Two Arnolds at the top Could they master ratings
Tom and Roseanne Arnold debut star in The Jackie Thomas Show on ABC, a sharp put together sitcom likened to The Dick Van Dyke Show. The premiere portrays Thomas as a volatile, rehab-hardened star with a clever staff dynamic and strong ensemble including Dennis Boutsikaris Alison La Placa and Martin Mull. The review praises the writing, tone, and potential fit for ABC as Roseanne and Tom draw attention as public figures and possible ratings leaders.
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NBCs I’ll Fly Away creator presses for prestige series
John Falsey and Joshua Brand lobby NBC chief Warren Littlefield to save the acclaimed 1950s South drama I’ll Fly Away amid scheduling and reception worries. NBC cites patience as it weighs renewals while CBS faces scrutiny over Brooklyn Bridge and ABC eyes Civil Wars and Homefront.
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