NBCs Bob Greenblatt Not Hurrying To Wield Cancellation Axe On Playboy, Free Agents

There has been rampant gossips now that NBC is rescheduling underperforming new series The Playboy Club and Free Agents, that have drenched 2 and three low-ranked airings, correspondingly, shedding double-numbers week-to-week. But despite speculation, word is NBC won’t be tugging any new series now as NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt really wants to give all freshmen additional time. That's a departure from traditional network MO within the situation of fall shows with your underwhelming launches. This past year, Fox’s Lone Star and ABC’s My Generation were canceled after 2 airings each. They came single. and 1.1 demo rating, correspondingly, right before these were drawn. Now, Free Agents and also the Playboy Club published single. along with a 1.3, correspondingly. But regardless of the shows’ harsh rankings prospects, they're likely to get another chance. Word is the fact that Greenblatt really wants to send a note towards the creative community he can give their shows on NBC every possible opportunity to succeed. (And individuals aren't even shows he'd developed.) Greenblatt originates from the cable world, where series receive a season-long term to locate their footing before a choice on the future is created. Within the facts from the broadcast business, keeping a higher-finish drama or comedy around the air in a 1 demo rating level for over a handful of days is prohibitive. But, since audiences continue to be sampling shows and fine-tuning their viewing designs for that year, NBC would like to hold back for your process to stay before sacking the greatest underachievers. (Additionally to Playboy and Free Agents, also at risk may be the network’s Prime Suspect, which opened up having a disappointing 1.9 18-49 rating a week ago.) NBC’s Greenblatt demonstrated similar persistence in mid-season with low-ranked new comedy Perfect Couples, although the Paul Reiser show was canceled after 2 episodes because the broadly panned comedy began at 1.1 rating and dipped to some .9 within the second airing. For Playboy Club, there's been lots of speculation the new John Williams prime time magazine may be eyed like a alternative within the Monday 10 PM slot. As the new program is less than ready yet, which makes it unlikely that it may be summoned up immediately, it seems its premiere is going to be prior to the initial mid-season target date.