Originally posted by Paul Ketz: Not that I am pushing for this type of show too much, but would something of a religious nature (like a Touched by an Angel) work in the Close to Home time slot? It may be more compatible with Ghost Whisperer than a procedural crime drama. Or even that show that had the guy getting the newspaper the day before and then saving people who would be in jeopardy?
I always thought Ghost Whisperer, Joan of Arcadia, and Touched by an Angel were similar styles of shows (even though very different) and something along those lines would compliment each other. There is also nothing else on TV right now with that type of theme or that is specifically aimed at a religious audience.
Paul,
That's why I think we're seeing CBS have so many supernatural pilots, i.e. Demons, Twilight, and that zombie one. They're looking for something that would be a perfect bridge between GW and Numb3rs.
I think this is the right assessment of the scenario at CBS. ABC and NBC shouldn't hesitate to pick up Close to Home if its cancelled. It pulls in a decent crowd already and with the right lead in, may start to pull more younger viewers.
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Originally posted by ragincajun:
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Originally posted by Paul Ketz: Not that I am pushing for this type of show too much, but would something of a religious nature (like a Touched by an Angel) work in the Close to Home time slot? It may be more compatible with Ghost Whisperer than a procedural crime drama. Or even that show that had the guy getting the newspaper the day before and then saving people who would be in jeopardy?
I always thought Ghost Whisperer, Joan of Arcadia, and Touched by an Angel were similar styles of shows (even though very different) and something along those lines would compliment each other. There is also nothing else on TV right now with that type of theme or that is specifically aimed at a religious audience.
Paul,
That's why I think we're seeing CBS have so many supernatural pilots, i.e. Demons, Twilight, and that zombie one. They're looking for something that would be a perfect bridge between GW and Numb3rs.
My vote is for Close to Home. But if I were NBC I would get rid of Las Vegas.
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Originally posted by mushu_jj: I think this is the right assessment of the scenario at CBS. ABC and NBC shouldn't hesitate to pick up Close to Home if its cancelled. It pulls in a decent crowd already and with the right lead in, may start to pull more younger viewers.
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Originally posted by ragincajun:
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Originally posted by Paul Ketz: Not that I am pushing for this type of show too much, but would something of a religious nature (like a Touched by an Angel) work in the Close to Home time slot? It may be more compatible with Ghost Whisperer than a procedural crime drama. Or even that show that had the guy getting the newspaper the day before and then saving people who would be in jeopardy?
I always thought Ghost Whisperer, Joan of Arcadia, and Touched by an Angel were similar styles of shows (even though very different) and something along those lines would compliment each other. There is also nothing else on TV right now with that type of theme or that is specifically aimed at a religious audience.
Paul,
That's why I think we're seeing CBS have so many supernatural pilots, i.e. Demons, Twilight, and that zombie one. They're looking for something that would be a perfect bridge between GW and Numb3rs.
Friday at 10 pm has been bad for NBC Conviction and Trial by Jury bit the dust there and L&O is doing better but not by much and their numbers have been dropping.
Close to Home is another possiblity but CBS would have to be careful not to mess with Friday's tooo much. They are doing pretty well there even if Close to Home isn't as hot in the Demo as the others. Was it really ever called a "hit"?
If NBC were smart, Las Vegas would be airing earlier in the week on a night where most of it's audience is home, such as Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Originally posted by TV Talker: My vote is for Close to Home. But if I were NBC I would get rid of Las Vegas.
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Originally posted by mushu_jj: I think this is the right assessment of the scenario at CBS. ABC and NBC shouldn't hesitate to pick up Close to Home if its cancelled. It pulls in a decent crowd already and with the right lead in, may start to pull more younger viewers.
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Originally posted by ragincajun:
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Originally posted by Paul Ketz: Not that I am pushing for this type of show too much, but would something of a religious nature (like a Touched by an Angel) work in the Close to Home time slot? It may be more compatible with Ghost Whisperer than a procedural crime drama. Or even that show that had the guy getting the newspaper the day before and then saving people who would be in jeopardy?
I always thought Ghost Whisperer, Joan of Arcadia, and Touched by an Angel were similar styles of shows (even though very different) and something along those lines would compliment each other. There is also nothing else on TV right now with that type of theme or that is specifically aimed at a religious audience.
Paul,
That's why I think we're seeing CBS have so many supernatural pilots, i.e. Demons, Twilight, and that zombie one. They're looking for something that would be a perfect bridge between GW and Numb3rs.
People who watch Las Vegas are home on Fridays. That's when most of its audience watches it.
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Originally posted by mushu_jj: If NBC were smart, Las Vegas would be airing earlier in the week on a night where most of it's audience is home, such as Tuesday or Wednesday.
Posts: 1462 | Location: NY | Registered: 19 September 2006
Yes but it lost a good chunk of its audience (say 3 to 4 million) in a move to Friday. It also dipped among 18-49's by double digits to high 2's when it was bringing in 4's on Monday.
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Originally posted by Gee: People who watch Las Vegas are home on Fridays. That's when most of its audience watches it.
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Originally posted by mushu_jj: If NBC were smart, Las Vegas would be airing earlier in the week on a night where most of it's audience is home, such as Tuesday or Wednesday.
Now that I think about it, Law and Order (Original) makes sense. It really is the only show of the ones mentioned here that was ever a "Hit" show.
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Originally posted by RadioTV2: Per TVGuide's Ausiello Report:
Blind Item: "Hit" Show Facing Ax OK, everybody, close your eyes and read on, 'cause it's blind-item time again! Today's guessing game involves a drama that is often called a hit even though it, in fact, misses that mark by a mile. You see, while this show draws a sizable audience, it attracts fewer viewers in the hot 18- to 49-year-old demographic than the network would get by running Matlock in its place. As a result, there's almost no way it's coming back for another season. Its only (slim) chance? The fact that, as craptacular as the program is doing, it at least is performing better in its time slot than pretty much everything else the network has tried there.
My initial thought was "Close to Home" but some people say "Boston Legal" which I always thought was a sure thing for a fourth season (especially to ensure syndication). Marc and others: thoughts?
No way. Both of those shows are doing very well in their timeslots. I believe Miami just hit a season and possibly series high the other night. NY is dependent on Criminal Minds, but it still does well.
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Originally posted by vlis: Can it be CSI NY or Miami?
Reading these posts, I agree now that it is the original Law and Order. I forgot how much NBC "struggled" in that time slot. There was Trial by Jury, Inconceivable, Conviction and earlier in the night (but sometimes spilling into that hour) was Book of Daniel. Friday nights have been a struggle for NBC recently.
I bet they wish they never cancelled Trial by Jury. Most weeks it pulled in double digit numbers (at least 10 to 11 million a night). They would probably kill to get those numbers there now!
I read it again and I too am convinced it is the Law & Order mothership. It has been on so long it has had the opportunities to be cancelled, it has performed better in the timeslot than previous occupants, and it is often referred to as a "hit" even though it "misses that mark by a mile".
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Originally posted by RadioTV2: Per TVGuide's Ausiello Report:
Blind Item: "Hit" Show Facing Ax OK, everybody, close your eyes and read on, 'cause it's blind-item time again! Today's guessing game involves a drama that is often called a hit even though it, in fact, misses that mark by a mile. You see, while this show draws a sizable audience, it attracts fewer viewers in the hot 18- to 49-year-old demographic than the network would get by running Matlock in its place. As a result, there's almost no way it's coming back for another season. Its only (slim) chance? The fact that, as craptacular as the program is doing, it at least is performing better in its time slot than pretty much everything else the network has tried there.
My initial thought was "Close to Home" but some people say "Boston Legal" which I always thought was a sure thing for a fourth season (especially to ensure syndication). Marc and others: thoughts?
Agreed. NBC has clearly soured on this show in the last couple of years, first bumping the program from its Wednesday at 10 position briefly last season and then moving it to Fridays this year, which is becoming the equivilent of being shipped to Siberia.
And, while I've never been an avid viewer, even the many L and O addicts in my life say the show is becoming a bit of an eyesore from the creative point of view. Thats not a surprise given how many seasons this has run. It would make sense to end it. Possibly to be replaced on Fridays by L and O: CI.
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Originally posted by tvfan300: I read it again and I too am convinced it is the Law & Order mothership. It has been on so long it has had the opportunities to be cancelled, it has performed better in the timeslot than previous occupants, and it is often referred to as a "hit" even though it "misses that mark by a mile".
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Originally posted by RadioTV2: Per TVGuide's Ausiello Report:
Blind Item: "Hit" Show Facing Ax OK, everybody, close your eyes and read on, 'cause it's blind-item time again! Today's guessing game involves a drama that is often called a hit even though it, in fact, misses that mark by a mile. You see, while this show draws a sizable audience, it attracts fewer viewers in the hot 18- to 49-year-old demographic than the network would get by running Matlock in its place. As a result, there's almost no way it's coming back for another season. Its only (slim) chance? The fact that, as craptacular as the program is doing, it at least is performing better in its time slot than pretty much everything else the network has tried there.
My initial thought was "Close to Home" but some people say "Boston Legal" which I always thought was a sure thing for a fourth season (especially to ensure syndication). Marc and others: thoughts?
Posts: 1222 | Location: Great White North | Registered: 10 November 2006
The cancellation of Trial by Jury was insane, mainly becuase the program was creatively on track and simply needed a better lead in.
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Originally posted by Paul Ketz: Reading these posts, I agree now that it is the original Law and Order. I forgot how much NBC "struggled" in that time slot. There was Trial by Jury, Inconceivable, Conviction and earlier in the night (but sometimes spilling into that hour) was Book of Daniel. Friday nights have been a struggle for NBC recently.
I bet they wish they never cancelled Trial by Jury. Most weeks it pulled in double digit numbers (at least 10 to 11 million a night). They would probably kill to get those numbers there now!
