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Sometimes, a network or studio [[Screwed by the Network|will destroy a good product]] and [[The Atoner|learn from its mistakes]]. Fox built up a reputation for never sticking with its shows due to ''Profit'', ''[[Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]]'' and ''[[Firefly]]''. (Though [[Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]] was given second and third seasons and a cushy timeslot, making it a case of this trope as well.) However, the network turned around and poured tons of money into promoting and producing ''[[House (TV series)|House]]'', ''[[Bones]]'', and ''[[24]]'', shows that were big gambles and have since become massive hits. Even more dramatic, Fox even went back and ''[[Uncanceled]]'' a show they had previously screwed, twice, - ''[[Family Guy]]'', one of their biggest hits, with sister show ''[[American Dad]]'' already in its sixth season and direct spin-off ''[[The Cleveland Show]]'' in its second. They even gave a second season to ''[[Dollhouse]]'', a move which surprised many, though the show was canceled before the second season finished its run (which many feel was done just to avoid what happened last time). |
Sometimes, a network or studio [[Screwed by the Network|will destroy a good product]] and [[The Atoner|learn from its mistakes]]. Fox built up a reputation for never sticking with its shows due to ''Profit'', ''[[Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]]'' and ''[[Firefly]]''. (Though [[Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]] was given second and third seasons and a cushy timeslot, making it a case of this trope as well.) However, the network turned around and poured tons of money into promoting and producing ''[[House (TV series)|House]]'', ''[[Bones]]'', and ''[[24]]'', shows that were big gambles and have since become massive hits. Even more dramatic, Fox even went back and ''[[Uncanceled]]'' a show they had previously screwed, twice, - ''[[Family Guy]]'', one of their biggest hits, with sister show ''[[American Dad]]'' already in its sixth season and direct spin-off ''[[The Cleveland Show]]'' in its second. They even gave a second season to ''[[Dollhouse]]'', a move which surprised many, though the show was canceled before the second season finished its run (which many feel was done just to avoid what happened last time). |
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Where TV is concerned, sometimes Network to the Rescue can result in, or be the result of, an [[Uncanceled|un-canceling]], as was the case with ''[[Stargate SG-1]]'s'' move from Showtime to Sci-Fi where its ratings soared and it became a cult-hit on par with ''[[Star Trek]]''. |
Where TV is concerned, sometimes [[Network to the Rescue]] can result in, or be the result of, an [[Uncanceled|un-canceling]], as was the case with ''[[Stargate SG-1]]'s'' move from Showtime to Sci-Fi where its ratings soared and it became a cult-hit on par with ''[[Star Trek]]''. |
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Speaking of ''[[Star Trek]]'', Network to the Rescue is not quite the same as a network ''grudgingly'' taking back a show because they just don't want to upset viewers, as happened with ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' (or ''[[Jericho]]''). Both shows came back, but were dumped shortly after for good. No, a production entity has to willingly believe in and be fully committed to the product's success and be willing to put up with quite a few bumps in the road to success; as was the case with Paramount's commitment to ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''. Paramount gave the series the kind of budget that back then only action movies had and stuck with it even though the first few seasons were [[Seasonal Rot|blah]]. |
Speaking of ''[[Star Trek]]'', [[Network to the Rescue]] is not quite the same as a network ''grudgingly'' taking back a show because they just don't want to upset viewers, as happened with ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' (or ''[[Jericho]]''). Both shows came back, but were dumped shortly after for good. No, a production entity has to willingly believe in and be fully committed to the product's success and be willing to put up with quite a few bumps in the road to success; as was the case with Paramount's commitment to ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''. Paramount gave the series the kind of budget that back then only action movies had and stuck with it even though the first few seasons were [[Seasonal Rot|blah]]. |
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This trope doesn't apply to sure bets or things that are relatively low-risk. For instance, while Fox performed a Studio to the Rescue for [[A New Hope|the first]] ''[[Star Wars]]''; by the time they decided to make the prequels, it was a foregone conclusion that they would make tons of money. |
This trope doesn't apply to sure bets or things that are relatively low-risk. For instance, while Fox performed a Studio to the Rescue for [[A New Hope|the first]] ''[[Star Wars]]''; by the time they decided to make the prequels, it was a foregone conclusion that they would make tons of money. |
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