Network to the Rescue: Difference between revisions

* CBS managed to get one over on NBC after they dumped ''[[JAG]]'' after the first season. 9 years of solid ratings and 2 wildly successful spin-offs (''[[NCIS]]'' and ''[[NCIS: Los Angeles]]'') later, CBS is still laughing all the way to the bank.

* Similar thing happened with ''<nowiki>[[M*A*S*H]]</nowiki>'', which was not a hit out of the gate.

** Similarly, Fox surprised a lot of people by renewing ''[[Dollhouse]]'', despite low ratings in the [[Friday Night Death Slot]]. Of course, knowing that they would be crucified in effigy for giving a Joss Whedon show just half a season [[Firefly|a second time]] probably had a lot to do with it.

* The pilot for ''[[Lost]]'' was the most expensive ever; and none of the actors in it were major stars. In fact, one executive was fired for even giving it the go-ahead. However, [[ABC]] stuck with it, since going back would mean a loss of millions. Also ABC head Stephen McPherson thought it had 'some potential'. ''[[Lost]]'' is now considered one of TV's greatest dramas, [[Continuity Lock Out|if you know what's going on]].