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Viewers still are enduring the aftershocks of the 100-day writers' strike that shut down TV sitcoms and dramas. But five freshman series were hit hardest. Neither hits nor failures, they were yanked off the air just as they struggled to gain traction.
Now, even as the rest of network lineups ready short spring seasons, the five remain in limbo until fall, when they'll be relaunched with the hoopla usually reserved for new series. The shows: ABC's entire Wednesday lineup of "Pushing Daisies," "Grey's Anatomy "spinoff "Private Practice" and "Dirty Sexy Money," along with NBC's "Chuck" and "Life."See the full content of this document
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Strike Means Second Chance for Five Freshman Series
Delaying their returns provides breathing room to retool and promote them. ABC avoids pitting ...
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