Post by caitlen on Nov 4, 2008 9:11:08 GMT -5
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Entertainment TV
Wolf snarls at lame lineup
By BILL HARRIS, SUN MEDIA
Law & Order creator Dick Wolf didn't hide behind legal lingo when asked about the current TV season.
"You want one word? Disastrous," Wolf said.
"Have I missed something? Is there a new breakout hit? This is the second year in a row where nothing has gotten traction and it's November. That's not good for the business."
In an effort to save the business at NBC, Law & Order is being brought back this week, moved up from its original "early 2009" start-date in an effort to stop the bleeding in the ratings. Canadian fans should note that the 19th season of Law & Order will begin tonight on CTV, one day earlier than its debut on NBC.
"Scheduling choices are something I have absolutely nothing to do with and no say in," the 61-year-old Wolf said about being brought in off the bench early. "I'm glad to be back is the bottom line. I wish we had some more promo time. The episodes are just fine, but I wish more people knew we were coming, because it's a daunting promotional climate now.
"But this is like complaining about global warming. Everybody is having a lousy year. My fondest hope is Law & Order is going to carry the water here and help the network, because for better or worse, a rising tide raises all boats."
www.torontosun.com/entertainment/tv/2008/11/04/7296316-sun.html
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Entertainment TV
Wolf snarls at lame lineup
By BILL HARRIS, SUN MEDIA
Law & Order creator Dick Wolf didn't hide behind legal lingo when asked about the current TV season.
"You want one word? Disastrous," Wolf said.
"Have I missed something? Is there a new breakout hit? This is the second year in a row where nothing has gotten traction and it's November. That's not good for the business."
In an effort to save the business at NBC, Law & Order is being brought back this week, moved up from its original "early 2009" start-date in an effort to stop the bleeding in the ratings. Canadian fans should note that the 19th season of Law & Order will begin tonight on CTV, one day earlier than its debut on NBC.
"Scheduling choices are something I have absolutely nothing to do with and no say in," the 61-year-old Wolf said about being brought in off the bench early. "I'm glad to be back is the bottom line. I wish we had some more promo time. The episodes are just fine, but I wish more people knew we were coming, because it's a daunting promotional climate now.
"But this is like complaining about global warming. Everybody is having a lousy year. My fondest hope is Law & Order is going to carry the water here and help the network, because for better or worse, a rising tide raises all boats."
www.torontosun.com/entertainment/tv/2008/11/04/7296316-sun.html