NBC Extends West Wing Deal Ahead of Friends Return
NBC signs a two year renewal for The West Wing with a possible third season and confirms Friends will return next year for a final season. Jeff Zucker calls The West Wing a cornerstone, notingRatings pressure from ABC reality hits. Negotiations reportedly price episodes at five to seven million dollars. The network defends promo levels amid contract talks and early audience shifts.
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The Simpsons poised to be longest running sitcom ever
New York AP reports The Simpsons set to surpass The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet as the longest running sitcom. Debuting December 17 1989 the show remains a satirical hit with 14.3 million viewers this season and aims for a record primetime run.
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