Thursday, October 19, 2006

Damn! If only 'Slither' and 'Miami Vice' had made more money!

The Associated Press reports that NBC Universal plans to cut $750 million in operating expenses by eliminating scads of jobs, slashing its news budget -- look out, Keith Olbermann! -- and decreasing the number of scripted shows in prime time. Money quote: "NBC Universal said it will stop scheduling high-priced dramas and comedies during the 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. slot. Jeff Zucker, chief executive of NBC Universal's television group, said he'll focus on cheaper programming." Like, maybe, seven nights a week of Deal or No Deal?

BTW: The cutbacks "will also affect movie production," so I guess we can forget about ever seeing Miami Vice II.

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