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Zedman2
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Here's the first two parts of a fascinating article from The Futon Critic

#1: Only one of every three new shows makes it to a second season >>
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rant.aspx?id=20070903

#2: Shows succeed and fail at the same rate, regardless of the genre >>
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rant.aspx?id=20070904


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himymfan22
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Good articles, I've always liked this guy.
 
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Zedman2
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Here's today's:

#3: yup, it's true - friday night is "the death slot" >>

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rant.aspx?id=20070905


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himymfan22
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Very intresting article.
 
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Zedman2
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Ten things you need to know #4: broadcast networks only show new programming 75% of the time >>

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rant.aspx?id=20070906


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#5: shows changing networks is the exception, not the rule >>

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rant.aspx?id=20070907

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himymfan22
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Here's the link to the fifth article.
 
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Originally posted by Zedman2:
Ten things you need to know #4: broadcast networks only show new programming 75% of the time >>


And this number keeps going down as networks start running more repeats on Friday. At least ABC is starting this season with originals on Friday.
 
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Item #6: series generally get canceled for one of three reasons >>
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rant.aspx?id=20070910


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himymfan22
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Really intresting article.
 
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The first chart showed the CW Monday night. Reminded me of how 7th Heaven pulled well over 4 million and a 1.6 in the demo pre-move to Sunday and how poorly the comedies did after that.
 
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Tomorrows about show's returning on the hot seat will likely include the Unit, Notes from the Underbelly, Shark (cuz of costs), Jericho, 30 Rock, Medium, Las Vegas, October Road, Men in Trees, and One Tree Hill.
 
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Item #7: networks aren't in the business of "killing" shows >>

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/rant.aspx?id=20070911


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himymfan22
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Tomorrows about show's returning on the hot seat will likely include the Unit, Notes from the Underbelly, Shark (cuz of costs), Jericho, 30 Rock, Medium, Las Vegas, October Road, Men in Trees, and One Tree Hill.
Suprised you made no mention of HIMYM. Wink
 
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himymfan22
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Zedman2:
Item #7: networks aren't in the business of "killing" shows >>
[QUOTE]I didn't like this one as much, I disagree with some of the things he said.
 
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