Thursday night is bursting at the seams with great TV. It takes me two DVRs to record everything, and I don't get it all watched until the next day. My dilemma is not unique, either. Survivor, Bones, and Vampire Diaries all get DVR'd in this house, and that is just 8:00. Then we move on to Fringe, CSI, and Greys at 9:00 followed by The Mentalist at 10:00pm. I'll let you guess what I'm watching live, which shouldn't be difficult at all.
Thursday is obviously an important night for the networks. Someone at the ad agencies must have come up with some psycho-babble about how people are in a 'buying inclined' frame of mind on payday, or something. The problem is, obviously, with this much good TV compressed into one place somebody is going to get hurt. I fear that someone is Fringe.
I'm a fan of Fringe, even if it is occasionally less coherent than Walter Bishop on a bad day. With no meds. Like many, I am of the opinion that Fringe failed to prove its potential last season and still falls short of being the paranoia infused Grimm Brother's reader for our tech-weary society. But it has great characters and, for some reason, still hums with promise and possibility. Too bad it's going to die on Thursday nights.
Fringe's ratings have been terrible. Bad enough that FOX hasn't even bothered to spin them. They are what they are. Fringe has been bringing in less than 7 million live viewers a week for the past couple of weeks. There are varying viewpoints on this. The cautious optimism of THR acknowledges the gargantuan nature of the competition, but seems to pin hopes on Fringe's ability to wait out its opponents. This is somewhat akin to standing on the sun and hoping you'll last long enough for it to cool off. The ever enlightening TVByTheNumbers cites no reason for their Fringe optimism, simply that they won't worry for a few more weeks. Curious. The Science Fiction geek in me that hankers for another X-Files wants to say "Eh, what's in a number" too, but that's not pragmatic - is it?
The Cold Hard Facts
I'm not trying to bum out the Fringe fans, but bad ratings are just the beginning for Fringe.
Another bad sign is in the DVD sales for Fringe. DVD Sales are a huge factor in renewal, with some shows being renewed mostly on the strength of their off-air brand performance. Fringe debuted with $3.8 million dollars in DVD sales, almost half of what fellow Warner Brothers product Supernatural made. If you want a comparison that will really make you gasp, Heroes absolutely trounced it with close to $15 million.
Fringe also, regardless of how much you loved it, did not have a sparkling first season. FOX Stilted it with curious (American Idol) but potent lead-ins, complete with that old overrun trick where you force the audience into the following show's time-slot and temporarily boost its numbers. Why? This is hard to say, but it probably isn't a reach to say that FOX wasn't going to allow their most heavily, and expensively, promoted new series to crash and burn first season - so they propped it up.
The proof that they were less than thrilled with the performance could be seen in the second season. They moved the production to Vancouver, where Olivia now meets with Broyles on park benches, and cut a fan-favorite cast-member (Kirk Acevedo). Sure, a lot of shows made cuts this year, but this seems sort of, desperate.
I can sympathize with the fan-boy pundits who want to grin, cross their fingers, and hope it all goes away, but the best chance for Fringe's survival now would be a change of time-slot. With an eroding brand, there is no way that FOX or Warner Brothers is looking at these numbers and finding a silver lining - and any press release that says otherwise would the biggest ray of sunshine ever to touch our collective rectums.
No offense but your article is not helping the show at all at this point. You are just going to freak people out even more. BTW, there are shows that are doing worse, hello does Dollhouse ring a bell?
None taken. BUT. People should be freaking out right now. I'm about to launch a save Fringe campaign right now: goal, move Fringe. It's getting trounced.
Hi i run the twitter account 'FringeInsider' – we have started campaigns at hashtags #againstfringehiatus & #fringetotuesday – so we have been aware of the bad ratings also, thanks for sharing it because we all need it to fully see where our fav show is heading, so please join us if you have twitter, our fans our committed and we will continue to be.
As a law student, I could only watch 'Fringe' on Tuesdays. Tuesdays were the only nights I had free and continues to be the only nights that I would not study. Don't know why, I just don't like studying on Tuesday nights. Something about Mondays being the first day back to school, all that work, and then slacking off on Tuesday.y.
L2 baby.
I never study on Tuesday nights. Period. FRINGE was perfect for me. Every show, I was there. But then they went and changed it to Thursdays… I have a life, too, you know: It's called Med School.
No offense but your article is not helping the show at all at this point. You are just going to freak people out even more. BTW, there are shows that are doing worse, hello does Dollhouse ring a bell?
None taken. BUT. People should be freaking out right now. I’m about to launch a save Fringe campaign right now: goal, move Fringe. It’s getting trounced.
Hi i run the twitter account ‘FringeInsider’ – we have started campaigns at hashtags #againstfringehiatus & #fringetotuesday – so we have been aware of the bad ratings also, thanks for sharing it because we all need it to fully see where our fav show is heading, so please join us if you have twitter, our fans our committed and we will continue to be.
As a law student, I could only watch ‘Fringe’ on Tuesdays. Tuesdays were the only nights I had free and continues to be the only nights that I would not study. Don’t know why, I just don’t like studying on Tuesday nights. Something about Mondays being the first day back to school, all that work, and then slacking off on Tuesday.y.
L2 baby.
I never study on Tuesday nights. Period. FRINGE was perfect for me. Every show, I was there. But then they went and changed it to Thursdays… I have a life, too, you know: It’s called Med School.
Be realistic, ANY show at 9 pm up against Grey's and CSI would probably get the same ratings fringe is getting. Should those shows get cancelled? Fine do your little save fringe campaign.
Be realistic, ANY show at 9 pm up against Grey’s and CSI would probably get the same ratings fringe is getting. Should those shows get cancelled? Fine do your little save fringe campaign.
BTW, you said "Fringe debuted with $3.8 million dollars in DVD sales, almost half of what fellow Warner Brothers product Supernatural made. If you want a comparison that will really make you gasp, Heroes absolutely trounced it with close to $15 million."
You are aware that these are OLD TV shows right? Fringe is a NEW show that is still finding its audience. Actually, right now in 3 weeks Fringe is now making 7 million while The mentalist in its first week is at 1.6 million. Fringe debuted with 3 million. Now really, its more pathetic for a 17 million plus show to only get 1.6 million DVD sales debut than it is for a 8-9 million show with a 3 million debut show.
My point being, you can't compare a show that has been on for 2-5 years which is more than enough time to build an audience to a first year show that is still finding its audience. so back off Fringe.
BTW, you said “Fringe debuted with $3.8 million dollars in DVD sales, almost half of what fellow Warner Brothers product Supernatural made. If you want a comparison that will really make you gasp, Heroes absolutely trounced it with close to $15 million.”
You are aware that these are OLD TV shows right? Fringe is a NEW show that is still finding its audience. Actually, right now in 3 weeks Fringe is now making 7 million while The mentalist in its first week is at 1.6 million. Fringe debuted with 3 million. Now really, its more pathetic for a 17 million plus show to only get 1.6 million DVD sales debut than it is for a 8-9 million show with a 3 million debut show.
My point being, you can’t compare a show that has been on for 2-5 years which is more than enough time to build an audience to a first year show that is still finding its audience. so back off Fringe.
Again, I have nothing against passion. The numbers are what they are.
Again, I have nothing against passion. The numbers are what they are.
"Fringe" just plain lacks the quality of JJ's masterpiece, "Alias". It's billed by some as a "non-stop thrill ride", but that's a phrase only the boy's in marketing could possibly apply to "Fringe".
What FOX has in "Fringe" is (with a few exceptions) a show which uses a boring weekly template (freak of the week, take the body back to the lab, sticky autopsy, mix up some LSD, throw in a cow gag, Walter can't remember Astrid's name, Walter's food craving, Walter's penis fixation, Peter knows a guy, blah blah blah).
JJ has come up with 2 great shows ("Alias" and "Lost" in that order) and people have given him a lifetime free pass, but let's get real, "Fringe" hasn't earned the right to wash Arvin Sloane's jock strap. It's not happening and people are voting with their remotes.
That's a hard one for Peter Bishop's fanboys to swallow, but I suggest taking it with a glass of warm milk.
“Fringe” just plain lacks the quality of JJ’s masterpiece, “Alias”. It’s billed by some as a “non-stop thrill ride”, but that’s a phrase only the boy’s in marketing could possibly apply to “Fringe”.
What FOX has in “Fringe” is (with a few exceptions) a show which uses a boring weekly template (freak of the week, take the body back to the lab, sticky autopsy, mix up some LSD, throw in a cow gag, Walter can’t remember Astrid’s name, Walter’s food craving, Walter’s penis fixation, Peter knows a guy, blah blah blah).
JJ has come up with 2 great shows (“Alias” and “Lost” in that order) and people have given him a lifetime free pass, but let’s get real, “Fringe” hasn’t earned the right to wash Arvin Sloane’s jock strap. It’s not happening and people are voting with their remotes.
That’s a hard one for Peter Bishop’s fanboys to swallow, but I suggest taking it with a glass of warm milk.
~That's a hard one for Peter Bishop's fanboys to swallow, but I suggest taking it with a glass of warm milk.~
This Peter Bishop fanGIRL loves the show, and would rather die than watch Grey's or any reality show. I love the characters, I love the way the stories (and backstories) are playing out. I think I may have watched 3 episodes in total of Alias, just didn't see the appeal. I still watch Lost, but the show has dragged on long enough…answer some frigging questions already!! (Sorry Jon;) ) I am much more interested in what Fringe is doing each Thursday, getting some answers and seeing new mysteries unfold. Right now all my shows are on Thursday night- with no schedule conflicts (a miracle, 5 shows- one night, all in a row). Don't change timeslots PLEASE!
Truth Be Told, the weakest episode of "Alias" leaves the strongest episode of "Fringe" (so far) looking a like a high school drama club rehearsal caught on tape. I wish it weren't so, but…..
~That’s a hard one for Peter Bishop’s fanboys to swallow, but I suggest taking it with a glass of warm milk.~
This Peter Bishop fanGIRL loves the show, and would rather die than watch Grey’s or any reality show. I love the characters, I love the way the stories (and backstories) are playing out. I think I may have watched 3 episodes in total of Alias, just didn’t see the appeal. I still watch Lost, but the show has dragged on long enough…answer some frigging questions already!! (Sorry Jon;) ) I am much more interested in what Fringe is doing each Thursday, getting some answers and seeing new mysteries unfold. Right now all my shows are on Thursday night- with no schedule conflicts (a miracle, 5 shows- one night, all in a row). Don’t change timeslots PLEASE!
Truth Be Told, the weakest episode of “Alias” leaves the strongest episode of “Fringe” (so far) looking a like a high school drama club rehearsal caught on tape. I wish it weren’t so, but…..
Thanks for the article Jon. I love Fringe. I'd much rather see it have a lower-profile slot than get cancelled, if that's the choice it really does face.
However, I'm not sure that ratings alone tell the whole story. Nor DVD sales figures either. I would guess that the type of audience that a show gets also has an impact on network decisions on retention- not just the usual age-based demographics that we see publicly but perhaps also figures we don't get to see (???)- such as the socioeconomic breakdowns of audiences. I heard that Twin Peaks stayed on much longer than it might have because it attracted a small core of high-end consumers (educated professional types with lots of disposable income). Not sure if that's true- people here will know much better than me. Differential advert pricing policies that we might not know about (ie. shows that attract "Alpha" audiences might be able to charge higher prices for ad slots) might affect a show's profitability for a network in a way that sheer numbers and age breakdowns don't reveal. You could see why such factors might be kept quiet. People probably don't want to think that their favorite shows are targeted at "Beta" sectors while other shows are pitched at "Alpha" demos. Just a thought.
Clearly though, networks do look at other factors to some lesser extent- Dollhouse is an example (network execs- probably even just on a personal level- don't like running afoul of rabid Whedonites. ;)). There's also probably network "strategic" factors in play also- both brand considerations (ie. Fox as brand) and other factors also (such as "blunting" etc.). So I suspect we really don't have the whole picture when we just look at the aforementioned data (though those things clearly are a MAJOR factor, not denying that).
I suspect Fox thinks Fringe is a quality show (I agree. I love it) and that if they give it the best exposure- even though the slot is very tough- larger audiences will build. I hope this happens. If not, I hope it gets a slot where it can survive longer-term- because I really want to hear the whole story that the people making this show are telling us- if they get given the chance. So I guess that puts me in the "fingers-crossed" brigade. ;)
Jane
xoxo
ps. Page48, I'm more a Walter Bishop or Nina Sharp fangirl. I also agree (to a lesser extent than you- as I think Fringe is a great show) that Fringe had (and to some extent still has) a template or formula. This was pretty apparent in the first half of Season 1 but I think the writers have realized the limitations of that kind of approach and are moving away from it. I think the formula approach stemmed from a somewhat misguided response to criticisms of Lost (which I also love. Less keen on Alias). They tried to keep it really accessible (ie. the formula you mention) so that they could attract casual viewers (unlike Lost which relies on viewers tuning in each episode). Sadly, Fringe probably got more casual viewers, but at the expense of a bigger hardcore audience. I think they realized the mistake mid Season 1 and have been trying since then to redirect their focus into longer ongoing storytelling and less formula. I hope people do tune in. Again, count me in with the fingers-crossed crowd. I love this show and really want it to have a long term future.
I think FOX makes a mistake when they indicate a preference for 'casual viewers' over hard-core fans. Fans are the ones who end up paying the price with sleep inducing episodes such as we just witnessed with 2.05 of "Fringe". If you have a good story to tell, why be ashamed to tell it and why pander to an audience who may watch 5 episodes per season and have trouble remembering characters' names?
"Lost" is successful for a reason. "Alias" was successful because it was amazing serial TV (until it wasn't).
Should the legacy that JJ and his cohorts are striving for be 'mediocre for the many' instead of 'brilliant for the few'? If so, then I guess it's a case of commerce winning over art.
Thanks for the article Jon. I love Fringe. I’d much rather see it have a lower-profile slot than get cancelled, if that’s the choice it really does face.
However, I’m not sure that ratings alone tell the whole story. Nor DVD sales figures either. I would guess that the type of audience that a show gets also has an impact on network decisions on retention- not just the usual age-based demographics that we see publicly but perhaps also figures we don’t get to see (???)- such as the socioeconomic breakdowns of audiences. I heard that Twin Peaks stayed on much longer than it might have because it attracted a small core of high-end consumers (educated professional types with lots of disposable income). Not sure if that’s true- people here will know much better than me. Differential advert pricing policies that we might not know about (ie. shows that attract “Alpha” audiences might be able to charge higher prices for ad slots) might affect a show’s profitability for a network in a way that sheer numbers and age breakdowns don’t reveal. You could see why such factors might be kept quiet. People probably don’t want to think that their favorite shows are targeted at “Beta” sectors while other shows are pitched at “Alpha” demos. Just a thought.
Clearly though, networks do look at other factors to some lesser extent- Dollhouse is an example (network execs- probably even just on a personal level- don’t like running afoul of rabid Whedonites. ;)). There’s also probably network “strategic” factors in play also- both brand considerations (ie. Fox as brand) and other factors also (such as “blunting” etc.). So I suspect we really don’t have the whole picture when we just look at the aforementioned data (though those things clearly are a MAJOR factor, not denying that).
I suspect Fox thinks Fringe is a quality show (I agree. I love it) and that if they give it the best exposure- even though the slot is very tough- larger audiences will build. I hope this happens. If not, I hope it gets a slot where it can survive longer-term- because I really want to hear the whole story that the people making this show are telling us- if they get given the chance. So I guess that puts me in the “fingers-crossed” brigade. ;)
Jane
xoxo
ps. Page48, I’m more a Walter Bishop or Nina Sharp fangirl. I also agree (to a lesser extent than you- as I think Fringe is a great show) that Fringe had (and to some extent still has) a template or formula. This was pretty apparent in the first half of Season 1 but I think the writers have realized the limitations of that kind of approach and are moving away from it. I think the formula approach stemmed from a somewhat misguided response to criticisms of Lost (which I also love. Less keen on Alias). They tried to keep it really accessible (ie. the formula you mention) so that they could attract casual viewers (unlike Lost which relies on viewers tuning in each episode). Sadly, Fringe probably got more casual viewers, but at the expense of a bigger hardcore audience. I think they realized the mistake mid Season 1 and have been trying since then to redirect their focus into longer ongoing storytelling and less formula. I hope people do tune in. Again, count me in with the fingers-crossed crowd. I love this show and really want it to have a long term future.
I think FOX makes a mistake when they indicate a preference for ‘casual viewers’ over hard-core fans. Fans are the ones who end up paying the price with sleep inducing episodes such as we just witnessed with 2.05 of “Fringe”. If you have a good story to tell, why be ashamed to tell it and why pander to an audience who may watch 5 episodes per season and have trouble remembering characters’ names?
“Lost” is successful for a reason. “Alias” was successful because it was amazing serial TV (until it wasn’t).
Should the legacy that JJ and his cohorts are striving for be ‘mediocre for the many’ instead of ‘brilliant for the few’? If so, then I guess it’s a case of commerce winning over art.
Page 48, do yourself a favor and STOP WATCHING the show. You have done nothing but bash the show ever since it started.
Quick Lew13, let's get your body back to the lab.
Page 48, do yourself a favor and STOP WATCHING the show. You have done nothing but bash the show ever since it started.
Quick Lew13, let’s get your body back to the lab.
I agree with what Jane says. This show has got to stay on, and it is moving into the larger story arc although it still has some formula to it. It has great acting, really fascinating characters and plots and stories, and it's funny as well as deliciously creepy. I can't get enough of Fringe! I'm depressed it's on Thursday nights – I want it to survive, and the ratings bother me because it seems to not be as popular. Personally, it's on opposite The Office and 30 Rock, which my husband and I watch, so he bit the bullet and we PVR the comedies to watch later together so I can watch Fringe live. I don't watch any of the other shows on Thursday nights. I have read other stories about why Fringe was moved to Thursdays and I can't decide if it's gutsy of Fox to take on Supernatural and CSI and Grey's Anatomy, to see if they can push into the Thursday market. I think they have to be patient especially as Fringe is now pre-empted by baseball for the next three weeks. I'm in the finger-crossing brigade, and I'll join any save Fringe campaign! I want this show on for years to come, because I think it has a lot to say about our relationship with science and technology and medicine, as well as the bizarreness of life. The storyline of Peter and Walter is one of a kind on tv, and I like Peter and Olivia together very much – I want them together! I don't often think about tv after watching an episode, but I spend my free time thinking about Fringe's plot lines, and characters, and wondering possible outcomes – what will Peter do when he finds out? what will Olivia do? How will things change? how are they to find the One they have to prevent from opening the gate? How do they close the gate, or guard it, if it's a time/space continuum that's thinner? Plus Massive Dynamic and everything it knows…..there is so much in this show to love and enjoy. Even my husband who is not a science fiction fan, is interested in it.
So I say Fox, please, whatever you do, keep the faith in the show. Does anyone know if the numbers of people who watch tv, change from night to night? Is Thursday night important just because for years the 'hit shows' have mostly been there – Frasier, ER, CSI, etc, or do more people watch tv that night than any other night? Or just more of the key age base, which is the 18-49 group?
did they move to Vancouver because it's cheaper to film there, because of the X-Files reminder, or because the shows creators wanted to take it to a more darker place, and Boston was too FBI? Maybe all three reasons? I'd like less X-Files reminders, because I think this show can stand on its own strengths. I think this is a natural progression on TV from the X-Files, so I don't want to see this become more like its predecessor.
PS I also enjoy Lost, but season 4 lost me – I loathe Ben so much! – but Season 5 got me back, but please, I hope Fringe doesn't completely confuse me as Lost has. I like Fringe so much more than Lost.
I agree with what Jane says. This show has got to stay on, and it is moving into the larger story arc although it still has some formula to it. It has great acting, really fascinating characters and plots and stories, and it’s funny as well as deliciously creepy. I can’t get enough of Fringe! I’m depressed it’s on Thursday nights – I want it to survive, and the ratings bother me because it seems to not be as popular. Personally, it’s on opposite The Office and 30 Rock, which my husband and I watch, so he bit the bullet and we PVR the comedies to watch later together so I can watch Fringe live. I don’t watch any of the other shows on Thursday nights. I have read other stories about why Fringe was moved to Thursdays and I can’t decide if it’s gutsy of Fox to take on Supernatural and CSI and Grey’s Anatomy, to see if they can push into the Thursday market. I think they have to be patient especially as Fringe is now pre-empted by baseball for the next three weeks. I’m in the finger-crossing brigade, and I’ll join any save Fringe campaign! I want this show on for years to come, because I think it has a lot to say about our relationship with science and technology and medicine, as well as the bizarreness of life. The storyline of Peter and Walter is one of a kind on tv, and I like Peter and Olivia together very much – I want them together! I don’t often think about tv after watching an episode, but I spend my free time thinking about Fringe’s plot lines, and characters, and wondering possible outcomes – what will Peter do when he finds out? what will Olivia do? How will things change? how are they to find the One they have to prevent from opening the gate? How do they close the gate, or guard it, if it’s a time/space continuum that’s thinner? Plus Massive Dynamic and everything it knows…..there is so much in this show to love and enjoy. Even my husband who is not a science fiction fan, is interested in it.
So I say Fox, please, whatever you do, keep the faith in the show. Does anyone know if the numbers of people who watch tv, change from night to night? Is Thursday night important just because for years the ‘hit shows’ have mostly been there – Frasier, ER, CSI, etc, or do more people watch tv that night than any other night? Or just more of the key age base, which is the 18-49 group?
did they move to Vancouver because it’s cheaper to film there, because of the X-Files reminder, or because the shows creators wanted to take it to a more darker place, and Boston was too FBI? Maybe all three reasons? I’d like less X-Files reminders, because I think this show can stand on its own strengths. I think this is a natural progression on TV from the X-Files, so I don’t want to see this become more like its predecessor.
PS I also enjoy Lost, but season 4 lost me – I loathe Ben so much! – but Season 5 got me back, but please, I hope Fringe doesn’t completely confuse me as Lost has. I like Fringe so much more than Lost.
Something I learned from JJ Abrams shows -Felicity, Alias and Lost- I'm sure that I'll never watch another show by him again.
You've got a point with "Felicity" and, I might add "What About Brian?" and "Six Degrees", but you're clearly out to lunch re: "Alias" and "Lost". Not that there's anything wrong with that. There's a reason God made "Big Brother 12".
Something I learned from JJ Abrams shows -Felicity, Alias and Lost- I’m sure that I’ll never watch another show by him again.
You’ve got a point with “Felicity” and, I might add “What About Brian?” and “Six Degrees”, but you’re clearly out to lunch re: “Alias” and “Lost”. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. There’s a reason God made “Big Brother 12″.
Way to bum out my morning… Fringe is my favorite show and I cant believe the rating suffered that much. Maybe they should move it out of fall tv to improve it's rating?
Way to bum out my morning… Fringe is my favorite show and I cant believe the rating suffered that much. Maybe they should move it out of fall tv to improve it’s rating?
8:00 PM
Shark Tank NEW
NCIS – Code of Conduct NEW
90210 – Unmasked NEW
MLB Baseball – New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Family Feud
The Biggest Loser NEW
Bones – Pilot
Weather Center
Paulie
9:00 PM
Dancing With the Stars
NCIS: Los Angeles – Killshot NEW
Melrose Place – Windsor NEW
The Newlywed Game
Bones – The Man in the SUV
9:30 PM
Catch 21
10:00 PM
the forgotten – River John NEW
The Good Wife – Crash NEW
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
The Jay Leno Show NEW
HawthoRNe – Mother's Day
WGN News at Nine NEW
10:30 PM
Lingo
Aside from the fact that the MLB playoffs are on this Tuesday night, and the Jury is stll out on NCIS: Los Angeles, why not explore this wasteland for possible rescheduling? And that goes for many shows across all of the networks, struggling now, or already shut down.
P.S: I don't mean to condemn all of these shows on the Tuesday night line up. Admittedly, I don't watch many of them ( just don't appeal to my personal tastes ), I'm just sayin', seems to me that there's some room for competition where a fledgling show with a rabid following may stand a better chance.
8:00 PM
Shark Tank NEW
NCIS – Code of Conduct NEW
90210 – Unmasked NEW
MLB Baseball – New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Family Feud
The Biggest Loser NEW
Bones – Pilot
Weather Center
Paulie
9:00 PM
Dancing With the Stars
NCIS: Los Angeles – Killshot NEW
Melrose Place – Windsor NEW
The Newlywed Game
Bones – The Man in the SUV
9:30 PM
Catch 21
10:00 PM
the forgotten – River John NEW
The Good Wife – Crash NEW
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
The Jay Leno Show NEW
HawthoRNe – Mother’s Day
WGN News at Nine NEW
10:30 PM
Lingo
Aside from the fact that the MLB playoffs are on this Tuesday night, and the Jury is stll out on NCIS: Los Angeles, why not explore this wasteland for possible rescheduling? And that goes for many shows across all of the networks, struggling now, or already shut down.
P.S: I don’t mean to condemn all of these shows on the Tuesday night line up. Admittedly, I don’t watch many of them ( just don’t appeal to my personal tastes ), I’m just sayin’, seems to me that there’s some room for competition where a fledgling show with a rabid following may stand a better chance.
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