical 100) and well, friday is friday. Trauma and mercy will both be terminated, and replaced by new shows. They are weak and young. Jay will stay where he is cause he works. NBC will take chuck and jj abrahams on monday. This creates a spy monday with the lighter funnier chuck as lead in to the more serious (jj abrahams) spy drama.

One of the commedys will go, maybe even both (parks and community) and nbc will try something new, in the hope of another hit.
L&O will stay, because its good network syndication money (heroes is to far from the magical 100) and well, friday is friday.

Trauma and mercy will both be terminated, and replaced by new shows. They are weak and young.

Jay will stay where he is cause he works.

]]> By: Really Tired http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169217 Really Tired Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:46:43 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169217 With NBCU still a profit making company, don't epect a major change at NBC - Broadcast. The cable channels, USA primarily, SyFy, Bravo, Weather all doing well, I expect Comcast to keep the focus on the cable channels, and let NBC Broadcast work it's funk out. Thursdays 8-10 is the best comedy lineup on tv. 30 Rock wil one day sit besides the great sitcoms on tv. Just lower viership, until it's discovered on syndication. (Just like The Odd Couple in the 70's). With NBCU still a profit making company, don’t epect a major change at NBC – Broadcast. The cable channels, USA primarily, SyFy, Bravo, Weather all doing well, I expect Comcast to keep the focus on the cable channels, and let NBC Broadcast work it’s funk out.

Thursdays 8-10 is the best comedy lineup on tv. 30 Rock wil one day sit besides the great sitcoms on tv. Just lower viership, until it’s discovered on syndication. (Just like The Odd Couple in the 70′s).

]]> By: Nanaki http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169212 Nanaki Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:34:12 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169212 I don't think Heroes is going anywhere just yet. The ratings are finally stabilising as every episode this season has had between 5-6 Million viewers and an average 18-49 Rating of about 2.5 with 2.2 being the lowest and 2.8 being the highest. I'm not saying that these ratings are good considering of how much they've dropped over the 4 seasons but we haven't seen any major drops this year compared to previous years. I don’t think Heroes is going anywhere just yet. The ratings are finally stabilising as every episode this season has had between 5-6 Million viewers and an average 18-49 Rating of about 2.5 with 2.2 being the lowest and 2.8 being the highest.

I’m not saying that these ratings are good considering of how much they’ve dropped over the 4 seasons but we haven’t seen any major drops this year compared to previous years.

]]> By: Doug http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169207 Doug Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:30:01 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169207 NBC's problems aren't new, it's just that they've reached the criminal point at this time. NBC's decline started when Seinfeld went off the air, and got substantially worse when Friends left. NBC’s problems aren’t new, it’s just that they’ve reached the criminal point at this time. NBC’s decline started when Seinfeld went off the air, and got substantially worse when Friends left.

]]> By: Sarah http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169197 Sarah Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:51:14 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169197 I hope the original Law & Order is cancelled. It has gone on FAR too long, simply because Dick Wolf wants to have the longest running drama show in tv history. Long live Gunsmoke. I hope the original Law & Order is cancelled. It has gone on FAR too long, simply because Dick Wolf wants to have the longest running drama show in tv history. Long live Gunsmoke.

]]> By: Tar http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169172 Tar Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:21:14 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169172 lol i loved the backdoor MILF island pilot on 30 Rock.. they should definately pick it up lol i loved the backdoor MILF island pilot on 30 Rock.. they should definately pick it up

]]> By: R.G http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169147 R.G Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:39:19 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169147 Community needs to survive. I know it can. The same audience of The Office are watching that. Community needs to survive. I know it can. The same audience of The Office are watching that.

]]> By: Sam http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-5/#comment-169118 Sam Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:18:57 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169118 Community needs to come back....best comedy on TV. Community needs to come back….best comedy on TV.

]]> By: vsaint http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-169108 vsaint Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:57:34 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169108 I guess it's virtually guaranteed JJ Abrams Spy Show, gets picked up. Didn't ABC this past year have alot more shows in development? They also had tons of timeslots available. They need to replace current managament and take risks on some new shows. I guess it’s virtually guaranteed JJ Abrams Spy Show, gets picked up.
Didn’t ABC this past year have alot more shows in development?
They also had tons of timeslots available.
They need to replace current managament and take risks on some new shows.

]]> By: paco http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-169101 paco Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:36:29 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169101 It's almost like NBC has to merge with CW just to get 4 or 5 hours of 8 PM scripted programming (out of 6 hours on CW). Vampire Diaries (P) Supernatural (S), (P) One Tree Hill (P) Gossip Girl (P) Smallville (F), (P) 90210 (P) It’s almost like NBC has to merge with CW just to get 4 or 5 hours of 8 PM scripted programming (out of 6 hours on CW).

Vampire Diaries (P)
Supernatural (S), (P)
One Tree Hill (P)
Gossip Girl (P)
Smallville (F), (P)
90210 (P)

]]> By: Tommy http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-169094 Tommy Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:50:21 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169094 Yes Traumafan you can dream and I will leave you alone :-D Yes Traumafan you can dream and I will leave you alone :-D

]]> By: Traumafan http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-169082 Traumafan Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:29:18 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169082 Yup I remember those days. I miss those shows. Yup I remember those days. I miss those shows.

]]> By: tess http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-169075 tess Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:19:19 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169075 Remember the good old days of NBC. St. Elsewhere, Hill Street Blues, LA Law, Homicide, ER, Law And Order (when it was good) SVU (when it was good) Law And Order CI (before they threw it away away) Mad About You, The Cosby Show, Friends, Frasier. Look at NBC now...Pathetic Remember the good old days of NBC. St. Elsewhere, Hill Street Blues, LA Law, Homicide, ER, Law And Order (when it was good) SVU (when it was good) Law And Order CI (before they threw it away away)

Mad About You, The Cosby Show, Friends, Frasier.

Look at NBC now…Pathetic

]]> By: Traumafan http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-169063 Traumafan Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:59:05 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169063 SAVE TRAUMA. It will not be cancelled. Leave me alone Tommy..Cant a girl dream? LOL SAVE TRAUMA. It will not be cancelled.

Leave me alone Tommy..Cant a girl dream? LOL

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-169057 Bill Gorman Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:44:09 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169057 Corey, Nielsen will include the Olympics in NBC season averages, but I will remove the effects of those two weeks entirely from my calculations. They are completely isolated weeks that will air no other primetime programming, their contribution to NBC's other programming average is irrelevant for my purposes. Corey, Nielsen will include the Olympics in NBC season averages, but I will remove the effects of those two weeks entirely from my calculations. They are completely isolated weeks that will air no other primetime programming, their contribution to NBC’s other programming average is irrelevant for my purposes.

]]> By: Vetinari http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-169037 Vetinari Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:43:42 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169037 There is no trove of hit shows ready to replae Leno, agreed. But if ratings got pathetic enough, wouldn't they do better stripping Dateline during that time? Imagine if tonight, instead of Leno interviewing has-been star Travolta, instead it was Ann Curry hosting an hour about Tiger Woods. Which would get higher ratings? The answer is as obvious as it is depressing. (*gags at the memory of many-nights a week Dateline in the 1990s*) But the ratings would have to really go down the toilet for them to resort to that, I think. Which is not impossible but in the short term not likely. I have to laugh when people say there's no chance *at all* of Leno being removed because of his contract. If he started averaging 0.1 a night would they pull him and pay him off? You know it. :) So now that we've established that there's a threshold, we just have to figure out where that trigger is. Even if it's unlikely to get to that stage, it does exist. There is no trove of hit shows ready to replae Leno, agreed. But if ratings got pathetic enough, wouldn’t they do better stripping Dateline during that time? Imagine if tonight, instead of Leno interviewing has-been star Travolta, instead it was Ann Curry hosting an hour about Tiger Woods. Which would get higher ratings? The answer is as obvious as it is depressing. (*gags at the memory of many-nights a week Dateline in the 1990s*)

But the ratings would have to really go down the toilet for them to resort to that, I think. Which is not impossible but in the short term not likely.

I have to laugh when people say there’s no chance *at all* of Leno being removed because of his contract. If he started averaging 0.1 a night would they pull him and pay him off? You know it. :) So now that we’ve established that there’s a threshold, we just have to figure out where that trigger is. Even if it’s unlikely to get to that stage, it does exist.

]]> By: Corey http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-169035 Corey Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:42:46 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169035 Would the Olympics factor into NBC's average when they start in February or does it not since it's sports? That is going to seriously lower these values even more if it does. I assume it won't though. Would the Olympics factor into NBC’s average when they start in February or does it not since it’s sports?

That is going to seriously lower these values even more if it does. I assume it won’t though.

]]> By: aznfratboy http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-169029 aznfratboy Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:31:55 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169029 HOly cow, NBC is screwed! They really need something like THe Cosby show to revive them... THey really need a structured line-up, and desperately need to revive Thursday night, and get two QUALITY comedies for the 8pm hour, doesn't have to be as good as Cosby or Friends or Seinfeld, just something that can at least hold their own and NOT be nearly pummelled by something from CW. THey really need to cancel Leno, give him one night a week at most... HOly cow, NBC is screwed! They really need something like THe Cosby show to revive them…

THey really need a structured line-up, and desperately need to revive Thursday night, and get two QUALITY comedies for the 8pm hour, doesn’t have to be as good as Cosby or Friends or Seinfeld, just something that can at least hold their own and NOT be nearly pummelled by something from CW. THey really need to cancel Leno, give him one night a week at most…

]]> By: Hot Pocket http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-169023 Hot Pocket Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:22:52 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169023 NBC had two hits in Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life back in their previous down time in the late 70s/early 80s then b/c they had that long-term plan by making all new shows they hit one in Cosby like Dee said. NBC might have to overthrow and only keep 5 of their current shows. They also have to take back that 10pm hour going forward, Jay could go back to late night or air once or twice a week. NBC had two hits in Diff’rent Strokes and The Facts of Life back in their previous down time in the late 70s/early 80s then b/c they had that long-term plan by making all new shows they hit one in Cosby like Dee said. NBC might have to overthrow and only keep 5 of their current shows. They also have to take back that 10pm hour going forward, Jay could go back to late night or air once or twice a week.

]]> By: Dee http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-169020 Dee Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:17:41 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169020 The idea of a complete overthrow of NBC's schedule is a tempting thought for me. It would mean more new shows and more chances at hitting on that one program - like Cosby - that turns it all around. But they would need to be careful, as they have gone that route before and ended up with the likes of Pink Lady and Jeff, and Supertrain. They would be better off keeping the best third of what they have now, comb the other networks' castoffs for shows that might be viable for another year or two, and carefully place the best of the new crop they are developing. Of course, it would also be good if they could pony up however many billions it would take to convince Seinfeld to fill Leno's slot a couple nights a week. The idea of a complete overthrow of NBC’s schedule is a tempting thought for me. It would mean more new shows and more chances at hitting on that one program – like Cosby – that turns it all around. But they would need to be careful, as they have gone that route before and ended up with the likes of Pink Lady and Jeff, and Supertrain. They would be better off keeping the best third of what they have now, comb the other networks’ castoffs for shows that might be viable for another year or two, and carefully place the best of the new crop they are developing. Of course, it would also be good if they could pony up however many billions it would take to convince Seinfeld to fill Leno’s slot a couple nights a week.

]]> By: Hot Pocket http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-169016 Hot Pocket Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:13:01 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-169016 PhillyBoy, that would be an excellent plan for NBC to follow. Whoever said Mercy isn't coming is out of their minds. Mercy is an up and coming minor hit. Trauma isn't really doing bad, it just doesn't have its fanbase yet or in a good timeslot. Comcast could definitely save them but I really feel NBC should go through with that 24/7 plan and get away from the affiliates. That way they can run their shows all during the day and night giving them extra exposure. PhillyBoy, that would be an excellent plan for NBC to follow. Whoever said Mercy isn’t coming is out of their minds. Mercy is an up and coming minor hit. Trauma isn’t really doing bad, it just doesn’t have its fanbase yet or in a good timeslot.

Comcast could definitely save them but I really feel NBC should go through with that 24/7 plan and get away from the affiliates. That way they can run their shows all during the day and night giving them extra exposure.

]]> By: johnthemon http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-168998 johnthemon Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:46:10 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-168998 to people saying that "NBC needs a solid hit" I'm sure that NBC knows that. They're not holding back as far as new shows, and I think next year will be make or break time for them. They are trying to find the next big thing, but they just haven't found it yet. to people saying that “NBC needs a solid hit” I’m sure that NBC knows that. They’re not holding back as far as new shows, and I think next year will be make or break time for them. They are trying to find the next big thing, but they just haven’t found it yet.

]]> By: Michael http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-168993 Michael Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:39:49 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-168993 Dave, Dollhouse actually got half the viewers of any NBC show, and did much worse in the demo than any NBC show. Dave, Dollhouse actually got half the viewers of any NBC show, and did much worse in the demo than any NBC show.

]]> By: Michael Jacobsen http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-168972 Michael Jacobsen Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:01:34 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-168972 Leno Killing ALL the 10pm Scripted Shows was a Disaster! With Leno's horrifying ratings performance! Then Conan's Plummeting Ratings! Can’t Leno and Conan get better Guests to really appeal to a younger audience for Gods Sakes? Yeah, William Shatner was Captain Kirk 40 Years ago. Get over it. Pee Wee Herman was on Leno and Conan? He’s like 57 and had a kid’s show 30 years ago before the Sex Charges. Michael McDonald is on next week on Conan. His last hit song was like 30 years ago. NBC, the Young Adult viewers want Fresh Talent. Skateboarding Stars! YouTube Personalities. Stop being a “Love Boat” of Elderly Has Beens catering to the Crypt Keeper Age Demographic. Lets hope Comcast brings some COMMON SENSE and a Youth Driven Mentality! Leno Killing ALL the 10pm Scripted Shows was a Disaster!

With Leno’s horrifying ratings performance! Then Conan’s Plummeting Ratings!

Can’t Leno and Conan get better Guests to really appeal to a younger audience for Gods Sakes? Yeah, William Shatner was Captain Kirk 40 Years ago. Get over it.

Pee Wee Herman was on Leno and Conan? He’s like 57 and had a kid’s show 30 years ago before the Sex Charges. Michael McDonald is on next week on Conan. His last hit song was like 30 years ago.

NBC, the Young Adult viewers want Fresh Talent. Skateboarding Stars! YouTube Personalities.

Stop being a “Love Boat” of Elderly Has Beens catering to the Crypt Keeper Age Demographic. Lets hope Comcast brings some COMMON SENSE and a Youth Driven Mentality!

]]> By: Dan http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-168946 Dan Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:42:51 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-168946 Its possible but that trio are the only shows guaranteed to return 2010-2011. Heroes and L&O are veteran bubble series which could go either way, new comedies Community and Parks are doing subpar but its unlikely NBC axes both. The difference between Mercy and Trauma is 6 episodes and who knows about NBC's new midseason shows. Its possible but that trio are the only shows guaranteed to return 2010-2011. Heroes and L&O are veteran bubble series which could go either way, new comedies Community and Parks are doing subpar but its unlikely NBC axes both. The difference between Mercy and Trauma is 6 episodes and who knows about NBC’s new midseason shows.

]]> By: Dave http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-168930 Dave Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:33:05 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-168930 They should hire Joss Whedon to make a show. Things couldn't get any worse. They should hire Joss Whedon to make a show. Things couldn’t get any worse.

]]> By: Matt http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-168906 Matt Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:10:08 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-168906 Tommy, the 9 PM hour is definitely solid right now but I'm just comparing that competition to their other options. They'd probably get thumped by CBS Monday, they seem to like all Biggest Loser Tuesday, Thursday's booked, and Friday's a wasteland. The 8 PM hour for ABC is extremely weak, but even the 9 PM slot isn't untouchable. Tommy, the 9 PM hour is definitely solid right now but I’m just comparing that competition to their other options. They’d probably get thumped by CBS Monday, they seem to like all Biggest Loser Tuesday, Thursday’s booked, and Friday’s a wasteland. The 8 PM hour for ABC is extremely weak, but even the 9 PM slot isn’t untouchable.

]]> By: Aaron http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-168903 Aaron Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:02:46 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-168903 No! Parks and Recreation is one of the funniest shows on NBC. No offense, but its so much funnier then the office, probably because i love Amy Poehler...This really, really sucks. Bad! No! Parks and Recreation is one of the funniest shows on NBC. No offense, but its so much funnier then the office, probably because i love Amy Poehler…This really, really sucks. Bad!

]]> By: Cimmer http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-4/#comment-168897 Cimmer Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:54:52 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-168897 Go bold NBC! You have nothing to lose, that makes you dangerous! How about bringing back Live Scripted TV eh? How about the anthology? Fill in your schedule by re showing some of the shows from your sibling cable networks like Burn Notice from USA? I know they don't get the ratings NBC needs but at least it's something to hold the spot while they're in development. And since they're NBCUniversal maybe, rather than trying to Americanize shows, they should just start showing us stuff from other countries. Hey, Merlin wasn't that bad. Go bold NBC! You have nothing to lose, that makes you dangerous! How about bringing back Live Scripted TV eh? How about the anthology? Fill in your schedule by re showing some of the shows from your sibling cable networks like Burn Notice from USA? I know they don’t get the ratings NBC needs but at least it’s something to hold the spot while they’re in development. And since they’re NBCUniversal maybe, rather than trying to Americanize shows, they should just start showing us stuff from other countries. Hey, Merlin wasn’t that bad.

]]> By: Tommy http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-3/#comment-168893 Tommy Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:50:50 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-168893 Matt, ABC's comedy block is only Vulnerable at 8PM, 9PM is pretty solid. Matt, ABC’s comedy block is only Vulnerable at 8PM, 9PM is pretty solid.

]]> By: Theoacme http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-3/#comment-168892 Theoacme Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:49:55 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-168892 Nightstar - you forget that NBC/U produces the third rated scripted program (from last week's weekly ratings), which means that they aren't doing that bad... ...and the fact that House isn't on NBC is a good thing, as they're getting more money from it being on FOX than they ever would have gotten from it being on NBC (which emoticon do I use now?!?!) Nightstar – you forget that NBC/U produces the third rated scripted program (from last week’s weekly ratings), which means that they aren’t doing that bad…

…and the fact that House isn’t on NBC is a good thing, as they’re getting more money from it being on FOX than they ever would have gotten from it being on NBC (which emoticon do I use now?!?!)

]]> By: Matt http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-3/#comment-168891 Matt Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:45:31 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-168891 They should keep the Thursday comedy block intact and launch new multicam comedies throughout the week. The Office is my favorite show of all time, and I really love the other three NBC comedies, but when you think of the network's history, the multicam sitcoms have always been the most broadly popular. Wednesday would probably be the best night to start since that ABC block is looking pretty vulnerable at this point. They should keep the Thursday comedy block intact and launch new multicam comedies throughout the week. The Office is my favorite show of all time, and I really love the other three NBC comedies, but when you think of the network’s history, the multicam sitcoms have always been the most broadly popular. Wednesday would probably be the best night to start since that ABC block is looking pretty vulnerable at this point.

]]> By: J.G. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886/comment-page-3/#comment-168884 J.G. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:39:13 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/02/could-law-order-svu-30-rock-the-office-be-nbcs-only-scripted-survivors/34886#comment-168884 @Nightstar Most of CBS's shows are also produced in-house, but they're the exception rather than the rule. Both networks should do what ABC's been doing for a while; half in-house shows, half outsource programming from Warner Bros., 20th, Sony, etc. @Nightstar

Most of CBS’s shows are also produced in-house, but they’re the exception rather than the rule. Both networks should do what ABC’s been doing for a while; half in-house shows, half outsource programming from Warner Bros., 20th, Sony, etc.

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