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Economic Woes Mean Reprieve for Weak Series

Alternatives to underperforming TV shows may be worse

By Jim O'Neill,  Newser User

Posted Oct 27, 2008 11:10 AM CDT

(Newser) – The financial crisis and the lingering effects of last year’s writers’ strike are breathing life into TV shows that would already have worn out their welcome in years past, reports the Hollywood Reporter. In previous seasons, ratings dogs like NBC's Knight Rider and ABC's...   Read full story »

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