NBC Changes Comedy Block on Thursday

[Kingdom]

Probably not what you guys wanted, cause the shows are still going up against the ABC and CBS juggernauts.

NBC Rebuilds Thursday 2-Hour Comedy Block
Source: NBC
October 25, 2006


NBC will return the Emmy Award-nominated "Scrubs" and move freshman comedy "30 Rock" to Thursday nights beginning November 30 to form a new two-hour 8-10 p.m. (ET) comedy block with "My Name is Earl" and "The Office." The change will follow a special super-sized night of comedy two weeks earlier on Thursday, November 16, with three 40-minute episodes of "My Name is Earl," "The Office" and "30 Rock."

The announcements were made by Kevin Reilly, President, NBC Entertainment.

"We are excited about the prospect of two-hours of top-notch comedy on Thursday nights, which includes the return of 'Scrubs,'" said Reilly. "We will stay on-brand with the best comedy block on television, which will position us for the future on the night."

Beginning November 30, NBC's Thursday-night lineup will be "My Name is Earl" (8-8:30 p.m. ET); "The Office" (8:30-9 p.m. ET); "Scrubs" (9-9:30 p.m. ET); and "30 Rock" (9:30-10 p.m. ET). "ER" will continue at 10-11 p.m. (ET).

Starting November 22, NBC will feature various specials on Wednesdays (8-9 p.m. ET), which will soon be announced.

[McKain]

Scrubs is mad beastly. That's three great shows in a row.

[missionhockey21]

+1 for an early Scrubs return.

[ghettochild]

i thought scrubs was getting scratched and moving to comedy central?

[ATLien]

I think I'm the only one excited, but this is dope news.

1. Scrubs
2. The Office
3. My Name Is Earl
4. 30 Rock


Probably the funniest sitcoms on network television. Going to give my DVR a work out.

Comedy Central has started showing past episodes of Scrubs, it's not moving there.