NBC, however, claims they are still in a “first negotiation period” (a period of exclusive negotiations) with ABC Studios. Apparently NBC and ABC Studios have been at odds over “Scrubs” since the get-go so industry observers are preparing for an ugly battle between the two over the series.
I’m not sure why NBC is making such a big deal about this really. NBC has already ordered what they consider the final season of “Scrubs.” When the writers strike cut short the original 18 episode order to only 12 episodes the network made no move to order any additional episodes for the fall. In fact, NBC is said to have floated various endgame scenarios to producers, including ordering one final episode or producing the remaining episodes direct to DVD. Right now NBC has only five original episodes of “Scrubs” left which the network plans to air starting April 10.
That brings us to ABC who is trying to pick up “Scrubs.” ABC president of entertainment Steve McPherson has a history with “Scrubs,” having developed the comedy during his tenure overseeing the studio when it was known as Touchstone Television. Apparently, McPherson also has been vocal about his intent to pick up the show should NBC drop it. NBC, it seems, isn’t too happy about the idea.
This could be good for fans no matter how you look at it. If NBC refuses to pick up the show, ABC could pick it up and keep it on the air. We get more “Scrubs!” If NBC really wants to go to battle they could pick up the show just to spite ABC in which case they’ll have to produce it and put it on the air. We get more “Scrubs!” Either way, we get more “Scrubs!”
This is seriously good news for “Scrubs” fans.
Might be good news for Scrubs! fans, but is it good news for the writers, actors, etc.? Do they want to keep doing the show or are they ready to move on to other things?
That is not to say I’m not happy with the news. More Scrubs! for me is great!
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Shhh… Don’t give them any ideas.
Besides, all sitcom stars say they want to move on and do other stuff then the show ends and most of them go absolutely no where.
The world needs ditch-diggers too…
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Zach Braff has already made it, so not worried about him if the show ends. But still this is good, good news.
I would to see Scrubs end so soon. Its a fun show to watch. Looking forward to new seasons.
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Good news indeed. I’ve always hated the “quit while we’re on top” edict.
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[...] Because of the shortened strike season, networks have less developed pilots and new shows on their hands, hence they are more eager to bring back current series for another go. This is the reason why Scrubs could end up continued for another year, even if it’s on ABC and not NBC. [...]