No news out of CBS this week, no new shows, not much movement in the Index (neither is there likely to be). With only the limited run Harper’s Island yet to premiere, there’s not likely much happening with the numbers until CBS makes its announcements on or before its upfront presentation on May 20.
With CBS on cruise control it leaves a basket of shows in danger (The New Adventures of Old Christine, Gary Unmarried, The Unit, Cold Case, Without A Trace, Worst Week), but several of them aren’t doing that badly. But those shows have a lot of fans that have a lot of nervous days between now and May 20.
The Friday shows (Flashpoint, Ghost Whisperer, Numb3rs) all have low Indexes, but lower expectations (or costs) as well, they look safe. As for Eleventh Hour, the Index says its coming back and I’m sticking with it. Those hoping I dine on crow may have their best chance with it.
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