Post by jojo on Dec 29, 2005 12:00:49 GMT -6
For all those who are doubting wether or not they are putting Supernanny on hiatus..here's the proof:
The Alphabet network has had a fine season, tying with CBS for the number one spot in the November sweeps period.
Hits
Lost returned and delivered plenty of thrills. Desperate Housewives is hit or miss this season, but still a ratings king. Commander In Chief's female US President prompted an outcry over "liberal Hollywood." Freddie Prinze's creatively titled Freddie is hanging tough, partly thanks to funny sidekick Brian Austin Green, and Invasion is holding up well in its post-Lost time slot.
Misses
Night Stalker was an ill-advised remake of the 1970s cult series, and it suffered the same fate as the original. Let it be known: Whenever television networks make shows about newspaper reporters investigating the paranormal, someone dies.
Alas, poor Alias, we knew her well. ABC announced this will be the last season of the spy show, and let's hope they send it off with a bang. Idea: Bring back Joel Grey as the alternate Sloan, which was hilarious!
Supernanny's Jo Frost and her teachings will have to wait until ABC decides what to do with them. Guess that means America's kids are all better now.
When the real estate bubble burst, so did Hot Properties. This sitcom about real estate agents was oversold to begin with, and prospective buyers left it to languish on the market. Heh heh, real estate references.
Replacements and Returnees
What About Brian? stars 7th Heaven hunk Barry Watson as Brian, a guy just trying to navigate the ups and downs of young life in Los Angeles. What's a hunk to do? Schedule TBA.
Shows with big-name stars are always a surefire hit. Emily's Reasons Why Not stars Heather Graham as a cool single girl who works in the Los Angeles publishing industry. She tries to run her romantic life by guidelines, which she calls "reasons"--ergo, the title of the show! Fellas, be warned: based on a chick-lit novel. Premieres Monday, January 9 at 9/8c.
Crumbs stars Fred Savage and Jane Curtin in another charmingly dysfunctional family comedy from the creator of Caroline in the City. Keep an eye out for William Devane's soft beard. Premieres Thursday, January 12 at 9:30 p.m.
In Justice is a courtroom drama with a twist: While most shows are about getting criminals into prison, this show is about getting innocent folks out of the clink. Kyle MacLachlan stars as a lawyer committed to helping people sent "up the river" due to sloppy police work, false testimony, and biased juries. Premieres Friday, January 6 at 9 p.m.
Sons and Daughters is executive-produced by Lorne Michaels and features a blend of scripted and improvised comedy that tells tales of love, marriage, and family. It's being described as an offbeat cross between a Todd Solondz movie and Arrested Development, which means it could develop a hardcore fan base of up to seven people. Scheduling TBA.
The Evidence is almost the flipside of In Justice, as it's about the incontrovertible truth of evidence in the criminal process. Orlando Jones and Martin Landau star in this procedural drama. Scheduling TBA.
John Stamos's charming Jake In Progress is returning to its midseason roost, and guess what? He has a new haircut! Scheduling TBA.
Thursday, January 5, 8 p.m. Dancing With the Stars is back. Just accept it.
Poor Parisians. First the riots, now The Bachelor in Paris? Monday, January 10, 10 p.m.
Oh that hurts! Jo a MISS?! Since when?! 10 million viewers is a miss?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Hewitt, I HATE YOU!! I HATE GHOST WHISPERER UNTIL THE DAY I DIE!!! i WILL GO TO THAT GRAVE WITH THAT WOMAN AS MY ENIMY!!!!
Sorry, I got emotional..Jo withdrawl...
Here's another article..
The broadcast networks are gingerly wielding the cancellation axe this season.
Heading into what will likely be a competitive midseason, the broadcast networks are shuffling lineups, but most are also being cautious when it comes to yanking freshman underperformers. Competition is simply too tight in key advertising demographics for the networks to mess with existing programs, say media researchers.
Moreover, with cable television siphoning off viewers, the networks are growing more accepting of modest performers.
“The threshold for what is an acceptable rating level has gone down,” explains Jordan Breslow, director of broadcast research at MediaCom.
“Years ago you needed a 20 [household] share on the major networks, but now they are looking at a 12 to 15 share. Fox maybe needs an 8 to 10 share, while the little guys are okay with a 4 or 5 share. They’ve come to realize that they have to lower that minimum threshold because with so many cable options ratings are generally going down.”
ABC has canceled two shows, but CBS, UPN and the WB have so far axed only one new show apiece.
Even NBC with its sinking ratings has been reluctant to kill off many shows, opting instead to let disappointments such as “Apprentice: Martha Stewart” finish out their runs. “Three Wishes” and “Inconceivable” have been canceled.
Fox alone has been aggressive in canceling new series “Head Cases,” “Reunion” and “Killer Instinct,” while scaling back the orders for others like “Kitchen Confidential.”
Why is Fox different? Credit "American Idol." It can afford to dump underperformers going into midseason in the sure knowledge that its one massive hit is almost certain to boost ratings once it returns in January.
“The networks seem to be a bit more patient with their new series,” says Breslow. “It’s hard to write a new series, and it’s very costly to get a new series on the air. I think they are thinking, ‘Maybe we can stick it out and viewers will find the show,’ rather than pop it on, cancel it and put on repeats of something else.”
This season’s relatively few cancellations are perhaps a sign that most networks feel good about ratings. Why overhaul a lineup of shows when it’s working?
ABC and CBS are tied in the 18-49 demographic with a 4.1 rating for the season through the first 10 weeks.
ABC so far has canceled “Night Stalker” and Friday sitcom “Hot Properties,” while putting “Alias” and “Supernanny” on hiatus. The network’s surprise reality hit from the summer, “Dancing with the Stars,” returns in January.
CBS has only canceled sci-fi drama “Threshold,” while putting Monday sitcom “Out of Practice” on hiatus while it tests out a comedy with Jenna Elfman.
“You can move from first to third with one false move, so there is probably some concern about overplaying your hand,” says Brad Adgate, senior vice president and corporate research director at Horizon Media. “There aren’t great blockbuster hits like ‘Desperate Housewives’ or ‘CSI: Miami,’ but there are pretty solid ratings performers.”
Fox is far behind with a 3.3, but it will soon rebound with “Idol.”
NBC is faltering with a 3.2 rating. The network’s performance will slightly improve with the Olympics in February. Rather than kill off dead weight, the network is choosing to shore up weak spots, notably Thursdays, where a four-comedy block will be revived next month.
Meanwhile, the WB is hurting but it remains competitive with UPN in most demographics. The WB earlier this season dropped older-skewing drama “Just Legal” and has sidelined “Living with Fran” and “Blue Collar TV.”
UPN has canceled comedy “Sex, Love & Secrets.”
Both the WB and UPN have a 1.6 adult 18-49 rating. In the 18-34 demographic that both networks target, UPN has a 1.7 and the WB has a 1.6 rating.
Hiatus..the cruelest words I ever heard! HIATUS!!! Not JO!!!!! NOO!!!!
No, they can't DO this, they CAN'T GIVE UP!!! MOVE HER, damn all of you, MOVE HER THEN!!!
I have HAD it with ABC and their 'Coddle Kelly Ripa CRAP', everyone knows Hope And Faith SUCKS!! THAT should be canceled along with Hot Properties, NOT JO!!!!! I have HAD it with their 'Despirate Housewives', I have HAD it with Ty Pennington!! I HAVE HAD IT!!!!!
Jo did not desrve this!! Ya know, I'm thinking maybe she would have been better off at Channel 5. At least they bring shows BACK!
Hey, Nanny 911, ya looking to hire one more?
Bye Jo, you were so wodnmerful..it's a shame more people can't appreciate you! Gonna miss you forever....
Jojo
The Alphabet network has had a fine season, tying with CBS for the number one spot in the November sweeps period.
Hits
Lost returned and delivered plenty of thrills. Desperate Housewives is hit or miss this season, but still a ratings king. Commander In Chief's female US President prompted an outcry over "liberal Hollywood." Freddie Prinze's creatively titled Freddie is hanging tough, partly thanks to funny sidekick Brian Austin Green, and Invasion is holding up well in its post-Lost time slot.
Misses
Night Stalker was an ill-advised remake of the 1970s cult series, and it suffered the same fate as the original. Let it be known: Whenever television networks make shows about newspaper reporters investigating the paranormal, someone dies.
Alas, poor Alias, we knew her well. ABC announced this will be the last season of the spy show, and let's hope they send it off with a bang. Idea: Bring back Joel Grey as the alternate Sloan, which was hilarious!
Supernanny's Jo Frost and her teachings will have to wait until ABC decides what to do with them. Guess that means America's kids are all better now.
When the real estate bubble burst, so did Hot Properties. This sitcom about real estate agents was oversold to begin with, and prospective buyers left it to languish on the market. Heh heh, real estate references.
Replacements and Returnees
What About Brian? stars 7th Heaven hunk Barry Watson as Brian, a guy just trying to navigate the ups and downs of young life in Los Angeles. What's a hunk to do? Schedule TBA.
Shows with big-name stars are always a surefire hit. Emily's Reasons Why Not stars Heather Graham as a cool single girl who works in the Los Angeles publishing industry. She tries to run her romantic life by guidelines, which she calls "reasons"--ergo, the title of the show! Fellas, be warned: based on a chick-lit novel. Premieres Monday, January 9 at 9/8c.
Crumbs stars Fred Savage and Jane Curtin in another charmingly dysfunctional family comedy from the creator of Caroline in the City. Keep an eye out for William Devane's soft beard. Premieres Thursday, January 12 at 9:30 p.m.
In Justice is a courtroom drama with a twist: While most shows are about getting criminals into prison, this show is about getting innocent folks out of the clink. Kyle MacLachlan stars as a lawyer committed to helping people sent "up the river" due to sloppy police work, false testimony, and biased juries. Premieres Friday, January 6 at 9 p.m.
Sons and Daughters is executive-produced by Lorne Michaels and features a blend of scripted and improvised comedy that tells tales of love, marriage, and family. It's being described as an offbeat cross between a Todd Solondz movie and Arrested Development, which means it could develop a hardcore fan base of up to seven people. Scheduling TBA.
The Evidence is almost the flipside of In Justice, as it's about the incontrovertible truth of evidence in the criminal process. Orlando Jones and Martin Landau star in this procedural drama. Scheduling TBA.
John Stamos's charming Jake In Progress is returning to its midseason roost, and guess what? He has a new haircut! Scheduling TBA.
Thursday, January 5, 8 p.m. Dancing With the Stars is back. Just accept it.
Poor Parisians. First the riots, now The Bachelor in Paris? Monday, January 10, 10 p.m.
Oh that hurts! Jo a MISS?! Since when?! 10 million viewers is a miss?! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Hewitt, I HATE YOU!! I HATE GHOST WHISPERER UNTIL THE DAY I DIE!!! i WILL GO TO THAT GRAVE WITH THAT WOMAN AS MY ENIMY!!!!
Sorry, I got emotional..Jo withdrawl...
Here's another article..
The broadcast networks are gingerly wielding the cancellation axe this season.
Heading into what will likely be a competitive midseason, the broadcast networks are shuffling lineups, but most are also being cautious when it comes to yanking freshman underperformers. Competition is simply too tight in key advertising demographics for the networks to mess with existing programs, say media researchers.
Moreover, with cable television siphoning off viewers, the networks are growing more accepting of modest performers.
“The threshold for what is an acceptable rating level has gone down,” explains Jordan Breslow, director of broadcast research at MediaCom.
“Years ago you needed a 20 [household] share on the major networks, but now they are looking at a 12 to 15 share. Fox maybe needs an 8 to 10 share, while the little guys are okay with a 4 or 5 share. They’ve come to realize that they have to lower that minimum threshold because with so many cable options ratings are generally going down.”
ABC has canceled two shows, but CBS, UPN and the WB have so far axed only one new show apiece.
Even NBC with its sinking ratings has been reluctant to kill off many shows, opting instead to let disappointments such as “Apprentice: Martha Stewart” finish out their runs. “Three Wishes” and “Inconceivable” have been canceled.
Fox alone has been aggressive in canceling new series “Head Cases,” “Reunion” and “Killer Instinct,” while scaling back the orders for others like “Kitchen Confidential.”
Why is Fox different? Credit "American Idol." It can afford to dump underperformers going into midseason in the sure knowledge that its one massive hit is almost certain to boost ratings once it returns in January.
“The networks seem to be a bit more patient with their new series,” says Breslow. “It’s hard to write a new series, and it’s very costly to get a new series on the air. I think they are thinking, ‘Maybe we can stick it out and viewers will find the show,’ rather than pop it on, cancel it and put on repeats of something else.”
This season’s relatively few cancellations are perhaps a sign that most networks feel good about ratings. Why overhaul a lineup of shows when it’s working?
ABC and CBS are tied in the 18-49 demographic with a 4.1 rating for the season through the first 10 weeks.
ABC so far has canceled “Night Stalker” and Friday sitcom “Hot Properties,” while putting “Alias” and “Supernanny” on hiatus. The network’s surprise reality hit from the summer, “Dancing with the Stars,” returns in January.
CBS has only canceled sci-fi drama “Threshold,” while putting Monday sitcom “Out of Practice” on hiatus while it tests out a comedy with Jenna Elfman.
“You can move from first to third with one false move, so there is probably some concern about overplaying your hand,” says Brad Adgate, senior vice president and corporate research director at Horizon Media. “There aren’t great blockbuster hits like ‘Desperate Housewives’ or ‘CSI: Miami,’ but there are pretty solid ratings performers.”
Fox is far behind with a 3.3, but it will soon rebound with “Idol.”
NBC is faltering with a 3.2 rating. The network’s performance will slightly improve with the Olympics in February. Rather than kill off dead weight, the network is choosing to shore up weak spots, notably Thursdays, where a four-comedy block will be revived next month.
Meanwhile, the WB is hurting but it remains competitive with UPN in most demographics. The WB earlier this season dropped older-skewing drama “Just Legal” and has sidelined “Living with Fran” and “Blue Collar TV.”
UPN has canceled comedy “Sex, Love & Secrets.”
Both the WB and UPN have a 1.6 adult 18-49 rating. In the 18-34 demographic that both networks target, UPN has a 1.7 and the WB has a 1.6 rating.
Hiatus..the cruelest words I ever heard! HIATUS!!! Not JO!!!!! NOO!!!!
No, they can't DO this, they CAN'T GIVE UP!!! MOVE HER, damn all of you, MOVE HER THEN!!!I have HAD it with ABC and their 'Coddle Kelly Ripa CRAP', everyone knows Hope And Faith SUCKS!! THAT should be canceled along with Hot Properties, NOT JO!!!!! I have HAD it with their 'Despirate Housewives', I have HAD it with Ty Pennington!! I HAVE HAD IT!!!!!
Jo did not desrve this!! Ya know, I'm thinking maybe she would have been better off at Channel 5. At least they bring shows BACK!
Hey, Nanny 911, ya looking to hire one more?
Bye Jo, you were so wodnmerful..it's a shame more people can't appreciate you! Gonna miss you forever....
Jojo
