Blockbuster comedies such as “Friends” and “Seinfeld” left prime time years ago, but Must-See TV is alive and well. It just moved to CBS. While many in the industry have been wringing their hands (and flapping their jaws) about the supposed death of the sitcom, the network that introduced Americans to...
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“Do Not Disturb” may have had a short life, but it made a big impression on critics. The three airings Fox gave its hotel-set comedy were enough to convince participants in TelevisionWeek ’s semiannual Critics Poll to declare it the worst show on TV this winter. But while Fox claimed the top of the poll...
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CBS is giving a thumbs-up to first-year comedies “Gary Unmarried” and “Worst Week.” The network Friday ordered a full season of “Gary” and three additional episodes of “Worst Week.” Both moves had been expected. In the case of “Gary,” CBS has slightly redefined the traditional meaning of “full season...
“Gary Unmarried” will get a shot at the big time next week. CBS has decided to serve up a repeat of the “Gary” pilot in the network’s best comedy time slot: Monday at 9:30 p.m., immediately following top-rated “Two and a Half Men.” Executives want to see how “Gary” does in a different environment. “Worst...
While preliminary data indicates that television turnout for the final of presidential campaign debate declined from the last matchup between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain, NBC may have performed best among the broadcast networks airing the contest, according to fast affiliate ratings...
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