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07/27/09
Rather than being replaced, Graboff (Silverman's former Co-Chairman) is becoming the sole Chairman in charge of NBC's broadcast network and studio. The interesting thing, however, is that Graboff will now need to report to Jeff Gaspin, the exec who was previously only in charge of NBCU's cable properties (USA, Bravo, Syfy, etc).
NBCU's broadcast properties have effectively lost their independence, and are now simply a unit operating alongside Laura Ziskin at Bravo and Bonnie Hammer at USA. This has to point to a loss of prestige.
The cable networks now run NBCU. Even in its own company, the NBC Broadcast network is now a second-rate citizen.
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...and apparently this one doesn't work. Here's the link now that my lame joke has grown into a totally unfunny one now.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/1942/30-rock-gold-flaw
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Endless remakes of American Gladiators, Knight Rider, and The Bionic Woman? They could hire my grandma to come up with that programming genius.
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She also got a feature-length write up in Newsweek ( which is a content partner with MSNBC) this month. Mmmm...anyone think that was just a coincidence?
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Smaller less lauded channels like a USA, AMC, and Bravo don't have the same all consuming pressures, so they "let it ride" to great success. It also helps that they stick with their programming choices for longer than five episodes. (Please note this only works with shows with obvious potential. You dipwads knew Knight Rider was total nostalgia-ruination that never should have seen the light of day outside of a Youtube video.)
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Good luck in your new endeavors!
Smooches,
RMHMH
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See how that works NBC? Shows on USA are assumed to be good just because of the company they keep. That hasn't happened in your world since the late 1990's.
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Also, Psych deserves props just for making Corbin Bernsen somewhat relevant again.
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Hammer's proven that she can not only find new original programming (like one-hour dramas), but also embrace a channels current ratings leaders (wrestling on USA) and roll that into a new brand identity (Characters Welcome).
As to why she might take it: It's no secret that there's a growing faction within NBCU looking for someone to replace Zucker, and if Hammer want to dethrone him it would be a lot easier if she took over NBC and saved it.
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