There's no denying that those are weak numbers for GG. But I do think it's got a chance to improve. A lot of teen soaps don't come barreling out of the gates. Shows like The O.C., Buffy, and even VM gained in hype and viewers as they went on in their first season. It still has a chance. But they really need to step up the drama, because last night was pretty dull.
Originally posted by WelcomeToK-Ville: Gossip Girl will drop quickly into the high 2 millions which will not get the job done. Something else will be following ANTM in the future.
I doubt either of these statements will come true. The CW will give Gossip Girl time to grow and running after ANTM is the best place to do that.
Out of last night's new shows, "Kitchen Nightmares" seems to have the best chance of surviving long-term. Most of the Ramsey audience tuned in and liked what they got. There likely won't be much (or any) dropoff there.
"Back to You" drew in some curiosity viewers for Grammer and Heaton but when the sitcom is clearly below the level of both "Frasier" and "Everybody Loves Raymond," initial viewers may not stick around.
"Kid Nation" had a good ratings debut but may have needed a great one. How many of the first week's viewers attracted by controversy will tune in for subsequent weeks? I have my doubts.
As for "Gossip Girl" maybe the show will pick up more potential viewers once they realize that it's on the air already. More likely though, The CW may just be incapable of launching new shows at all. At that point of realization, executives would seriously have to reconsider The CW's existence.
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Originally posted by WelcomeToK-Ville: Gossip Girl will drop quickly into the high 2 millions which will not get the job done. Something else will be following ANTM in the future.
I doubt either of these statements will come true. The CW will give Gossip Girl time to grow and running after ANTM is the best place to do that.
Time to grow?. By next week i doubt it will have more than 3.5 million viewers (and i'm optimistic).
Originally posted by WelcomeToK-Ville: Gossip Girl will drop quickly into the high 2 millions which will not get the job done. Something else will be following ANTM in the future.
I doubt either of these statements will come true. The CW will give Gossip Girl time to grow and running after ANTM is the best place to do that.
Yep...even Ostroff mentioned that they would give their new shows more time and were going to be patient with them this season, unlike last season. So, we will see.
Originally posted by spotupj: Among the returning shows that'll be lost in the conversation shuffle: Deal or No Deal drops below 10 million in its second episode?
DoND is only a 'great' ratings performer on Monday nights. NBC has moved it away from the only place it really woked. From this point forward, it will be a middling performer.
You know, this has always been my opinion too. But this show was putting up much stronger demo numbers last October on Thursdays at 9, where it was up against original Grey's and original CSI. Hard to deny the franchise's erosion.
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Originally posted by xwiseguyx: I can't believe KID NATION BACK TO YOU did that well... people will watch any reality sitcom garbage they put on air (i should know this by now)...
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Originally posted by shadyshall: i like back to you. has potential. will be interesting to see how it does in the next couple of weeks!
hahahah... based on your signature, I am not surprised...
Though I do f*cking LOVE burn notice. I hope it comes to DVD soon so I can do the review for it (my alter ego is an active writer and maintainer of DVDFanatic.com)... Very excited for the 2 hr finale tonight!
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I was wondering...do you see the ratings for gossip girl picking up a bit in the long run? Do you think this series will be around for awile? I know that 3mill is a little disappointing but considering it is on the CW isnt that considered ok?
Originally posted by EvWill: Out of last night's new shows, "Kitchen Nightmares" seems to have the best chance of surviving long-term. Most of the Ramsey audience tuned in and liked what they got. There likely won't be much (or any) dropoff there.
With Private Practice, Bionic Woman, and Criminal Minds all coming next week, I would not expect Kitchen Nightmares to hold its audience.
I like your optimism but Private Practice goes into full swing next week and the viewer response to GG after watching the pilot isn't the best. As much as the CW would love it to grow, I don't know how it can grow. It isn't like they forgot to promote the show. The interest just isn't there.
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Originally posted by WelcomeToK-Ville: Gossip Girl will drop quickly into the high 2 millions which will not get the job done. Something else will be following ANTM in the future.
I doubt either of these statements will come true. The CW will give Gossip Girl time to grow and running after ANTM is the best place to do that.
Originally posted by Obveeus: I doubt either of these statements will come true. The CW will give Gossip Girl time to grow and running after ANTM is the best place to do that.
Time to grow?. By next week i doubt it will have more than 3.5 million viewers (and i'm optimistic).
Um...so? Are you predicting a quick return of OTH or some majical shuffling of the schedule for something else? I'm predicting that Gossip Girl stays in this timeslot at least through the conclusion of this season of ANTM. It isn't like CW has a bunch more shows waiting in the wings. Gossip Girl is not in danger of getting cancelled.
Originally posted by shadyshall: I can't believe KID NATION did that well... people will watch any reality garbage they put on air (i should know this by now)
I hope Kid Nation falls in ratings next week so that Jericho can be back on air early
I'm going to hold off judgment on GG till next week. Still think far too many people haven't realized fall tv has started and I know in the Midwest several colleges started class yesterday which is hardly a great day for TV viewing. Go to class, get syllabus and hit the bar was the more likely plan of events for last nights first day of college kids.
While I expected better numbers for GG the reality is it basically replaced VM on the roster and doubled VMs numbers. Not a win for the CW but they have to be happy on some level.
Originally posted by Obveeus: I doubt either of these statements will come true. The CW will give Gossip Girl time to grow and running after ANTM is the best place to do that.
Time to grow?. By next week i doubt it will have more than 3.5 million viewers (and i'm optimistic).
Um...so? Are you predicting a quick return of OTH or some majical shuffling of the schedule for something else? I'm predicting that Gossip Girl stays in this timeslot at least through the conclusion of this season of ANTM. It isn't like CW has a bunch more shows waiting in the wings. Gossip Girl is not in danger of getting cancelled.
I'm not saying that. GG is almost surely gonna get a full season. They will not bring OTH back earlier. I'm just saying GG will not grow. It would be good for CW if it will stay at around 3.6 million viewers. CW was expecting much more but they'll be happy if it doesn't lose more viwers
