NBC to order 18 new Pilots, Most Since 1993.
(Los Angeles) Ready to audition? It seems like TV smells the end of the recession. OR , at least, is it just that NBC seeks the best program shuffle to accomodate viewers who believe TV is their new econo - entertianment choice? NBC annnounced it will produce 18 pilots for the 2010-11 season, the most since 2003. Actors everywhere are warming up for auditions.
Some Hollywood columnists make the case that by ordering so many pilots —10 dramas and eight comedies — the network seems to be leaving itself some options in case it decides to end its 10 p.m. “Jay Leno Show” strip.
But Angela Bromstad, NBC president of primetime entertainment, told Bloomberg over the holidays that the pilots are intended for 8-10 p.m.: “We have so many holes that we have to essentially rebuild the schedule. Not having the additional five hours has certainly relieved some of the pressure.”
Two things are certain though:
ONE, Jay Leno should be nervous, many have given his talk show poor marks as a lead in to local news.
Jay Leno, Barack Obama
TWO, actors who are weary of slumping studio activity have somenthing to look forward to as TV production and film box office ratings show steady increases.
