Prognosis Good for 'Medical Investigation'
10-21-04, 01:50 PM
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Prognosis Good for 'Medical Investigation'
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) NBC has prescribed a full season for its first-year drama "Medical Investigation."
The series, which follows a National Institute of Health team that diagnoses baffling medical cases, has been the strongest performer among the network's three new dramas this fall, drawing a decent-sized audience in the quiet zone of Friday nights. It's also top-rated Friday series among adults 18-49, NBC's target demographic.
"We've had great viewer response to this show and week-to-week the audience and the ratings continue to grow," says Kevin Reilly, president of NBC Entertainment. "We couldn't be more pleased with the show's performance and look forward to the unlimited potential it has to gain an even larger fan base as the season continues."
"Medical Investigation" is averaging about 9.3 million viewers a week. Its 3.4 rating among adults 18-49 is the best of any show on the night. Both figures are marked improvements over what NBC drew in the 10 p.m. Friday spot through this time last year.
Neal McDonough ("Boomtown"), Kelli Williams ("The Practice"), Christopher Gorham ("Jake 2.0"), Troy Winbush ("The Last Shot") and Anna Belknap ("The Handler") star in the series, which comes from Paramount Network TV and NBC Universal TV Studio.
"Medical Investigation" joins "Joey" in receiving a full-season pickup from NBC. The network has yet to make a decision on "LAX," which is moving to Wednesday nights beginning next week, or the animated comedy "Father of the Pride." "Hawaii" has been shelved for at least the November sweeps period, and several news reports say production has stopped.
The series, which follows a National Institute of Health team that diagnoses baffling medical cases, has been the strongest performer among the network's three new dramas this fall, drawing a decent-sized audience in the quiet zone of Friday nights. It's also top-rated Friday series among adults 18-49, NBC's target demographic.
"We've had great viewer response to this show and week-to-week the audience and the ratings continue to grow," says Kevin Reilly, president of NBC Entertainment. "We couldn't be more pleased with the show's performance and look forward to the unlimited potential it has to gain an even larger fan base as the season continues."
"Medical Investigation" is averaging about 9.3 million viewers a week. Its 3.4 rating among adults 18-49 is the best of any show on the night. Both figures are marked improvements over what NBC drew in the 10 p.m. Friday spot through this time last year.
Neal McDonough ("Boomtown"), Kelli Williams ("The Practice"), Christopher Gorham ("Jake 2.0"), Troy Winbush ("The Last Shot") and Anna Belknap ("The Handler") star in the series, which comes from Paramount Network TV and NBC Universal TV Studio.
"Medical Investigation" joins "Joey" in receiving a full-season pickup from NBC. The network has yet to make a decision on "LAX," which is moving to Wednesday nights beginning next week, or the animated comedy "Father of the Pride." "Hawaii" has been shelved for at least the November sweeps period, and several news reports say production has stopped.
10-21-04, 02:37 PM
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It wins its time slot on Friday's, but that's not saying much. 
10-21-04, 02:38 PM
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Re: Prognosis Good for 'Medical Investigation'
Originally posted by movieking
The series . . . has been the strongest performer among the network's three new dramas this fall
The series . . . has been the strongest performer among the network's three new dramas this fall
10-21-04, 02:57 PM
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I think it's funny.
This has been an awful fall for NBC, Their new shows are bombing and the juggernaut's in their lineup like ER, Law & Order, and L&O: CI have all slid to second place in their timeslots.
This has been an awful fall for NBC, Their new shows are bombing and the juggernaut's in their lineup like ER, Law & Order, and L&O: CI have all slid to second place in their timeslots.
10-21-04, 07:46 PM
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I watch the show and rather enjoy it. Good news that it will stick around for awhile.
10-21-04, 08:42 PM
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I just couldn't get into this. I watched it for three episodes, but I gave up on it. I am really surprised that it is being renewed. I think that NBC is so eager to find any good news in its new shows that they picked what they considered to be the best bet (along with Joey, which was a no brainer).
10-21-04, 10:16 PM
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Tried watching the show when it first started, but it seemed to be a combination of every dramatic movie/tv cliche that I seen many times over. I also cannot stand Neal McDonough's acting, never have been impressed with him.
10-22-04, 04:22 AM
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I find the show interesting especially since that is exactly the field that I am studying right now. That being said I think it is hilarious that every time they have some unknown agent that has already killed a bunch of people they still don't wear even a simple mask when interviewing a person let alone any other personal protective equipment.
As far as non technical gripes I think the stories and the logic behind them are a little difficult to follow (despite my familiarity with the field) and all of the actors seem to overdramatize WAY too much.
As far as non technical gripes I think the stories and the logic behind them are a little difficult to follow (despite my familiarity with the field) and all of the actors seem to overdramatize WAY too much.
10-22-04, 01:48 PM
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I was disappointed watching last week when McDonough didn't say "We're back at square one."
I thought that was going to be their catch phrase after the first few episodes.
I thought that was going to be their catch phrase after the first few episodes.
10-22-04, 02:09 PM
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I actually don't mind this show. It's not bad, I continue to watch it. I just find it sad that a Friday night show with moderate ratings is NBC's highest-rated new drama.
Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
