NBC Prepares for Leno Failure - Blu-ray Forum

WyldeMan45 · 05-04-2009, 08:23 PM

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NBC hasn't put out any official word on its 2009-10 lineup yet, but the pieces are starting to fill in -- with the latest one being the renewal of the veteran drama "Medium."

Details are a little bit sketchy on the show's sixth season, but reports say NBC is ordering something less than a typical full season. The series is likely to get between 13 and 18 episodes, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The "Medium" pickup follows on the heels of NBC renewing its rookie cop series "Southland" late last week. Another new show, "Parks and Recreation," is expected to join them when NBC makes its schedule announcement Monday afternoon.

The trade papes are still saying, meanwhile, that "Chuck" fans may be kept in suspense for a week or two while NBC makes a decision on its on-the-fence shows. Dsicussions with studios about renewals are primarily focused on budgets and license fees in anticipation of a weak upfront ad market.

NBC is also reportedly stocking up on dramas for midseason as a hedge against Jay Leno's prime-time show faring poorly in the fall.

That last part is what surprised me, so they are canceling great shows like 'Life' because Leno needs the space, because if there is something we need it's Primetime Leno, yet they are renewing Medium and Parks and Recreation and stocking up on other horrible shows incase Leno fails.

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethe...up-medium.html

dialog_gvf · 05-04-2009, 08:41 PM

So, will it beat the all time record?: The Chevy Chase Show

WyldeMan45 · 05-04-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

So, will it beat the all time record?: The Chevy Chase Show

I hope so that record is due for a beating

fighthefutureofhd · 05-04-2009, 08:52 PM

i don't see how it can. the new jay leno show will be prime time whereas the chevy chase show was a late night talk show. two different things entirely.

jephdood · 05-04-2009, 09:41 PM

I'm not a fan of Jay Leno. I just don't think he's funny.

But older fans who may have gone to bed too early to miss his 'white bread' Tonight Show monologues may support his new earlier show.

dcowboy7 · 05-04-2009, 10:00 PM

Leno beats Letterman even in the 18-49 demo ratings so i dont what u consider old ?

jephdood · 05-04-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Leno beats Letterman even in the 18-49 demo ratings so i dont what u consider old ?

The top half of that range.

Seriously, I guess Leno is just not my cup o' tea. I always preferred Letterman over him. Leno always seemed very boring to me.

But I guess I'm not with the trends most of the time.. because I'm not a Conan fan either.

WyldeMan45 · 05-04-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Leno beats Letterman even in the 18-49 demo ratings so i dont what u consider old ?

And as proof by 'Jay Walking' they are also the dumbest people alive.

STARSCREAM · 05-04-2009, 10:26 PM

I just do not get why the think they need a Leno show. I mean sh*t, if they still wanted him on why didn't they just leave him on the tonight show!!??

Oh well, I've pretty much already given up on tv programming. The networks are morons nowadays, reality tv is terrible and has ruined tv, new shows get canned one or two episodes in, good shows get axed while crap stay on. I just cannot figure out how Heroes got renewed.

dcowboy7 · 05-04-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by STARSCREAM

if they still wanted him on why didn't they just leave him on the tonight show!!??

Because then conan wouldve jumped to CBS.

STARSCREAM · 05-04-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Because then conan wouldve jumped to CBS.

I love Conan but oh well. So NBC's logic is to keep him on NBC they are gonna sacrafice lots of other shows!?

WyldeMan45 · 05-04-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by STARSCREAM

I love Conan but oh well. So NBC's logic is to keep him on NBC they are gonna sacrafice lots of other shows!?

How can you not love that hair, and Abe Vigoda's release back into the wild?

STARSCREAM · 05-04-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

How can you not love that hair, and Abe Vigoda's release back into the wild?

I said I do love Conan, I'd just watch him on ABC or wherever he went.

jephdood · 05-04-2009, 10:38 PM

Conan is okay. I just hate that he has to make himself the focus of attention during the interviews. He busts out into some repetitive schtick so that the 'guest' can hardly get a word in.

It's annoying to me.

That said, his monologue and the show's overall creativity is fine.

brettallica · 05-04-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by STARSCREAM

I just do not get why the think they need a Leno show. I mean sh*t, if they still wanted him on why didn't they just leave him on the tonight show!!??

Yeah, I see what you mean. There must be something to it where Leno doesn't want to continue to host the Tonight Show...or something. I don't really know the ins and outs, but what I do know is I'm glad as heck that Conan will be on during that time slot now. I just hope they don't change the format of Conan's show, because it's very funny in my opinion. I will be glad Jay is gone (or moved); Conan should have been in the "better" late night talk show time slot for a long time now. FOR ME TO POOP ON! jk

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Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Because then conan wouldve jumped to CBS.

Interesting point. I wonder if he would have. Would that've meant a Letterman dismissal then? I ask because; why would Conan jump ship from one station to another if only to host the same time slot (which is a crappy time slot to begin with)?

Clark Kent · 05-05-2009, 12:35 AM

Everyone that loves scripted television shows should hope that the Leno experiment fails miserably. If Leno clocks good ratings in prime-time, the other networks will almost assuredly duplicate the concept. Talk shows are cheap to make so they have a huge advantage over scripted shows.

dcowboy7 · 05-05-2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by brettallica

I ask because; why would Conan jump ship from one station to another if only to host the same time slot (which is a crappy time slot to begin with)?

a) mad at NBC for giving Leno the prime slot/guests before his show making him like the 2nd fiddle yet again now.
b) gets Lettermans gig when he eventually quits.

PH3AR · 05-05-2009, 12:42 AM

I like Leno but i dont know if i like the switch i like him at regular time

Heart&Soul · 05-05-2009, 12:51 AM

Pretty soon, the main networks will be mostly about reality television, and FX, AMC, TNT, USA, HBO & Showtime will have the best scripted shows.

thedarkangel1975 · 05-05-2009, 02:25 AM

I actually Mdium. I think it is a decent show. I hope Leno fails honestly. Soon TV will only be talk shows, reality shows, CSI, and Law and Order. Soon people will have no choice but to want HBO and Showtime for good televison programming.

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05-04-2009, 08:41 PM	#2
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	So, will it beat the all time record?: The Chevy Chase Show

05-04-2009, 08:52 PM	#4
fighthefutureofhd Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Dry County	i don't see how it can. the new jay leno show will be prime time whereas the chevy chase show was a late night talk show. two different things entirely.

05-04-2009, 09:41 PM	#5
jephdood Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Auburn, WA 4K collection:1210 Blu-ray collection:5189 DVD collection:86 Trading Score:256	I'm not a fan of Jay Leno. I just don't think he's funny. But older fans who may have gone to bed too early to miss his 'white bread' Tonight Show monologues may support his new earlier show.

05-04-2009, 10:00 PM	#6
dcowboy7 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Pequannock, NJ 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:112 Trading Score:11	Leno beats Letterman even in the 18-49 demo ratings so i dont what u consider old ?

05-04-2009, 10:26 PM	#9
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	I just do not get why the think they need a Leno show. I mean sh*t, if they still wanted him on why didn't they just leave him on the tonight show!!?? Oh well, I've pretty much already given up on tv programming. The networks are morons nowadays, reality tv is terrible and has ruined tv, new shows get canned one or two episodes in, good shows get axed while crap stay on. I just cannot figure out how Heroes got renewed.

05-04-2009, 10:38 PM	#14
jephdood Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Auburn, WA 4K collection:1210 Blu-ray collection:5189 DVD collection:86 Trading Score:256	Conan is okay. I just hate that he has to make himself the focus of attention during the interviews. He busts out into some repetitive schtick so that the 'guest' can hardly get a word in. It's annoying to me. That said, his monologue and the show's overall creativity is fine.

05-05-2009, 12:35 AM	#16
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Everyone that loves scripted television shows should hope that the Leno experiment fails miserably. If Leno clocks good ratings in prime-time, the other networks will almost assuredly duplicate the concept. Talk shows are cheap to make so they have a huge advantage over scripted shows.

05-05-2009, 12:42 AM	#18
PH3AR Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Dover, Pennsylvania PSN:WORKINtheCORNER Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews:2	I like Leno but i dont know if i like the switch i like him at regular time

05-05-2009, 12:51 AM	#19
Heart&Soul Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Oregon 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:725 Blu-ray reviews:50	Pretty soon, the main networks will be mostly about reality television, and FX, AMC, TNT, USA, HBO & Showtime will have the best scripted shows.

05-05-2009, 02:25 AM	#20
thedarkangel1975 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:12 Digital collection:357 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I actually Mdium. I think it is a decent show. I hope Leno fails honestly. Soon TV will only be talk shows, reality shows, CSI, and Law and Order. Soon people will have no choice but to want HBO and Showtime for good televison programming.

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