PSYCH and MONK Coming to NBC
December 18, 2007 by Kath Skerry
Two of USA’s hit TV shows are being called up to the big leagues. NBC is going to start airing episodes of PSYCH and MONK on Sunday nights from 8-10pm beginning on March 2nd. Both shows begin airing their six-episode winter season on USA on January 11th. As owners of USA and with rights to their programming, NBC may also consider airing reruns of both PSYCH and MONK as they will be new to most of the traditional NBC audience.
NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios co-chair, Ben Silverman, claims that the promotion of these shows from cable to network was not in response to the ongoing WGA strike. “A lot of this we would be doing anyway,” he said. “The strike is pointing a flashlight on it.” Yeah, not sure I believe that. Tell me the one about the networks not knowing that value of new media again, Ben.
Other networks are also considering dipping into their cable-based shows for reairing in the primetime grid. Rumors were swirling that CBS was thinking about cleaning up Showtime’s DEXTER for network airing, just as TBS has done with HBO’s SEX AND THE CITY and A&E has done with THE SOPRANOS.
This move only shows that the AMPTP are planning for the long haul and finding ways to keep viewers tuned in without the help of the writers. But, that being said, I’m happy that MONK and PSYCH (especially Pysch) are getting exposed to a wider audience through this endeavor. MONK already has an established fan base (led my Mom & Dad GMMR), but PSYCH is one of the funniest comedies on TV and has been a secret for way too long.
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Monk is funny but I’m in love with Psych. So many pop culture references!
I’ve never seen either of these shows, but Billy and I were talking about how we wish the networks would use their cable channels like farm teams and bring some up to the big leagues. I think that was when they were talking about showing Curb Your Enthusiasm and BSG. Billy goes, “Oh, so you mean NBC will actually be BETTER during the strike?”
Are you kidding me? Do not be distracted by the shiny objects. NBC does not deserve any viewers until they settle with the WGA. I like Monk, but I won’t be watching until The Office is back where it belongs.
I absolutely adore Psych so i’m really happy about this move =) Plus, i would LOVE for CBS to air Dexter. I’ve always wanted to see it, but didn’t have Showtime. I hope they decide to go through w/ the move. Plus, i’m not a part of the Nielsen ratings so it doesn’t matter if i’m watching or not watching. I support the writers but this is taking forever. For F’s sake, studios, just negotiate w/ them and come up w/ a deal already! Sheesh! You’re driving me nuts!