NBC needs a hit in the Fall
The dismal season for NBC is almost
over. Executives at the network are banking at next year's slate of
shows to boost ratings. Head Honcho Jeff Zucker tells BusinessWeek
that they're “one breakout hit” away from being on top. But as
even he admits, “Of course,
breakout hits are harder to come by these days."
Uh...yeah. Especially since the last two TV phenomenons, CSI and
Desperate Housewives, have been on competing networks. NBC announces
their fall line-up May 16. Let's hope there's no Phoebe planned for
Thursday nights.
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