NBC considering more ER

[Izzy]

www.thrfeed.com/2008/10/nbc-considering.html:

"NBC considering more 'ER'

That pesky, stubborn "ER." The medical drama, once a lion of primetime, has declined in the ratings year after year. NBC finally decides to conclude the show and orders a shortened run of 19 episodes.

So what does "ER" do?

Starts winning its time period.

The past two weeks, "ER" has trounced heavily promoted newcomers "Life on Mars" and "Eleventh Hour" on competitive Thursday nights despite having a weaker lead-in than either show. That "ER" has been on the air for 14 years makes this all the more remarkable.

Now sources say NBC has been talking to producer Warner Bros. about, um, maybe, uh, how about a few more episodes? Such a move would bring the final season's total to the standard 22. Nothing is official, mind you. This is just conversation. A verdict is likely to be made by the end of the month to prevent any disruption of production.

But really, NBC Universal wouldn't want to give up a longtime asset that keeps winning its time period. "

[larue]

Which is EXACTLY why we are dealing with cast members leaving like they are leaving. They NEVER stick to what they say and continually drag everything out......sigh. However, thre more episodes would only be good for US, right?

[PiperxoxLeo]

I sincerely hope they do not add more episodes. Seriously, just end it on a high note! I hate it when TV shows do this. Drag them on and on. Let it finish on a good note so we all remember it.

Perhaps I am in a minority with this opinion.

[jacobsmommy]

Lets end ER on a high note, and not drag it on.

[lyvanna]

Not sure I see the problem with adding 3 more episodes. Another season and I'd say just let it go but 3 extra eps sounds just like a nice treat.

[ladylockhart]

Oct 31, 2008 11:21:44 GMT 10 lyvanna said:

Not sure I see the problem with adding 3 more episodes. Another season and I'd say just let it go but 3 extra eps sounds just like a nice treat.

I was about to start complaining because I hadn't read the article, but 3 episodes doesn't sound so bad. I like the idea.