When cable fans think of good shows and favorite programming, NBC hasn’t really enterted the picture for quite some time. NBC has had some good programming to offer, but most people have been more satisfied with the shows they found through Fox, USA, AMC, the CW and other channels that are carrying hit series.
NBC was almost a forgotten relic of the past, but recently, the network seems to have turned itself around. Now, it is leading in the viewer ratings department, offering programming that is highly anticipated by millions of viewers every week. Some of these shows have accumulated a fan base that numbers in the millions on a regular basis, putting NBC back on the ratings map and giving viewers an even better selection to watch.
NBC has stepped out of its comfort zone to offer shows that it doesn't normally carry. Although there has been no solid word on the making of a new series, the recent airing of a pilot well-received. The pilot was ordered for a remake of “The Munsters”, and if the ratings for that pilot are an indicator, NBC could have another hit series on its hands, to stand with the others it now touts. If NBC is going for the ratings, it could announce the first season of “Mockingbird Lane” very soon.
The remake was discussed and almost rejected by NBC decision makers. However, Bryan Fuller, the creator of “Pushing Daisies”, finally got his wish, and NBC allowed him the leeway he needed to make a delightfully dark and twisted version of the original. In true Fuller fashion, the Munsters were seen through modern eyes, with a new twist on the family dynamics and just enough gore to distinguish the differences between the Munsters and other families. The success of the pilot was debated after the failure of two other remake attempts in past years by the same channel.
NBC also took a chance with a series it now carry called “Grimm”. The show has grown in viewer ratings since it’s advent and now enjoys success on a larger scale than the first season achieved.
NBC is also home to “Once Upon A Time” and “Revolution”. “Once Upon A Time” has been enjoyed by children and parents, alike, and is billed as a family-friendly show for all ages. It puts old story tale characters in a new setting, namely this world, and takes them out of a land that may be too old for younger generations to relate to. Children are able to see their favorite characters come to life in a modern setting.
“Revolution” takes a hard, honest look at the realistic repercussions of a world-wide power outage that has lasted for more than a decade. This portrayal of human nature and survival comes after everything that runs on batteries dies after a mysterious blackout. Without the established authorities in place to handle such a wide-scale failure, it comes down to each man for himself.
With all the new, hit programming, the place to be is NBC.
NBC was almost a forgotten relic of the past, but recently, the network seems to have turned itself around. Now, it is leading in the viewer ratings department, offering programming that is highly anticipated by millions of viewers every week. Some of these shows have accumulated a fan base that numbers in the millions on a regular basis, putting NBC back on the ratings map and giving viewers an even better selection to watch.
NBC has stepped out of its comfort zone to offer shows that it doesn't normally carry. Although there has been no solid word on the making of a new series, the recent airing of a pilot well-received. The pilot was ordered for a remake of “The Munsters”, and if the ratings for that pilot are an indicator, NBC could have another hit series on its hands, to stand with the others it now touts. If NBC is going for the ratings, it could announce the first season of “Mockingbird Lane” very soon.
The remake was discussed and almost rejected by NBC decision makers. However, Bryan Fuller, the creator of “Pushing Daisies”, finally got his wish, and NBC allowed him the leeway he needed to make a delightfully dark and twisted version of the original. In true Fuller fashion, the Munsters were seen through modern eyes, with a new twist on the family dynamics and just enough gore to distinguish the differences between the Munsters and other families. The success of the pilot was debated after the failure of two other remake attempts in past years by the same channel.
NBC also took a chance with a series it now carry called “Grimm”. The show has grown in viewer ratings since it’s advent and now enjoys success on a larger scale than the first season achieved.
NBC is also home to “Once Upon A Time” and “Revolution”. “Once Upon A Time” has been enjoyed by children and parents, alike, and is billed as a family-friendly show for all ages. It puts old story tale characters in a new setting, namely this world, and takes them out of a land that may be too old for younger generations to relate to. Children are able to see their favorite characters come to life in a modern setting.
“Revolution” takes a hard, honest look at the realistic repercussions of a world-wide power outage that has lasted for more than a decade. This portrayal of human nature and survival comes after everything that runs on batteries dies after a mysterious blackout. Without the established authorities in place to handle such a wide-scale failure, it comes down to each man for himself.
With all the new, hit programming, the place to be is NBC.
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