Yakkin' about Tv

[thebitterguy]

I've no source for this, but I read somewhere that the reason we haven't seen any of the fall's shows being pruned is that, out of terror at the prospect of a Writer's Guild strike, the networks are trying to clear out all the stuff they have, and keep the designated mis-season stuff for the inevitable strike/mass cancellation periods.

This may be good for some shows that need time to find an audience after the drop off from their pilot honeymoon.

I mean, seriously, you'd usually have seen a couple dozen cancellations by now, and I don't recall hearing of any. That may be because I'm not listening too well, but we'll see. Anyone? Any cancellations yet?

edit: Found the column I read yesterday.

Comments

[inscrutable.livejournal.com]

Nashville went on extended hiatus after 2 episodes. But it was a "reality" show anyway.

[thebitterguy]

I don't think I've heard of that one. Was it on a big 3 network?

[gurudata.livejournal.com]

Hiho,

Nope, it was on FOX. ISUN-TV and CMT were running it here.

Cu,
Andrew

[gurudata.livejournal.com]

Hiho,

Typo; that be "SUN-TV".

Cu,
Andrew

[thebitterguy]

Ah, Fox. They'll be looking for a way to fill that hole shortly.

[absinthe-dot-ca.livejournal.com]

Cops. That's how they'll fill any holes. Cops.

Pretty soon they'll be the all-Cops network.

It does fit their "law and order" agenda (better known as "George W. Bush and the Republicans can do no wrong".

[deven-science.livejournal.com]

No cancellations that I can think of, but a few push backs. New Amsterdam has been pushed back again, but I suspect that they're going to use that show to fill in holes for the upcoming strike.

[creativedv8tion.livejournal.com]

Hmm, wonder if I could sell myself as a scab for the strike period....

[thebitterguy]

You may be on the wrong coast for that. But, hey, road trips are fun.

[creativedv8tion.livejournal.com]

Dunno, that's a looooooong walk.

[thebitterguy]

Oh, right. Driving. I remember now.

[absinthe-dot-ca.livejournal.com]

I also read something about shows being "saved" by the impending writers' strike, although I can't provide a source for it. We still don't have a TV, or cable, so I can't tell you what's actually on, or if it's any good. That should be rectified by the end of the month or so...

[the-adzo.livejournal.com]

This explains why I haven't been able to find any shows listed as canceled. Thanks!

[elizalavelle.livejournal.com]

I definitely like that shows are getting to stick around for a bit. A couple of weeks ago I heard that Gossip Girl was supposed to be cancelled but I saw a recent recap of it on Television Without Pity so I guess they've kept it for now.