ABCs country-music dramaNashvillewas supposed to be the giant new hit.
Mindy Kalings Fox comedyThe Mindy Projectwas expected to make a perfect successful companion forNew Girl.
And didnt we all think NBCsChicago Firewould be extinguished by now?
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Man makes plans; fall laughs.
Can NBCs sunny fortunes last?
But its great to see the Peacock back in the fight.
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LOSER: Fox
WINNER: Cable Underdogs
Theyre a shady gang.
Dark and profane and killing off characters left and right.
LOSER: Sitcoms
The success ofModern FamilyandNew Girlinspired networks to develop a ton of comedies this year.
And remember NBCsAnimal Practice?
Somewhere theres a monkey collecting unemployment and its your fault, America.
Maybe the other shows can drop by for group therapy?
Now the boys are back in town, with several new shows with male stars earning full-season pickups.
(Oh, if only ABCsLast Resortscored a full season too, this entry would be bullet proof).
Answer: All of the above.
(And no, the numbers still dont include online, on demand, and streaming.)
Forget Hulu and TiVo, what we really need is somebody with a pocket calculator.
WINNER: Red States
They lost the presidency, but theyre winning the cable race.
So which connection is ready to hear our working-at-Walmart reality-series pitch?
… Cmon, nobody wants to buyOff the Wal?
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