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This isn't huge and I don't intend this to be viewed as an "ABC has turned the corner" debate, but I do find encouragement that ABC is using some rather innovative techniques in conjunction with their fall programming.
First, was the announcement that they would be showing "Private Ryan" on Network TV in its original, uncut format. Quite brave for a network. Next comes the premiere of a new show, Alias (I think), that will be shown uninterrupted (courtesy of Nokia). Lastly, I've noticed that they are starting their new shows when the previous show is finished and running the next program until it too, has concluded - somewhat ignoring the traditional on the hour/half-hour mandate in an effort to neddlessly prevent cutting of cohesive elements in order to fit that "hour" time slot.
Again, I know these aren't "company savers", but does anyone else feel that these are welcome changes toward quality not often seen or attempted by network tv?
First, was the announcement that they would be showing "Private Ryan" on Network TV in its original, uncut format. Quite brave for a network. Next comes the premiere of a new show, Alias (I think), that will be shown uninterrupted (courtesy of Nokia). Lastly, I've noticed that they are starting their new shows when the previous show is finished and running the next program until it too, has concluded - somewhat ignoring the traditional on the hour/half-hour mandate in an effort to neddlessly prevent cutting of cohesive elements in order to fit that "hour" time slot.
Again, I know these aren't "company savers", but does anyone else feel that these are welcome changes toward quality not often seen or attempted by network tv?