Just how long before a network pulls the plug on a new show?
10-29-02 | 10:34 AM
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Just how long before a network pulls the plug on a new show?
I was wondering how long a TV series has to prove itself as a success or failure before the execs decide it isn't worth their time?
Some shows that I see leaving soon, or hope will leave are Girl's Club, and if it doesn't improve this week, Birds of Prey.
Some shows that I see leaving soon, or hope will leave are Girl's Club, and if it doesn't improve this week, Birds of Prey.
10-29-02 | 11:47 AM
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Depends on a countless array of factors, including timeslot, cost of production, what else the network has that season, what's in the pipeline, counterprogramming, etc.
Some shows do great in the ratings but cost too much. Some shows don't fit an "image" or a nightly programming line-up. Some shows get horrible ratings but are renewed to avoid embarassment. And some shows are the highest rated original show in the network's history, the show that put the network on the map, and have a contract promising two more seasons, and still get canned (I'm looking at you, Bonnie).
It just depends on so many things, which in part explains (but doesn't justify) why great shows with good ratings sometimes get canned, and stupid shows with dismal ratings run for 7 seasons.
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Some shows do great in the ratings but cost too much. Some shows don't fit an "image" or a nightly programming line-up. Some shows get horrible ratings but are renewed to avoid embarassment. And some shows are the highest rated original show in the network's history, the show that put the network on the map, and have a contract promising two more seasons, and still get canned (I'm looking at you, Bonnie).
It just depends on so many things, which in part explains (but doesn't justify) why great shows with good ratings sometimes get canned, and stupid shows with dismal ratings run for 7 seasons.
das
10-29-02 | 12:57 PM
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From: Flava-Country!
Originally posted by das Monkey
Depends on a countless array of factors, including timeslot, cost of production, what else the network has that season, what's in the pipeline, counterprogramming, etc.
Depends on a countless array of factors, including timeslot, cost of production, what else the network has that season, what's in the pipeline, counterprogramming, etc.
If they had pulled the plug, I doubt that UPN would be around today.
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10-29-02 | 01:19 PM
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Interesting. So, do you think there is a chance Fox might restrain itself from pulling the plug on Girl's Club simply because it's a David Kelly show and high profile for them?
10-29-02 | 01:32 PM
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I remember that NBC had a very similar show to Girls Club called First Years that only lasted 3 episodes last season (or the season before).
I don't think FOX would hesitate to pull it, especially if BP's ratings are slipping. FOX would get better ratings with specials like When Animals attack Law Firms and their unrealistically hot associates.
I don't think FOX would hesitate to pull it, especially if BP's ratings are slipping. FOX would get better ratings with specials like When Animals attack Law Firms and their unrealistically hot associates.
10-29-02 | 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by das Monkey
Some shows do great in the ratings but cost too much. Some shows don't fit an "image" or a nightly programming line-up. Some shows get horrible ratings but are renewed to avoid embarassment. And some shows are the highest rated original show in the network's history, the show that put the network on the map, and have a contract promising two more seasons, and still get canned (I'm looking at you, Bonnie).
It just depends on so many things, which in part explains (but doesn't justify) why great shows with good ratings sometimes get canned, and stupid shows with dismal ratings run for 7 seasons.
das
Some shows do great in the ratings but cost too much. Some shows don't fit an "image" or a nightly programming line-up. Some shows get horrible ratings but are renewed to avoid embarassment. And some shows are the highest rated original show in the network's history, the show that put the network on the map, and have a contract promising two more seasons, and still get canned (I'm looking at you, Bonnie).
It just depends on so many things, which in part explains (but doesn't justify) why great shows with good ratings sometimes get canned, and stupid shows with dismal ratings run for 7 seasons.
das
10-29-02 | 02:01 PM
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• Quoth Dr. DVD •<HR SIZE=1>Interesting. So, do you think there is a chance Fox might restrain itself from pulling the plug on Girl's Club simply because it's a David Kelly show and high profile for them? <HR SIZE=1>
FOX usually has so many shows in the pipeline that they'll yank anything at any time and replace it with God knows what. Considering they yanked Ally due to poor ratings, and its replacement can't even get close to Ally at its worst, I don't expect it to hang around too long. If it were on CBS, they'd probably give it some time to catch on before ditching it. FOX, however, has an itchy trigger finger when it comes to this stuff.
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10-29-02 | 03:05 PM
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Originally posted by das Monkey
FOX usually has so many shows in the pipeline that they'll yank anything at any time and replace it with God knows what. Considering they yanked Ally due to poor ratings, and its replacement can't even get close to Ally at its worst, I don't expect it to hang around too long. If it were on CBS, they'd probably give it some time to catch on before ditching it. FOX, however, has an itchy trigger finger when it comes to this stuff.
das
• Quoth Dr. DVD •<HR SIZE=1>Interesting. So, do you think there is a chance Fox might restrain itself from pulling the plug on Girl's Club simply because it's a David Kelly show and high profile for them? <HR SIZE=1>
FOX usually has so many shows in the pipeline that they'll yank anything at any time and replace it with God knows what. Considering they yanked Ally due to poor ratings, and its replacement can't even get close to Ally at its worst, I don't expect it to hang around too long. If it were on CBS, they'd probably give it some time to catch on before ditching it. FOX, however, has an itchy trigger finger when it comes to this stuff.
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