Looks like there’s going to be one less crime-solving series on TV. NBC has pulled its rookie drama “Deadline” after just five weeks due to poor performance, Daily Variety reports.
Ratings for the series, which follows the exploits of a journalist and crime solver played by Oliver Platt, had slipped consistently since its debut on Oct. 2.
The peacock netowrk is expected to announce a long-term replacement for the show’s 8-9 p.m. Monday slot. For the next two weeks, a repeat episode of “Law & Order” and the miniseries “In the Beginning” are slated to fill the vacany.
‘FAMILY’ VALUE: Can we expect fart jokes, or how about a brutal death in every episode a la Kenny? Anyway, Daily Variety says that “South Park” dudes Matt Stone and Trey Parker have signed a deal to develop a new series with Comedy Central. The show, titled “Family First,” is said to be an offbeat political comedy. It will feature live human beings and not weird-looking animated characters.
‘MORE’ IS MORE: Can’t argue with popularity. Ryan Murphy, creator of the WB teen show “Popular,” is set to work on a pilot for an hour-long drama called “More,” Daily Variety informs us. The show will focus on a trio of hunky men working for a certain agency that helps fulfill women’s requests and fantasies. Do we hear an Aaron Spelling homage?
