"LOST" Likely to Change Timeslot, Again
The producers and writers of ABC's hit drama "LOST" Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse have appeared on a Detroit radio talk show program saying they were not happy with the show's 10 p.m. timeslot and that it is likely the drama would move to a new timeslot next season.
Although ABC is yet to announce its schedule for the 2007-2008 season, the network has given fans of "LOST" strong indication the show would air next year non-stop, most likely like FOX's "24" January-May without repeats.
After what many fans considered a lackluster beginning of the third season last fall when the show averaged 16-18 million viewers, the drama returned this February in a later timeslot, but shed millions of viewers in the process, now averaging about 12 million.
Originally, "LOST" aired at 8 p.m. in its first season, then moved to 9 p.m. the following year. In January of this year, ABC announced "LOST" would air as a lead-out to an all-sitcom line-up at 10 p.m. The comedies have however flopped.
Over 3 million people now catch up with the show using TiVo and other DVR systems, as well as Internet-based platforms, such as I-Tunes, ABC.com and other, which is what viewer erosion is largely attributed to.
The producers also believe "LOST" may exhaust its viewers, for which reason it works better earlier in the evening. Will the networks listen to these concerns? We will know for sure in less than 2 weeks.
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posted by Justin Van De Kamp at
6:30 PM
4 Comments:
I can't wait to find out what they are going to do. I think 10pm is way too late for this show, 9pm was ideal, but it was losing ground to both AI and Criminal Minds. I think it did better in the first season at 8pm, but not sure if changing it back to Wednesday 8pm next season will do much for the ratings.
The main thing is that they should run the show from January to May non stop. What do you think, Justin, when would you put this show?
A 7-month hiatus is risky and hard but I think it is the ONLY way to please the fans. Fans HATE reruns, even if they air on Christmas Day. To be totally honest, I think that they should put their strong shows on Jan-May and try out mostly new shows or returning shows on the bubble in the fall. ABC will most likely have a lot of shows to cancel come fall. And they already renewed 3 new bad dramas that I think will drag them down come next season. What they need to do is renew Traveler, a show with actual potential.
Now that's a really tough one. I guess I would love to see LOST back on Wednesdays at 8, but that would mean: a) the show would go head-to-head with those gigantic competition-smashing 2-hour American Idol audition episodes when it premieres in January, b) it may not get away with some of the things it can do in the 10 p.m. timeslot.
Perhaps on Mondays at 8 it could catch some of the audience waiting to see "Heroes" over on NBC at 9. Plus it would compete only against CBS comedies, "Deal or no Deal" and "Prison Break" (assuming those shows stay there). "Dancing with the Stars" however needs to air at 8 from March, so that's not a winner either. I don't think they would move "Dancing" to 9pm.
JJ: You do love Traveler (although you haven't seen the show yet,) don't you?
Summer run is usually very tricky ratingswise, but a couple of shows did manage to launch strong in the summer ('The O.C.' in 2003 for instance,) so I guess anything is possible.
Hey Justin,
Being a LOST fan that i am (ha ha) - ok seriously.. HEROES all the way man and the Office - turn off 'Ugly Bertha' and watch the funniest show on TV - and no i don't mean 'The Bachelor' although i like taht show too..here are my thoughts to improve Lost's ratings..if i may..
#1-take a page from 'Star Trek' man..get them off the island! - heck even Gilligan left the island eventually
#2-kill of Matthew Fox - shake this puppy up..plus bring the delicious Ian Somerholder BACK!!!
#3-um a gay character of course! - and no ..not Hurley...
#4-crossover - i say lets crossover 'Lost' and no not with 'Heroes'..i say we cross it over to 'American Idol' or 'Dancing With The Stars' ..that would be fun..
and lastly!...
a better lead in than these dribbling, weak comedies that barely reach 4mil..gee...wonder where the audience went to..
and remember when all else fails..BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER & ANGEL - the 2 best EVER shows..eat their dust 'Lost' !!!!
this message was all sent in fun and was not meant to offend the tens..(whoops) millions of fans who tape or downlaod LOST!
have a great weekend !
mark s.
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